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Texas legislators clash over GOP map plan
Texas House Democrats broke quorum to try to block a redistricting vote that could hand over new congressional seats to the GOP. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the controversial move.
White House rallies around labor chief firing
The Trump administration is standing by a decision to fire the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, after the July jobs report showed lackluster data. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more from the White House.
Texas Democrats flee state over map vote
Democratic state lawmakers left Texas for Illinois to delay a vote to redistrict the state's congressional map, which could lead to several seats that may be filled by Republicans. Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened the House legislators with removal from office. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more details.
Latest details on deadly Montana bar shooting
A manhunt continues for Michael Paul Brown, the suspected gunman who police say shot four people fatally at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest details.
Wildfires rage on across Western U.S.
Several wildfires are scorching parts of the West. California's Gifford Fire is burning more than 40,000 acres of land. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest.
Outrage over videos of Israeli hostages
New videos shared by Hamas and the Islamic Jihad appearing to show two Israeli hostages in Gaza have sparked outrage as global calls for an end to the war continue. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Trump defends statistics chief firing
President Trump defended Friday's firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer following the July's weak jobs report. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump announced a new round of sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners, set to take effect on Aug. 7. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from the White House, and Sandra Swirski, founder and CEO of Integer, also joins to discuss.
Giuffre's family on Trump's Epstein claims
Virginia Giuffre's family is commenting on President Trump's remarks about his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein, which included mention of Giuffre's work at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP redistricting plan; Georgia teen with a "whopper" of a work ethic.
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Trump boosts Canada tariff to 35% as U.S. announces new levies across the globe; Family of Virginia Giuffre presses Trump to release Epstein files to the public.
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President Trump announces tariff blitz; CBS News investigates how "dark fleets" operate.
7/30: CBS Morning News
Hawaii tsunami warning downgradded to advisory after earthquake; Natural disasters have caused more than $131B in global losses so far in 2025, report says.
7/29: CBS Morning News
Gunman kills four inside Manhattan office building; Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer diagnosis but says he's now "cancer-free."
7/28: CBS Morning News
President Trump announces trade deal with European Union; Man reaches all county high points in flat Florida.
7/25: CBS Morning News
Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell to meet with top Department of Justice official for second day of questioning; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows U.S. birth rate hit all-time low.
7/24: CBS Morning News
House committee votes to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files; Survey finds 1 in 4 workers more worried about job security.
7/23: CBS Morning News
President Trump accuses former President Obama of treason; General Motors' profit shrinks $1.1 billion after taking tariff hit.
7/22: CBS Morning News
Speaker Mike Johnson says House will not vote on Epstein resolution before recess; Stephen Colbert responds to "The Late Show" cancellation.
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Border agents directed to stop deportations under Trump's asylum ban, sources say
That's according to two officials who spoke with CBS News. It lifts a sweeping policy that had effectively closed the U.S. asylum system to many migrants.
DOJ launching grand jury investigation into Russiagate conspiracy allegations
The attorney general has ordered a grand jury investigation into the intelligence regarding President Trump and Russia in the run-up to the 2016 election.
Texas Gov. Abbott orders civil arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled state
Texas Republican lawmakers returned to the Capitol without Democrats, who fled to block a vote on a GOP-drawn congressional map.
CBS News analysis: DOGE says it's cutting costs but claims are exaggerated
A CBS News review of three of DOGE's largest cuts claimed so far found actual savings of 3% of what was claimed.
Americans could soon see higher costs from tariffs, Fed's Hammack says
Prices could tick higher in 2025 as businesses pass tariff costs on to consumers, Cleveland Fed's Beth Hammack tells CBS News.
Trump to sign executive order creating task force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
President Trump is signing an executive order Tuesday to create a task force to oversee the LA Olympics.
Brazil's Bolsonaro ordered under house arrest
A Brazil Supreme Court justice ordered the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot and a Trump ally.
Sean "Diddy" Combs ordered to remain in jail until October sentencing
A New York federal judge has denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' renewed bail request. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 3.
Manhunt for Montana bar shooting suspect continues as town mourns
Police are looking for Michael Paul Brown, 45, after four people were shot and killed in The Owl Bar in the small town of Anaconda, Montana.
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Driver killed in crash while trying to set speed record in Utah
Chris Raschke was going 283 mph when he lost control about two and a half miles into a run, officials said.
Trump to sign executive order creating task force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
President Trump is signing an executive order Tuesday to create a task force to oversee the LA Olympics.
Shortage of volunteer firefighters could force towns to move to paid crews
Between 1985 and 2020, the number of volunteers dropped by more than 20%, according to the National Volunteer Fire Council.
Ukrainian refugees face uncertain future as U.S. work permits are set to expire
Refugees whose work permits expire may not be forced to leave, but without a job, they can't afford to stay.
CBS News analysis: DOGE says it's cutting costs but claims are exaggerated
A CBS News review of three of DOGE's largest cuts claimed so far found actual savings of 3% of what was claimed.
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The labor market just hit a wall. Here's what it means for the economy.
Friday's unexpectedly weak jobs report signals that some sectors are cutting back on hiring amid economic uncertainty.
Revisions are a common feature of any jobs report says former BLS commissioner
Revisions are a "feature, not a bug" of any jobs report, former BLS commissioner told CBS MoneyWatch.
Americans could soon see higher costs from tariffs, Fed's Hammack says
Prices could tick higher in 2025 as businesses pass tariff costs on to consumers, Cleveland Fed's Beth Hammack tells CBS News.
EU delays retaliatory tariffs for 6 months after deal with U.S.
On July 27, Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission and President Trump agreed to a deal that included a 15% tariff on most goods from the EU.
Tesla grants CEO Elon Musk $29 billion pay package
The new package comes just six months after a judge ordered the company to revoke his $56 billion pay package.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro ordered under house arrest
A Brazil Supreme Court justice ordered the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot and a Trump ally.
No reward in Trump's law for states that rejected Obama's Medicaid expansion
GOP lawmakers in 10 states have refused for a decade to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. But when President Trump got another whack at Obamacare, these holdout states went unrewarded.
Trump to sign executive order creating task force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
President Trump is signing an executive order Tuesday to create a task force to oversee the LA Olympics.
Ukrainian refugees face uncertain future as U.S. work permits are set to expire
Refugees whose work permits expire may not be forced to leave, but without a job, they can't afford to stay.
Democrat who fled Texas says "we're willing to face whatever consequences"
Three Democrats who fled Texas to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional maps told CBS News they'll stay out of the state for at least two weeks.
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No reward in Trump's law for states that rejected Obama's Medicaid expansion
GOP lawmakers in 10 states have refused for a decade to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. But when President Trump got another whack at Obamacare, these holdout states went unrewarded.
Study finds sharp spike in colon cancer cases
A new report from the American Cancer Society found that over a four-year period, the number of colon cancer cases among Americans ages 45 to 49 has nearly doubled. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Florida officials warn about risks of raw milk after 21 people sickened
Florida health officials say 21 people, including six children, were sickened by E. coli and campylobacter bacteria linked to raw milk, and seven were hospitalized.
More early stage colon cancers found due to more screenings, research shows
As more people aged 45-49 are getting screened for colon cancer, more early stage diagnoses are being made, according to new research from the American Cancer Society.
Medical groups respond to being kicked out of CDC vaccine process
The nation's top medical organizations are speaking out after U.S. health officials told them they will no longer help establish vaccination recommendations.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro ordered under house arrest
A Brazil Supreme Court justice ordered the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot and a Trump ally.
Billions of starfish died in a decade-long epidemic. Scientists now know why.
A sea star wasting disease sparked a mass die-off from Mexico to Alaska, devastating more than 20 species and continuing today.
EU delays retaliatory tariffs for 6 months after deal with U.S.
On July 27, Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission and President Trump agreed to a deal that included a 15% tariff on most goods from the EU.
17 people executed in Saudi Arabia, mostly for drug crimes
It is the quickest pace of capital punishment since March 2022, when 81 people were executed in a single day for terrorism-related offenses.
Pope Leo gets rock star welcome at youth festival in Rome
Pope Leo received a rock star welcome over the weekend as he arrived by helicopter in a Rome suburb at what's been dubbed the Catholic Coachella.
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Josh Brolin steps into the horror genre for the first time with "Weapons"
Josh Brolin stars as a grieving father in the new thriller "Weapons," marking his first venture into the horror genre.
Inside the new docuseries "Uncharted: SailGP"
Jimmy Spithill stars in the new Paramount+ series "Uncharted: SailGP" that brings fans into the fast-growing, adrenaline-packed world of SailGP. The show features exclusive footage and a rare interview with league co-founder Larry Ellison.
Josh Brolin talks new thriller "Weapons"
Academy Award nominee Josh Brolin joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Weapons," where he plays a father desperate for answers after his son and 16 other children vanish overnight. Brolin, who also serves as executive producer, stars opposite Emmy winner Julia Garner.
Man falls to his death during Oasis concert in London
Oasis said that its members are "shocked and saddened" after a man fell to his death during a concert by the band at London's Wembley Stadium.
Loni Anderson, star of "WKRP in Cincinnati," dies at 79
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.
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The A.I. Divide | America Unfiltered
A.I. is advancing faster than ever. This week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicted that superintelligent artificial intelligence is within reach — and claims it will unlock a new era of personal empowerment. But how do everyday Americans feel about this? In this episode of America Unfiltered, CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down new national polling data and hears directly from people across the country to explore the question: Is A.I. a breakthrough for humanity — or a threat to it? America Unfiltered is a bold and revealing segment from the CBS News Streaming Originals team. Each installment begins with fresh polling data on cultural flashpoints that shape daily life — but don't always make the headlines. Mixing data, raw commentary, and diverse perspectives, this series offers an honest look at what unites us, divides us, and how we really feel about the world we're living in.
AI is leading to thousands of job losses, report finds
The advent of AI in the workplace is one factor behind a spike in layoffs this year, new labor data shows.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
How an app is using AI to help parents track their children's online habits
The CEO of Aura said he used medical experts to help him create the app. The professionals train AI models to analyze a child's language patterns, online tone, emotional state and late-night activity.
How AI can can detect kid's mood when online
A new online tool by digital security company Aura is trying to tackle the mental health crisis. The feature called Balance is marketed as the first to use artificial intelligence technology to monitor a child's online habits and wellbeing.
Science
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Billions of starfish died in a decade-long epidemic. Scientists now know why.
A sea star wasting disease sparked a mass die-off from Mexico to Alaska, devastating more than 20 species and continuing today.
Lightning "megaflash" recognized as new world record
A lightning flash that extended 515 miles from eastern Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri, in 2017 is recognized as being the longest horizontal distance.
Researchers say they've discovered the potato's origins
The origin of potatoes has puzzled scientists for years, but researchers now say they've found an unlikely ancestor: tomatoes.
Special cards await astronaut at ISS
SpaceX Falcon 9 is scheduled for liftoff Thursday, carrying a crew to the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Zena Cardman is the commander of the mission. She was supposed to launch last year, but issues with Boeing's Starliner changed those plans. Now set to blast off into space, Cardman has special notes from her father, sent before he died last August, waiting for her at the ISS.
Here's what experts say about tsunami warnings in Hawaii, Japan and Russia
"It's not one that's going to cause mass devastation. But it will cause coastal flooding and it will cause damage and it does put lives at risk if people don't move to high ground," an oceanography professor says.
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$10,000 reward for info in Montana manhunt
There is an intense manhunt in Western Montana for 45-year old Army veteran Michael Paul Brown, the suspected gunman in a mass shooting at a bar in Anaconda last week. Omar Villafranca has more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail until October sentencing, judge rules
A New York federal judge has denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' renewed bail request. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 3.
Kohberger prosecutor's "last message" to convicted Idaho killer
Prosecutor Bill Thompson opens up about the pressure of the Bryan Kohberger case and the controversy surrounding the plea deal in a new "48 Hours" podcast interview.
Arkansas man sentenced to life in prison for grocery store mass shooting
A state judge sentenced Travis Eugene Posey to four life sentences for each count of capital murder. Posey was also sentenced to 220 years in prison for 11 counts of attempted capital murder.
Latest on Tennessee manhunt
A manhunt is underway in Tennessee for a man accused of killing four family members. Two people have been arrested in connection with the murders, officials said. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more details.
Space
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Crew Dragon docks with space station after problem-free rendezvous
The arrival of Crew 11 clears the way for four other station fliers to return to Earth next week after a 145-day stay in space.
NASA and SpaceX launch crew to space station on second try
The three-man one-woman crew plans to spend at least six months and possibly longer aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX launch to ISS scrubbed
A SpaceX rocket set to launch a NASA crew to the International Space Station has been delayed for bad weather. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood have more.
Former astronaut twins Mark and Scott Kelly on NASA cuts, SpaceX flight
Mark and Scott Kelly, twin brothers and former NASA astronauts, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how the agency is set to lose 20% of its workforce, the SpaceX flight and more.
SpaceX rocket to launch crew to ISS
NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, who was bumped from an earlier flight to the International Space Station, could launch into space today on a SpaceX rocket. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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3 Democratic Texas lawmakers on fleeing state
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe speaks with Texas State Representatives John Bucy, Ann Johnson and James Talarico about their move to flee the state in order to block a vote on a redrawn Congressional map that would favor Republicans.
Study reveals annual health cost of plastics
A new report published in the medical journal The Lancet finds that plastic pollution is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year in health-related bills. Dr. Philip Landrigan, one of the authors of the report, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
Why are young people getting colon cancer?
The number of colon cancer cases in U.S. adults under the age of 54 has sharply increased over the last decade, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Monday. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down the findings.
Democratic governors look to combat Texas map
Republicans' proposed redistricting in Texas is drawing backlash in some blue states. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has the details.
How the redistricting process works
Every 10 years, each state uses the data from the census to redraw its congressional and state legislative districts. CBS News' Nancy Chen breaks down the redistricting process.