Patel denies alleged excessive drinking in Senate testimony
FBI Director Kash Patel again pushed back against allegations of excessive drinking at a Senate hearing on Tuesday. Mario Parker, managing editor at Bloomberg, and Paul Kane, congressional reporter for NOTUS, join to discuss.
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President Trump says he's not backing down as Iran war spikes cost of living; California mayor pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China.
White House invites U.S. business titans to Trump’s China summit
The White House invited 16 top U.S. executives to join President Trump on his trip to China. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the move could signal to Beijing.
Trump says he doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situations when it comes to Iran
The new inflation report shows that the war with Iran is taking a toll on Americans' finances, but President Trump said on Tuesday that's not a priority when making decisions about the conflict. CBS News' Javier David and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Latest details on Musk-OpenAI court battle as Sam Altman takes the stand
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by his former business partner, Elon Musk. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins to unpack the case so far.
Where the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak stands as health officials monitor 18 Americans
The total number of confirmed and suspected hantavirus cases from a cruise ship outbreak has reached 11. Health officials in Nebraska and Georgia are monitoring the 18 Americans who may have been exposed. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline…
Trump says he doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situations as he negotiates with Iran
Before leaving for China on Tuesday, President Trump told reporters that he doesn't think about Americans' financial situations "not even a little bit" when negotiating a deal with Iran. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keef...
Energy cost spike from Iran war sends inflation soaring to highest level in nearly 3 years
Inflation is now at its highest level in nearly three years, in large part due to skyrocketing energy costs from the Iran war. Arjun Murti, partner at the energy sector firm Veriten and author of the energy-focused Substack newsletter "Super-Spiked," j...
Trump downplays Iran war’s role in upcoming Xi summit
Ahead of a summit in Beijing, President Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping have almost nothing to talk about when it comes to the war with Iran. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to discuss.
Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” could close in June, sources say
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.