Tucker Carlson, a political commentator, said he regrets supporting President Donald Trump. He criticized some conservative figures who supported Trump before the 2024 election, saying they are connected to current problems.
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Tucker Carlson expressed regret for backing President Trump.
Carlson is a commentator known for his political views.
He criticized right-wing supporters of Trump ahead of the 2024 election.
Carlson described these supporters as "implicated" in ongoing issues.
The discussion took place on his podcast and online show.
Carlson has been critical of Trump's war in Iran.
The comments reflect a shift in Carlson’s stance toward Trump.
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CBS Mornings revealed that Leon Smith, a social studies teacher at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Smith talked about winning the award, how he begins his classes, and advice for new teachers.
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Leon Smith teaches social studies at Haverford High School in Havertown, Pennsylvania.
He was chosen as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
CBS Mornings exclusively shared this announcement.
Smith discussed how he starts his class each day.
He also shared tips for young or new teachers.
The award recognizes outstanding teachers across the United States.
The National Teacher of the Year program highlights excellent educators.
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Kevin Warsh, nominated by President Trump to lead the Federal Reserve, will testify that the central bank will stay independent when making decisions about money policies. His confirmation hearing comes as inflation rises due to higher energy prices and political pressure to lower interest rates.
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Kevin Warsh is President Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair.
Warsh will testify that the Fed must remain "strictly independent" in setting monetary policy.
President Trump has criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates quickly enough.
Inflation is rising fast partly because of higher U.S. energy prices linked to the Iran conflict.
Warsh previously had "hawkish" views (favoring higher rates to fight inflation) but now seems more "dovish" (supporting rate cuts).
The Senate Banking Committee must approve Warsh before the full Senate votes.
Senator Thom Tillis may delay approval until a Department of Justice investigation of Powell ends.
Powell plans to stay as a Fed governor until the DOJ probe is complete, but it is unclear who will lead if Warsh is not confirmed in time.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced it is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department for its past use of paid informants to gather information on extremist groups. The SPLC says the investigation may lead to charges and is related to its efforts to monitor violent groups for law enforcement during previous years.
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The SPLC is a civil rights group that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
The information gathered was shared with local and federal law enforcement to monitor threats of violence.
The SPLC says the informant program helped save lives during times of racial violence in the past.
The group learned of a possible criminal investigation by the Justice Department, under President Donald Trump’s administration.
The SPLC plans to defend itself, its staff, and its work against any legal action.
The SPLC has been criticized by conservatives who accuse it of unfairly labeling right-wing groups as extremist.
The FBI ended its relationship with the SPLC last year, citing concerns about partisanship.
The investigation is seen in the context of other probes into critics of President Trump’s administration.
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Residents of Virginia are voting on a new redistricting plan that may influence which political party controls the state’s congressional seats. The outcome could affect the balance of power in Congress.
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Virginians are voting on Tuesday about a redistricting plan.
Redistricting changes the boundaries of voting districts.
This plan could give an advantage to the Democratic Party.
The results may impact who controls Virginia’s seats in the U.S. Congress.
Redistricting happens every ten years after the census to reflect population changes.
The vote is important for both state and national politics.
CBS News is covering the vote and its potential effects.
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Republican Representative Cory Mills faces ongoing investigations and allegations including sexual misconduct, financial violations, and exaggerations about his military service. Despite calls from fellow Republicans for his resignation or expulsion, Mills denies wrongdoing and no formal disciplinary action has yet been announced.
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Cory Mills is a Florida Republican congressman running for a third term.
The House Ethics Committee began investigating allegations of sexual and financial misconduct against Mills in November.
Mills’ former girlfriend obtained a restraining order, accusing him of threatening to share explicit photos and harassment; Mills denies these claims.
Police investigated an alleged assault involving Mills in early 2025 but no charges were filed after the woman retracted her statement.
Questions have arisen about Mills’ Bronze Star military award, with some soldiers disputing his presence during key events; Mills calls these claims false.
The Ethics Committee is also examining possible campaign finance violations, including failure to disclose information and benefiting from federal contracts.
Representative Nancy Mace has introduced a resolution calling for Mills’ immediate removal from Congress.
The Office of Congressional Ethics unanimously referred the case to the House Ethics Committee due to substantial concerns.
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Rep. Rich McCormick, a Republican from Georgia, spoke in support of FBI Director Kash Patel after a report claimed Patel drinks too much and behaves in ways that worry some FBI workers. McCormick said he has not heard any concerns about Patel’s drinking and is fine as long as it does not affect Patel’s job performance.
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A report in The Atlantic said FBI Director Kash Patel has been drinking excessively.
The report also mentioned other behaviors by Patel that worried his FBI colleagues.
Rep. Rich McCormick defended Patel and said he has no knowledge of problems with Patel’s drinking.
McCormick stated he is “cool” with Patel’s behavior if it does not impact his job.
Patel is currently serving as the FBI Director.
The remarks were made during an interview with McCormick.
The situation involves internal concerns within the FBI about its director.
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Kevin Warsh is testifying before the Senate Banking Committee as part of his nomination process to become the Federal Reserve chair. The economic situation is challenging due to rising inflation and gas prices caused by the conflict in Iran, which affects the Fed’s plans and Warsh’s potential role.
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Kevin Warsh is aiming to become the next Federal Reserve chair.
He is testifying before the Senate Banking Committee at 10 a.m. EDT.
Inflation is rising, influenced by higher gas prices linked to the war in Iran.
The conflict may slow down the economy and reduce hiring.
President Donald Trump supports Warsh’s nomination.
If confirmed, Warsh might work with Jerome Powell, the current Fed chair, who may remain on the Fed board.
Democrats plan to question Warsh about his financial holdings worth over $100 million.
Warsh is a former Federal Reserve official and a wealthy investor.
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Claims that President Donald Trump tried to use nuclear codes during a meeting about Iran have surfaced, but no evidence supports these claims. The story comes from a former CIA officer who did not provide proof, and U.S. officials have not confirmed anything.
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A former CIA officer, Larry Johnson, said on a podcast that President Trump wanted to use nuclear codes in a White House meeting.
Johnson did not give any evidence or name sources for his claim.
Johnson mentioned a general, Dan Caine, who allegedly stopped President Trump, but this has not been verified.
No official or credible news source has confirmed that President Trump tried to launch a nuclear strike.
Under U.S. rules, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff cannot stop a president from ordering a nuclear strike by himself.
The claim appears amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with a ceasefire soon ending.
President Trump previously made a statement about a civilization dying, which attracted attention but did not mention nuclear weapons.
Larry Johnson used to work for the CIA and the State Department but now speaks only as a private citizen.
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A new way of grading Advanced Placement (AP) exams has made it easier for students to get higher scores. This change does not necessarily mean students understand the material better, but instead lowers the standard needed to earn top marks.
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Advanced Placement exams are standardized tests usually taken by high school students to earn college credit.
Recently, scores on these exams have gone up.
The score increase is due to a new evaluation method.
This new method lowers the difficulty level or "bar" for higher scores.
The change may not show real improvement in student knowledge.
The adjustment affects how colleges and students view the test results.
Experts are concerned the new system might misrepresent student skills.
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House Republican leaders held a closed-door meeting to discuss the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure from his party over concerns about President Trump’s conflict with Iran, which is close to reaching 60 days.
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The Department of Homeland Security remains shut down due to funding issues.
House Republican leaders spoke to reporters after a private meeting on this issue.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is leading the GOP during the DHS funding battle.
Some Republicans are uneasy about the ongoing conflict with Iran under President Trump.
The conflict with Iran is approaching two months in duration.
The situation is causing tension within the Republican Party.
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Senate Democrats on the Banking Committee want to delay Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve. They are concerned because Mr. Warsh has not clearly shared information about his financial assets. Without this information, they cannot be sure if there are conflicts of interest.
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Kevin Warsh is a candidate to become the next Federal Reserve chair.
The Senate Banking Committee includes Democrats who review this nomination.
Senate Democrats asked to postpone his confirmation hearing.
Their main concern is that Warsh has not fully disclosed his financial assets.
Transparent disclosure means sharing detailed information openly.
Without this, it is hard to judge if Warsh’s financial interests could affect his decisions.
The Federal Reserve chair leads the central bank and influences U.S. money policy.
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Virginia voters are deciding on a plan to redraw congressional districts earlier than usual, which could increase the number of Democratic seats in Congress. The plan bypasses the usual bipartisan commission and has sparked debate about political fairness and legal challenges.
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Virginia is holding a vote on a redistricting plan proposed by Democratic officials.
This plan redraws U.S. House districts mid-decade, not waiting for the usual 10-year census cycle.
The proposal bypasses the bipartisan commission normally responsible for drawing districts.
Democrats hope the new districts will help them gain more seats and control of the House.
The move follows similar efforts in California and challenges Texas’s earlier redistricting led by Republicans.
The state Supreme Court is reviewing whether the plan is legal, which could affect the vote’s outcome.
Voters approved a 2020 amendment meant to reduce partisan redistricting, but this plan challenges that.
The political fight over redistricting is part of a larger national competition between Democrats and Republicans.
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U.S. forces boarded the oil tanker M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean, a ship previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil. The Pentagon said the operation happened without problems and is part of ongoing efforts to stop shipments that support Iran’s government.
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The U.S. conducted a “right-of-visit maritime interdiction” on the M/T Tifani.
The Tifani had been sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia.
The Pentagon described the vessel as “stateless” even though it flies the flag of Botswana.
The ship was carrying oil between Sri Lanka and Indonesia in the Indian Ocean.
The boarding took place ahead of a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran ending soon.
The U.S. is expanding enforcement to stop shipments that could support Iran with weapons, oil, metals, or electronics.
U.S. forces will act against Iranian or related vessels worldwide, not just near Iran.
Items believed to help enemies in conflict can be seized anywhere outside neutral countries.
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Some businesses are experiencing technical problems with a website set up by President Donald Trump's administration to handle tariff refund requests. These glitches are making it harder for companies to get money back for tariffs they paid.
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The Trump administration created a portal for businesses to request refunds for tariffs.
Users are reporting technology issues with this portal.
These problems affect businesses trying to recover money paid on tariffs.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods.
The glitches are causing delays in the refund process.
CBS News reporter Jo Ling Kent covered the story.
The portal is intended to help businesses get refunds more easily.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 36 percent, the lowest in his second term. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows this rating has stayed about the same since late last month amid ongoing issues like the conflict in Iran and disagreements with Pope Leo XIV.
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President Trump’s approval rating is at 36 percent.
This is the lowest approval rating in his second term.
The rating has remained stable compared to results from late last month.
The survey was conducted by Reuters/Ipsos.
Ongoing U.S. conflict in Iran is a current issue during his presidency.
President Trump recently had a back-and-forth with Pope Leo XIV.
The poll was released this week.
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Multiple wildfires in northern Florida have caused disruptions to Amtrak train service. At least three train routes were affected, and some passengers were stuck for over 30 hours.
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Several wildfires are burning in northern Florida.
These fires have interrupted Amtrak's rail service.
At least three different train routes have been impacted.
Some passengers on these trains were stranded for more than 30 hours.
The situation has caused delays and challenges for travelers.
Authorities are monitoring the fires and working to manage the railroad disruptions.
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Kevin Warsh, chosen by President Trump to replace Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve, is speaking to the Senate Banking Committee. Warsh was a Fed board member before and was picked amid disagreements between President Trump and Powell about interest rates and spending.
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President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
Warsh previously served on the Federal Reserve’s board.
Jerome Powell is the current Federal Reserve Chair.
President Trump and Powell had tensions over interest rate decisions.
There were also concerns about expensive renovations at the Federal Reserve.
Warsh’s confirmation hearing is held by the Senate Banking Committee.
The hearing was scheduled for Tuesday morning.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee about President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. Lawmakers from both parties questioned him about significant changes to childhood vaccine rules and his public health initiatives.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the current Health and Human Services Secretary.
He testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Capitol Hill.
The hearing focused on President Trump’s budget request for the year 2027.
Lawmakers asked about major changes to the childhood vaccination schedule.
Kennedy's public health program “Make America Healthy” was discussed.
Members of Congress from both political parties participated in the questioning.
The budget includes funding priorities related to health programs.
The testimony is part of the process to review and approve the government’s budget plans.
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Tucker Carlson, a conservative podcaster, said he feels deeply troubled by his past support for President Donald Trump and apologized for misleading people. He criticized Trump’s actions on the Iran war and said he and others who backed Trump share responsibility for current problems.
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Tucker Carlson said he is “tormented” by supporting President Trump and apologized for misleading people.
Carlson previously called Trump “the single most repulsive person on the planet” in 1999 but supported him in both 2016 and 2024 elections.
Carlson criticized Trump’s handling of the Iran war and called the president’s language about it “vile on every level.”
He acknowledged that those who supported Trump, including himself and his brother (a former Trump speechwriter), share responsibility for current events.
President Trump has publicly insulted Carlson, calling him “Low IQ” and threatened to name supporters as good or bad.
Carlson was fired from Fox News in 2023 after a major lawsuit settlement involving false election claims.
After leaving Fox News, Carlson started his own media company and has been critical of Trump’s recent actions and rhetoric.
Carlson questioned whether Trump’s behavior could be compared to that of the antichrist because of his attacks on religious figures and symbols.
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