Former Brewers star Ryan Braun praises firefighters battling LA wildfires: ‘Truly heroes’

Former Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun was evacuated from his home in California for the majority of the last six weeks due to the Los Angeles wildfires.  Braun, 41, talked…

Trump family returns to nation’s capital ahead of Inauguration Day: ‘This time, America won’

President-elect Trump boarded a special Air Force plane Saturday afternoon for his historic return to Washington, D.C. Trump, his wife, Melania, and youngest son, Barron, embarked on their trip from…

Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark’s appearance at Chiefs game ignites mixed reactions from fans: ‘Wokesters!’

Caitlin Clark’s surprise appearance alongside Taylor Swift at the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff game excited many fans Saturday, but some dreaded the sight.  The initial sight of Clark and Swift…

Powerful Santa Ana Winds Expected to Elevate Fire Risk in Southern California

Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.

Chicago migrant community prepares for possible ICE raids after Trump takes office

Local leaders and immigrant rights groups in Chicago met Saturday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood to make sure the community is prepared.

“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan.”

D.C. Police make security preparations for Trump’s inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump will take his oath of office on Monday. Despite the bitter cold, Washington, D.C., is preparing for over 200,000 visitors, along with protesters. Kris Van Cleve has…

Inside the unique challenges reporters faced while covering the Los Angeles area wildfires

It’s the job of journalists to bring the story to their viewers and readers, no matter how unimaginable the task may be. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Joy Benedict reflects…

Biden allegedly used teleprompters for small fundraisers in private homes, alarming donors: NYT report

The New York Times published a report that President Biden used teleprompters for small fundraisers hosted at private homes, which alarmed his donors.  According to the four Times reporters on…

ASRA NOMANI: The professional protest machine behind today’s ‘People’s March’

As anti-Trump protesters swarmed the steps below the Lincoln Memorial Saturday, media outlets painted a feel-good portrait. NBC4 Washington declared on social media: “Grassroots groups are descending on the capital for the…