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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued an order to rename the USNS Harvey Milk. A Defense Department spokesperson says the timing during Pride Month is intentional. The family of Sarah Milgrim reflect on her life and career with the Israeli Embassy and watching her "love blossom" with her boyfriend Yaron Lischinsky after the couple was killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. last month. The judge in Karen Read's trial denied the defense's request for a mistrial over the use of dog DNA evidence. Read is accused of hitting and killing John O'Keefe, her boyfriend, in 2022. The defense has claimed O'Keefe was attacked by a dog and then beaten to death by others at a house party. Thirty years after ending four decades of Democratic control in the House, former Speaker Newt Gingrich joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "Trump's Triumph: America's Greatest Comeback," and the future of the Republican Party. Cynthia Erivo joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss hosting the 78th Annual Tony Awards, her behind-the-scenes preparations and what audiences can expect from Sunday night's show. Charlene Kaye, a classically trained musician-turned-comedian, has gone viral for her satirical takes on pop stars like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, blending musical theory, internet wit and the tension of growing up with a "tiger mom." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new search is underway in the area where Madeleine McCann was last seen. The British girl went missing in Portugal over 18 years ago. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry reports. About 2,200 NOAA employees have been fired or took buyouts from the Trump administration since January. More than 500 worked with the National Weather Service, which oversees the National Hurricane Center. There are new concerns over the federal government's ability to handle disasters following the cuts as the Atlantic hurricane season begins. In her first live interview about her new memoir, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses her journey from humble beginnings to global acclaim and what it meant to lead with compassion and give birth while in office. Already the most Tony-nominated actor of all time, Audra McDonald could become the winningest performer ever if she takes home her seventh Tony Award this Sunday for her role as Mama Rose. She spoke to Gayle King about her journey. From championship wins to personal growth, Candace Parker talks with Natalie Morales about how she built resilience and stayed true to herself on and off the court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some communities on Florida's Gulf Coast are continuing to rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the region last year. The tourist hot spots are also trying to share a message that they're open for business. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more.Taylor Swift announced she has taken ownership of the masters of her first six albums, ending a battle that began in 2019 when her discography up to that point was acquired by celebrity manager Scooter Braun. Swift said then that she wasn't given the opportunity to buy them herself and has since rerecorded four of the six albums.Brian Tyree Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in "Dope Thief," which earned him the Performer Tribute at the Gotham Television Awards. Henry is also nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance and serves as executive producer of the Apple TV+ series. Sherri Shepherd joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in "Straw," a Netflix thriller about a single mother pushed to her breaking point. The Emmy-winning talk show host plays Nicole, a bank manager held hostage during a robbery. Dr. Bryant Lin, a professor at Stanford University, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer despite never having smoked. Instead of stepping back, he created a course based on his journey to give students a raw look into the emotional and physical toll of terminal illness. David Begnaud has more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Seigies, president and CEO of Variety Wholesalers, which purchased Big Lots after it filed for bankruptcy last year, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about reopening stores and the impact of President Trump's tariffs."CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue says he was the only non-space journalist invited to interview Elon Musk on Tuesday ahead of SpaceX's ninth test flight of the Super Heavy-Starship rocket. Pogue says Musk initially said "we're going to stick to talking about spaceships" before he began discussing the Trump administration. Watch more of Pogue's interview with Musk this Sunday, only on "CBS Sunday Morning." Defense lawyers for Karen Read will present their case after the prosecution rested in the retrial on Thursday. Read is accused of hitting John O'Keefe — her boyfriend and a Boston police officer — with her car in 2022, and leaving him to die. Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share insights from her new book, "Practical Optimism," where she encourages people to reflect on what they've already accomplished in life. The "reverse bucket list" can help build gratitude and emotional resilience. As part of AAPI Heritage Month, Mike Van, the first Vietnamese-American CEO of Billboard, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on his passion for music, culture, and representation. He is one of this year's honorees on Gold House's influential A100 list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance headlined the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, pledging President Trump's support for crypto. Vance personally holds up to $500,000 in Bitcoin, and the Trump family also has crypto investments. Interest in trade schools has nearly doubled since 2017 while university enrollment has declined slightly since the pandemic. In "CBS Mornings'" series "Rebuilding America," a school in Wisconsin shows how they're responding to the shift. CBS News' Ian Lee reports. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and LaTanya Richardson Jackson join "CBS Mornings" to discuss "Purpose," a six-time Tony-nominated drama about an influential family unraveling during a snowstorm. Richardson Jackson is nominated for Best Lead Actress for her role as matriarch Claudine. First on "CBS Mornings" MLB announces its first major investment in women's sports with the launch of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, kicking off June 7 with national broadcasts and city tours.In our series "Never Too Late," we show it's never too late to learn something new. After being typecast as a news anchor in roles like "Jack Ryan" and "Smile 2," Vladimir Duthiers signed up for acting classes and performed a dramatic scene with a Hollywood star. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to break down HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s announcement that the CDC will no longer recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy pregnant women and for children. The CDC previously recommended vaccinations for anybody over 6 months of age, including pregnant women. In the third week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial, former employee Capricorn Clark took the stand with explosive allegations. Combs denies all charges. As the busy summer travel season gets underway, so does Southwest's new checked bag policy. On all new bookings, the first checked bag will cost $35 and the second will be $45. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more. Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan, hosts of the hit podcast "I've Had It," join "CBS Mornings" to talk about their new book and why complaining can be cathartic. Platinum-selling artist Lizzy McAlpine sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss her viral song "Spring Into Summer," her path to pop stardom and her long-awaited Broadway debut. "Survivor" will celebrate its 50th season with an all-star lineup of returning players from across the show's 24-year history. Mike White leads the pack, returning after his 2018 runner-up finish. Jeff Probst joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the cast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany Haddish and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin join "CBS Mornings" to discuss Fanatics Games, a high-stakes sports competition featuring athletes, celebrities and fans competing for nearly $2 million in prizes.Fox Sports executive Aimee Leone and ESPN broadcaster Jenn Hildreth co-wrote a new book about balancing motherhood and high-pressure careers, aiming to support moms facing guilt, sacrifice and tough choices. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about it. Actor Tommy Dorfman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss "Maybe This Will Save Me," a deeply personal memoir about growing up queer in the South, battling addiction and discovering one's true self. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been five years since George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Floyd's death sparked outrage across the U.S. and calls for police reform. Last week, the Trump administration said it intends to cancel a consent decree to enforce changes in the department. CBS News' Skyler Henry rode along with officers in the department.If you're looking to schedule your next summer trip, flexibility is a key way to help your budget, experts say. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave breaks down tips on finding deals. In the latest installment of "CBS Mornings" "Never Too Late" series, Ashley Smith shares her story of starting mountain biking at 50 years old and competing in races. She says she's challenging herself and showing that age is just a number. "Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning" kicked off the summer movie season with big numbers at the box office. Fandango's managing editor Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the hits and what's to come. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Maxey, executive director of the Bet Mishpachah, an LGBTQ synagogue in Washington, D.C., joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his friend Sarah Milgrim who was shot and killed Wednesday night along with Yaron Lischinsky as they left the Capital Jewish Museum. "Sarah was a remarkable human being," said Maxey, describing her as caring, bright and bubbly. Widespread damage remains after deadly tornadoes struck Tylertown, Mississippi, more than two months ago. The Trump administration has not yet approved a disaster declaration, which was requested days after the storm, leaving some residents waiting for federal assistance to help them rebuild.A significant number of summer essentials come from China and because of tariffs, some major retailers have warned of higher prices. While gas and airfare prices are starting to fall, Nerdwallet says travelling this summer will still be 12% more expensive than before the pandemic. CBS News' Nancy Chen shows how to save and enjoy the summer season.As part of our "Kindness 101" series, Steve Hartman shares how one family turned grief into gratitude with a tribute that brought meaning, memory, and language together.Fresh off winning four ACM Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her whirlwind year, new single "Somewhere Over Laredo," and her upcoming performance at the American Music Awards.Best known for the hit show "Ted Lasso," actress Hannah Waddingham plays a U.S. Navy admiral in the latest "Mission: Impossible" film and tells "CBS Mornings" how the role hits close to home. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two staff members from the Israeli Embassy were shot and killed outside an event being held at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The victims were identified as a young couple, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Katie Kalisher was inside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday when the shooting happened outside. She recorded video of the alleged shooter's arrest and tells "CBS Mornings" about her encounter.The FAA says nearly 54,000 flights are scheduled for Thursday across the U.S., making it the busiest day in the air for Memorial Day weekend. Overall, AAA expects 45.1 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles for the official kickoff to the summer season. While the majority will drive, AAA expects the number of flyers to increase 2% over last year. Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65. Irsay was the Colts general manager before inheriting the franchise from his father in 1997. During an Oval Office meeting, former President Trump repeated a debunked conspiracy about attacks on White farmers in South Africa, prompting new questions about how race influenced foreign policy during his administration. President Trump will have dinner Thursday with the biggest backers of his private cryptocurrency. The top 25 holders are invited to a private VIP reception with Mr. Trump. It has raised concerns over conflicts of interest. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more. Best known for his role in "Severance," actor Tramell Tillman opens up about joining the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, working opposite Tom Cruise and why landing the role of Captain Bledsoe felt like a dream come true.Two years after CBS Mornings' own Gayle King gave the graduation address, the university welcomes a new kind of icon: Kermit the Frog, who sat down to talk about the honor. In the Broadway musical adaptation of "Death Becomes Her," Jennifer Simard and Michelle Williams bring new life to a tale of eternal youth, fierce competition, and the power of female friendship. As a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Ronny Chieng shares how growing up across continents, failing the New York bar exam and landing on "The Daily Show" shaped his rise and his voice. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices