CBS’s 60 Minutes will present three distinct investigative segments on its broadcast Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. The episode includes reports on Chinese espionage, issues within the IRS, and the advancement of autonomous weapons.
Norah O’Donnell reports on China’s espionage operations targeting the U.S., covering cyberattacks and the monitoring of Chinese dissidents. Keith Sharman and Roxanne Feitel are the producers for this segment. Anderson Cooper will examine recent firings at the IRS and the potential consequences for tax collection and fraud prevention efforts, including President Trump’s past efforts to reduce the federal workforce. Sarah Koch produced this story.
Sharyn Alfonsi investigates the realm of autonomous weapons with Palmer Luckey, founder of defense products company Anduril. The segment will feature weapons already deployed by the U.S. military and in the war in Ukraine, including an Anduril submarine designed to operate without sailors. Lucy Hatcher is the producer. Luckey asserts these innovations signify the future of warfare. This is the 31st episode of the program’s 57th season.
