Biden teases 2020 bid as more Dems join
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the official addition of Beto O'Rourke and Kirsten Gillibrand to the Democratic field, and Joe Biden's tease of running.
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Beto O'Rourke to run in 2020?
Although Democrat Rep. Beto O'Rourke did not win a seat in the Senate, the success of his campaign in a predominantly conservative state has Democratic strategists and donors wondering if he will run for president in 2020. Politico national politics reporter David Siders joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with analysis.
Texas Senate race
Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke more than doubled Sen. Ted Cruz's fundraising efforts for the second quarter of 2018. But does he have a chance in Texas? Ben Schreckinger, a national political correspondent for Politico, recently profiled O'Rourke.
Do Democrats like Beto O'Rourke for 2020?
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Axios political reporter Alexi McCammond join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Beto O'Rourke's influence on the 2020 race and the Democratic party's lack of a frontrunner.
Rep. O'Rourke takes on Sen. Cruz in Texas
We're about a week away from primary day in deep red Texas. Democratic congressman Beto O'Rourke is hoping to win that race -- so he can take on Sen. Ted Cruz in November. O'Rourke joins "Red & Blue" to discuss gun control, immigration and the Democratic party.
Rep. O'Rourke on running grassroots campaign
Democratic Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke is running for Senate against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. O'Rourke told CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" that he's running a grassroots campaign and that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Democratic National Committee have no place in elections in Texas.
High Velocity, As Goes Texas, The Ride of His Life
What makes the AR-15 style rifle the weapon of choice for mass shooters? Then, how Ted Cruz vs. Beto O'Rourke could predict America's political future. Plus, riding the waves of Nazaré with Garrett McNamara
O'Rourke outraises Cruz
Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke raised more than twice as much as Ted Cruz through the first three months of 2018, raising $6.7 million compared to the Cruz's $3.2 million. But Scott Braddock, editor of the Texas political newsletter Quorum Report, says O'Rourke, who is not accepting money from Super PACs, and his fellow Democrats will be "rubbing nickels together" come November.
Beto O'Rourke denies report he tried to flee scene of 1998 DWI crash
Former Texas Congressman and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke has denied reports that he tried to leave the scene of a 1998 DWI crash. Texas Tribune investigative reporter Jay Root joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his story.
Beto O'Rourke planning 2020 campaign reset
2020 candidate Beto O'Rourke is reportedly planning a "reintroduction" of his 2020 campaign. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national politics reporter Sean Sullivan join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a look at where O'Rourke stands in the race and what candidates were talking about over the weekend.
Beto O'Rourke drops out of the presidential race
"Though it is difficult to accept, it is clear to me now that this campaign does not have the means to move forward successfully," O'Rouke wrote on Medium.
Beto O'Rourke says he expects Americans to surrender their guns
"If we're able to pass mandatory buybacks, and I'm able to sign that into law, then I fully expect our fellow Americans to turn in their AR-15s and their AK-47s," he told CBS News
Beto O'Rourke unveils plan to stem opioid abuse
On Thursday, O'Rourke released his proposal to end the opioid epidemic
Amy O'Rourke has mixed feelings about her husband's cursing
"There were some really wonderful people that [said], 'could you please get him to stop swearing so much?'"
Texas lawmaker tweets at O'Rourke: My AR-15 "is ready for you"
O'Rourke called tweet, which came during Democratic debate, a death threat, and Twitter later removed it, saying it broke site's rules on threats and violence
A shaken mosque welcomes Beto O'Rourke in New Hampshire
"Why should we have to be cornered? Why should we have to feel guilty, like we have to prove we are innocent? America is bigger than that"
O'Rourke campaign sells profane T-shirts to support gun control
All proceeds from the sale of the shirt will go to gun control groups, rather than the O'Rourke campaign
Beto O'Rourke visits gun show in Arkansas, NRA responds
NRA mocked the Texas Democrat's standing the polls, and O'Rourke responded with poll numbers about "70% of Americans support an assault weapons ban"
O'Rourke returns to campaign trail, promises to take fight to Trump
Beto O'Rourke has been absent from the campaign trail in the wake of the deadly shooting in El Paso, Texas
Beto O'Rourke heads back to the 2020 campaign trail
O'Rourke is set to deliver his first major speech to the country from his hometown, outlining his ideas for the future
War of words between Trump and local politicians ahead of his El Paso visit
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke goes at it with Trump, as does his successor, Victoria Escobar
El Paso congresswoman declines invitation to meet Trump
Veronica Escobar's predecessor in the congressional seat, 2020 hopeful Beto O'Rourke, has also publicly asked Mr. Trump not to come
O'Rourke: Trump's rhetoric "has a lot to do" with El Paso shooting
O'Rourke draws a direct link between the president's divisive rhetoric and the apparent motives of the white man suspected of killing 20 people in El Paso
Transcript: Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke of Texas that aired Sunday, August 4, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Despite fundraising and polling tumble O'Rourke campaign bets on Beto
Despite disappointing fundraising, his team is focused on building out a larger infrastructure, announcing earlier this month at least four additional national positions within the campaign
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns with other senior prosecutors
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Trump administration ending deportation protections for Somalis
The U.S. government is revoking the legal status of immigrants from Somalia who had Temporary Protected Status.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
Republican congressman proposes bill to make Greenland 51st state
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Democrats want to know if any Jan. 6 rioters are now working for ICE
Nearly one year after the mass pardon of more than 1,500 Trump-supporting Capitol riot defendants, House Democrats are asking whether any of the pardoned rioters are now working for ICE.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
Polis on Tina Peters case: "You can't give the president the headspace on this"
Gov. Polis said he will make a clemency decision based on the facts of Tina Peters' election interference case, "and there's some that work in her favor, some that work against her."
Colorado Gov. Polis on "pro-freedom" vaccine stance, fraud claims from Trump
"We have rights. Fundamental rights," Polis said. "When you're minding your business and doing your own thing, really, the government shouldn't interfere."
Lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump threatens to take over Greenland
President Trump's remarks about taking Greenland by military force have prompted bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who have said they do not support acquiring the Danish territory in such a way.
Trump briefed on military, cyber, psychological options for Iran, sources say
President Trump has been briefed on a wide array of military and covert tools that can be used against Iran that go well beyond conventional airstrikes, including cyber operations and psychological campaigns, Pentagon officials said.
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on any countries that do business with Iran
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
Iran's exiled crown prince urges Trump to intervene soon so regime "finally collapses"
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken."
Deputy to Lindsey Halligan fired over James Comey case
Lindsey Halligan's deputy in the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, was fired after refusing to lead the prosecution of James Comey, a source said.
Supreme Court to step into debate over transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns with other senior prosecutors
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Remains of soldier who missed daughter's birth during WWII identified
U.S. Army Pfc. Wilbert Linsenbardt died when his daughter was 4 months old, and received photos of her, according to a newspaper article from the time.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns with other senior prosecutors
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
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Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
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François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, a co-founder and guitarist for the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Anthony Mason looks back at Weir's life and music career.
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Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
Former U.S. Navy sailor gets more than 16 years for selling secrets to China
Patrick Wei, a former U.S. Navy sailor who sold manuals for ships and operating systems to an operative working for China, was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Trump proposes policies for home affordability
President Trump is proposing two new policies to help make buying a home more affordable for Americans facing soaring prices and high mortgage rates. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Trump speaks about economy in Detroit
President Trump spoke about the state of the U.S. economy Tuesday in Detroit. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Homan claims about sanctuary cities and jails
Trump border czar Tom Homan is calling for federal immigration agents to be let into local jails to pursue detained targets suspected of being in the country unlawfully. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
What happens next as Iran protests continue
Sources tell CBS News that at least 12,000 people have been killed in the violent, anti-government protests that have spread throughout Iran, though that number could be even higher. Iulia Joja, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to discuss.
Cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68
Scott Adams, the artist who created the "Dilbert" cartoon, died at 68, his ex-wife announced on Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.