Remember when governors used to win the presidency?
In the presidential elections since 2008, governors have made early departures from both Democratic and Republican primaries. Why is this happening?
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race
The Democratic candidate, who made fighting climate change a central theme of his campaign, made the announcement late Wednesday
Jay Inslee releases plan to stem white nationalist gun violence
The Democratic presidential candidate and Washington governor, along with many of his fellow Democratic presidential candidates, has blamed the rise of white nationalist terrorism in part on Trump
Democratic state party chairs to demand climate debate, Inslee says
Some Democratic National Committee members are hoping to put more pressure on the national chairman to hold climate change debate
Inslee says DNC rejected his call for climate debate
The Washington governor said the Democratic National Committee called his campaign today to notify him that it would not host a climate debate
Jay Inslee announces $9 trillion green jobs plan
The Democratic presidential candidate and Washington governor says his plan will produce 8 million "good-paying union jobs"
Jay Inslee unveils plan for 100 percent clean energy by 2030
"This has to be the number one priority for the next president of the United States," Inslee told CBS News in an interview
Jay Inslee on decriminalizing mushrooms, smoking pot in the 60's
"It's time for the nation to legalize marijuana," said Inslee
Jay Inslee speaks on immigration
Gov. Jay Inslee might be focusing his campaign on the primary issue of combating climate change but he is also weighing in on immigration reform. He joins CBSN with more on his proposal.
Gov. Inslee calls for ending Electoral College
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he would push to end the Electoral College and the Senate filibuster if he's elected president. The Democratic candidate joins CBSN with more on his proposals ahead of the 2020 election.
2020 hopeful Jay Inslee: "The electoral college needs to go"
"There's nothing wrong to say democracy can be reformed and improved," said Inlsee.
Jay Inslee: "Electoral college needs to go"
On The Road to 2020, we are talking to current and prospective candidates about issues affecting the country. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is running a presidential campaign centered on fighting climate change. As governor, he launched a clean energy fund to invest in new technologies. The Democrat also issued a Clean Air Rule to cap carbon emissions in the state and expanded public transit in the Seattle area. Inslee joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why defeating climate change is his No. 1 priority.
Jay Inslee becomes third 2020 candidate to release tax returns
Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren have also released their returns
What has Jay Inslee done on climate change?
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced he's running for president. His No. 1 priority is combating climate change. Seattle University professor Marco Lowe joined CBSN to explain his background on the issue.
Jay Inslee focuses campaign on climate issue
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is officially running for president. He joins a crowded field vying for the 2020 Democratic nomination. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN to explain why he's making climate change his top campaign issue.
Jay Inslee announces 2020 presidential bid
The list of Democrats running for president now includes Jay Inslee. The Washington governor officially announced Friday morning that he is in the race with one issue leading his campaign. Inslee's so-called "climate mission" focuses on clean energy. Inslee joins a dozen other Democrats who have launched a presidential campaign or formed an exploratory committee.
Inslee enters 2020 race with focus on climate change
The two-term Washington governor and climate change crusader joins the most diverse Democratic primary field in U.S. history
Democratic governors blast Trump's "illegal" emergency declaration
"I believe under our current system of democracy this action by this president is illegal and unconstitutional," Gov. Jay Inslee said
Democratic govs: Trump's declaration "political punting"
Democratic Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Jay Inslee of Washington discuss President Trump's national emergency declaration at the border.
Wash. Gov. Inslee urging Schultz not to run
Washington's Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee tells CBS News' Jamie Yuccas he doesn't think former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz should run for president in 2020, because running as an independent could help President Trump. Inslee also talks about his own potential 2020 plans.
Inslee says it's "inexcusable" if Schultz helps Trump win
Inslee, who's mulling his own presidential bid, says Schultz should compete as a Democrat if he has a "burning desire" to run
Wash Gov. talks
A ruling at a federal court in Seattle blocked President Trump's immigration ban. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joins CBSN to discuss the ruling.
Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., vows to "exhaust every possible avenue" in the search for survivors of the mudslide in his state
Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., vows to "exhaust every possible avenue" in the search for survivors of the mudslide in his state.
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee puts halt to death penalty
Citing “too many doubts” on the morals and “too many flaws” in the system, Inslee defends suspending capital punishment
Wash. Gov. Inslee tours landslide site
For the first time since a landslide changed the Whidbey Island shoreline, Gov. Jay Inslee toured the site and said the state will find some solutions
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World leaders react with disappointment to Trump's sweeping tariffs
The response so far from foreign leaders to President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs has ranged anywhere from muted to critical.
Evangelical group strives to change its own narrative around immigration
Women of Welcome, a nonprofit migrant aid group made up of evangelical women from across the U.S. who are attempting to help asylum seekers, something they say is a Biblical calling.
Trump reveals these 2 new tariffs on "Liberation Day," April 2
On April 2, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10% on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 90 nations.
Poll: Most Americans say flying is safe, particularly those who do it often
A majority of Americans rate the overall safety record of commercial airline travel positively, CBS News polling finds.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Senate Republicans unveil budget resolution key to unlocking Trump agenda
Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution as the GOP seeks to move forward with the budget plan that will enable them to implement President Trump's agenda later this week.
Ousted DOJ officials to testify before congressional Democrats Monday
The fired U.S. pardon attorney and a lawyer who was involved in prosecuting New York Mayor Eric Adams will appear before a congressional hearing next week.
Key moments, reaction to Trump's announcement of new tariffs
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
Takeaways from the Wisconsin and Florida elections
Here are the takeaways from a liberal's victory in Wisconsin and GOP wins in Florida races to succeed Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz in Tuesday's elections.
Trump considering announcing "External Revenue Service," sources say
President Trump has previously described the "External Revenue Service" as an arm of government "to collect tariffs, duties, and all revenue that come from foreign sources."
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Russian negotiator at White House
Kirill Dmitriev is the first Russian official to visit the White House since the first Trump administration.
4 Republicans join Senate Democrats to rebuke Trump tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products.
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Wife of man mistakenly sent to Salvadoran prison says he's not a criminal
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."
Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor: "The California Dream is slipping away"
Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case dismissed with prejudice, judge rules
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
McMorrow announces bid for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Peters
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
"JFK" director: Reinvestigate assassination at "scene of the crime"
Oliver Stone's "JFK" was nominated for eight Oscars and grossed more than $200 million but was also dogged by questions about its historical accuracy.
Judge orders legal aid restored for unaccompanied migrant children, for now
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.
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World leaders react with disappointment to Trump's sweeping tariffs
The response so far from foreign leaders to President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs has ranged anywhere from muted to critical.
Tornadoes, floods threaten Midwest as storms wallop region and the South
The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency, the most severe type of warning that exists, in Lake City, Arkansas.
What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Businesses fear new Trump tariffs will hurt them — and their customers
One restaurant owner worried about tariffs pushing up food prices said such costs are "coming right off my bottom line."
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
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Businesses fear new Trump tariffs will hurt them — and their customers
One restaurant owner worried about tariffs pushing up food prices said such costs are "coming right off my bottom line."
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
Which products will be affected by new tariffs announced by Trump?
President Trump rolled out new tariffs on April 2 aimed at easing trade imbalances. Here's which products could become more expensive as a result.
Trump reveals these 2 new tariffs on "Liberation Day," April 2
On April 2, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10% on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 90 nations.
Poll: Most Americans say flying is safe, particularly those who do it often
A majority of Americans rate the overall safety record of commercial airline travel positively, CBS News polling finds.
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World leaders react with disappointment to Trump's sweeping tariffs
The response so far from foreign leaders to President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs has ranged anywhere from muted to critical.
Evangelical group strives to change its own narrative around immigration
Women of Welcome, a nonprofit migrant aid group made up of evangelical women from across the U.S. who are attempting to help asylum seekers, something they say is a Biblical calling.
Trump reveals these 2 new tariffs on "Liberation Day," April 2
On April 2, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10% on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 90 nations.
Poll: Most Americans say flying is safe, particularly those who do it often
A majority of Americans rate the overall safety record of commercial airline travel positively, CBS News polling finds.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
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Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Tony's Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars after reports of stones
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Why experts say you should travel with a carbon monoxide detector
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
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Miller Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rica says
Costa Rica authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.
World leaders react with disappointment to Trump's sweeping tariffs
The response so far from foreign leaders to President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs has ranged anywhere from muted to critical.
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Family of British couple in Taliban captivity appeal to Trump
Britons Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were detained by the Taliban on Feb. 1.
Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
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Tony Bennett's daughters file new lawsuit against brother over estate
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
From the archives: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain
Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer, then playing Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, "Citizen Twain," to discuss the legacy of the legendary humorist whom Vilmer called "the first great stand-up comedian."
Paddy Considine on "MobLand"
Paddy Considine talks about starring in Guy Ritchie's latest action-packed series "MobLand," playing the son of a powerful crime boss caught in a turf war alongside a star-studded cast.
Max Thieriot on season 3 of "Fire Country"
Max Thieriot plays Bode Donovan, a former inmate navigating a new life as a firefighter in season 3 of the CBS drama, "Fire Country." He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the inspiration behind the role and the real-life program that shaped the story.
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Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
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What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
German police say online child sex abuse platform busted in huge operation
Police in Europe say "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world" is now offline after a joint operation dismantled the "KidFlix" network.
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"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope releases its first images
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
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President Trump on Wednesday announced major tariffs, including a 10% baseline tariff for all U.S. trading partners. CBS News reports on what Mr. Trump referred to as "Liberation Day."