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?
John Hickenlooper
After leaving White House race, Hickenlooper announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
John Hickenlooper drops out of presidential race
Multiple people familiar with his plans have said in recent days that Hickenlooper will spend time mulling a possible bid for the U.S. Senate
Hickenlooper vows to stay in Democratic presidential race
The former Colorado governor is lagging far behind in polls but continues to insist he has no interest in running against Sen. Cory Gardner instead
Hickenlooper shakes up presidential campaign staff
Several changes to the former Colorado governor's staff were announced after his finance director left to join Beto O'Rourke's campaign
DNC announces candidates participating in first Democratic primary debates
Fourteen of the candidates met both criteria for the debates
Hickenlooper rails against socialism in speech targeting Sanders
"I fundamentally disagree that we should do away with the democratic, regulated capitalism that has guided this country for over 200 years"
Hickenlooper looks to expand access to long-acting contraception
Hickenlooper's plan to expand access to contraception is based off a similar initiative he championed in Colorado
John Hickenlooper releases plan to reduce gun violence today
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and former governor is calling for national gun licenses and raising the legal age to own a firearm
John Hickenlooper to lay out first foreign policy proposal
As the contenders for the 2020 race have been solidified, domestic policy has taken center stage among the candidates
John Hickenlooper unveils plan to "re-energize trade with the world"
Hickenlooper's plan proposes more trade cooperation and includes adding climate change goals into trade agreements
Hickenlooper: "The sooner the better" on Afghanistan pullout
"A war that's been going on for 17 years and that we see no indication of victory -- you've got to look at different routes and different solutions," he told "CBS This Morning"
Hickenlooper on Afghanistan, gun control
In our series, The Road to 2020, we talk to current and prospective candidates about important issues that affect the country. John Hickenlooper is a former two-term governor of Colorado. During his time in office, he expanded the Colorado's Medicaid coverage, fought for new gun laws, and developed the CareerWise training program to help high school students get apprenticeships. Hickenlooper, one of 14 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in 2020, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he's running for president.
Transcript: John Hickenlooper on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper that aired Sunday, March 10, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Hickenlooper "happy to say" he's a capitalist
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his 2020 campaign for president and the debate over capitalism in the Democratic Party.
Hickenlooper launches 2020 bid
Sen. Bernie Sanders held his first rally this weekend, as a second time presidential candidate. Meanwhile, a more moderate candidate entered the field. Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBSN political reporter, Ed O'Keefe, CBS News political correspondent, and Antjuan Seawright, a democratic strategist join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the large amount of 2020 contenders.
John Hickenlooper running for president
Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced his candidacy for president Tuesday. Colorado Sun political reporter John Frank and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN about how he fits into a crowded Democratic primary field.
John Hickenlooper joins crowded 2020 race
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced his campaign for the 2020 presidential election Monday, joining an already crowded field of Democratic hopefuls. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with more on what he brings to the race.
John Hickenlooper joins 2020 race
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced his campaign for the 2020 presidential election Monday, joining an already crowded field of Democratic hopefuls.
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper running for president
Hickenlooper is the second governor or ex-governor to enter the ever-growing Democratic primary
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper staffs up for possible 2020 bid
Colorado Democrat has already launched a political action committee that allows him to raise money nationally
Governors on health care
Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, and Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, discuss how their states are finding solutions to the many problems they face despite Washington partisanship.
Preview: The Pot Vote
Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado, where recreational pot is legal, urges caution to states voting on it because there's not enough data
Reaction to DNC controversy
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper joins CBSN with reaction to the Clinton-Kaine ticket and the controversy surrounding the Democratic National Convention.
Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, says Hillary Clinton faces more attacks advertisements and criticisms as a woman
Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, says Hillary Clinton faces more attacks advertisements and criticisms as a woman. Hickenlooper believes in authentic, "warts and all" politics. He is the author of a new book entitled "The Opposite of Woe, My Life in Beer and Politics."
Politics
Trump administration doubles down on stand on deportations to El Salvador
The Trump administration continues to insist it didn't defy a federal judge's order when it failed to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Spy chiefs to testify to House lawmakers amid Signal leak fallout
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe will return to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.
Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA, Jay Bhattacharya to head NIH
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
Dan Goughnour wins election in Pennsylvania, keeping Democrats in control of state House
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and how is Trump using it?
President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members kicked off a legal battle.
Trump aims to overhaul U.S. elections in executive order with new requirements
Trump has signed an executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandating that all ballots be received by Election Day.
GOP struggles over measure to allow lawmakers who are new parents to vote remotely
House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes a bill to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely, but he's not willing to keep the measure from receiving a vote.
Partner of deported Venezuelan says he has no gang connections
The woman insists her partner has no criminal record and has never been a member of any gang.
5 high-level CDC officials leaving in latest turmoil for public health agency
The latest departures from the CDC mean close to a third of the agency's top management is leaving or left recently.
Consumer confidence falls to 12-year low as Americans fret over economy
Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.
Trump executive order targets Chicago law firm Jenner & Block
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
Vance joining wife Usha on upcoming trip to Greenland
Vice President JD Vance said he "didn't want her to have all that fun by herself."
Trump defends national security adviser amid Signal leak fallout
President Trump told reporters he does not believe national security adviser Mike Waltz should apologize for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal group chat.
Trump issues pardon for Hunter Biden's ex-colleague Devon Archer
Devon Archer was convicted in 2018 for his connection to a scheme to defraud a business arm of a Native American tribe.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
How the Iranian regime targeted a dissident with help from the Russian mob
Masih Alinejad, a prominent critic of the regime, is a leader of the movement to free Iranian women from the compulsory hijab and has drawn the ire of Iran's Supreme Leader.
What to know about Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
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U.S. pauses some green card applications as part of aggressive vetting effort
The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees.
Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
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Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA, Jay Bhattacharya to head NIH
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
What we know about the death of Miller Gardner, Brett Gardner's son
Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family.
3 Phoenix officers disciplined for violent arrest of deaf Black man
Bodycam video showed Tyron McAlpin, who is deaf and suffers from cerebral palsy, being repeatedly tased and punched by Phoenix police officers.
Dan Goughnour wins election in Pennsylvania, keeping Democrats in control of state House
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
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Consumer confidence falls to 12-year low as Americans fret over economy
Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.
What to know about Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
Many with disabilities risk losing Medicaid if they work too much
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
Social Security chief nominee vows to run agency "in the right fashion"
President Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration faced lawmakers' questions about his plans for the retirement program.
U.S. infrastructure's "C" grade from engineers comes with a warning
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
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Trump administration doubles down on stand on deportations to El Salvador
The Trump administration continues to insist it didn't defy a federal judge's order when it failed to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Spy chiefs to testify to House lawmakers amid Signal leak fallout
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe will return to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.
Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA, Jay Bhattacharya to head NIH
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
Dan Goughnour wins election in Pennsylvania, keeping Democrats in control of state House
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
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Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA, Jay Bhattacharya to head NIH
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
5 high-level CDC officials leaving in latest turmoil for public health agency
The latest departures from the CDC mean close to a third of the agency's top management is leaving or left recently.
Health officials confirm measles case in person who rode Amtrak to D.C.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
Many with disabilities risk losing Medicaid if they work too much
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
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Spy chiefs to testify to House lawmakers amid Signal leak fallout
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe will return to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.
Vance joining wife Usha on upcoming trip to Greenland
Vice President JD Vance said he "didn't want her to have all that fun by herself."
Oscar-winning Palestinian director released by Israeli army after being attacked
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
Flight data show Steve Witkoff was in Russia during group chat on Signal
As top Trump Cabinet members sent texts in a Signal group chat, CBS News analysis shows one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia.
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director released by Israeli army after being attacked
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director detained by Israeli army
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
Conan O'Brien honored at Kennedy Center
Comedian Conan O'Brien accepted this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday at the Kennedy Center. Some comics took jabs at the night's honoree and President Trump, who took over as chair of the Kennedy Center in January.
Krysten Ritter on new thriller, "Retreat"
Known for her role as Marvel's "Jessica Jones" and her appearances in "Breaking Bad," Krysten Ritter is also making her mark as an author. Her second novel, "Retreat," follows a con artist navigating high society and hidden danger in an exclusive Mexican beach town. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the twist-filled story.
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Technology
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
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 Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
Inside the AI gold rush
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin dives into the fierce competition between tech giants in his new book "AI Valley," exploring how companies like Microsoft and Google are battling for control over the future of artificial intelligence. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how AI is already reshaping everyday life—and where it's headed next.
Science
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Gunman who killed 23 at El Paso Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty
The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 in one of the the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history has been offered a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
Ex-UPMC doctor allegedly tried to push wife off Hawaii hiking trail
A former UPMC doctor was arrested after police in Hawaii say he tried to push his wife off a hiking trail and hit her in the head with a rock.
Forensic genetic genealogy helps identify "John Doe" killed in 1986
An investigation into the death of David Clary, who was killed in 1986, remains ongoing, police said.
Luigi Mangione wants laptop in jail in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione is asking for a laptop in jail to view material as he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
FBI creates task force to probe Tesla threats
The FBI says it has created a task force to investigate threats and attacks against Tesla locations and vehicles. It comes after police said incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on Monday. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more from the Lone Star State.
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Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Two-factor authentication can be annoying but is also important -- whether it's protecting email or the principles of democracy. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson contemplates the consequences of forgoing safeguards.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
Future of U.S. funding to fight AIDS uncertain
The authorization for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief -- known as PEPFAR -- expired Tuesday. Launched under President George W. Bush, the program has played a critical role in addressing the AIDS crisis, especially in Africa. Hannah Johnson, senior program manager for global policy at the George W. Bush Institute, joins to discuss.
Scientists explore Antarctic seabed for first time
Over the past two decades, Antarctica has lost 150 billion tons of ice mass on average every year. The thinning ice glaciers have raised alarms about the urgency of climate change, while offering researchers new depths of exploration. Dave Malkoff has more.
Ex-Social Security head on impact of staff cuts
Senators asked President Trump's nominee to head the Social Security Administration -- financial technology executive Frank Bisignano -- about customer service wait times, the system's financial condition and the cuts by Elon Musk's team. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson spoke to the former commissioner, Martin O'Malley, about his concerns about what the agency is facing.