Tom Steyer drops out of presidential race
Steyer spent more than $17 million on ads in South Carolina
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8 top moments from the South Carolina Democratic debate
The 10th debate of the presidential primary cycle was the last before the pivotal South Carolina primary Saturday.
CBS News poll: Biden's lead narrows in South Carolina, with Sanders, Steyer on his heels
Biden is ahead with black voters, but his support has receded since the fall, according to a new CBS News poll.
Why Tom Steyer suddenly looks competitive in South Carolina
Billionaire Tom Steyer's long-shot candidacy for the Democratic nomination received a boost this week when a Fox News poll indicated he has surged to second place in South Carolina
Steyer talks climate change and foreign policy on tour of Iowa
Steyer spoke with CBS News in an exclusive interview during his five-day bus tour through Iowa, criticizing other Democrats on climate change and weighing in on foreign policy.
Tom Steyer on state of 2020 race
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer's campaign says he has enough donors to qualify for the next Democratic debate in Los Angeles. The presidential candidate spoke to CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" about the end of Kamala Harris' campaign, as well as accusations that he is trying to buy his way to victory.
Billionaires lead in 2020 ad spending
2020 Democratic presidential candidates Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg, both multibillionaires, are leading all of their competitors in ad spending with a combined total of nearly $90 million. President Trump is in third place for his reelection bid. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN to break down the data and explain what it means for the race to the White House.
Report: Steyer campaign aide offered money for endorsements
Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyers is wrapped up in another campaign scandal. The Associated Press reported Thursday that one of the candidate's top aide's offered financial contributions to local politicians in exchange for endorsing Steyer's White House bid. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar joined CBSN to discuss.
Steyer staffer accused of stealing voter data from Kamala Harris
Steyer's campaign announced Monday night that the staffer has resigned
Tom Steyer appears to qualify for October Democratic debate
He reached the polling threshold in Sunday's new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll, meaning there will be two nights of debates in October
Why Tom Steyer couldn't buy his way onto the debate stage
A massive ad blitz wasn't enough to get the billionaire activist into the September Democratic debate
Tom Steyer slams Trump's foreign policy
Billionaire and activist Tom Steyer is the latest Democratic candidate to throw his name into the presidential primary mix. He talked with CBSN about what his foreign policy strategy would look like.
Tom Steyer weighs in on 2020 race
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer is officially running for president. He joins a crowded field of 25 Democrats vying for the nomination. Steyer joined CBSN to discuss a wide range of issues such as his billionaire status, immigration, health care, reparations and North Korea.
Tom Steyer responds to billionaire criticism
Tom Steyer is the newest Democrat to enter the 2020 presidential race. However, he's already facing tough criticism for being a billionaire and spending his own money to launch his campaign. Steyer is also being slammed for his past ties to the fossil fuel industry. He's now a climate change activist, and he joined CBSN to respond to the criticism.
Tom Steyer on immigration and reparations
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer is officially running for president. This week, he became the newest Democrat to fight for the nomination after initially saying he wouldn't run. Steyer spoke to CBSN about immigration reform, racial injustices, reparations and health care.
Steyer bills himself an outsider in 2020 run
Tom Steyer, the billionaire investor and activist who has spent millions advocating for the impeachment of President Trump, is launching a campaign to take his job. He joins a field of 24 other candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for president. Steyer joins "CBS This Morning" for his first national television interview since launching his candidacy.
Tom Steyer launches 2020 bid
Tom Steyer has had a change of heart over the past few months. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red and Blue" to discuss the crowded democratic primary field.
Tom Steyer launches 2020 campaign
Billionaire Tom Steyer launched his presidential campaign Tuesday, months after he announced that he would not enter the Democratic presidential primaries for 2020.
Billionaire Tom Steyer announces 2020 run
The crowded field of 2020 Democratic candidates is getting a shakeup with the announcement that billionaire Tom Steyer is entering the fray. Steyer will join "CBS This Morning" on Thursday for his first TV interview since announcing his candidacy. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Tom Steyer may toss hat into presidential ring, after all
Billionaire progressive Democratic activist announced in January he wouldn't run but is apparently opting in, several reports say
Tom Steyer on possible Trump impeachment
Billionaire and longtime Democratic donor Tom Steyer sat down with CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe for CBSN's "Red and Blue." He said special counsel Robert Mueller's report needs to be made public.
Tom Steyer opts out of 2020 presidential bid
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer announced at a press conference Wednesday he would not launch a presidential bid, declining to join the wide field of Democratic candidates expected to compete in the 2020 primaries. Kay Henderson, Radio Iowa's news director, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with analysis.
Tom Steyer announces he's not running in 2020
Billionaire Tom Steyer, a major Democratic donor, avoided launching a long-shot presidential bid
Tom Steyer accuses Kevin McCarthy of anti-Semitism over tweet
Democratic donor accuses Republican leader of anti-Semitism for tweet naming him, Soros, Bloomberg
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Barbara Lee claims victory in Oakland mayor's race after Loren Taylor concedes
Former Rep. Barbara Lee represented Oakland in Congress from 1998 until stepping down in January.
Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangling over migration
The meeting came after Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met Saturday with the Vatican's No. 2 official amid tensions for the Trump administration's crackdown on migrants.
U.S. and Iran negotiations are making "very good progress," U.S. official says
That the talks are even happening represents a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Judge blocks Trump admin. from making changes to passport gender markers
In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.
Student has visa revoked just days after getting new job, work permit
After graduating in Boston, an international student was hired as a quantitative analyst and even received his work permit days ago. Then, an email changed everything.
2 Pentagon officials fired amid sweeping leak investigation
Two Pentagon officials were terminated Friday after they were suspended earlier this week, escalating a week of turmoil at the Department of Defense.
Man accused of being MS-13 leader opposes DOJ dropping charges
The government is seeking to drop charges against Henrry Villatoro Santos, who was accused of being an MS-13 leader — but his attorneys want the charges to stay in place.
Trump administration forming task force to handle China tariff impact
The Trump administration is preparing to act quickly if there's no tariff breakthrough with China.
Girl who fainted during Mehmet Oz swearing-in is OK, White House says
President Trump was answering questions from reporters when an audience member collapsed.
Advocates urge judge to bar Alien Enemies Act expulsions of migrants
The American Civil Liberties Union asked a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order preventing officials from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan men held at an immigration detention center in Texas.
Hunter Biden whistleblower out as IRS commissioner after 2 days
Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.
Trump administration aims to reclassify some career civil servants
The Office of Personnel Management estimates about 50,000 positions will ultimately be shifted to a new "at-will" status.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
ICE partnerships with local law enforcement triple under Trump
To carry out President Trump's mass deportation effort, ICE has partnered with a record number of local agencies to assist in immigration enforcement.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was "traumatized" at CECOT, Sen. Van Hollen says
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen returned Friday from his trip to El Salvador after meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was deported due to an administrative error.
Rubio says U.S. may soon "move on" from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
RFK assassination files released by Trump admin. Here's what they say.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
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What's open and closed on Easter 2025?
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
Todric McGee, Missouri State football player, dies at 21
Missouri State University safety Todric McGee died early Saturday at a hospital from injuries he sustained Friday at his home, the university announced.
WWI soldier's grave gets Star of David headstone over a century after his death
For generations, Army Pvt. David Moser's grave was marked by an erroneous headstone with a Latin cross, not a Star of David.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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What's open and closed on Easter 2025?
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
Trump is studying how to remove Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
Ford says it could raise prices this summer if tariffs remain in effect
Ford's vehicle prices could rise this summer if 25% auto tariffs remain in place, the company said in a memo to dealers.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Barbara Lee claims victory in Oakland mayor's race after Loren Taylor concedes
Former Rep. Barbara Lee represented Oakland in Congress from 1998 until stepping down in January.
Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangling over migration
The meeting came after Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met Saturday with the Vatican's No. 2 official amid tensions for the Trump administration's crackdown on migrants.
U.S. and Iran negotiations are making "very good progress," U.S. official says
That the talks are even happening represents a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
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Her sore throat turned into a month-long ICU stay. Doctors were stumped.
Vanessa Abraham thought her symptoms were a bad flu — until she collapsed to the floor struggling to breathe.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
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Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday at St. Peter's Square
Since his release from the hospital nearly a month ago, Pope Francis has been slowly returning to work and has made several Sunday appearances at St. Peter's Square,
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangling over migration
The meeting came after Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met Saturday with the Vatican's No. 2 official amid tensions for the Trump administration's crackdown on migrants.
Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight
Footage of the shooting, circulated on social media, showed spectators flinging themselves to the ground and taking cover under their seats.
Russia's Putin declares temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
The temporary truce began at 6 p.m. local time Saturday and was to run through midnight on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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Documentary tells the stories of young survivors of Hamas terror attack
Young survivors shared their stories of surviving Hamas' terror attack in "The Children of October 7," soon streaming on Paramount+.
Sir Woman performs "Making Love"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Making Love."
Sir Woman performs "Circles"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Circles."
Sir Woman performs "Highroad"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Highroad."
How to watch WrestleMania 41 and more key details on the 2025 WWE matches
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 1 and night 2.
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Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
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Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
FSU president reacts to the campus' mass shooting
Classes resume Monday at Florida State University, the scene of the nation's latest mass shooting. Two people were killed when a gunman opened fire near the student union on Thursday. Kati Weis spoke with the university's president on the tragedy.
Judge to allow "bushy eyebrows" testimony in Bryan Kohberger trial
Kohberger, 30, is charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home in Idaho near campus.
Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight
Footage of the shooting, circulated on social media, showed spectators flinging themselves to the ground and taking cover under their seats.
FSU shooting victim speaks out from hospital
Tallahassee police said there was no connection between the Florida State University shooting suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, and the victims. CBS News' Kati Weis and Anna Schecter have more details.
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NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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The creatives behind Broadway’s “Buena Vista Social Club” sit down with Martha Teichner to discuss how a Grammy Award-winning album turned into a Broadway show. Then, Seth Doane travels to London to learn how gaslight enthusiasts are fighting to keep gas lamps in the city. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
First Love, Then Murder
When an Oregon teen disappears, investigators discover her forbidden relationship led to murder. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
250th Revolutionary War anniversary sparks debate
Re-enactors marked 250 years since the first shots of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts. However, making it happen today, reignited a debate between two communities, forever connected. Charlie D'Agata has more.
WWI soldier's headstone marked with Jewish Star
This week of Passover, a Jewish-American serviceman buried at Arlington National Cemetery more than a century ago, finally rests under a headstone bearing the true symbol of his faith. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Car buyers worried Trump tariffs will hike prices
Car manufacturers are already reviewing their 2026 lineup. However, President Trump's tariffs are giving buyers some pause. Industry experts say even if you're not buying a car yourself, it will cost you. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman explains why.