Trump, Harris release dueling TV campaign ads
Both the Trump and Harris campaigns have made the first big ad buys of the newly-formed 2024 race. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to unpack the messaging behind the ads.
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Harris campaigns in Atlanta
Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in Atlanta as the likely Democratic nominee starts to focus on key battleground states. While polls show her behind in most of those key states, Democrats have seen a boost since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Analyzing Biden's Supreme Court reform plan
President Biden touted his newly unveiled proposal to reform the Supreme Court in Austin, Texas, on Monday. In doing so, he slammed the court's recent ruling granting former President Donald Trump immunity for official acts he took while in office. Tom Dupree, deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Could Congress pass Supreme Court reforms?
President Biden has proposed major reforms to the Supreme Court, including term limits for justices and an enforceable code of conduct. The administration also proposed a constitutional amendment that dictates there is no immunity for crimes a former president committed while in office. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
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Harris campaign chief signals she would keep Biden's border crackdown
In June, President Biden enacted a partial ban on asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border using his executive authority.
Assessing the future of U.S. foreign policy
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday in Florida. The meeting took place just one day after the Israeli leader met with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris separately at the White House. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to examine how the high-stakes talks could shape American foreign policy in the Middle East.
Significance of Obamas' endorsement of Harris
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination Friday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Economic growth accelerates in 2nd quarter
The Commerce Department says the nation's gross domestic product, or GDP, rose at an annual rate of 2.8% from April through June. That's more than the 1.9% rate economists had expected for the second quarter. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain what the GDP growth says about the economy, and how the Federal Reserve could read the data.
IDF recovers bodies of 5 hostages
The Israeli military says it recovered the bodies of five hostages Wednesday from a Hamas tunnel in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. It comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure to reach a cease-fire deal following his visit to the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.
New Israeli demands in cease-fire talks
Diplomatic sources tell CBS News that Israel has submitted new demands in the negotiations for a cease-fire deal. The demands from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu include Israeli forces remaining in the Philadelphi Corridor. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis examines how negotiators are expected to react.
Southwest border encounters down 55% in July
President Biden's executive order banning most undocumented immigrants from asylum has cut encounters at the southwest border in half. In the seven weeks since the order was enacted, border encounters are down 55%, according to a new Department of Homeland Security report. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Harris releases video showing Trump mug shot
Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign released its first official video on Thursday, set to the soundtrack of Beyoncé's song "Freedom." In it, she called out her Republican opponent Donald Trump, showing the former president's mugshot and declaring "no one is above the law." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins with more.
Breaking down the Biden-Netanyahu meeting
President Biden held a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Oval Office on Thursday, nine-and-a-half months into Israel's war with Hamas. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Harris says it's time for war in Gaza to end
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to reporters Thursday after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Harris condemned Hamas' Oct. 7 attack and called for an end to the war in Gaza, citing the humanitarian toll. "We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies, we cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the suffering, and I will not be silent," Harris said.
Report: More immigration could boost economy
Immigration and the economy are among some of the key issues for voters in the 2024 election. Now, a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office suggests that migrants coming to the U.S. could help the country's financial situation. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to unpack the findings.
Takeaways from Netanyahu's speech to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill. Then, Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to break down Netanyahu's speech.
Netanyahu asks Congress to fast-track aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the U.S. to fast-track aid to his nation while addressing a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday. The Israeli leader praised the U.S. for standing with his nation in its war against Hamas as thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered near the Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Biden tests positive for COVID. Here's what we know about his condition.
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 last week, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know.
Biden to appoint new Secret Service head soon
President Biden says he will appoint a new Secret Service chief soon. Kimberly Cheatle resigned as the agency's director on Tuesday under immense pressure from lawmakers following the Trump assassination attempt. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on what's next for the agency.
Assessing Kamala Harris' role on immigration
Immigration remains one of voters' top issues ahead of the 2024 election, so what does that mean for Kamala Harris in her new role as the front-runner for the Democratic nomination? CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez dives into the vice president's history with immigration and some of the criticism she's faced because of it.
Biden camp, GOP react to president stepping aside
Biden aides have some bitterness about how the president's campaign ended and Republicans are saying he's unfit to stay in office. Ed O'Keefe has more details.
Here's how investors are viewing Biden's decision to drop out
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
President Biden out of 2024 race
President Biden announced Sunday that he is no longer running for reelection in 2024. Nancy Cordes has the latest on the historic decision.
Examining the fallout of Biden dropping out
President Biden announcing he is dropping out of the 2024 race just weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago could lead to a messy convention. CBS News contributor and former senior advisor to Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Ashley Etienne and Republican political strategist Terry Sullivan discuss what may happen in the coming weeks.
Rep. Jamie Raskin on Biden dropping out
Rep. Jamie Raskin was one of the key Democratic lawmakers calling on President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. He joined the "CBS Evening News" to discuss his reaction to Mr. Biden's announcement and what he would like to see moving forward.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
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See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
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Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Which countries and athletes have the most Olympic medals of all time?
While the U.S. is on top of the overall Olympic medal count, it is not the country that dominates winter sports like the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
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Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Where you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live
Don't miss a moment of the Winter Olympics. Here's how to watch live, for free and stream the action without cable.
Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Officials review new message in Guthrie case
Officials said they are "aware of a new message" in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance on Friday. Authorities have not given details on the contents of the message. Former FBI special agent FBI Doug Kouns joins CBS News to discuss.
Man spent decades making model of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.
Officials shut down man's free bus rides
After a licensed school bus driver finished his route, he decided to help after seeing lots of other children walking to school in the cold. As Tony Dokoupil reports, the offer was short-lived.
Olympics kick off with opening ceremony in Milan
The opening ceremony marked the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with celebrations at Milan's San Siro Stadium and at venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Seth Doane reports.
What to know about high-stakes Super Bowl security
With less than 48 hours until kickoff for Super Bowl LX, security preparations are already in motion. Kris Van Cleave has a preview.