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.
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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.
A look at Biden's legacy after 2024 exit
President Biden's announcement at age 81 that he will drop out of the 2024 race all but assures he will be a one-term president. Major Garrett takes a look at Mr. Biden's legacy and how the decision to bow out of the race affects it.
Security concerns after Trump rally shooting
Nearly a week after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, federal authorities still don't have a motive for the shooting. Earlier this week, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security released an updated security bulletin outlining threats they are monitoring ahead of the November election. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
U.S. vows to push for Gershkovich's release
A Russian court sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on espionage charges Friday. President Biden has vowed to "push hard" for his release. Washington Post Russia reporter Mary Ilyushina has the latest.
Biden defiant as calls grow for him to step aside
A growing number of Democratic lawmakers called for President Biden to step aside Friday, even as his campaign insists he isn't going anywhere. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Trump's plan to tackle inflation could cause price spikes, experts say
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Pressure grows on Biden to end reelection bid
A pair of senior House Democrats tell CBS News that they believe President Biden could leave the 2024 race in a matter of days following an increasingly intense pressure campaign from top lawmakers and donors. Weija Jiang has the latest.
Netanyahu faces pressure for hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of Congress next week as he faces growing pressure from his government to reach a cease-fire and hostage deal with Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta is in East Jerusalem with the latest on where talks stand.
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 administration forgives another $1.2 billion in student loans
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Biden administration says it wants to cap rent increases at 5% a year
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
Biden and Trump spoke after rally shooting
The White House confirmed that President Biden and former President Donald Trump spoke by phone late Saturday night after a shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania. In public remarks, Mr. Biden said, "There's no place in America for this kind of violence." CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.
Biden campaign pausing communications, ads
A Biden campaign official says the campaign is pausing all outbound communications and working to take down their television ads as quickly as possible following the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.
Biden trying to rally support in Detroit
President Biden campaigned in the key battleground state of Michigan to rally support Friday night as lawmaker confidence in his candidacy continues to unravel on Capitol Hill. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Biden seeks to rev up support as pressure mounts
President Biden is in the battleground state of Michigan Friday night as he fights to get his reelection campaign back on track. Mr. Biden is revving up supporters after a steady performance at last night's press conference that drew a whopping 24 million viewers, but it wasn't enough to stop defections within his own party over his fitness to lead Democrats to victory in November. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden holds solo press conference
President Biden held a rare solo news conference Thursday to conclude the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., where he had working sessions with world leaders. Mr. Biden spoke amid pressure from some Democratic lawmakers to withdraw from the 2024 race in the wake of his debate performance last month. Watch CBS News' special report.
John Kirby on future of U.S. aid to Ukraine
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. must lift limits on the military strikes Ukraine is allowed to conduct within Russia using U.S. weapons. White House national security communications adviser John Kirby joins "America Decides" with his response.
A look at history of U.S. immigration policy
Immigration remains a top issue for voters heading into the 2024 election. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to look at the national questions you need answered in this election cycle.
Israel ramps up bombardment across Gaza
An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in southern Gaza killed at least 25 Palestinians on Tuesday. Israel is continuing to hit Gaza with deadly air and ground assaults as CIA Director Bill Burns arrives in Qatar to discuss a potential hostage and cease-fire deal. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams is on the ground in Tel Aviv.
Biden hosts NATO leaders
President Biden hosted NATO leaders at the White House on Tuesday amid continued questions about whether he should remain in the 2024 race. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Top Democrats divided on Biden as nominee
Congress returned to Washington this week after a recess, and Democrats have held a series of closed-door meetings to discuss President Biden's place at the top of the ticket following his rough debate performance. Scott MacFarlane has more on what Democratic lawmakers are thinking.
Judge postpones Trump's New York "hush money" sentencing
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress? He says he won't.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Conor McGregor sexually assaulted woman in hotel room, civil jury finds
The Dublin jury awarded the woman nearly $257,000 for her lawsuit that claimed Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her on Dec. 9, 2018
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Supreme Court tosses Facebook appeal in shareholder lawsuit
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
Women leaders face 30 types of bias in the workforce, research finds
Women report encountering a wide range of biases unrelated to performance or experience that can stunt their careers, new research finds.
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools
The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.
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Former cyber czar urges vigilance — "it's not the attackers… it's us"
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.
Soccer star Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.
U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress? He says he won't.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
2 men convicted of charges tied to human smuggling, Indian family's death
A jury has reached verdicts for two men facing charges in a human smuggling case after an Indian family froze to death at the Canada-U.S. border.
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Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Women leaders face 30 types of bias in the workforce, research finds
Women report encountering a wide range of biases unrelated to performance or experience that can stunt their careers, new research finds.
Supreme Court tosses Facebook appeal in shareholder lawsuit
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. grocery prices, analysis finds
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.
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Former cyber czar urges vigilance — "it's not the attackers… it's us"
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.
Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress? He says he won't.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Judge postpones Trump's New York "hush money" sentencing
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Supreme Court tosses Facebook appeal in shareholder lawsuit
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
Replacing JD Vance in the U.S. Senate sets off scramble in Ohio
Sen. JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats.
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What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Anti-fraud efforts meet real-world test during ACA enrollment period
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"
Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.
RFK Jr. weighing FDA crackdown on food additives under Trump
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
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AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Conor McGregor sexually assaulted woman in hotel room, Irish civil jury finds
The Dublin jury awarded the woman nearly $257,000 for her lawsuit that claimed Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her on Dec. 9, 2018
Frenchman jailed for teen daughter's rape, inviting others to join abuse
A 38-year-old man has been jailed in France for raping his teenage daughter for years and inviting other men, many of them much older, to join in the abuse.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
4 U.N. peacekeepers wounded as Israel, Hezbollah clash in Lebanon
Four Italian soldiers were lightly wounded amid clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
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Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Ridley Scott on his vision for "Gladiator II"
Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out Nov. 22. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision back to life.
Melissa Etheridge to perform at NWSL Championship
Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will sing the national anthem at the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City. Known for her hit "Come to My Window," Etheridge shares her excitement about the honor and the big game.
Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
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AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
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.
DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
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U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
84-year-old Texas man accused of killing roommate and her dog
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler gets life in prison
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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More Amazon investment in Anthropic
Amazon has announced a $4 billion investment in Anthropic, one of OpenAI's main competitors. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more on the brands trying to compete with the popular ChatGPT artificial intelligence engine.
Latest news on Trump's future
President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in the criminal "hush money" case against him has been delayed. This comes after Trump announced a new pick for attorney general, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Politico's Megan Messerly breaks down the latest on Trump's second term.
Extreme weather in U.S. slams coasts
Severe weather on both sides of the country is bringing snow to the East as the West recovers from a bomb cyclone. Power outages and several deaths have been reported in Washington. CBS News' Jessica Burch has the latest forecasts, and Rob Marciano and Christina Fan have more on the weather impact in California and New Jersey.
Trump "hush money" sentencing delayed
New York Justice Juan Merchan has delayed the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump in the "hush money" case where he was found guilty. Merchan gave Trump's legal team until Dec. 2 to file a motion to dismiss the case as the former president prepares for a second term in the White House. CBS News contributor Caroline Polisi has more on the decision, and CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more on the Trump campaign's latest moves.
Gaetz not returning to Congress
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz told conservative personality Charlie Kirk that he will not be part of the 119th Congress in January. This comes after he announced he would withdraw from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.