Michigan's top election official still facing threats from 2020 election
In her reelection last month, Benson comfortably defeated her Trump-backed opponent by14 percentage points.
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Georgia Senate race will go to a runoff
The race between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker for a Georgia Senate seat will head to a runoff after neither candidate got 50% in Tuesday's election. Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that the second showdown will take place on Dec. 6. Watch Raffensperger's full remarks here.
Herschel Walker campaigns amid controversy
Two top Republican Senators joined Georgia U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker on the campaign trail amid allegations he encouraged and paid for an ex-girlfriend to have an abortion. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Tanya Rivero and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the impact on the polls in the tight Senate race.
Raffensperger discusses Georgia midterm voting process
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion about the voting process in the upcoming midterm elections. Nikole joined "Red and Blue" to discuss their conversation and break down the latest political news out of Georgia.
Giuliani seeks delay of testimony before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump
Giuliani was ordered to appear Tuesday, but instead a judge will hear why he needs a delay.
How Trump will influence Georgia primaries
With five key primaries in Georgia looming Tuesday, it remains unclear how much of an influence former President Trump will have on the races. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBS News with the latest from Atlanta, as well as what else to look forward to on a busy primary Tuesday.
Raffensperger on GOP primary win
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss his Republican primary win where he fended off a Trump-endorsed opponent in former Congressman Jody Hice.
Georgia official on Trump's 2020 claims
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss his new book, "Integrity Counts," and the phone call he famously received from then-President Trump urging him to find more votes in the 2020 election.
Georgia D.A. launches probe into Trump call
The Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney is investigating whether former President Trump's phone call to state election officials violated state law. In audio released from the January call, Mr. Trump is heard asking Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to "find" him 11,780 votes. Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the investigation.
Georgia secretary of state on voting law
A U.S. Supreme Court decision expected in an Arizona case this week could have major implications for a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department over Georgia's elections law. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Tanya Rivero to discuss why he believes the lawsuit has "absolutely no merit," and how to restore voter confidence in the system. Read more here.
Raffensperger on GOP distrust in election systems
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger tells CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano that that those who attacked the Capitol on January 6 were "spun up" by misinformation.
Trump takes aim at Georgia's GOP governor
At a rally for Republican Senate candidates, President Trump said he would campaign against Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp when he runs for reelection. Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Patricia Murphy joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the role Governor Kemp has played in the final days of the Senate runoff races.
Special grand jury for Georgia election probe
A special grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia has been selected to hear evidence on whether former President Donald Trump illegally tried to interfere in the outcome of the state's 2020 election, which several recounts confirmed he lost. Tamar Hellerman, a senior reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Two Trump-backed candidates lose in Georgia
Two Georgia candidates endorsed by former President Trump lost Tuesday's GOP congressional runoff races. Stephen Fowler, a politics reporter for Georgia Public Broadcasting and the host of the "Battleground Ballot Box" podcast, breaks down the Georgia races on "Red and Blue."
Primary runoffs test Trump's endorsements
Support from former President Donald Trump didn't translate into victory for candidates in Alabama and Georgia primary runoffs on Tuesday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a closer look at these races and how Trump's endorsements played a part.
Former Watergate prosecutor predicts Trump will be indicted
Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Lana Zak to break down the fourth public hearing of the Jan. 6 House committee. Ackerman predicts former President Donald Trump will be indicted in Georgia over the so-called "Big Lie."
House Jan. 6 hearing, Senate gun reform
It was a busy day in Washington as a bipartisan group of senators announced a deal on new gun legislation. Meantime, the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol held its fourth public hearing. CBS News correspondents Nikole Killion, Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the day's political headlines.
Georgia officials testify on Trump pressure
Current and former Georgia election officials spoke about former President Donald Trump's false accusations and efforts to overturn the election in the state. Tamar Hallerman, a senior reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
"Just hateful" threats to public servants after Trump claimed stolen election
Some of the witnesses were publicly called out by Trump or his allies.
State officials to testify at Jan. 6 hearing
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Lana Zak to preview the fourth public hearing of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Georgia's voting machines
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger details how his office updated the state's voting machines and the importance of paper ballots.
Ga. election officials receive death threats
Gabriel Sterling tells 60 Minutes about some of the death threats he has received after the President attacked the integrity of the state's elections.
Sterling refutes election conspiracy
Gabriel Sterling walks 60 Minutes though surveillance footage from Fulton County taken the night of the 2020 Presidential Election.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to appear in upcoming Jan. 6 public hearing
Trump called Raffensperger, a Republican and Georgia's top elections official, on Jan. 2, 2021, and asked him to "find" 11,780 more votes.
Georgia officials testify in Trump election probe
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is among several top state officials testifying before a grand jury regarding whether former President Donald Trump illegally tried to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results. Tia Mitchell, Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, explains the significance of his testimony.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump plows ahead with construction plans as preservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
H-1B visa lottery system being replaced as DHS shifts priorities
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas tradition. See the live map.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
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Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
First responders who ran into nursing home after explosion praised as heroes
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
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Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
U.S. says China's chip policies are unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
H-1B visa lottery system being replaced as DHS shifts priorities
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
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DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Judge blocks Trump from stripping security clearance from attorney for now
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
Poll: Spending time with family is what Americans like most about the holidays
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
U.S. says China's chip policies are unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
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Photos of ways Christmas is celebrated all around the world
Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.
Investigators probe plane crash in Turkey that killed Libyan military officials
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Ukraine peace plan might include demilitarized zones, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
3 die in explosion in area of Moscow where car bomb killed a general Monday
Three people, including two police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said, days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away.
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NYT movie critic breaks down top 2025 movies
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
Small Oklahoma town pays homage to leg lamp
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland on new comedy "Tinsel Town"
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
A look at "The Artist" murder mystery series
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
Officials: Melodee Buzzard's body recovered
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Thieves use stolen SUV to rip ATM out of store
Thieves hooked an ATM to a stolen SUV and ripped the machine out of a Texas convenience store in a brazen robbery captured on video released Wednesday by the White Settlement Police Department. Police say the ATM later disconnected as the suspects fled and officers recovered it in a culvert. Investigators are searching for the suspects.
West Coast storm disrupting holiday travel
There have been more than 1,700 flight delays in the U.S. so far Wednesday, according to FlightAware. That's due in part to a major storm hitting the West Coast. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
WSJ: Staffers leaving Heritage Foundation
More than a dozen staffers have left the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation for a nonprofit founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, the Wall Street Journal reports. The internal blowup was sparked by foundation president Kevin Roberts defending Tucker Carlson's interview of white nationalist commentator Nick Fuentes.
Ukraine signals peace plan progress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has agreed to most of the United States' 20-point plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine, but control of the Donbas region remains a sticking point. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Marking 20 years of "The Elf on the Shelf"
2025 marks a milestone for a Christmas book that sparked a holiday tradition for millions of families: Elf on the Shelf is 20 years old. The first book about the beloved and sometimes mischievous character was published along with the elf doll in 2005. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more.