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Georgia voters will head back to the polls January 5th to determine which party will hold control of the U.S. Senate. Politico's Senate campaign reporter James Arkin joined CBSN with a look at what to expect in the runoff races.
As the candidates in Georgia's two Senate races campaign for their January 5th runoffs, Democrat Jon Ossoff is calling out his opponent, Republican incumbent David Perdue, for declining to participate in any more debates. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the closely-watched runoff campaigns, which will determine which party controls the Senate.
Latino voters will play play a crucial role in determining the fate of the Senate with the upcoming runoff elections in Georgia. Chuck Rocha, a former top adviser for Bernie Sanders' campaign, joined CBSN to discuss how Democrats can reach out to Latinos and why these runoffs are so important.
Facebook and Google banned political ads in the wake of the election to prevent abuse of their platforms, disinformation and confusion about the results.
Many Republican senators have held off on congratulating President-elect Joe Biden on his victory as President Trump pushes baseless allegations of voter fraud. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with several GOP senators who said they were unaware of any specific fraud allegations, particularly in their own races. She joins CBSN with more on that, plus how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might work with the new administration.
Georgia incumbent Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue called the handling of the state's 2020 election an "embarrassment" and demanded Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger resign. Raffensperger, a fellow Republican, said "That is not going to happen." The senators are both facing January runoffs that will likely determine control of the Senate. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
The Biden transition team is considering legal action as a federal agency refuses to acknowledge the results of the election and greenlight full access to other agencies and funding. This comes as President-elect Joe Biden reveals more details about his health care plans for the country. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
The battle for control of the Senate rests on a pair of high-stakes runoff elections in Georgia. Incumbent Republican Senator David Perdue will face Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff while the state's other incumbent Republican senator, Kelly Loeffler, is up against Democrat Raphael Warnock. Democrats will need to win both races in order for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to become the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
The secretary rejected the senators' calls to resign, saying that "the voters of Georgia hired me, and the voters will be the one to fire me."
The two Senate races in Georgia are both likely going to runoff elections on January 5.
Joe Biden has taken a slim lead in Georgia overnight as the ballot counting continues. President Trump won Georgia by 5 percentage points in 2016. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joined CBSN from Atlanta with the latest on the tight race.
As Perdue ended his remarks at the event, he referred to Harris as "KAH'-mah-lah? Kah-MAH'-lah? Kamala-mala-mala? I don't know. Whatever."
Two U.S. Senate seats are up for grabs in Georgia this November. Both are held by Republicans who are facing tough challenges as Democrats work to gain a majority in the chamber. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
"This is the oldest, most obvious, least original anti-Semitic trope in history. Senator, literally no one believes your excuses," candidate Jon Ossoff said in response.
With two Senate seats up for grabs in November, the state of Georgia is shaping up to be key in whether Democrats or Republicans gain control of the chamber. Greg Bluestein of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the challengers taking on Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.
Georgia is facing intense criticism after voters encountered major problems at the polls during Tuesday's primary election. There were issues with new voting machines and a shortage of poll workers, causing many to wait in line for hours to cast their ballots. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBS News to discuss.
Georgia was one of the first states to ease lockdown restrictions despite facing criticism and warnings from public health experts. An internal poll conducted for the Georgia House GOP caucus shows voters have doubts about Governor Brian Kemp and his government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the recent poll, key senate races in November and more.
Governor Brian Kemp said the decision to allow some businesses to reopen is "driven by data and guided by state public health officials."
"I'm running because we face a crisis of political corruption in this country," Ossoff said, calling Perdue a "caricature of Washington corruption"
Democrats are trying to flip both U.S. Senate seats in Georgia next year. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how the state is becoming an important battleground.
In a message to her caucus on Saturday evening, Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi warned "it is unlikely that there will be any progress to end the Trump shutdown in the next several days"
Georgia Tech political group says Sen. David Perdue snatched phone from student while he was asking a question
President Trump spent much of MLK Jr. Day out of public view, but still took time to criticize Democrats over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Eugene Scott from the Washington Post joins CBSN to discuss what past presidents have done to honor MLK, and whether we might see a government shutdown at the end of the week.
When asked if he regrets revealing Trump's comments, Sen. Dick Durbin responded, "No, I don't"
At Koch brothers donor gathering, Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., echoed that concern; VP Pence is also slated to appear Friday
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would drop out of the race, then endorsed Vice President Harris soon afterward.
House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Republicans could bring lawsuits in states where President Biden is not on the ballot.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
In the video, a Secret Service agent appears to confirm that a sniper from a local team deployed to assist the Secret Service at the rally had snapped a picture of the gunman.
Earth sizzled to its hottest day ever measured by humans Monday, beating a record set the day before, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Donald Trump's campaign has filed a complaint with the FEC claiming the transfer of funds from the Biden reelection campaign to the Harris presidential campaign is a violation of campaign finance rules.
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
The hydrothermal explosion took place near Biscuit Basin's Sapphire Pool on Tuesday morning, erupting boiling water and steam into the air, officials said.
A look at key dates ahead for the Democratic Party as Vice President Kamala Harris pursues the nomination, following President Biden's decision to drop out.
Meta says it's rooted out 63,000 accounts from Nigeria that were attempting to target adult U.S. men with the financial scam.
In the video, a Secret Service agent appears to confirm that a sniper from a local team deployed to assist the Secret Service at the rally had snapped a picture of the gunman.
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
Meta says it's rooted out 63,000 accounts from Nigeria that were attempting to target adult U.S. men with the financial scam.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
These are the top fields in which more companies are considering applicants without four-year degrees.
Regulators ordered JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard and other companies to explain how they used people's data to set personalized prices for the same product.
As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, Mattel introduced two new Barbie dolls: a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
A look at key dates ahead for the Democratic Party as Vice President Kamala Harris pursues the nomination, following President Biden's decision to drop out.
Donald Trump's campaign has filed a complaint with the FEC claiming the transfer of funds from the Biden reelection campaign to the Harris presidential campaign is a violation of campaign finance rules.
Earth sizzled to its hottest day ever measured by humans Monday, beating a record set the day before, the European climate service Copernicus says.
In the video, a Secret Service agent appears to confirm that a sniper from a local team deployed to assist the Secret Service at the rally had snapped a picture of the gunman.
Almost 12 million Latinos under the age of 30 will be eligible to vote in November. In 2020, just 34% of Latinos 18-24 voted in the U.S.
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has killed two people and sickened 28 others across 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
These pigs breathe air and drink water that's better filtered against contaminants than what's required for people. Even their feed gets disinfected.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
A plane belonging to Nepal's domestic carrier Saurya Airlines crashed shortly after takeoff in Kathmandu, killing everyone onboard but the pilot.
An explosion and fire at a factory that makes Jose Cuervo tequila in Mexico killed at least five people Tuesday, local authorities said.
Earth sizzled to its hottest day ever measured by humans Monday, beating a record set the day before, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Olympic equestrian gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris games after a years-old video emerged allegedly showing her mistreating a horse.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Actor Matthew Macfadyen opened up about his new role in Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the therapeutic experience of playing Tom Wambsgans in "Succession."
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
Anthony Mason interviews Emmy-winning actor Matthew Macfadyen about his role as Mr. Paradox in "Deadpool & Wolverine," which is scheduled to be released on Friday. Macfadyen also talks about ending his role as Tom Wambsgans on "Succession," and why he felt he was miscast as Mr. Darcy in "Pride & Prejudice."
Meta says it's rooted out 63,000 accounts from Nigeria that were attempting to target adult U.S. men with the financial scam.
In June, a Russian disinformation network targeted European Union countries ahead of the EU Parliament elections. Now, U.S. officials warn that Russia could attempt to influence the 2024 election with propaganda posts. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga shows us some of the Kremlin's disinformation tactics online.
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.
Delta Air Lines is seeing a fifth straight day of flight disruptions after a global software outage last Friday forced cancelations and delays. The problems have led the Transportation Department to launch an investigation into the airline. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday in continued fallout from last week's global cyber outage. Delta Air Lines is the hardest hit, with roughly 23% of all its flights for the day canceled. Sam Sabin, cybersecurity reporter for Axios, joins CBS News to unpack the chaos.
Earth sizzled to its hottest day ever measured by humans Monday, beating a record set the day before, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Crews continued to battle wildfires across the western U.S. on Tuesday. The Lone Rock fire began about 140 miles east of Portland, Oregon, more than a week ago and is only 40% contained. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti is in California, where investigators are working to determine the cause of another fire.
So far this year, there have been more than 1,000 reports of tornadoes in the U.S. For communities destroyed by a tornado, the rebuilding unfolds after the attention fades. Dave Malkoff explains.
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
There is a lot we're still learning about the magnificent elephant, a creature that became a political animal after satirist Thomas Nast used it in cartoons in the 1870s. Correspondent Faith Salie visits the exhibition "The Secret World of Elephants," at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and checks out the pachyderms at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to uncover some of the elephant's secrets, from its means of communication, to its trunk, "the Swiss army knife of organs."
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will resign on August 20, sources tell CBS News. Menendez was convicted on 16 felony counts, including bribery, extortion and acting as a foreign agent. He pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is resigning from her post atop the agency charged with securing Donald Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an armed man targeted the former president. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report.
Authorities seized large quantities of chemicals used to manufacture illicit drugs, valued at more than $100 million, police said.
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
In June, a Russian disinformation network targeted European Union countries ahead of the EU Parliament elections. Now, U.S. officials warn that Russia could attempt to influence the 2024 election with propaganda posts. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga shows us some of the Kremlin's disinformation tactics online.
Crews continued to battle wildfires across the western U.S. on Tuesday. The Lone Rock fire began about 140 miles east of Portland, Oregon, more than a week ago and is only 40% contained. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti is in California, where investigators are working to determine the cause of another fire.
New research from education testing company NWEA shows many students are falling behind in school nearly four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Karyn Lewis, director of research and policy partnerships at NWEA and lead author of the study, joins CBS News to discuss what's behind the widening learning gap and what can be done to fix the setbacks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the U.S. this week, but not everyone in Israel is happy about his decision to leave the country amid a nine-month war. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Now that President Biden is out of the 2024 race, what do the numbers say about a Trump-Harris matchup? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto looks at the latest polling. Then, Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, join with analysis.