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The battle for control of the Senate in the 2022 midterms appears to be much closer than some experts had predicted. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down what's motivating voters.
Rep. Liz Cheney is assessing her plans following a dramatic primary defeat. The Wyoming Republican says her battle in Washington isn't over despite losing her bid to keep her seat in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Both parties are keeping a close eye on a crucial Pennsylvania race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate. Democratic Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman is running against Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz. On Friday, Fetterman held his first rally since suffering a stroke in May. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has details on how the rally went.
Former President Donald Trump's preferred candidate, Tim Michels, won Wisconsin's GOP gubernatorial primary, beating an opponent endorsed by former Vice President Mike Pence. Other Trump-backed candidates also won nominations in primaries Tuesday. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel political reporter Corrinne Hess joins CBS News to discuss.
President Biden is looking to turn a string of recent political victories into voter enthusiasm heading into the midterm elections. CBS News' Nikole Killion speaks with chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about the impact the president's legislative accomplishments may have on voters.
President Biden is out of isolation after testing negative for COVID-19. He and the first lady are visiting Kentucky to tour the recent flooding damage and will join Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife as they meet with families affected by the deadly storm. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on his trip and the presidents' reaction to the Senate passing the Inflation Reduction Act.
Democrats could make abortion a key issue in the 2022 midterms after Kansas voters rejected a ballot measure that would have opened the door for more restrictions. CBS News' Robert Costa speaks with veteran Democratic strategist James Carville on "Red and Blue" about the party's strategy ahead of the midterms.
Voters in deep-red Kansas decisively defeated a proposed amendment that would have allowed the state's legislature to further restrict, or even ban, abortion. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports and Jannifer Nassour, Republican strategist, founder of the Pocket Book Project and former chairwoman of the Massachusetts Republican Party, and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBS News to discuss how Tuesday's primaries will affect the political landscape moving forward.
CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Kansas and joins David Begnaud to discuss why voters defeated a proposed constitutional amendment that would have allowed the state legislature to ban abortions.
Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Washington are holding primary elections today. One of the most closely-watched races is the Senate GOP primary in Missouri, where former President Trump made a cryptic endorsement. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Voters in five states are heading to the polls in primary elections Tuesday ahead of the November midterm elections. For many Republican candidates, these races are a test of their loyalty to former President Donald Trump whose endorsement carries significant weight with many American voters. For Republican voters these races are expected to shape the future of their party moving forward. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.
It's primary day in Michigan, where five Republicans are vying for a chance to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer in November. Meanwhile, two Democrats are battling it out in a newly redrawn congressional district. Detroit Free Press Washington correspondent Todd Spangler joined CBS News to discuss the candidates and issues driving Michigan voters to the polls.
Kansas voters will cast their ballots Tuesday to decide whether abortion should remain constitutionally protected in the state. Kansas is the first of multiple states to vote on the issue since Roe v. Wade was overturned. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall Wice joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
The CBS News Battleground Tracker regularly estimates the race for Congress — how many seats each party is currently poised to win in the House.
Republicans are estimated to hold a 25-seat lead, driven by an edge in turnout and broad dissatisfaction with the way things are going.
President Biden says the budget bill agreed to by Senate Democrats Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer will be "the most important investment that we've ever made in our energy security." Watch his full remarks.
CBS News projects Dan Cox, the candidate backed by former president Donald Trump, will win the Republican nomination for Maryland's next governor. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joined the stream with a look at the latest primary election results and what this victory could mean for Democrats and fundraising efforts.
Vice President Kamala Harris, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and documentarian Alex Holder appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
When it comes to control of state legislatures, Republicans have the upper hand.
Former President Trump could announce as soon as this summer another run for office in 2024, sources close to Mr. Trump tell CBS News. Lauren Zelt, former deputy communications director to New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte and founder of Zelt Communications and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBS News to discuss what a Trump candidacy could mean ahead of the November midterm elections.
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
Iowa and New Hampshire are in the hot seat to be removed from the early window, due to a perceived lack of diversity and representation.
There were mixed results for Trump-backed Republican candidates and some Democrats in Tuesday's primaries in seven states. CBS News political analysts Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with their analysis.
Seven states - including Iowa, New Mexico, and California - are holding primaries on Tuesday. Some of the 78 congressional races being held could help change the balance of power in the House. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster breaks them down.
After the deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, President Biden and many Democrats are calling for new gun legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, selected to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said her home was targeted.
A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.
An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.
The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say.
A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about the company's recent struggles, welcoming employee feedback and her vision for the future of the genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, selected to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said her home was targeted.
The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was accused of lying about President Biden and Hunter Biden and now faces new charges of tax evasion.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Torrential rain unleashed flooding and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing 20 people and leaving at least two others missing.
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band's original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like "Hall of Fame," while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O'Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band's journey, and how boxing helps him cope.
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Daniel Andreas San Diego, a suspect in in two 2003 northern California bombings, was arrested in the U.K. this week. San Diego, who had been one of the FBI's most wanted terror suspects, now faces extradition.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.
The Los Angeles County man, who was trying to board a flight to Australia, faces one count of intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
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.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
Cecilia Vega travels to the U.K. for an intimate portrait of Kate Winslet, Hollywood’s most un-Hollywood A-lister, and explores her journey to starring in and producing her latest film, “Lee.” 60 Minutes, Sunday.
AAA expects nearly 72 million people will drive to their Thanksgiving destination, which is a record setting number of drivers. Gas will be about $.19 cheaper compared to last year. Meanwhile, at the airports the TSA plans to screen 2.9 million flyers Wednesday.
A new memo from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security this week suggests there are concerns over lone wolf attacks and other threats heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
CBS News Chicago reporter Mugo Odigwe and CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt have reports from their local airports where travelers are trying to make it to their destinations for Thanksgiving. And CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the national forecast.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has taken effect and appears to be holding as people return to their homes in Lebanon. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has a look at the implementation of the agreement.