Four senior House Democrats say Biden should leave race, sources say
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
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Biden campaign ramping up outreach to lawmakers
Ahead of a potentially pivotal week on Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up its contacts with lawmakers amid growing calls for the president to step down from the Democratic ticket.
Biden says "we must unite America again" in speech at Philadelphia church
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania
President Biden held a campaign event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Sunday to try to shore up support in a key battleground state. But lawmakers will return to Washington this week and calls for him to drop out of the race could increase. Natalie Brand reports.
Cordes: "Fear is contagious" for Capitol Hill lawmakers
CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes tells "Face the Nation" that the upcoming week — when Capitol Hill lawmakers return after the July 4th holiday — will be critical for President Biden's reelection. "Any time they're all in one place together, they talk, they meet, they feed off of each other. Fear is contagious," she said.
Etienne: Democrats need to "take a deep breath"
After President Biden's disastrous debate performance last week, Democratic strategist and CBS News contributor Ashley Etienne tells "Face the Nation" that the party needs to "take a deep breath." Fellow Democratic strategist and CBS News contributor Joel Payne added that he believes "Democrats writ large overall feel really good about the Biden-Harris ticket."
Graham: Trump will have "dramatically different race" if Biden steps aside
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a key ally of former President Donald Trump, tells "Face the Nation" that if President Biden steps aside in the 2024 race, he believes Vice President Kamala Harris will be the Democrats' choice to be the nominee. Graham noted it will then be a "dramatically different race than it is today" for Trump, and he should factor that into Trump's VP decision.
Sanders: Policy needs to be focus of Biden campaign
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has been a key ally of President Biden, tells "Face the Nation" that while the president is "old" and "he's not as articulate as he once was," "what we have to focus on is policy — whose policies have and will benefit the vast majority of the people in this country."
Doris Kearns Goodwin on what history may tell Joe Biden
The historian describes what the experience of two past incumbent presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, may teach us about Biden's campaign for reelection.
Determined Biden dismisses calls to drop out of race
As Democratic faithful in deep-blue Madison, Wis., rallied this past week behind President Joe Biden, who said he's continuing his bid for a second term, some Democratic lawmakers – still grim about fallout from the 81-year-old's debate against former President Donald Trump – haven't been as upbeat. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa talks with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin about what the experience of two past incumbent presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, may teach us about Biden's campaign for reelection.
Biden campaign provided a list of approved questions for 2 radio interviews
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
Rep. Angie Craig calls on Biden to drop out of 2024 presidential race
Rep. Angie Craig is calling on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his shaky debate performance last week and what she called a "lack of a forceful response."
Biden set for pivotal 24 hours
President Biden is set for a make-or-break weekend for his political future as his reelection campaign tries to hit reset following last week's disastrous debate. Biden again vowed to stay in the race Friday at a campaign rally in the battleground state of Wisconsin, and will sit down for a primetime interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC News. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Biden: I am running and going to win again
President Biden remained defiant at a rally in Wisconsin on Friday amid calls for him to drop out of the 2024 race following his poor debate performance. Mr. Biden said he's still running, will win the Badger State and beat former President Donald Trump again. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Biden vows staying in 2024 race
President Biden still faces calls for him to withdraw from the 2024 election after last week's lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Natalie Brand breaks down the criticism from voters, donors and politicians.
Political strategists on Biden's campaign
President Biden will try to tamp down concerns about his campaign Friday with a rally in Wisconsin and an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos amid growing calls for him to end his reelection bid. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Marc Lotter joined CBS News to discuss the president's ongoing effort to recover from last week's debate against former President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Supreme Court allows expanded use of ballot drop boxes
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state.
Biden says he's not going anywhere
President Biden's debate performance last week against former President Donald Trump is continuing to cast a long, dark shadow over his reelection run as calls grow for him to drop out of the race. Mr. Biden said Thursday he's not going anywhere. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Biden celebrates 4th as debate fallout continues
In the wake of President Biden's debate performance last week, a handful of House Democrats have expressed deep concern about the race, while another major Democratic donor, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, is publicly urging the president to withdraw. Multiple sources told CBS News that at a meeting with Democratic governors Wednesday night, Mr. Biden said he needed to curtail events that begin after 8 p.m., and that he needs to sleep more. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Voters explain how they're making 2024 pick
CBS News polls consistently show that democracy and the American Dream itself are on the ballot this November, but why do voters think that? And how do their personal lives shape their views on our national conversations? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with people from across America, including some who participated in our polls, to find out.
Women voters on role of abortion in 2024 race
November 2024 will mark the first presidential election since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with Brooke Westlake, an entrepreneur in Reno, Nevada, and Hyun-Ju Kwak, an investor in northern New Jersey, about how reproductive rights are factoring into their vote.
Gay teacher responds to LGBTQ backlash
The American Library Association found that 4,240 books were targets of censorship efforts in 2023, with about half of those books written by or including people of color and those from LGBTQ communities. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with Anthony Nicodemo, a gay teacher and basketball coach in Westchester County, New York, about his message to proponents of book bans.
Voters who reject labels discuss 2024 race
In Independence, Oregon, members of one family of voters are pushing back on the idea of political labels. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with them about their views on the 2024 election.
Why these Nevadans say they're voting Trump
For both the left and the right, the state of U.S. democracy ranks high among their top concerns, according to CBS News polling. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with two Nevadans, Brooke Westlake, an entrepreneur, and Gary Butcher, a retiree, about why they think former President Donald Trump is the solution.
Voters sound off on inflation
Many Americans say for the last couple of years, their finances either haven't changed or have gotten worse, according to CBS News polling. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with George Fleur, a landscaper in Shohola, Pennsylvania, and Taliah Ayers, a caregiver in Atlanta, Georgia, about how inflation is playing a role in their 2024 presidential pick.
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.
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.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
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.
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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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.
Hungary's Orbán to attend inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attended the launch of the initiative last month in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
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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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
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.
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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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
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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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
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.
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4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Hungary's Orbán to attend inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attended the launch of the initiative last month in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Olympics
Gu qualified for the women's slopestyle final wearing an outfit with details inspired by her Chinese heritage and her personal quirks.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
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Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
The Barr Brothers perform "Another Tangerine"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Another Tangerine."
The Barr Brothers perform "Naturally"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Naturally."
The Barr Brothers perform "Run Right Into It"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Run Right Into It."
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
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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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
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 tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
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.
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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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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.
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Three sisters chase Olympic dream
Sam, Lauren and Alli Macuga are competitive skiers across different disciplines who were hoping to represent Team USA at Milano Cortina. Lauren, who was a top contender in alpine, suffered an ACL injury in November that ended her season -- but she explains why the world hasn't seen the last of the Macuga sisters.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
The Dish: Noor Murad
Noor Murad's latest cookbook is a love letter to the Middle Eastern flavors she is known for using in her dishes.
Key storylines of Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks are set to face off against the New England Patriots on Sunday in Super Bowl LX, and "CBS Saturday Morning" goes inside key storylines to be aware of ahead of the big game.