Julián Castro optimistic about Latino voter turnout in Georgia
The former Housing and Urban Development secretary said he's "confident" Latino voters will be a show of force for Democrats.
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Julián Castro on Georgia Senate runoffs
Former Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro is campaigning on behalf of Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock ahead of Georgia's two Senate runoffs on Tuesday. Castro joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why the Latino and youth vote are crucial to Democrats' victory.
Julián Castro on "The Takeout"
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro joins Major to talk about his encounter with violating the Hatch Act while in office in 2016 compared to how President Trump and current administration officials are using public venues for activities during the Republican National Convention, on this week’s episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Julian Castro weighs in on policing in wake of Kenosha shooting
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, the former presidential candidate also talked with Major Garrett about his own violation of the Hatch Act in 2016.
Castro endorses candidates focused on police reform
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx were among the endorsements.
Burr and other senators sold lots of stock as virus fears started
Senate records show the transactions involving Richard Burr and Georgia's Kelly Loeffler, among others, came as lawmakers were getting private briefings on the possible outbreak.
Democrats slam Trump's handling of Iran
Joe Biden and other Democratic presidential candidates are speaking out about the rising tensions with Iran and condemning President Trump's handling of the situation. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico national correspondent Natasha Korecki join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest on the 2020 race.
Castro endorses Warren for president days after dropping out
"Theres one candidate I see who's unafraid to fight like hell to make sure America's promise will be there for everyone," Castro said in a video
Dems concerned about U.S. killing Iranian general
Congressional Democrats agree with President Trump and Republicans that Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was an enemy of the U.S., but Democrats also have grave concerns that the U.S. airstrike that killed Soleimani happened without congressional authorization. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "CBSN AM" from Capitol Hill to discuss.
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Julián Castro ends 2020 campaign
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro announced he's dropping out of the presidential race. He was the only Latino candidate. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
The former HUD secretary struggled to find a foothold in a crowded Democratic primary field.
Dem candidates battle for votes ahead of Iowa
We're nearly one month away from the Iowa caucuses, and there are still 14 Democratic presidential candidates vying for the nomination. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN's Red and Blue with the latest on the race, and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined with more on the candidates' strategy.
Julián Castro drops out of presidential race
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro has dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary. Castro was the only Latino candidate in the field and focused on issues like immigration and poverty. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Joel Payne, a CBSN political contributor and a Democratic strategist, joined CBSN for the latest on the race with just a month to go until the Iowa caucuses.
Julián Castro drops out of 2020 race
Former Housing Secretary Julián Castro announced he is dropping out of the presidential race. Castro, the only Latino in the crowded Democratic field, failed to gain a foothold among voters and lagged behind other candidates in the fundraising race.
9 Dem candidates demand DNC toss out current debate rules
Party officials signaled Saturday that they are unlikely to budge and change the rules.
What's next for Harris after her 2020 exit?
Senator Kamala Harris is the latest candidate to drop out of the race for the White House in 2020. The California Democrat was an early favorite but then failed to capitalize on big moments during the primary debates. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "CBSN AM" to discuss what may be next for the senator.
Julián Castro laying off staffers in 2 states
President Obama's former housing secretary, Julián Castro, is eliminating his field offices in New Hampshire and South Carolina. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" with the latest.
Tom Steyer staffer accused of stealing data
One of Tom Steyer's campaign staffers has resigned after being accused of stealing voter data from Kamala Harris' campaign. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" with the latest on the 2020 presidential race.
Julián Castro eliminates campaign staff in 2 states
He's the latest presidential candidate to restructure his campaign as the 2020 election nears
Biden says "I'm the frontrunner" as race tightens
In a new "60 Minutes" interview airing this Sunday, presidential candidate Joe Biden says he is still the frontrunner. CBSN Political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN with the latest on the 2020 race. Watch "60 Minutes" Sunday nights on CBS.
Castro says he'll drop out unless he raises $800,000 by end of month
Julián Castro's presidential campaign said Monday that the former Housing Secretary would be "forced to drop out of the race"
"Now politics is everywhere": Both parties zero in on Texas
2018 midterms convinced Democrats that Texas is the next target, and now Republicans are beginning to respond
Castro calls debate stage "crowded"
Former Obama Housing Secretary Julián Castro said he thought Tuesday's debate stage was "a little crowded" with 12 Democrats. Castro joined Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns in the spin room after the debate.
Issues on tap in Democratic debate tonight
Twelve candidates will take the stage tonight for the 4th Democratic presidential debate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN from the site of the debate in Westerville, Ohio.
Hamas says it agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Israel makes counteroffer
Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in "full coordination" with the United States.
Danish minister scolds Trump administration after Greenland trip
Denmark's foreign minister posted a video scolding the Trump administration hours after Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland.
American woman, detained in February by Taliban, released, source says
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U.S. envoy to Kabul who is working on Taliban hostage releases, posted a picture of Faye Hall smiling with Qatar representatives ahead of her departure from Afghanistan on Saturday.
Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner
In an email to members, White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
No survivors from small plane that crashed into Minneapolis area home
A small plane crashed into a home in a residential area of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Saturday afternoon. No one inside the home was hurt.
U.S. Institute of Peace staff receive termination notices, sources say
The nonprofit institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts across the globe.
Specialized U.S. Navy dive team, engineers join recovery search for 4 soldiers
A specialized U.S. Navy dive team and a group of Polish engineers have joined the recovery operation for the four U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania.
Hezbollah warns it could retaliate if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue
Israel's strike on Beirut Friday came hours after two rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israel. Hezbollah denied it had launched them.
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United flight from Houston appeared to hit a kite near D.C. airport
A United flight from Houston appeared to have struck a kite while landing at Washington Reagan National Airport on Saturday.
Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
American woman, detained in February by Taliban, released, source says
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U.S. envoy to Kabul who is working on Taliban hostage releases, posted a picture of Faye Hall smiling with Qatar representatives ahead of her departure from Afghanistan on Saturday.
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Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Trump's changes to the Social Security Administration have many seniors alarmed
The average wait time for Social Security calls has doubled in the last six months to 104 minutes.
Elon Musk's xAI to acquire his X social media platform
The companies are being combined in an all-stock deal that values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, factoring in the social network's $12 billion debt.
UAW's Shawn Fain slams Trump executive order targeting federal unions
UAW president Shawn Fain said Trump's order to end collective bargaining for swath of federal workers would cost 700,000 people their union contracts.
Federal judge blocks mass firings of CFPB workers
A federal judge has blocked the mass firings of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Hamas says it agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Israel makes counteroffer
Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in "full coordination" with the United States.
Hezbollah warns it could retaliate if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue
Israel's strike on Beirut Friday came hours after two rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israel. Hezbollah denied it had launched them.
Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Satanist group attempts to hold Black Mass at Kansas Statehouse, 4 arrested
About 30 members of the Kansas City group Satanic Grotto rallied outside the Statehouse for the separation of church and state on Friday.
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FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"
A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.
RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say
Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
Utah becomes first state to ban adding fluoride to public water systems
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed a bill banning fluoride from public water supplies. The ban will take effect in May.
Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases
23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials. Ohio has reported 10 cases.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Academy apologizes for not naming Oscar-winning Palestinian director in statement
"No Other Land" co-director Hamdan Ballal, witnesses said, was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and then detained by the Israeli military.
Hamas says it agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Israel makes counteroffer
Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in "full coordination" with the United States.
Hezbollah warns it could retaliate if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue
Israel's strike on Beirut Friday came hours after two rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israel. Hezbollah denied it had launched them.
Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Specialized U.S. Navy dive team, engineers join recovery search for 4 soldiers
A specialized U.S. Navy dive team and a group of Polish engineers have joined the recovery operation for the four U.S. soldiers who went missing in Lithuania.
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Academy apologizes for not naming Oscar-winning Palestinian director in statement
"No Other Land" co-director Hamdan Ballal, witnesses said, was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and then detained by the Israeli military.
Comedian Amber Ruffin pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
Lucy Dacus performs "For Keeps"
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus is back with her first solo project in four years. "Forever Is A Feeling" follows Dacus' whirlwind, Grammy-winning success with the supergroup Boygenius. She wrote the songs on tour and was inspired by her romance with bandmate Julien Baker. Now, from "Forever Is A Feeling," here is Lucy Dacus with "For Keeps."
Lucy Dacus performs "Big Deal"
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus is back with her first solo project in four years. "Forever Is A Feeling" follows Dacus' whirlwind, Grammy-winning success with the supergroup Boygenius. She wrote the songs on tour and was inspired by her romance with bandmate Julien Baker. Now, from "Forever Is A Feeling," here is Lucy Dacus with "Big Deal."
Lucy Dacus performs "Ankles"
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus is back with her first solo project in four years. "Forever Is A Feeling" follows Dacus' whirlwind, Grammy-winning success with the supergroup Boygenius. She wrote the songs on tour and was inspired by her romance with bandmate Julien Baker. Now, from "Forever Is A Feeling," here is Lucy Dacus with "Ankles."
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
Utah law to protect child influencers
Utah is establishing legal protections for children who are social media influencers. This comes as cases of abuse emerge among parents with kids in the industry. Tiffany Li, a technology attorney, joins CBS News with more details.
Case of stepson allegedly held captive
A judge held a hearing in the case against a Connecticut woman accused of keeping her stepson captive for 20 years. This comes as the man's biological mother speaks out about the alleged abuse.
Second South Carolina inmate on death row chooses firing squad
Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.
Lawyers say execution of morbidly obese inmate could be botched
Lawyers for convicted murderer Michael Tanzi say that his weight and health conditions could cause a lethal injection cocktail to fail.
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Mae Jemison on making history in space and inspiring change on Earth
Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, shares wisdom and encouragement with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King ahead of King's upcoming Blue Origin launch.
When, where to see the March partial solar eclipse
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
Democrats warn of cuts to space office
Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
What to know as Gayle King gears up for April space flight
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn.
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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.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Hundreds of millions of bees mysteriously dying
The beekeeping industry is in crisis over the shocking and unexplained deaths of hundreds of millions of bees over the last eight months. It could impact all of the U.S., as bees are responsible for pollinating over a third of the nation's crops. Janet Shamlian has the story.
New York woman introduces thousands to gymnastics
Opportunity is the first step to being great at just about anything. Jericka Duncan reports on the Gymnastics Foundation in New York City, launched by Wendy Hilliard, to empower those in underserved communities to learn gymnastics.
Vance visits Greenland as Trump demands control
For months, President Trump has said he wants to take control of Greenland as a U.S. territory and refused to rule out force. But Vice President JD Vance used a much more conciliatory tone than his boss during a visit there. Holly Williams has more.
Americans feeling impact of Trump's trade war
President Trump's trade war is already being felt in the heartland. Americans feeling the crunch are concerned that tariffs could stretch thin budgets even thinner. Lana Zak reports.
FAA investigating close call near Reagan National
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between a Delta Air Lines plane and a U.S. Air Force jet Friday near Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C. The incident comes almost exactly two months after the mid-air collision near the same airport that killed 67 people. Ali Bauman has details.