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Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas said on "Face the Nation" that former Vice President Mike Pence "avoided a major constitutional crisis" during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Speaking Saturday night, the former vice president also criticized right-wing politicians and media personalities who have sought to sanitize the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing his book tour as speculation swirls over whether he will enter the 2024 presidential race. Former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, continues to lead in GOP primary polls. Caitlin Huey-Burns is joined by Republican consultant Justin Sayfie to discuss the latest on the race for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Former Vice President Mike Pence would not say whether he would support former President Donald Trump if he wins the Republican nomination for the presidency in 2024, he told CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns Tuesday. While Pence still touts the Trump administration's accomplishments and says he has not reached a decision on whether he should run for president, Pence said he believes the American people "want to see us get back to the kind of civility in politics that the American people show each other every day."
Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke with CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns about his widely-speculated plans for 2024, when he could face a primary field including Donald Trump and perhaps Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. It's also a main focus of CPAC, the conservative conference kicking off this week with some big name Republicans absent.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Pence twice declined to commit to supporting Trump if he is the Republican presidential nominee. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" to discuss her interview with the former vice president.
Exclusive interview as Pence weighs 2024 plans; House response to McCarthy, Carlson exchange.
Some of the Republican party's rising stars will skip this year's Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, which kicks of Wednesday in Washington. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss what this shift might mean for the GOP.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted an event just miles from Trump's Mar-a-Lago with supporters and donors in attendance, hinting at a 2024 presidential run. CBS News political director Fin Gomez discusses that plus Nikki Haley's campaign finances, a potential run by former vice president Mike Pence and when to expect a reelection announcement from President Biden.
Views on foreign policy reveal differences among the field of possible Republican 2024 presidential candidates.
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to compel former Vice President Mike Pence to comply with a subpeona in its investigation of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Iowa has become the GOP hotspot for potential presidential candidates, with Nikki Haley, Asa Hutchinson, Mike Pence and Tim Scott each visiting the Hawkeye State over the last two weeks. CBS News' Weijia Jiang is joined by Jeff Kaufmann, Iowa's Republican Party chairman, to discuss the state's importance in the 2024 primaries.
The former vice president has signaled he would oppose a subpoena from the special counsel's office.
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett participates in a focus group about the 2020 election and the integrity of U.S. elections moderated by Frank Luntz and hosted by Arizona State University, the University of Southern California and Arizona PBS.
A number of possible contenders for the 2024 Republican ticket are visiting Iowa, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, also a potential candidate, comes to New York to give a speech on law and order. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins CBS News to discuss.
Pence is arguing that he can reject the subpoena by claiming the status of a member of Congress when he was president of the Senate.
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he plans to fight a subpoena from special counsel Jack Smith. He is also teasing a possible White House bid. CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Asa Hutchinson and Mike Pence visited the caucus state of Iowa. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joins from Cedar Rapids to give the latest from the Hawkeye state.
Pence called the subpoena "unconstitutional" and "unprecedented."
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to challenge a subpoena from the Justice Department regarding its investigation into former President Donald Trump's involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Pence is expected to claim legislative privilege under the Constitution's "speech or debate" clause. CBS News contributing legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe explained the legal standing Mr. Pence may have.
The former vice president intends to claim legislative privilege.
A new poll from Yahoo News shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with an edge over former President Donald Trump if the 2024 primaries were held today. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined Seth Doane and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the changing political landscape, the Justice Department's subpoena of former Vice President Mike Pence and more political news.
The former president is facing allegations that he retained national defense information at his residence at Mar-a-Lago.
The FBI conducted an exhaustive five-hour search of the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence. The search for classified documents follows reports that Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, investigating former President Trump's efforts to overturn the election, has subpoenaed Pence to testify under oath about the pressure campaign he faced from Trump. CBS News chief Election & Campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
In a search Friday, the FBI discovered additional documents in former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home, one of which had classified markings, according to a Pence official. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa examined the latest on the search, and provided an update on the probe into classified documents found at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
House Republicans are moving forward with a new plan to keep the government funded through the spring.
Luigi Mangione faces four new federal charges, including murder, which could make him eligible for the death penalty. He is also facing multiple state charges.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.
President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.
Two IRS agents have accused Hunter Biden's lawyer of defamation.
President-elect Donald Trump was charged in a sprawling racketeering case related to the 2020 election.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain undeclared milk, according to snack company.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" he expects the tense negotiations on funding the government will end without a shutdown.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The large semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig is having a big moment.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" he expects the tense negotiations on funding the government will end without a shutdown.
Two IRS agents have accused Hunter Biden's lawyer of defamation.
President-elect Donald Trump added a wrinkle to negotiations over a deal to fund the government when he called for an increase to the debt ceiling.
President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
A Louisiana patient is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms from H5N1 bird flu, marking the 61st U.S. human case this year. California has declared a state of emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the public health risks.
In a rare moment of access to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, CBS News visited a critical aid distribution center just inside the Gaza Strip.
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
Two highway crashes in southeastern Afghanistan killed a combined total of 50 people and injured 76, a government spokesman says.
"Mayotte is demolished," an airport security agent told President Emmanuel Macron as he arrived in the remote French territory five days after Cyclone Chido.
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series' impact.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared before a federal judge Thursday in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now facing four new federal charges for the shooting. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has arrived in New York to face murder charges. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more on the new federal charges Mangione is facing.
Luigi Mangione was charged with four federal crimes Thursday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The federal charges are significant because they open the possibility of him facing the death penalty.
The suspected gunman in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, arrived in New York by plane Thursday after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
Congress could be heading toward a government shutdown, but Republicans have reached a new deal that would keep the government funded. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and former Republican National Committee spokesperson Kevin Sheridan analyze the likelihood of its passage, and Elon Musk's influence on Capitol Hill.
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia joins "America Decides" to discuss if he will support the Republican's new spending deal.
In an interview airing Sunday on "Face the Nation," outgoing independent Sen. Joe Manchin spoke to moderator Margaret Brennan about government funding and Elon Musk's influence on Congress.
After a day of wrangling, Republican lawmakers say they have a deal to prevent the government from shutting down in just over 24 hours. Republican Rep. Stephanie Bice told reporters that President-elect Donald Trump will support the bill. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns report on the deal and Trump's influence on it.
The TSA expects to screen about 40 million travelers at airports across the country between Thursday and January 2, a 6.2% increase from last year. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.