9/22/20: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump to name Supreme Court nominee Saturday; Justice Ginsburg to lie in repose at Supreme Court
Pres. Trump to name Supreme Court nominee Saturday; Justice Ginsburg to lie in repose at Supreme Court
State Representative Susan Lynn has posted on social media using QAnon phrases, but denies association with the movement.
Lauren Witzke, who promoted QAnon conspiracy theories in the past, will challenge incumbent Senator Chris Coons.
As the November election draws closer, dangerous conspiracy theories like QAnon are spreading on social media and taking root in the minds of a growing number of voters. TIME national correspondent Charlotte Alter joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is lagging a bit with Latino voters in Florida compared to his margins in other states. Politico's Sabrina Rodriguez spoke to "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about her latest reporting on a "flood of disinformation" peddling deceptive claims about Democrats in the nation's biggest swing state.
The state's Democratic party is now waiting on the Georgia's Secretary of State office to rule on whether they can remove Kevin Van Ausdal's name from the ballots and replace it with another Democrat.
More than 3,000 officers were deployed to help maintain the demonstration after anti-restriction and far-right supporters took to social media to call on people to arm themselves and take part in the protest.
QAnon, a baseless pro-Trump conspiracy theory is spreading both misinformation and disinformation online about the coronavirus pandemic and a number of other topics. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss the difference between the two terms and why it's significant.
"I've heard these are people that love our country… so I don't know really anything about it, other than they do supposedly like me," Mr. Trump said.
Amid growing concern about the dangers of QAnon, a pro-Trump conspiracy theory that's been linked to real-world threats, social media companies' responses are coming under scrutiny. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Events at last night's Republican National Convention are raising questions about whether some members of the Trump administration violated the Hatch Act. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the controversy.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a QAnon-supporting congressional candidate, tweeted Tuesday she has been invited to the White House for President Trump’s acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention. She is just one of nearly a dozen reported Republican congressional nominees with ties to the conspiracy theory. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss.
Members of the Trump administration are giving indirect, and sometimes mixed, answers on the president’s position on QAnon, a baseless conspiracy theory the FBI has called a potential domestic terror threat. Last week, President Trump said he didn’t know much about it, other than the followers “like him." CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss.
Vice President Mike Pence joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the arrest of Steve Bannon and the conspiracy theory QAnon. Plus, his claims of widespread fraud in mail-in voting.
Final day of the Democratic National Convention; Michigan proposing settlement for Flint residents
Trump said he's "heard" the online conspiracy theorists "are people that love our country." The FBI says theories like QAnon are a growing threat of domestic terrorism.
President Trump said he feels "very badly" for Steve Bannon after his former adviser was arrested on fraud charges today. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
In a press conference Wednesday at the White House, President Trump said supporters of the QAnon conspiracy theory are people who "like me very much" and "love our country." "Well I don't know much about the movement, other than I understand they like me very much, which I appreciate, but I don't know much about the movement," the president said.
The far-right conspiracy known as QAnon has gained traction on social media, and broke into the mainstream when Marjorie Taylor Greene, a known QAnon supporter won a Republican congressional primary runoff in the state of Georgia. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the significance.
The northwest Georgia district is a Republican-stronghold, meaning she will be the likely winner in November.
New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer joins CBSN’s "Red & Blue" to discuss how a number of Republican congressional candidates have come out in support of the QAnon conspiracy theory and how President Trump plays a part in the movement.
Twitter announced that they are blocking and suspending content on Twitter that has to do with the QAnon conspiracy theory as supporters "coordinate abuse" on the platform.
Twitter is removing thousands of accounts linked to QAnon, a conspiracy theory group that has been spreading disinformation and harassing people online. QAnon followers, often seen at Trump rallies, believe in conspiracy theories about global child sex trafficking and so-called Deep State efforts to take down the president. They recently organized to harass actress and model Chrissy Teigen after linking her, without evidence, to Jeffrey Epstein.
Colorado restaurant owner and gun activist Lauren Boebert, an enthusiast for the QAnon conspiracy theory, defeated incumbent Congressman Scott Tipton in the Republican primary, while Democrat John Hickenlooper won his party's Senate primary. CBSN has details.
Lauren Boebert said of the right-wing conspiracy theory, "if this is real, then it could be really great for our country."
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Former President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower in New York on Friday morning.
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
A simple cocktail recipe, from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Barefoot Contessa at Home."
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
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.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The Yankees, Guardians, Phillies and Dodgers punched their tickets to the post season in their respective leagues while two wild card spots remain up for grabs heading into the final weekend of the regular season. CBS Sports MLB writer Matt Snyder breaks it all down.
British actress Maggie Smith, known for her roles in "Harry Potter," "Downton Abbey" and more, has died at the age of 89. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Innocencio looks back on her decades-long career.
Friday marks one year since the end of the 148-day Writers Guild of America strike that impacted more than 11,000 union members. The Ankler staff writer Elaine Low joins to discuss the strike's impact and how writers are faring in the time since.
A report by the Commonwealth Fund ranked the U.S. last for health system performance, despite spending more on its health care than peer nations. The ranking was based on access, outcomes, administrative efficiency, equity and the care process. Commonwealth Fund executive Reginald D. Williams II joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
The Department of Justice charged three Iranian operatives for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign, according to a newly unsealed indictment. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss the latest.