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President Biden and former President Donald Trump both visited the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday in a sign of how central immigration policy is to the 2024 race. CBS News reporters Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Bo Erickson join "America Decides" with a look at the dueling trips.
President Biden spoke near Brownsville, Texas, on Thursday during his trip to the southern border. Mr. Biden called on Congress to hold a vote on a bipartisan border security bill in the House.
"I believe the Senate is broken — that is not news to anyone. The good news is that it can be fixed, and I intend to play a major role in fixing it," Sen. John Cornyn said.
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday he will step down as Republican Senate leader in November, ending the longest leadership tenure in Senate history. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports some of McConnell's colleagues weren't expecting the news.
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday he will step down from leadership later this year. Paul Kane, senior congressional correspondent for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to unpack McConnell's legacy.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from federal prosecution for acts he allegedly committed while in office. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis.
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday he plans to step down from his post as the Republican leader in the upper chamber come November. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest serving Senate leader of either party in American history, announced Wednesday that he will step down from his role as the Senate GOP's leader in November. The 82-year-old McConnell said, however, he will serve out the remainder of his Senate term through 2026. Nikole Killion has more.
Hunter Biden testified Wednesday before two House committees leading the impeachment inquiry into his father. CBS News investigative reporter Erica Brown has the latest on where things stand.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell surprised Capitol Hill on Wednesday by announcing he will step down from leadership in November. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa examines what the move means for the Republican Party.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday he's stepping down as the upper chamber's Republican leader. The Kentucky senator, who turned 82 last week, has served as the party leader for 17 years. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
The Kentucky Republican, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday.
President Biden walked to an easy primary win in Michigan Tuesday night despite the 100,000-strong protest vote that turned out against him over the war in Gaza. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more on that and former President Donald Trump's win over Nikki Haley in the GOP race.
CBS News projects that former President Donald Trump will win the Republican primary in Michigan, while President Biden will win the Democratic primary. Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.
President Biden is facing a test of his support in the Michigan primary Tuesday. Some Democrats there are urging voters to choose "uncommitted" to send a message about his response to the Israel-Hamas war. Politico reporter Brakkton Booker and Wall Street Journal reporter Dante Chinni join "America Decides" to analyze the hurdles facing the Biden campaign in Michigan.
Michigan voters are heading to the polls in Democratic and Republican primary elections Tuesday with the potential of major implications for November. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Ed O'Keefe have more.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in cases that will likely shape the future of free speech online. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter for the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to unpack what's at stake.
After Nikki Haley lost the South Carolina Republican primary to former President Donald Trump on Saturday, her biggest donors, the Koch brothers, halted funds to her campaign. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with an analysis of the 2024 race.
The 2024 presidential race is now heading to Michigan, where both Democrat and Republican voters will vote in their party's primaries Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the battleground state.
After winning the South Carolina GOP primary, former President Donald Trump said he had "never seen the Republican Party so unified," but 31% of GOP voters in the Palmetto State say they would be "dissatisfied" if Trump wins the nomination. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Emily Benavides join "America Decides" to analyze what CBS News' exit polling says about the party's voters.
The Biden administration is criticizing Republicans for their response to the Alabama embryo ruling. Multiple GOP lawmakers expressed support for IVF after the decision, but previously supported an anti-abortion rights bill without carve-outs to protect the procedure. Jennifer Klein, director of the White House Gender Policy Council, joins "America Decides" to discuss the issue.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is continuing to resist calls to drop out of the 2024 presidential race after losing to former President Donald Trump in the South Carolina primary Saturday. CBS News' Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe have more.
Nikki Haley has again promised not to drop out of the 2024 GOP presidential primary, despite losing her home state of South Carolina to former President Donald Trump. Nicole Sganga has more.
How Trump defeated Haley in the 2024 South Carolina Republican primary election, according to CBS News' exit polling.
CBS News projects that former President Donald Trump has won the South Carolina Republican presidential primary, defeating former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state. Robert Costa has more.
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.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
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.
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
Experts share tips on how families preparing for Thanksgiving can take steps to cut down on the amount of food wasted during the holiday season.
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.
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.
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
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.
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.
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
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.
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.
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
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 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.
Some Lebanese residents are returning to their homes despite warnings to wait until the ceasefire deal's terms take effect in the coming days. CBS News' Debora Patta has the latest and Robert Berger breaks down the tense wait to see if fighting resumes.
The FBI is investigating several threats apparently made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the type of threats being reported.
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reacting to apparent threats sent to several Cabinet picks for the former president's second term. CBS News' Libby Cathey has the latest.
The White House says three Americans have been released after being detained in China for years. Their release is part of an apparent prisoner swap, CBS News Scott MacFarlane reports.
Lebanese residents celebrated the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal as some return to their homes after intense months of strikes. This comes as the U.S. celebrates the truce, and as President-elect Donald Trump takes credit for the major development in the Middle East. BBC News' Lina Sinjab has more from Beirut and CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports on Trump's team reaction.