Nikki Haley defends leaving slavery out as cause of Civil War after backlash
When the New Hampshire voter asked Nikki Haley on why she wasn't mentioning slavery in her response, she asked, "What do you want me to say about slavery?"
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Ramaswamy campaign pulls TV ad spending
2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is stopping TV ads in Iowa and New Hampshire with less than 30 days until the early state contests, according to a campaign spokesperson. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.
2023 sees record number of women in Congress
2023 was a historic year for women in U.S. politics, with a record-high number holding office in Congress. Amanda Hunter, executive director of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation, joins CBS News to unpack the importance of the milestone.
Reporters roundtable: Predictions for 2024
CBS News correspondents Jan Crawford, David Martin, Robert Costa, Catherine Herridge and Jeff Pegues join "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss their predictions for 2024.
Looking back at U.S. politics in 2023
2023 has been a rough year in U.S. politics. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak joins with analysis.
Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday denied a request from special counsel Jack Smith to fast-track the immunity claim in the federal case charging former President Donald Trump with attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Instead, the case will now go to the U.S. Court of Appeals in January. Robert Costa has details.
What modern-day U.S. can learn from Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln worked with those who hated him and violently disagreed with him. But how exactly did he do it? NPR's Steve Inskeep joins CBS News to discuss his new book about the former president -- and the lessons Americans can learn to navigate political divisions.
Colorado court sees threats over Trump ruling
Colorado Supreme Court justices are facing violent threats online following their decision to bar former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot in 2024. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman unpacks the nature of the threats.
Johnson urges Biden to take action on border
Officials are grappling with historically high levels of migrant apprehensions along the southern U.S. border. With Congress gone for the year without having reached an immigration deal, House Speaker Mike Johnson wants President Biden to take executive actions to address the influx. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
2 states Biden won in 2020 move to toss-up
The Cook Political Report is moving two states President Biden won in 2020 to toss-up status. Politico reporter Brakkton Booker and NPR White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram join "America Decides" to discuss the latest on Mr. Biden's reelection bid.
Hundreds cross razor wire into Texas
U.S. immigration agents are dealing with a major spike in migration at the southern border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest from Eagle Pass, Texas.
Trump's busy 2024 campaigning and in court
Former President Donald Trump will be busy in 2024 -- not only will he be on the campaign trail, but for much of next year he'll be in the courtroom. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" to discuss where Trump's court cases currently stand.
Congress wraps up 2023 without achieving much
2023 in Washington, D.C., can be summarized just as much by what didn't happen -- as by what did. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "America Decides" to recap Capitol Hill's year of chaos and inaction and to preview lawmakers' busy January schedule.
John Dickerson on the Colorado Trump ruling
The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to bar Trump from the state's 2024 primary ballot put the 14th Amendment in the spotlight. And while the legal battle unfolds, voters are left to reach their judgment. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.
Survey: Americans overstate president's power
A recent survey suggests the American public tends to hold exaggerated ideas of what a president can and can't do. Brendan Nyhan, professor of government at Dartmouth College and one of the survey's co-authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
GOP candidates react to Trump Colorado ruling
Donald Trump's lawyers say they plan on appealing the Colorado Supreme Court's historic decision disqualifying him from the state's 2024 primary ballot. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains how Trump's presidential opponents are reacting.
How minority voters could shape 2024 outcome
President Biden touted his economic policies in Milwaukee on Wednesday and emphasized his support of Black-owned businesses. Political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to discuss Mr. Biden's reelection bid and his appeal to mobilize minority voters.
Colorado Trump ruling likely headed to SCOTUS
Colorado on Tuesday became the first state to say Donald Trump's actions as president during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 met the legal standard of insurrection and thus, under the 14th Amendment, disqualify him from the ballot. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Colorado election head on Trump ineligibility
Former President Donald Trump says he plans to appeal the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify him from the state's 2024 primary ballot. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins "America Decides" to discuss the ruling.
Trump-Colorado ballot ruling "unprecedented"
At a campaign rally Tuesday night in Iowa, Donald Trump didn't talk about the Colorado Supreme Court declaring the former president ineligible to run for office due to the constitution's insurrection clause, ruling he cannot appear on the state primary ballot. Trump's legal team says they will appeal the ruling. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump, the 2024 GOP frontrunner, should be removed from the state's primary ballot and disqualified. The court said he engaged in an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021 in violation of the Constitution's 14th Amendment. Trump's campaign says they will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump to appeal Colorado disqualification
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump is not qualified to appear on the 2024 Republican primary ballot. Trump will appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, a spokesperson for his campaign said. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Breaking down Trump Colorado disqualification
Donald Trump cannot be president under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, Colorado's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The decision prevents Trump from appearing on the state's ballot. David Becker, Robert Costa, Anthony Salvanto, Aaron Navarro and Nidia Cavazos have the latest.
Is Texas' SB4 law unconstitutional?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed one of the toughest state immigration bills in recent American history Monday. Denise Gilman, co-director of the Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law, joins CBS News to explain how SB4 changes the way the state handles migrants.
Trump disqualified from Colorado ballot, court rules
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from appearing on the state's ballot for the Republican presidential primary election in 2024. The decision will likely be appealed. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News election law contributor David Becker have more.
Election 2024 live updates as Trump vs. Harris polls show tie just 5 days out
Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.
Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
North Korea launches new ICBM designed to reach U.S.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case
A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.
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How Starbucks' new CEO plans to renovate its aging brand
Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.
Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case
A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.
Trump's wealth slumps by as much as $2.4 billion amid DJT stock plunge
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
How "Here" brought Tom Hanks and Robin Wright together again
Nearly 30 years after Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite in "Here," a film that follows a couple's journey through love and loss in one room across decades.
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How Starbucks' new CEO plans to renovate its aging brand
Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.
FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers
The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.
Trump's wealth slumps by as much as $2.4 billion amid DJT stock plunge
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
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Trump's wealth slumps by as much as $2.4 billion amid DJT stock plunge
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
"Win With Black Women" founder on group's role in historic election
Jotaka Eaddy founded"Win With Black Women," a virtual network that started meeting by Zoom every Sunday during the pandemic to support and advance the policy agenda of Black women.
Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
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Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
4+ hours of screen time linked to more anxiety, depression in teens, data shows
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
"Oprah Daily" tackles women's mental health
Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.
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Ancient town, tombs full of weapons found hidden in Arabian oasis
The remains of the town, dubbed al-Natah, reveal how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said.
Rockets from Lebanon kill 7 in Israel, Israeli strike kills 5 in Syria
Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.
Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
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Charli XCX to host "Saturday Night Live" for the first time
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger over "defamatory falsehoods"
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
JB Smoove on hosting new game show
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright return with "Here"
Reuniting with "Forrest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in "Here," a multigenerational story set in a single living room across decades. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the film.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger
Megan Thee Stallion is suing blogger Milagro Gramz, claiming the blogger is purposely spreading false information on behalf of Tory Lanez, who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. The lawsuit accuses the blogger of intentionally causing emotional distress by cyberstalking, promoting and sharing deep fake pornography of Megan Thee Stallion and questioning if she was actually shot. Gramz's reps have not commented to CBS News on the lawsuit yet.
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Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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.
Alleged China interference efforts: New details
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
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New research on climate and extreme weather
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
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Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans
The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.
Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
Phoenix man says hot asphalt during arrest caused third-degree burns
Michael Kenyon spent more than one month in the hospital after the incident recovering from his burns, his attorney said.
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"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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New data before next Fed decision
The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Johnson on Affordable Care Act
House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuking Vice President Kamala Harris' comments about the future of the Affordable Care Act if former President Donald Trump becomes president again. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Bucks County Supreme Court voting ruling
A judge ruled Bucks County, Pennsylvania, voters have until close of business on Friday, Nov. 1, to receive, vote, and return a mail-in ballot. CBS News Philadelphia's Jen Carabeo breaks down the ruling.
Election Truth I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Ahead of Tuesday's election, all eyes are on Georgia. Scott Pelley reports on how officials in the state plan to ensure public trust, combat election fraud conspiracy theories, and protect poll workers. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
North Korean test missile news
North Korea tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday as more details emerge of its troops in Russian uniform headed toward Ukraine. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.