Senators reflect on impact of bipartisan gun legislation 1 year later
"There's no doubt that this bill is saving lives," Sen. Chris Murphy said about the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which President Biden signed into law one year ago.
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How a bipartisan gun law came together
Last year, President Biden signed the first piece of major gun legislation in nearly 30 years. Now, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil sits down with three out of the four senators behind the bill to discuss how it all came together and how they believe it's already having an impact.
Fed will keep raising interest rates as long as appropriate
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged recession is possible but later said its likelihood is not "particularly elevated right now."
Lawmakers trying to compromise on gun control
The House Judiciary Committee will meet Thursday to discuss major pieces of gun control legislation. A group of bipartisan senators has also agreed to continue meeting to discuss measures that could pass with a 60-vote majority. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett on CBS News about what to expect from these meetings.
Democrat Cal Cunningham concedes North Carolina Senate race
Democrat Cal Cunningham said he had called Republican Thom Tillis to concede the Senate election.
11/10/20: Red and Blue
AG Barr allows prosecutors to probe voter fraud; Sydney Barber makes history at U.S. Naval Academy
Senate Republicans fighting to keep majority
Senate Republicans are defending nearly half of the seats up for reelection this year, as they try to maintain control of the chamber. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the GOP has a "50-50" shot at keeping it. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with a look at the races to keep an eye on.
New polling on North Carolina
A new poll from Monmouth University shows North Carolina Senate Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham maintaining a slim lead over incumbent Republican Thom Tillis, despite the recent revelations of Cunningham's extramarital affair. The polls also show a tight presidential race between President Trump and Joe Biden. Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter for WBTV, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest on the races in North Carolina.
North Carolina voters face upended Senate race
GOP Senator Thom Tillis tested positive for COVID-19, and Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham is embroiled in a sexting scandal.
Questions surround Trump's health status
White House officials and doctors have given conflicting and incomplete information about President Trump's condition as he's being treated for COVID-19. On Monday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany became the latest aide to test positive. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest from Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
3 Republican senators test positive for COVID-19
Both Mike Lee and Thom Tillis are on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and both were at the September 26 event at the White House to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
N.C. Senate candidate admits sending sexually suggestive texts
The Democratic challenger in North Carolina's Senate contest said he will not drop out of the race.
Battleground Tracker: Tight races in Georgia and North Carolina
As important as the Supreme Court is, voters tell us it is just one of the major topics on their minds.
Thom Tillis faces tough reelection in North Carolina
A portion of the Republican National Convention is set to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meanwhile, the state's incumbent Republican Senator Thom Tillis is trailing behind his Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham. Nick Ochsner, investigative executive producer at CBS affiliate WBTV, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Hispanic group zeroes in on three high-profile GOP senators
The conservative LIBRE Initiative Action PAC is rolling out endorsements for incumbent Senators Cory Gardner in Colorado, Thom Tillis in North Carolina, and John Cornyn in Texas.
Senate votes to kill national emergency declaration along border
President Trump vetoed a similar congressional resolution earlier this year
Senate votes to overturn national emergency declaration
The stage is set for President Trump's first veto, as the Senate voted Thursday to overturn the President's national emergency declaration. Andrew Desiderio, a congressional reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Senate rejects Trump's emergency declaration
12 Senate Republicans joined Democrats in voting Thursday to overturn the president's national emergency declaration. Zeke Miller, White House reporter for the Associated Press, and Stef Kight, a reporter for Axios, join "Red and Blue" to discuss the congressional rebuke.
GOP senator "shocked" Kavanaugh allegation didn't emerge in testimony
"If this was material to the confirmation process, why on Earth, over the past four to six weeks, hasn't it been discussed among the committee members?"
GOP senator on Florence, Kavanaugh allegation
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, joins John Dickerson from a Red Cross shelter in Charlotte, North Carolina, to discuss Florence’s impact on the state and the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.
Transcript: Sen. Thom Tillis on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Sen. Thom Tillis that aired Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
9/16: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," guest moderator John Dickerson reports on the impact of tropical depression Florence. He interviews FEMA Administrator Brock Long, Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. Lindsey Graham. Plus, CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses his new book, "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride."
Bipartisan group of senators moving to protect Mueller's job
Two Democrats and two Republicans introducing bill in light of Trump's public musings about firing special counsel
Lawmakers call on Facebook to testify on Cambridge Analytica data misuse
Republican and Democratic senators want answers about how Facebook allowed user data to be harvested for political gain
Republicans propose new DACA bill
The SUCCEED Act is being billed as a "compassionate" merit-based bill to address the uncertainty facing undocumented minors
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Trump wins, Harris says "do not despair." See the live results map
Former President Donald Trump is projected to return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
Watch Kamala Harris deliver concession speech: "When we lose an election, we accept the results"
Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.
5 ways Trump's presidency could affect the economy — and your money
Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election is likely to have a major impact on the economy. Here's what to know.
Here's what to expect with the Fed's rate cut decision today
The Federal Reserve will make a rate cut decision on November 7. Here's what economists expect.
Trump's historic comeback comes after indictments and bruising campaign
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Foreign leaders react as Trump wins 2024 U.S. presidential election
From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin projected to win reelection in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin's projected victory, securing a third term in the Senate, is a key win for Democrats in Wisconsin.
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Republicans flip key seats to win control of Senate
Republicans flipped the Senate with projected wins in a number of key races, cementing their majority in the upper chamber.
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Live House election results for 2024 races
Control of the House is in limbo as votes continue to be tallied.
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Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind, 2 others, official says
A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, a government official said Wednesday.
USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Justice Dept., special counsel in talks about how to wind down Trump prosecutions
President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.
Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.
Key moments of the 2024 campaign in photos
After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, revisit some standout moments that marked the 2024 presidential race.
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USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.
5 ways Trump's presidency could affect the economy — and your money
Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election is likely to have a major impact on the economy. Here's what to know.
How business leaders and other groups are reacting to Trump's win
Some prominent business leaders praised Trump's victory, while some nonprofits called his win "a disaster."
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon won't join Trump administration
Jamie Dimon will continue to lead JPMorgan Chase despite speculation he could be in the running for Treasury secretary.
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Trump wins 2024 presidential election. See the live results map.
Former President Donald Trump is projected to return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
Key deadlines for the 2024 election results certification process
President-elect Donald Trump has been projected to win the 2024 presidential race, but there are still several key dates ahead in the certification process.
See which states Trump won in the 2024 election that he didn't win in 2020
In 2020, President Biden won six of these seven battleground states. In 2024, President-elect Trump will win at least five.
Justice Dept., special counsel in talks about how to wind down Trump prosecutions
President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.
Key moments of the 2024 campaign in photos
After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, revisit some standout moments that marked the 2024 presidential race.
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USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Trump's White House return poised to tangle health care safety net
Former President Donald Trump's election victory and looming return to the White House will likely bring changes that scale back the nation's public health insurance programs.
Tips for a range of post-election emotions, according to experts
From a favored candidate's loss to navigating conversations with family members who voted differently, here's how to manage your mental health after a tumultuous election — and resources if you need additional support.
What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
Election day stress? Here are last-minute tips, according to experts
As tensions mount on Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
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European agency says 2024 is "virtually certain" to be warmest year on record
Climate scientists working at the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service have announced that 2024 is "virtually certain" to be the warmest year on record.
Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind, 2 others, official says
A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, a government official said Wednesday.
Hurricane Rafael knocks out power in Cuba, weeks after nationwide blackout
Cuba was without power nationwide for the second time in just weeks, as Hurricane Rafael made landfall on Wednesday afternoon.
"Most mysterious song on the internet" identified after 17 years
The mystery song is called "Subways of Your Mind," and was recorded by a little-known 1980s German band called FEX.
Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison
Dr. Thomas Kwan who was disgruntled about his inheritance disguised himself as a nurse to inject Patrick O'Hara with a flesh-eating poison.
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"Most mysterious song on the internet" identified after 17 years
The mystery song is called "Subways of Your Mind," and was recorded by a little-known 1980s German band called FEX.
Ian Bohen talks "Yellowstone"
Ian Bohen, who plays Ryan on the hit show "Yellowstone," joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about the second half of the series' fifth season
NASCAR dishes out $600,000 in fines, suspends 9 over race manipulation
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, dies at 64
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
"Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers up for auction 19 years after being stolen
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
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Officials sound alarm over fake election videos
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
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.
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How 2024 races may affect U.S. climate policy
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
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.
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Man who dismembered woman after watching "Dexter" is sentenced
Cory Martin watched crime shows, including "Dexter" and "The First 48," for tips on how to get away with the killing, prosecutors said.
Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison
Dr. Thomas Kwan who was disgruntled about his inheritance disguised himself as a nurse to inject Patrick O'Hara with a flesh-eating poison.
Police seize record cocaine haul in banana shipment in Spain
A ship carried crates of bananas that concealed identically designed boxes containing the cocaine, police said.
"Narco sub" carrying 3.6 tons of cocaine intercepted in Pacific
Navy ships arrived to intercept the boat, which was carrying 102 packages filled with bricks of cocaine, authorities said.
4 teens wounded in fight on train involving axe, samurai sword
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.
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Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
"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.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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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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From the Archives: Senator John McCain on unrest in Yemen
Senator John McCain joined Face the Nation in 2015 after the collapse of a pro-American government in Yemen. He spoke about the situation on the ground and what could happen next.
Harris' supporters' election night sentiment
Vice President Kamala Harris opted not to speak to her supporters on election night, but gave a speech on Wednesday conceding the election to former President Donald Trump. NOTUS politics reporter Jasmine Wright describes the election night scene at Harris' alma mater Howard University. Semafor politics reporter Kadia Goba discusses House Democrats' reaction to Harris' loss.
Abortion measure results in 10 states
Abortion rights were on the ballot in ten states nationwide on Election Day. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports on how the states voted.
Netanyahu calls Trump's win a "huge victory"
Leaders around the world reacted to former President Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency again. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "huge victory" and his office said the two spoke for 20 minutes on Wednesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Election expert on Trump's criminal cases
President-elect Donald Trump promised to fire special counsel Jack Smith and the Department of Justice said it will wind down the cases against Trump before his inauguration. Rick Pildes, constitutional and election law expert, joins CBS News to break down what Trump's win means for his federal and state criminal cases.