What to know as Congress counts electoral votes on Jan. 6
Several changes to the electoral vote count process have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Electoral College votes on 2024 results
Presidential electors gathered Tuesday to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Members of the Electoral College met at state capitols across the U.S. to cast their electoral votes. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker joins to break down the process.
Electoral College meets to cast ballots in 2024 election
Electors are voting in each state to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Map shows how many Electoral College votes your state has in 2024
It's not the popular vote that decides who wins the presidency — it's the outcome of the Electoral College. This map shows how many votes each state gets in 2024.
When do states have to certify 2024 election results? Here's a full list of dates
After voters cast their ballots, their votes are certified by state officials before the electoral college gathers.
Revisit the 2020 election results map ahead of the 2024 vote
Donald Trump managed to win back some states that he captured in 2016 but lost to President Biden won in 2020.
How the 2024 election compares to 2016
Comparisons are being made between Hillary Clinton's 2016 loss and Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 defeat. Evan McMorris-Santoro, political reporter for NOTUS, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national political reporter for The Washington Post, join "America Decides" to assess the similarities and differences.
How does the Electoral College work?
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.
Why do we have the Electoral College?
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.
Walz says "Electoral College needs to go"
"I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. "But that's not the world we live in."
How the electoral map has changed since 2020
Election Day is less than four weeks away, and more than two million Americans have already voted early across 26 states. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the latest numbers.
Map shows where effort to replace Electoral College stands
Nearly 20 years in the making, the reform initiative seeks to change the way Electoral College votes are counted.
Nebraska governor won't call special session to change Electoral College system
Republicans did not have enough support to change how the state allocates Electoral College votes, a move that would have benefitted former President Donald Trump.
Poll: Harris makes gains with economic voters
The latest CBS News polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris making up some ground regarding what most voters consistently say is the biggest issue this election: the economy. Harris' support among voters who say the economy is a major factor in the 2024 race has gone up four points since August. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins to discuss.
What's behind push for Georgia rule changes?
There are new concerns about election night chaos in the battleground state of Georgia. Derek Muller, professor of law at Notre Dame Law School, joins "America Decides" to unpack the rule changes being pushed through by pro-Trump election officials in Georgia and the potential legal challenges.
Nebraska Republican rejects push to change Electoral College system to help Trump
Changing Nebraska's electoral vote allocation to winner-take-all would almost certainly have benefited former President Donald Trump this fall.
Graham hopes Nebraska will change system that could give electoral vote to Harris
Sen. Lindsey Graham said it's "very reasonable" for Nebraska to push for a change to its electoral vote system because the election could come down to a single electoral vote.
Examining Harris and Trump's paths to victory
In the 75 days since the Biden-Trump debate that reshaped the 2024 presidential campaign, polling has shown a razor-tight race. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Major Garrett take a closer look at the key battleground states and potential paths to victory.
Ex-Trump campaign legal adviser agrees to cooperate in Arizona "fake elector" case
Arizona's attorney general has agreed to drop nine felony charges against Ellis in exchange for her cooperation in the investigation.
Rudy Giuliani served indictment in Arizona fake elector case
The former New York mayor was served after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car, a political adviser said.
New book examines minority rule in politics
Rights for minority parties are a staple of American legislative politics. Daniel Ziblatt, co-author of the new book "Tyranny of the Minority," joins "America Decides" to discuss how centuries-old U.S. institutions to protect those minority rights are possibly making the nation less democratic.
Michigan official discusses fake electors
Sixteen Michigan residents are facing felony charges for falsely claiming to be presidential electors for former President Donald Trump after he lost the 2020 election, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday. Each of the 16 alleged false electors have been charged with eight felony counts. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins "America Decides" to discuss the charges.
Bipartisan senators introduce reforms to Electoral Count Act of 1887
The legislation would also make it more difficult to challenge a state's presidential election results.
Bipartisan senators reach general agreement on updated Electoral Count Act
Senators aim to prevent another Jan. 6 insurrection from happening again.
Senators consider election law changes
In the wake of the Capitol insurrection, a bipartisan group of senators is discussing potential changes to the Electoral Count Act. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to break down the latest polling on the subject.
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Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
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Lindsey Vonn says "I have no regrets" in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn posted on Instagram a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
New video from deadly Brown University shooting is released
New video footage from the day of the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others was released Monday.
China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
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41 U.S. states are getting warmer, each in its own way, report says
Researchers at two Spanish universities found that 84% of the contiguous U.S. states has shown signs of warming over the last 70 or so years, which is more than previously suggested.
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Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
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Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
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Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
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How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth?
Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.
Eddie Bauer's retail operator declares bankruptcy
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
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Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, which houses families and children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
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Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
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See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
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White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games
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U.S. makes final in Olympic curling mixed doubles, facing Sweden for gold
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Meet the American girl skiing into Philippines Winter Olympics history
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13 people died in Italian mountains over last week as Olympics start
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Cultural impact of Bad Bunny's performance
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Bad Bunny holds top 6 spots on U.S. Spotify chart after Super Bowl show
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
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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.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
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After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Savannah Guthrie asks for public help for mom
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Cops: 1 in custody after Maryland school shooting
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Update on Guthrie search, now in second week
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
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NASA delays Artemis II launch
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NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
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