States face "safe harbor" deadline to certify results, sealing Biden's win
Congress is compelled to accept election results submitted by states that have certified by December 8 this year.
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Local Matters: Georgia governor rejects Trump request
Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp has rejected a request from President Trump to call a special session to overturn the results of the November election. In a statement Sunday, Kemp said Mr. Trump asked him to choose a new slate of presidential electors for when the electoral college casts its official vote next week, a move Kemp said would be unconstitutional. CBS Atlanta affiliate WGCL-TV's investigative reporter Adam Murphy and Politico's Senate campaign reporter James Arkin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the state's critical Senate race.
Biden breaks record for most votes cast for presidential candidate
Joe Biden has now received more than 81 million votes — the most of any presidential candidate in U.S. history.
Biden officially secures Electoral College majority
It's been apparent for weeks that Biden won the election — but California certifying its results officially pushed Biden over 270 electors.
Pennsylvania court dismisses lawsuit trying to toss mail ballots
The case had earlier this week let to a stay for Pennsylvania act on further certification efforts.
Trump will leave if electors vote for Biden
President Trump committed to leaving the White House in January if the Electoral College votes for Joe Biden, but says he'll continue to contest the election results and still refuses to concede. Ben Tracy reports from the White House.
Trump says he'll "certainly" leave if election results formalized
The president said it would be a "mistake" for the Electoral College to uphold what he claims, without proof, was an election marred by "massive fraud."
"No precedent" for Trump's election lawsuits
Lawyers for the Trump campaign have asked a judge to halt Pennsylvania's election results certification, despite there being no meaningful evidence of voting irregularities. Richard Griffault, the Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation at Columbia Law School, joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to talk about the legal election challenges in a historical perspective, and the constitutional milestones ahead on the road to Inauguration Day.
Trump continues to deny election defeat
President Trump still refuses to accept the results of the election, as he spent Saturday golfing, waving to supporters and tweeting unverified conspiracy theories about widespread voter fraud. President-elect Biden meanwhile is pushing ahead with preparations to assume the office in January. Chip Reid has more.
2020 electoral vote matches 2016 — 306 to 232
In 2016, President Trump repeatedly said his 306 electoral votes amounted to a "landslide" victory.
When do states certify their election results?
States must certify their election results by the time the Electoral College meets on December 14.
Biden transition team considers legal action
President-elect Joe Biden's transition team is considering legal action against the General Services Administration as it continues to block his full access to federal agencies, citing a resolution to the election by either President Trump or the electoral college. Ed O'Keefe reports.
The legal road to 270 electoral college votes
The Trump campaign has filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Nevada and Georgia in a bid to get them to stop counting votes, as Joe Biden holds a narrow lead in each state. Election law expert David Becker joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the legality behind President Trump's legal challenges.
Biden touts electoral votes in speech
Former Vice President Joe Biden addressed the nation Friday evening, just a few votes shy of reaching the 270 Electoral College vote threshold for winning the presidency. Biden did not claim victory, but his remarks came at the end of a day that began with him overtaking President Trump in Georgia and Pennsylvania. Nicole Killion reports on the latest in the presidential race.
Biden leads in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, votes from heavily Democratic areas like Philadelphia are giving Joe Biden a widening lead, and the Keystone State's 20 electoral votes are in his sights. Jericka Duncan has more.
Recount likely in Georgia as Biden takes slim lead
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is leading in Georgia, but the race there is still extremely close. Mark Strassmann has details.
Arizona and Nevada race to count final votes
As workers continue counting votes in both Arizona and Nevada, Trump supporters have been staging rallies outside ballot counting facilities, determined to wait for the final results. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Fact-checking Trump's voter fraud claims
President Trump took to Twitter Thursday night claiming he would easily win the election with "legal" votes cast, and claimed observers were not allowed to do their job. Twitter flagged the post for being misleading. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at Arizona and Pennsylvania's processes to debunk the president's claim.
Strategists on candidates' path to victory
Several key states are continuing to count ballots as Americans and the presidential candidates await results of the 2020 election. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and Joe Watkins, former aide to President George H. W. Bush, joined CBSN to discuss the potential paths to victory for both candidates and which voting blocs could make a difference.
Issues delaying Georgia vote count
The presidential race in Georgia is too close to call with a surplus of absentee ballots still yet to be counted. A burst water pipe at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta where votes are being processed was one of a few issues the state is dealing with. Mark Strassmann reports.
Georgia still toss-up in historic election
CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the ongoing vote count in several states as the race to 270 electoral college votes continues. He looks at how states including Georgia and North Carolina -- which usually lean Republican -- are progressing as votes are tallied.
Nebraska district could loom large
As election results slowly trickle in, a scenario is developing where Nebraska's 2nd congressional district could decide the election. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe break down some of the possible outcomes.
Maine and Nebraska's split electoral votes could impact election
Maine and Nebraska are the only two states that split their Electoral College votes.
Why Pennsylvania is crucial in 2020 election
President Trump and Joe Biden held a combined four campaign events in Pennsylvania on Monday alone, vying for the state's crucial 20 electoral votes. It's one of a handful of swing states that will likely decide the election. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN AM from Philadelphia with the latest on the race.
Battleground Tracker: Biden leads, Trump needs Election Day surge to win
Biden holds a lead in the early vote, but two scenarios show how Election Day turnout could affect the outcome.
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
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."
Nancy Guthrie search enters 2nd week as deadline looms
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
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.
Vonn responds to well-wisher in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn thanked a journalist who wished her well on social media a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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."
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
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Strangers help man and his dog survive winter storm in South Carolina
A man and his dog in a small South Carolina town had nowhere to turn when a rare winter storm struck, until the community pulled together to help.
Bad Bunny holds top 6 spots on U.S. Spotify chart after Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Eddie Bauer's retail operator declares bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
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."
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.
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Eddie Bauer's retail operator declares bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
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.
"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
As Cadillac races to first F1 season, insiders advise patience for U.S. fans
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Diamonds endure as the industry feels the pressure
For over five centuries, Antwerp's diamond district has been the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Now, that legacy is under strain.
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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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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
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."
Lawmakers in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches
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.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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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Meet the American girl skiing into Philippines Winter Olympics history
Skier Tallulah Proulx, 17, was raised in the U.S., but she's making Olympic history as the Philippines' first female, and youngest athlete in any Winter Games.
13 people died in Italian mountains over last week as Olympics start
Fresh snowfall during recent storms and wind-swept snowcaps on weak internal layers have created especially risky conditions, rescuers said.
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.
Vonn responds to well-wisher in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn thanked a journalist who wished her well on social media a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
2 babies among dozens missing as migrant boat sinks off Libya
The International Organization for Migration says two infants are among at least 53 people feared dead or missing after a boat capsized off Libya's coast.
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Cultural impact of Bad Bunny's performance
Ingrid Fajaro, a staff writer at Billboard, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the cultural impact of Bad Bunny's halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Bad Bunny holds top 6 spots on U.S. Spotify chart after Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Ranking the 2026 Super Bowl ads
Ad Age editor-in-chief Jeanine Poggi joins "CBS Mornings" to break down which ads during Super Bowl LX stood out and if some missed the mark.
The evolution of the quad, ice skating's most daring jump
When self-proclaimed "Quad God" Ilia Malinin landed seven quad jumps in a single program last December, he boisterously ushered in a new era of skating with his daring routines.
Recapping Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Bad Bunny's halftime show highlighted Puerto Rican culture and featured Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga, but drew criticism from President Trump. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Update on Guthrie search, now in second week
Authorities are still searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as another apparent ransom deadline approaches. Guthrie was reported missing on February 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
Latest on Ghislaine Maxwell deposition
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions during a virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Retired FBI negotiator on Nancy Guthrie probe
An apparent second ransom deadline is set for Monday in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie after her children post another video telling her possible abductor "we will pay" for her safe return. Gregory M. Vecchi, a retired FBI negotiator and former chief of the agency's Behavioral Science Unit, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the investigation.
Maxwell pleads the Fifth before House panel
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight Committee on Monday as part of its probe into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen and Taurean Small have the latest.
Timeline of Nancy Guthrie investigation
The investigation into the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mom, Nancy, continues in its second week. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez breaks down the timeline so far.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Update on Guthrie search, now in second week
Authorities are still searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as another apparent ransom deadline approaches. Guthrie was reported missing on February 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
Maxwell lawyer says she'll testify for clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday. Her lawyer, though, said she would be willing to cooperate if President Trump grants her clemency. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Trump, Netanyahu to meet over Iran
President Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday at the White House over Iran nuclear negotiations. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in race at Olympics
American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed 13 seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics just two weeks after she ruptured her left ACL in a prior crash. Medical teams airlifted Vonn to a hospital where she underwent an "operation to stabilize a fracture reported in her left leg."
Trump pushes for SAVE America Act
President Trump is backing a new bill called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE America Act, which includes photo ID requirements to vote. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.