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Federal law makes it illegal for noncitizens to vote in statewide or national elections. Nevertheless, House Republicans are pushing legislation to make noncitizen voting illegal. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to set the record straight.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is urging an emphasis on freedom in close House races, according to a memo. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Monday following a weeks-long summer recess to address yet another fast-approaching government shutdown deadline. House Republicans are pushing a continuing resolution that would keep the government funded through March 28. Republican Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota joins "America Decides" to discuss the plan.
Democrats are leading in Senate races in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, but there are still enough undecided voters for all three races to tighten.
A New York man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for making more than 12,000 harassing and threatening phone calls to congressional offices. Among the many threats, prosecutors say he told one congressional staffer that he was going to kill them. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the increased threats against lawmakers.
Sens. Jon Tester of Montana, Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Sherrod Brown of Ohio will be absent as Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris' nomination.
Republican Royce White has defeated Joe Fraser in the Minnesota primary election and will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the November ballot.
Will Minnesota progressive Rep. Ilhan Omar buck a recent trend and prevail in her primary unlike "Squad" members Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush? On Tuesday night, Omar is facing off in a rematch against centrist Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council member who narrowly lost to Omar in 2022. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins to discuss.
The Americans freed in a historic prisoner swap with Russia will likely face challenges as they return to ordinary life, including automatic IRS penalties. Diane Foley, president and founder of hostage advocacy group the Foley Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss the bill sitting in Congress to address the tax issue.
Longtime Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey took to the stage with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at their first joint rally Tuesday night, but how will the new Democratic ticket impact his reelection bid? Casey joins "America Decides" to discuss.
CBS News polling reveals that Kamala Harris has completely changed the 2024 race for the White House. But what impact could she and Tim Walz have on down-ballot races? Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, joins "America Decides" to take a closer look.
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers will face off in November for the seat held by Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
Vice President Kamala Harris says she and President Biden engaged in "complex" negotiations to release three U.S. citizens and one resident from Russian custody on Thursday. Leigh Ann Caldwell, co-author of The Washington Post's "Early Brief," and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for "Politico," join CBS News to dive into the politics behind the exchange.
A major tax package that would bolster the popular Child Tax Credit and cut taxes for businesses failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday in the face of widespread Republican opposition.
Kari Lake has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control.
Top Secret Service and FBI officials faced harsh questioning on Capitol Hill Tuesday at a Senate hearing concerning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe said the agency was ultimately responsible, adding he was "ashamed." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
The acting Secret Service director testified on Capitol Hill at a Senate hearing Tuesday about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris was in Georgia for a campaign event. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Ed O'Keefe and Nikole Killion have the latest.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana came out against President Biden's reelection bid on Thursday night. Tester is the second Democratic senator to call on Biden to exit the 2024 race. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a top contender for former President Donald Trump's 2024 vice presidential pick, who ultimately wasn't selected, delivered an impassioned speech Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, arguing for Trump's "America first" agenda. "It is time to put our country and our people first again," Rubio said.
If Donald Trump wins the election, JD Vance would have to give up his Senate seat to serve as vice president, prompting questions about who would fill the vacancy.
Senator Peter Welch joins nearly a dozen House Democrats publicly calling on President Biden to end his candidacy.
President Biden is hosting NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, D.C., this week. It's a meeting of the most powerful leaders in Europe and North America. Mr. Biden is trying to project confidence to the 32-member security alliance that, despite June's debate performance, he is ready and able to lead the U.S. for another four years. The Atlantic Council's Matthew Kroenig and CBS News' Scott MacFarlane join with more.
House Democratic leaders say they are having "constructive" discussions about President Biden's candidacy in the wake of his debate performance. Still, they are not fully committing to backing him through to Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
The House Ethics Committee has quietly voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, two sources said.
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out the school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, say.
Russian officials say a man has been detained over the killing of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who led Russia's chemical and biological weapons unit.
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
Leaders in Congress unveiled a measure to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
Police have warned residents to avoid monkeys seen recently in Orange City, Florida.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.
The House Ethics Committee has quietly voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, two sources said.
Police have warned residents to avoid monkeys seen recently in Orange City, Florida.
A complete and well-preserved jaw that once belonged to an ancient mastodon has been unearthed from the yard of a home in New York's Hudson Valley.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
The House Ethics Committee has quietly voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, two sources said.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
Heavy redactions obscured almost all information about the accusations themselves.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama woman, is now free from years of dialysis after receiving an experimental pig kidney transplant last month.
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
The New York Times called comedian Nikki Glaser "comedian of the year" for her knockout HBO special, "Someday You'll Die." It received Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations. And now, Glaser is taking on a new project — hosting the Golden Globes. She joins "CBS Mornings."
After a landmark year for AI advancements like chatbots and image generation, questions loom about the future. Generative AI expert Sam Gregory shares what's ahead.
FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable when they're damaged or they overheat. Passengers should never put a lithium battery in a checked bag, but it's also advised to keep an eye on your devices during your flight.
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.
OpenAI is rolling out its ChatGPT search engine for free to everyone with an OpenAI account after first making the service available for paying subscribers back in October. Will Knight, senior writer with Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the tool.
2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
Chris Stanford is facing a reckless endangerment charge after shooting at a fugitive several times and hitting a home that had a family inside.
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
With undersea cables linking the world's continents, recent incidents involving foreign vessels raise questions about their security. Chris Krebs, former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director, weighs in on the growing threats.
After a landmark year for AI advancements like chatbots and image generation, questions loom about the future. Generative AI expert Sam Gregory shares what's ahead.
Toymaker Ty is continuing its mission to support small businesses by selling its latest creation, Beanie Bouncers, only at independently-owned small gift and specialty shops across the U.S. and U.K. The small plush toys, which can be bounced up to 50 feet, could make a perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season. (Disclaimer: This segment was sponsored by Ty)
Lawmakers have unveiled a spending package that will avert a government shutdown, but extra provisions in the bill, including money for disaster aid and economic assistance to farmers, are leading to opposition from right-wing Republicans. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more.
Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.