Tell Me Why: Caucuses vs primaries
We're less than 11 months out from the 2024 presidential election, which means primaries and caucuses are well underway.
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We're less than 11 months out from the 2024 presidential election, which means primaries and caucuses are well underway.
Support for Trump among likely GOP primary voters nationwide has increased from 58% in May 2023, to 69% now.
Vivek Ramaswamy said he's offered former President Donald Trump his full endorsement.
Former President Donald Trump clinched his first victory of the primary season Monday night at the Iowa caucuses.
We spoke with four North Texas Republicans who each support a different candidate and asked them why they believe their candidates are best positioned to beat President Joe Biden in November.
A caucus involves a more complex process where participants gather openly, engaging in discussions and voting to express their support for a particular candidate.
Wind chill may push temperatures as low as -45 F when Iowa Republicans go to caucus Monday night.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is gearing up for a major test in Iowa, where he's staked his presidential ambitions.
Cruz said the first four states, including Iowa are not must-wins but he expects to "do well."
Ron Paul is standing by a tough ad his campaign is airing in South Carolina calling rival Rick Santorum a big Washington spender.
A determined Rick Perry said Wednesday that he will not abandon his presidential campaign, despite a fifth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses.
Ron Paul rode a current of youthful discontent to third place in Iowa's presidential caucuses on Tuesday, promising to continue his bid.
A funny thing happened recently in the Republican presidential campaign in Iowa. The last Republican president's name actually surfaced.
Rick Perry arrived in Iowa last August like the rock star of the Republican presidential race. He is trying to make his departure a more discreet affair.
Ron Paul is hopeful that the Iowa supporters he has built in his bid for the Republican nomination will turn out big in the presidential caucuses.
After a quick nosedive, a more humble Texas governor has been trying to claw his way back into the GOP presidential field with a different approach.
Ron Paul received a welcome befitting a man with a serious chance to win next week's Iowa Republican presidential caucuses as he arrived in the state.
Governor Rick Perry hopes his Iowa bus tour will lead to a victory lap. In a week, Iowans will judge whether his poor debate performances mattered.
With newfound control of both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address, like immigration and taxes.
One recipient, Kenneth W. David, is expected to attend the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award will be represented by family members.
At New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, pastors and members prayed for healing.
On the last day of school before winter break, a large crowd of rowdy teenagers flooded a neighborhood near North Forney High School.
Family, friends and the close-knit Green Beret community can't square the Matthew Livelsberger they knew with the Cybertruck explosion police say he carried out in Las Vegas.
With newfound control of both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address, like immigration and taxes.
One recipient, Kenneth W. David, is expected to attend the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award will be represented by family members.
At New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, pastors and members prayed for healing.
On the last day of school before winter break, a large crowd of rowdy teenagers flooded a neighborhood near North Forney High School.
"Our goal is still to find Clara," Sherman police said in a social media post. "We pray today is the day."
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
With newfound control of both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address, like immigration and taxes.
One recipient, Kenneth W. David, is expected to attend the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award will be represented by family members.
The Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterterrorism briefed the committee members and staff in a call on Thursday morning, according to a committee aide.
Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"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 concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
The running back played eight seasons with the Cowboys.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
