CBS News study: Most say federal rules necessary for equal voting access
Partisans differ on major problems with U.S. voting system and role of federal government.
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Voters of color worry new laws may make voting harder
Most Americans oppose limits to early voting and drop boxes, but voter ID requirements are broadly popular.
CBS News analysis: What drives GOP belief in widespread voter fraud?
CBS News Elections & Polling study on voting finds most Republicans think voter fraud happened in cities and communities that vote Democratic.
CBS News poll: Still more to learn about January 6, most Americans say
Majority of Americans continue to disapprove of actions that day.
CBS News study: Most don't want voting to be harder, see power at stake
First in a series: a CBS News Elections and Polling study on voting in America.
CBS News Poll: Biden nets positive marks for handling pandemic
Americans report that their finances are in good shape, but inflation looms.
Poll: Most Americans say LGBTQ discrimination still exists
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say the last 50 years have brought progress in ending discrimination against LGBTQ people.
CBS News poll: Most Americans shared a bedroom growing up
Older Americans are considerably more likely to have shared a bedroom with a sibling than younger Americans.
Poll: Most Americans want Biden to take tough stand with Putin
The Russia-linked cyberattacks are the top issue Americans want Biden to address with Putin at their meeting.
CBS News poll: Vaccinated or not, Americans venture out
As Americans head out and things reopen, they've got requests for businesses they'll frequent, and most also favor employer vaccine mandates.
Poll: Many Americans would keep working from home as pandemic eases
CBS News polled Americans about job prospects and work now and in the future, as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
CBS News poll: Republicans weigh in on Liz Cheney and direction of GOP
CBS News asked self-identified Republicans, what should happen to those who publicly break with Trump?
Nearly half of Americans talk to mom at least once a day
Women and younger Americans talk to their mothers the most.
CBS News poll: Most viewers approve of Biden's speech
Biden was described as caring, inspiring, and bold by those who CBS News polled after the president's speech to a joint session of Congress.
Poll: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ticks down but many remain opposed
Partisanship continues to be a factor, as Republicans remain hesitant about getting their shots.
Majority approve of Biden infrastructure plan — CBS News poll
Most would also support raising taxes on corporations and wealthy to pay for it.
CBS News poll: Widespread agreement with Chauvin verdict
Majorities across race and party say the guilty verdict was right.
Biden receives positive marks at 100 days — CBS News poll
He wins strong marks on the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as his handling of the pandemic.
More Americans say they are "cutting the cord" these days
Five years ago, 63% of Americans mostly watched television through cable and satellite. Today, it's just 45%.
Early voting impact on 2016 race
At least 12.8 million people have already voted in the 2016 election, but there are still 12 days to go. Donald Trump has three rallies Thursday in Ohio, after spending Wednesday in North Carolina. That's where Hillary Clinton will campaign with Michelle Obama for the first time. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest polling.
Trump's stealth support?
CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto explains how there may be a group of voters that polls are not accounting for: shy Donald Trump supporters.
Americans find some sacrifices easier than others in climate change fight
Fifty-eight percent think people should try to change the environment; just 42% think people should learn to adapt.
How partisans take different views on climate change
Biden gets positive marks on climate, though Republicans find measures to address climate change unrealistic
Most Americans want legal recreational use of marijuana in their state
Six in 10 think people convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses where it's legal should have those convictions removed.
CBS News Poll — Eye on Earth: What do Americans think can be done on climate?
Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.
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Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
Trump policy clears way for civil commitment of homeless in some states
In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump's next intelligence chief
Clayton's confirmation as director of national intelligence could unlock gridlock over a key spy tool that lapsed last month.
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How Trump drafted renovation plans for Dulles, a "terrible airport"
President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
DOJ tests limits of never-before-used court to deport suspected terrorist
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created by Congress in 1996 and signed into law by President Bill Clinton. Before now, it had never been used.
Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu amid wars in Iran, Ukraine
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.
Trump calls Graham "beloved friend" and "American original" in eulogy
President Trump delivered the eulogy for friend and ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly just a short time after visiting Ukraine earlier this month.
Judge orders immigration officials to free key witness in deadly ICE shooting
A federal judge ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston.
Thune says of Lindsey Graham "I feel his absence every day" in Capitol ceremony
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
In final debate, Michigan Senate Democrats spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
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Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Murder victim found in Oregon woods in 1972 identified as WWII veteran
A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
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Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
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Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
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The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
2 firefighters die in Greece as others fight massive blaze in France
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
2025 was deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in 30 years, study says
Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
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Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Why researchers are calling for AI slowdown
Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins to discuss.
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.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
Tech workers warn AI development must slow
The artificial intelligence industry faces internal pressure as developers at top technology companies caution that accelerating AI development is risky, emphasizing that the industry must pace itself and develop oversight. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
7 charred bodies found in house with narco gang-related messages
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
Georgia teen sentenced for school shooting
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran and more
President Trump took questions from reporters on topics ranging from the Iran war to Dr. Anthony Fauci's invoking of the Fifth Amendment during Wednesday's Capitol Hill hearing. Following the president's remarks, CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined to discuss Mr. Trump's proposed changes to Dulles International Airport outside Washington.
Altman previews new AI model with lawmakers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with government officials in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to discuss an upcoming AI model, one day after the release of an open letter from over 1,000 employees of AI companies asking for development to be paced. White House reporter for Politico Alex Gangitano joins CBS News to discuss.
Inside Paul's accusations against Dr. Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci, formerly the federal government's top infectious disease expert, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights Wednesday in a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Fauci was appearing under subpoena days after Sen. Rand Paul released a trove of diary entries Fauci wrote during his time as a leader in the Trump and Biden administrations' response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York Times correspondent Sheryl Gay Stolberg joins CBS News to discuss.
Fed votes to hold interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates steady at the 3.5% to 3.75% target range despite concerns about inflation and oil prices. The decision was not unanimous. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Why researchers are calling for AI slowdown
Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins to discuss.