Battleground Tracker: Tight races in Georgia and North Carolina
As important as the Supreme Court is, voters tell us it is just one of the major topics on their minds.
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Battleground Tracker: Florida race tightens, Trump has edge in Texas
In a poll finished before news of Ginsburg's death, Biden's lead in Florida has shrunk since July, while Trump maintains a small edge in Texas.
Battleground Tracker: Biden gains edge in Arizona, leads big in Minnesota
In Arizona, the more concerned voters are about COVID-19, the less likely they are to be voting for Trump.
CBS News Battleground Tracker: National, Wisconsin contests steady amid protests
New CBS News poll finds Biden's margins over Trump are the same nationwide and in battleground state of Wisconsin.
Voters say COVID vaccine this year would be rushed - CBS News poll
Most voters say they would not get a COVID-19 vaccine right away.
Will reluctant Trump supporters stick with him in 2020?
Mary Kay Bennett, a life-long Republican who has never crossed the party line in a presidential election confesses she regrets her 2016 Trump vote "every day."
Battleground Tracker: Republicans see U.S. as better off now than 4 years ago
And after the Democratic convention, Biden has solidified Democratic support, according to the latest CBS News poll.
Battleground Tracker: Biden solidifies Dem support ahead of convention
Biden is ahead in CBS News' current estimate of the Electoral College, leading Trump in states worth 279 electoral votes, with 270 needed to win.
Battleground Tracker: Dems happy with Harris pick, Biden leads ahead of DNC
Sixty-six percent of Democratic registered voters are glad Biden selected Harris to be his running mate.
Battleground Tracker: Biden leads in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania
The vast majority of voters in these two states say things in the U.S. are going badly. They think Joe Biden would do a better job of handling coronavirus by significant margins.
Polling analysis: Do voters view Biden and Trump as moderate or extreme?
The Trump campaign is trying to portray Biden as too radical for the country. Do voters agree?
Biden has edge in North Carolina, race is tight in Georgia — CBS News poll
Concern about President Trump's handling of coronavirus pandemic is continuing to take a political toll on him.
Is there an enthusiasm gap between Trump and Biden supporters?
Is there an enthusiasm gap between Trump and Biden supporters, and what would that mean for the election?
Most view kneeling during anthem as acceptable form of protest
Views on this are divided by political party and race.
Biden leads in Michigan and Trump has one-point edge in Ohio
CBS News' latest survey finds glaring divisions over the matters shaping the nation's cultural and race relations and public health — all of which are strongly tied to voting.
Battleground Tracker: COVID reshapes presidential race in Sun Belt
Biden has an edge over Trump in Florida, while the two are neck and neck in Arizona and Texas.
Record number of Americans say virus fight going badly, CBS News poll finds
President Trump gets his lowest marks for handling the pandemic since it began.
Majority of Americans agree with Black Lives Matter, CBS News poll finds
Eight in 10 Americans think the protests will have at least some influence on the way police treat racial minorities.
Americans weigh in on issues before the Supreme Court - CBS News Poll
Most favor keeping DACA in place and upholding the nation's abortion access law, Roe v. Wade.
Nearly one in five say coronavirus has caused financial hardship
Lower-income Americans are more likely to feel hardship, according to latest CBS News poll.
Americans' views shift on racial discrimination - CBS News poll
Over the years, CBS News has asked Americans if there's been real progress in ending racial discrimination.
Americans see differences in police treatment of whites, blacks
Trump tweets are seen as divisive by Americans, according to latest CBS News poll.
Poll: Americans worry COVID outbreak will worsen amid reopening
Americans continue to say the virus is having a disproportionate impact among minority communities.
CBS News poll: Americans differ on views of COVID-19 impact
Americans see different impacts of coronavirus across communities — and in the death toll; many see changes in food prices and differ on origins of virus.
Nation says COVID containment is still going badly - CBS News poll
Americans foresee a longer timeline to return to normal, and most want a national testing program, according to a CBS News survey.
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Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
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New book details the moment a GOP lawmaker appeared to lunge at Matt Gaetz
A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
Investigation
What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new sealant after algae turn water green
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now
When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then — and how their views have changed.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Michelle Obama's speech at center opening moves husband to tears
Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.
GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
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.
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U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 killed, dozens injured after trains collide in England, British officials say
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
Climber trapped on Everest for days says avalanche saved him
Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
"The War and Treaty" talk new music
Husband and wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as "The War and Treaty," talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new music, major collaborations, including with Whoopi Goldberg, and how they came up with their band's name.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round
The U.S. secured a ticket to the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from Seattle.
Africa CDC director issues dire Ebola warning
Top African health officials are warning that the deadly Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could become the worst in recorded history if transmission rates do not flatten. Syra Madad, infectious disease epidemiologist at the Harvard Belfer Center, joins to examine the state of efforts to contain the number of cases.
Timeline of D.C. Mall Reflecting Pool issues
Problems at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool persist despite President Trump's multimillion-dollar makeover. New York Times investigative reporter David Fahrenthold, who has been covering the matter, joins "The Takeout" with more.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Trump tells Axios his power has "no limits"
President Trump sat down with Axios reporter and CBS News contributor Marc Caputo after returning from the G7 summit, saying he sees no limits to his power amid the war in Iran and that Israel does what he says. Caputo joins "The Takeout" to unpack his conversation with the president.