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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Battleground Tracker: Tight race in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina
Biden has an edge over Trump in Florida, he leads in North Carolina, and the two are tied in Georgia.
CBS News/BET poll: Black voters motivated, but concerned about votes counting
There's large support for Biden, but young Black voters are less excited.
Battleground Tracker: Biden leads in Wisconsin, has edge in Arizona
The coronavirus continues to shape the race heading into the final weeks of the campaign.
Battleground Tracker: Biden leads in Michigan and Nevada, race tied in Iowa
Regarding President Trump's battle with coronavirus, most think he acted irresponsibly.
Analysis: Millions have already voted — what we've learned so far
How will the sky-high rates of early voting affect what election night looks like as the votes are being counted?
Battleground Tracker: Trump and Biden even in Ohio, as Biden leads in PA
Partisan voters in two key battlegrounds continue to divide over casting ballots by mail versus in person.
Debate-watchers say Biden won first debate — CBS News poll
Immediately after the debate, the CBS News Battleground Tracker interviewed likely voters nationwide who watched the debate in order to get their reaction.
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.
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.
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20B in U.S. goods take effect
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, extending the trade war between the two countries.
Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Far-right AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of majority
Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.
Armed man arrested for allegedly charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order.
Rep. Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said neither he nor his colleagues in Congress have received "any information" about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sweeping leak investigation.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Transcript: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic nominee for governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Transcript: Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne, Republican midterm election chair, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Lisa McClain on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Lisa McClain, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas
Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's contests.
Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms
President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC had previously only given one donation this midterm cycle: about $800,000 to Darline Graham.
Guyana latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S.
Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say
Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast in April 2024 when they were shot dead in Baja California.
Mom found guilty of abuse for letting 5-year-old walk outside alone
"We just expected that as soon as this gets in front of a prosecutor actually looking at it and a judge, this is all gonna go away," Karyann Parkinson said.
Amazon cargo plane crash victims were in vehicles that were hit, NTSB says
An Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed into two vehicles before coming to a stop and bursting into flames. Five people were killed.
Drought, rising costs and beef import pressures squeeze Wyoming ranchers
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20B in U.S. goods take effect
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, extending the trade war between the two countries.
Drought, rising costs and beef import pressures squeeze Wyoming ranchers
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20B in U.S. goods take effect
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, extending the trade war between the two countries.
Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Far-right AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of majority
Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.
Armed man arrested for allegedly charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
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Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast in April 2024 when they were shot dead in Baja California.
Pope Leo unveils new fresco at sanctuary where he prayed after his election
Pope Leo XIV unveiled the portrait before celebrating Mass with his fellow Augustinian brothers at the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel in the medieval village of Genazzano, south of Rome.
Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
U.K. anti-migrant protests condemned as "thuggish and intimidating"
Masked British protesters snarled traffic at a busy passenger ferry port and tried to block buses carrying newly arrived migrants, drawing criticism from virtually all corners.
King says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return
Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in January 2020, and this position, the letter said, "will continue to be fully respected."
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Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, already serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors, is now also the star of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.
King Charles: Harry, Meghan won't work as royals
Prince Harry and Megan Markle have returned to the U.K., but not to any official royal duties. But just in case there is any hint of confusion, King Charles released a letter of clarification on Monday. CBS News' Holly Williams has details.
Fall television season set to begin
Labor Day weekend not only marks the traditional end of summer, but the start of the fall television season. The Hollywood Reporter senior editor Alex Weprin joins CBS News to discuss.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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 AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast in April 2024 when they were shot dead in Baja California.
Mom found guilty of abuse for letting 5-year-old walk outside alone
"We just expected that as soon as this gets in front of a prosecutor actually looking at it and a judge, this is all gonna go away," Karyann Parkinson said.
Mom convicted after letting son walk alone
A Virginia mother is walking the line between helping a child develop their independence and criminal child neglect, fighting charges of abuse after letting her 5-year-old son walk outside alone. CBS News' Mark Strassmann is following the story.
Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, already serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors, is now also the star of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.
Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii, bringing the potential for life-threatening floods. CBS News' Carter Evans is in Kauai with more. Then, Rob Marciano joins with the latest forecast.
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Second career nurses on changing professions
Hospitals are looking to hire as a nationwide nursing shortage is expected to worsen in the coming years, and that opportunity is attracting some workers considering a career change. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Mom convicted after letting son walk alone
A Virginia mother is walking the line between helping a child develop their independence and criminal child neglect, fighting charges of abuse after letting her 5-year-old son walk outside alone. CBS News' Mark Strassmann is following the story.
Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, already serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors, is now also the star of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.