Andrew Yang on plans to "speed up" NYC's post-COVID comeback
The former Democratic presidential candidate announced his bid last week to become the city's next mayor.
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The former Democratic presidential candidate announced his bid last week to become the city's next mayor.
In a video announcing his candidacy, the 46-year-old tech entrepreneur pledged to improve access to high-speed internet, "take back control" of the subway system and "reopen intelligently."
A source close to the former presidential candidate told CBS News that he is "seriously considering" a run for mayor.
Senator Kamala Harris is the latest candidate to drop out of the race for the White House in 2020. The California Democrat was an early favorite but then failed to capitalize on big moments during the primary debates. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "CBSN AM" to discuss what may be next for the senator.
Andrew Yang, who Joe Biden faced in the primary, said in his Democratic National Convention speech that he understood the appeal of voting for President Trump in 2016. "I get it. But we must give this country, our country, a chance to recover," he said.
The next Democratic caucus will be held February 22 in Nevada. Steve Sebelius, politics and government editor for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with how the Silver State is hoping to have a better result than Iowa
The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary will be held Tuesday night. Boston Globe's political reporter James Pindell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the importance independent voters could have on the race.
Voters in key battleground states New Hampshire, South Carolina and Iowa are reacting to the Democratic presidential candidates' performances in the latest debate. CBS News campaign reporters Nicole Sganga, LaCrai Mitchell and Adam Brewster join CBSN with details..
The 2020 candidates are hitting the campaign trail after facing off in a heated debate last night. Former Vice President Joe Biden and his moderate track record were once again the main target. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Detroit while Democratic strategist Lynda Tran and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN with a look at the highlights.
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang unveiled an aggressive policy proposal to address climate change at a gathering of supporters in New Hampshire. The entrepreneur plan calls for nearly $5 billion dollars in climate-spending over the course of 20 years. 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN for Monday's edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
In a broadcast exclusive on “CBS This Morning,” democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said he is confident that he can defeat front-runner Joe Biden. Currently, the businessman is polling at about 2-4% nationwide. In an interview with “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason, Yang explained why he believes he has what it will take to beat his fellow Democrats, and eventually, President Trump.
Businessman Andrew Yang believes he can beat Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination and President Trump in the general election. Yang spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined "Red and Blue" to discuss what voters are saying about Yang ahead of next week's debates.
2020 Democratic presidential contender Andrew Yang spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason about his plans for key states, including Iowa and New Hampshire. The contender also discussed his feelings on running as a third-party candidate if he isn’t successful in the primary.
The ten candidates who made the cut for the third Democratic presidential debate include nine politicians -- and Andrew Yang. The 44-year-old entrepreneur, who made millions running a test prep company, had zero political experience. His early success has surprised almost everyone, except Yang himself. In a “CBS This Morning” broadcast exclusive, “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason met up with Yang at his campaign headquarters in New York City to discuss his plans for the 2020 election.
2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang is touting recent fundraising success following the announcement of his Freedom Dividend pilot program in last week's debate. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Yang's campaign.
A new poll from Emerson College shows Andrew Yang leading Senator Kamala Harris in Harris' home state. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN to discuss recent momentum in Yang's campaign.
Entrepreneur and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang announced a $10 million fundraising haul for the third quarter. That's more than three times the amount he brought in during quarter two. CBS News political unit's associate producer Ben Mitchell joins CBSN with this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
Twelve candidates will take the stage tonight for the 4th Democratic presidential debate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN from the site of the debate in Westerville, Ohio.
Andrew Yang is one of the few 2020 Democratic candidates to not yet release his tax returns, but said he could do it soon.
CBS News campaign reporter Ben Mitchell joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss why 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang hasn't released his tax returns yet and how his campaign plans to grow support ahead of the election.
2020 Democratic presidential candidates are getting creative to raise funds for their campaigns. CBS News campaign 2020 associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the new trend that's helping candidates increase small-dollar donations.
This week's Democratic debate will go on as scheduled after a labor deal was reached. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBSN with the latest on the 2020 race.
The Democratic National Committee announced Friday what criteria candidates need to meet to qualify for the next debate. Sarah Ewall-Wice, CBS News associate producer for the political unit, joined CBSN with more on the latest from the 2020 race.
The comedian tells CBS News he wants to inspire Yang's supporters "to stand firm and be strong, no matter how unlikely people say things are."
The last CBS News Battleground Tracker before the Iowa caucuses has former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders tied at the top. "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Tony Dokoupil reports from Des Moines, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns chats with Radio Iowa news director O. Kay Henderson about the race.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have uncovered several notable pieces of evidence as they try to identify a suspect.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Minnesota's top investigative agency said Monday the federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti.
A device that can pick up certain electronic signals is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as it may detect emissions from her pacemaker, sources told CBS News.
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have uncovered several notable pieces of evidence as they try to identify a suspect.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.
After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
State lawmakers are promising accountability after a CBS News California investigation found they failed to enact three out of four state audit recommendations. CBS News California built an audit accountability tracker to help.
Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to attack Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024.
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."
Robert Duvall, known for his roles in "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now" and more, has died at 95, his wife announced in a social media post Monday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
The high-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show in which he interviews government leaders, he is raising eyebrows in Washington, too.
High-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author Stephen A. Smith is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show, in which he interviews government leaders, he is gaining notice in Washington, too. Smith talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about his journey and whether he might soon be on a debate stage.
The singer-songwriter who's remained on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for seven straight decades has just released his latest album, "Inspirations of Life and Love." A youthful 84, he talks about his artistic longevity.
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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.
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have uncovered several notable pieces of evidence as they try to identify a suspect.
The mask and clothing worn by the suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance may have been purchased from Walmart, law enforcement says. Steven Jensen, former assistant director for FBI's Washington field office, joins CBS News to discuss.
Law enforcement confirmed Monday that all of Nancy Guthrie's family members have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest from Arizona and former FBI supervisory special agent Lance Leising joins CBS News to discuss the search.
At least two people are dead after a shooting at a hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
All members of Nancy Guthrie's family members have been ruled out as suspects in her disappearance, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Monday. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest on the search for Guthrie and former FBI supervisory agent Doug Kouns joins to discuss the investigation.
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Munich Security Conference over the weekend. Elliott Abrams, senior fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to discuss.
The death of actor James Van Der Beek and the revelation of the late Catherine O'Hara's private colorectal cancer battle has many Americans searching for more information on the dangerous disease. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more on the illness.
Several 2028 presidential hopefuls on both sides of the aisle made appearances at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
While playing with a flashlight in her room at the Cleveland Clinic, a 4-year-old girl shined a light into a building going up across the street. To the hospital's surprise, one of the workers shined a light right back -- and made a sign that said "Get well soon." Tony Dokoupil has the heartwarming story.
The mask and clothing worn by the suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance may have been purchased from Walmart, law enforcement says. Steven Jensen, former assistant director for FBI's Washington field office, joins CBS News to discuss.