Trump, Harris release dueling TV campaign ads
Both the Trump and Harris campaigns have made the first big ad buys of the newly-formed 2024 race. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to unpack the messaging behind the ads.
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Assessing Sen. JD Vance's views on women
For days, Democrats have been hammering Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance for policy positions and statements he's made about women, in part due to a 2021 clip about "childless cat ladies" that has since gone viral. Amanda Hunter, gender and politics expert for the nonpartisan project Gender on the Ballot, joins "America Decides" to look deeper into what Vance has said about his views on gender.
Keisha Lance Bottoms on Georgia's 2024 role
Kamala Harris is returning to Georgia on Tuesday night for the sixth time this year, but the first as a presidential candidate. Keisha Lance Bottoms, former mayor of Atlanta and current senior adviser to the Harris campaign, joins "America Decides" to preview the event.
Will Trump debate Kamala Harris?
Several Kamala Harris surrogates are taking on former President Donald Trump for refusing to commit to a presidential debate, with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro suggesting it's because Trump is afraid to do so. Lance Trover, press secretary for Doug Burgum's presidential campaign, and Zerlina Maxwell, radio host for "Mornings with Zerlina" on SiriusXM, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Will Supreme Court reform boost 2024 turnout?
As Vice President Kamala Harris' allies rallied in Pennsylvania on Monday, President Biden made the case for Supreme Court reform in Austin, Texas. Pennsylvania Democratic State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta joins "America Decides" with his reaction. Then, Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and Josh Gerstein, senior legal affairs reporter for Politico, join with further analysis.
Harris campaign touts fundraising numbers
In the short time since Vice President Kamala Harris became the likely Democratic presidential nominee, the Harris campaign says it has raised $200 million. Some of it was through massive fundraising Zoom calls, one of which attracted about 200,000 attendees, making it reportedly the largest Zoom meeting in history. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss.
Will Supreme Court reform boost 2024 turnout?
As Vice President Kamala Harris' allies rallied in Pennsylvania on Monday, President Biden made the case for Supreme Court reform in Austin, Texas. Pennsylvania Democratic State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta joins "America Decides" with his reaction. Then, Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and Josh Gerstein, senior legal affairs reporter for Politico, join with further analysis.
Could Congress pass Supreme Court reforms?
President Biden has proposed major reforms to the Supreme Court, including term limits for justices and an enforceable code of conduct. The administration also proposed a constitutional amendment that dictates there is no immunity for crimes a former president committed while in office. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Biden proposes Supreme Court reforms
President Biden on Monday unveiled a series of proposals to reform the Supreme Court as questions around the justices' behavior and impartiality continue. In what would be a major overhaul, Mr. Biden is proposing term limits and a strict ethics code. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Some Republicans attack Kamala Harris as "DEI hire." Here's what that means.
Some Republican lawmakers have called Harris a "DEI hire," a reference to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
DNC to virtually nominate Harris by Aug. 7
The Democratic National Committee says it will hold a "virtual roll call" by Aug. 7 to select its nominees for president and vice president. The process could make it difficult for anyone to challenge the current vice president and presumptive Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Harris releases video showing Trump mug shot
Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign released its first official video on Thursday, set to the soundtrack of Beyoncé's song "Freedom." In it, she called out her Republican opponent Donald Trump, showing the former president's mugshot and declaring "no one is above the law." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins with more.
How Harris is appealing to young voters
In a presidential race all about age, what does a younger candidate at the top of the Democratic ticket do to energize the youth vote? CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains.
Gina Raimondo discusses Harris' VP search
While the final months of a president's time in office are known as the "lame duck period," President Biden made it clear to the country Wednesday night that he has a lot more to accomplish prior to Jan. 20. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, possible vice presidential contender for Kamala Harris, joins "America Decides" to unpack the administration's plans for the next six months as well as Harris' VP search.
Trump testing out attack lines on Harris
While Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris, Republicans are already attacking her record both on the airwaves and on the campaign trail. Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent with Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Watch: Trump's full 2024 RNC speech
Former President Donald Trump closed Day 4 of the 2024 Republican National Convention with a speech, his first major public remarks since the assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Watch his full remarks.
Melinda French Gates explains why she's endorsing Kamala Harris
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates talked about her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president as she discussed her new YouTube series that highlights women from different generations.
White House: Biden exit not medical decision
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took questions from reporters Thursday after President Biden's Oval Office address to the nation Wednesday night. When pressed about why the president decided to change course and withdraw from the 2024 race, Jean-Pierre said he wanted to "pass the torch" and it was not a medical decision.
Breaking down Biden's 2024 exit speech
President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night in his first public remarks since his decision to drop out of the 2024 race on Sunday. Mr. Biden said the best way forward was to pass the torch to a new generation. Skyler Henry, CBS News correspondent, and Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, join with more.
Watch Biden's speech about exiting 2024 race
President Biden made his first public remarks Wednesday night since his decision to drop out of the presidential race on Sunday. Speaking from the Oval Office, Mr. Biden said that saving democracy is more important than any title, and he acknowledged it was time to "pass the torch" to a new generation of leaders. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.
Harris, Trump trade barbs as 2024 race shifts
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump were on the trail Wednesday as their respective presidential campaigns shift with the changing political field. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Takeaways from Netanyahu's speech to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill. Then, Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to break down Netanyahu's speech.
Donalds on how Harris affects GOP strategy
With President Biden out of the 2024 race, Republicans are turning their attention to Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump ally and Florida Rep. Byron Donalds joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Republicans step up attacks against Harris
Former President Donald Trump and down-ballot Republicans are wasting no time going after Vice President Kamala Harris following her ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket. House GOP leaders are urging their members to stop making comments about Harris' ethnicity and gender. Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, and Nancy Cook, senior national political correspondent for Bloomberg News, join with analysis.
Netanyahu asks Congress to fast-track aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the U.S. to fast-track aid to his nation while addressing a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday. The Israeli leader praised the U.S. for standing with his nation in its war against Hamas as thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered near the Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
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Iran keeps targeting American bases as U.S. interceptor stockpiles dwindle
Explosions were heard near a U.S. base in Iraq, and Iran said it targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as the 21-week war intensifies.
Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Trump speaks at White House Correspondents' Dinner, in redo after April attack
President Trump is attending the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
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.
NYC double stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
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ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
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Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Costa Rica captures top fugitive "Diablo," wanted by U.S.
Alejandro Arias-Monge, 41, had a $500,000 U.S. bounty on his head for alleged drug trafficking.
Meet the "Steel Warriors" melting down knives to empower British teens
A charity is turning thousands of knives taken off London streets into a new type of weapon to counter youth violence: Free outdoor gyms.
Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
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ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
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 to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
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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.
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.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Georgia school shooting suspect pleads guilty
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
Judge to decide on D4vid's murder trial
A judge is set to decide whether to move forward with a jury trial of singer D4vid in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's murder after the doctor who performed her autopsy delivered a disturbing testimony in a preliminary hearing. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Upper West Side double stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
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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.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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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
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Trump speaks at correspondents' dinner
President Trump attended and spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C. The April correspondents' dinner was disrupted by an active shooter.
How a man's daily routine saved his life
At the Shrimp Basket restaurant in Pensacola, Florida, a customer consistently ordered a cup of gumbo for lunch and for dinner for 10 years. When he didn't show up one week, the chef went to his house to check on him. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story, months later.
SpaceX launches 13th test of Starship rocket
SpaceX on Friday launched the 13th flight test of its Starship V3 rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
How Jordan became a target in the Iran war
Since the Iran war began in February, Jordan has largely avoided the kind of onslaught Tehran has aimed at places like Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. With recent attacks, and one that killed three U.S. soldiers, that's changed. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata examines why.