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President Trump has suggested Vice President Mike Pence has the authority to reject the Electoral College vote in the 2020 election. In 2017, then-Vice President Joe Biden denied opposition from members of his own party and presided over Congress' confirmation of Mr. Trump's victory in the 2016 election. Columbia Law School professor Richard Briffault joins CBSN to discuss the powers of the vice president when it comes to election results.
A dozen senators say they'll object to the 2020 presidential election's state-certified results during the congressional count of the Electoral College votes.
It's the last step in the election process before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated on January 20.
In an event set to filled with drama, the House and Senate will convene in a joint session Wednesday to count and certify electoral votes.
At least 13 Republican senators and about 100 House members are expected to contest the electoral college vote count during Wednesday's joint session of Congress. The usually routine process is shaping up to be different this year. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to preview what's ahead.
Democrats are projected to win at least one of the two Georgia runoff elections that will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. CBS News projects that the Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, has defeated Republican incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler, but the other race is still too close to call. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has the latest, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN AM to discuss.
The president is decrying reports that the vice president told him he lacks the authority to alter the election results.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to protest Congress' Electoral College vote count to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory in Washington, D.C. Jeff Pegues reports.
CBS News has learned of a threat to attack the U.S. Capitol on the same day Congress is set to count Electoral College votes. The threat cited Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by the U.S. last year. Jeff Pegues has the exclusive report.
Voters in Georgia's two Senate runoff elections which will decide which party controls the U.S. Senate for the beginning of the Biden administration. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and Wall Street Journal national political reporter Josh Jamerson spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about when to expect a clear picture of the outcome.
At least 20 Republican senators said they do not plan to join their GOP colleagues in objecting to electoral votes cast in some battleground states for President-elect Joe Biden.
Congress is preparing to meet Wednesday to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November election, as President Trump pressures Republican lawmakers to challenge the results. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest.
In Georgia, voters are heading to the polls today for the state's two crucial runoff senate elections. Over 3 million votes have already been cast early or absentee in the races which will determine the balance of power in the Senate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Georgia, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN AM with more.
President Trump continued to push baseless claims of election fraud during a rally in Georgia on Monday. The rally comes on the eve of the state's crucial senate runoff election. David Becker, CBS News contributor, election law expert and executive director and founder of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss Mr. Trump's claims.
At least a dozen Republican senators say they will officially object to Joe Biden's victory in the Electoral College during a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. The group, led by Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, cites unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud even though the allegations have all failed in court. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more.
Thousands of Trump supporters are expected to protest the election results this week.
Some Republican members of Congress have announced plans to object to the Electoral College results showing Joe Biden won the presidency. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBSN AM" to explain their controversial move.
Ryan said it is "difficult to conceive of a more anti-democratic and anti-conservative act."
Gohmert had claimed in the lawsuit that Pence has the "sole" power to decide the outcome of the election.
A group of 11 Republican Senators announced plans to object to the election results in certain states during a joint session of Congress on January 6, citing allegations of voter fraud. The announcement comes despite no credible evidence of widespread fraud in the election. Weijia Jiang has more.
Senator Josh Hawley has said he will challenge the results of the presidential election when Congress meets to count electoral votes.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will meet on January 6 to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, as Republicans are split on overturning the Electoral College vote. Also, Congress voted for the first time to override a veto from President Trump. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Trump supporters are expected to travel to Washington, D.C., to protest the certification of Joe Biden's victory.
Republican Senator Josh Hawley says he'll likely vote no on certifying the results of the presidential election, forcing a vote in the Senate and the House. This as President Trump returns to Washington Thursday and continues his push for $2,000 relief checks. Paula Reid reports.
Hawley, of Missouri, is the first Republican senator to commit to objecting when Congress meets to tally the Electoral College votes January 6.
On Monday, Michael Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
The instructor taught for a program that trains combat pilots for NATO.
The crash involved a bus transporting about 53 farm workers and a 2001 Ford Ranger truck, officials said.
Michael Cohen testified that lawyer Robert Costello was a ""back channel of communications" for him who could relay messages to Donald Trump via his attorney Rudy Giuliani.
AMC and BlackBerry joined the meme stock surge on Tuesday as investors posted screenshots of their trading gains.
Crews in Western Canada are currently facing 130 active wildfires, including 14 considered out of control. Here's why it's so bad.
America's top diplomat visits Kyiv, says U.S. weapons will make a "real difference" as Ukraine faces a fierce new Russian offensive
The winner of Tuesday's Democratic primary will likely face off against former Gov. Larry Hogan in November.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Munro was the first lifelong Canadian to win the Nobel and the first recipient cited exclusively for short fiction.
The instructor taught for a program that trains combat pilots for NATO.
Michael Cohen testified that lawyer Robert Costello was a ""back channel of communications" for him who could relay messages to Donald Trump via his attorney Rudy Giuliani.
On Monday, Michael Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
A New York court rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to lift the gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in his ongoing criminal trial.
The company released an apology and is offering billboard space to groups advocating for individuals it offended.
The store closures come as many Wall Street analysts suspect the restaurant will declare bankruptcy in coming weeks.
AMC and BlackBerry joined the meme stock surge on Tuesday as investors posted screenshots of their trading gains.
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
A vote by the German automaker's Alabama workers to join the UAW would be a "milestone event," labor expert said.
The instructor taught for a program that trains combat pilots for NATO.
Michael Cohen testified that lawyer Robert Costello was a ""back channel of communications" for him who could relay messages to Donald Trump via his attorney Rudy Giuliani.
On Monday, Michael Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
A New York court rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to lift the gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in his ongoing criminal trial.
The Louisiana Republican was the latest congressional Republican to show his support for the former president at his New York trial.
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm.
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
Investigators made the unusual discovery during probes into suspects who were cultivating marijuana under the cover of managing car wash stations.
An unknown number of orcas managed to sink another sailing yacht near coastal Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar.
A metal billboard bigger than an Olympic swimming pool crumpled onto a gas station in Mumbai, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens more.
Georgia Laurie will receive the King's Gallantry Medal from King Charles III after saving her sister from a crocodile attack.
Right-wing Israeli activists in the Wests Bank attack a convoy carrying food to Gaza as a U.N. worker is killed in Rafah.
Munro was the first lifelong Canadian to win the Nobel and the first recipient cited exclusively for short fiction.
Desi Lydic is a writer, producer and Emmy Award-nominated actress who currently serves as one of the hosts of "The Daily Show." She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how she landed her "dream job" and what she's learned from having conversations with people all over the country.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue features industry icons Kate Upton and Hunter McGrady on the cover. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the milestone.
The iconic covers of the legendary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition have graced newsstands and influenced generations. Today, the magazine is celebrating a huge milestone — the 60th anniversary of its swimsuit edition. Meg Oliver traveled to Florida for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of the issue.
A border collie-papillon mix named Nimble took home top prizes at the 148th Westminster Dog Show's Masters Agility competition.
OpenAI showed off its latest iteration of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, in a livestream presentation on Monday. The update is supposed to be faster and has increased text, voice and vision abilities, including engaging in spoken conversations. Bloomberg News reporter Shirin Ghaffary joined CBS News to talk about the new offer.
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
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.
Researchers are investigating new ways to detect mental health problems through AI-powered apps by collecting data on people's behavior that could help determine shifts in mood in new ways. Dr. Nicholas Jacobson, an assistant professor in the departments of biomedical data science and psychiatry at Dartmouth, joined CBS News to discuss the possibilities.
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
Wildfires are forcing thousands from their homes in Canada after burning more than 13,000 acres so far. Terry Cavaliere, emergency operations director for the Fort Nelson First Nation, joins CBS News with the latest.
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
Investigators made the unusual discovery during probes into suspects who were cultivating marijuana under the cover of managing car wash stations.
French officials say "all means are being used to find" an escaped convict and the heavily armed assailants who attacked the vehicle that had been carrying him to prison.
Assaults against law enforcement officers with firearms are on the rise, according to a new FBI report.
Of the 66 officers placed on leave, 39 were for general misconduct, including suspected use of excessive force, child endangerment or abuse, possession of contraband and negligent supervision.
A 16-year-old boy carrying a gun opened the back door of a packed church, but was immediately confronted by and escorted away by parishioners.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
At least eight people were killed and dozens more were injured in a bus crash in Florida's Marion County early Tuesday, officials said. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more details.
Last year, the worst wildfire season on record in Canada filled skies with a smoky haze. Forecasters predict this year's fire season could be even worse, potentially putting more people at risk of health impacts. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
OpenAI showed off its latest iteration of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, in a livestream presentation on Monday. The update is supposed to be faster and has increased text, voice and vision abilities, including engaging in spoken conversations. Bloomberg News reporter Shirin Ghaffary joined CBS News to talk about the new offer.
Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, is back on the stand Tuesday in the former president's New York criminal trial. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman takes a closer look at Cohen's testimony and what it means for the case.
Voters are headed to the polls Tuesday for contentious U.S. Senate primary races in West Virginia and Maryland. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.