Pence defends Rose Garden event and White House COVID-19 response
Kamala Harris slammed the response to the pandemic as "the greatest failure of any presidential administration."
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What to watch for in the Pence-Harris vice presidential debate
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris are meeting for the only vice presidential debate on Wednesday night.
How to watch the vice presidential debate
The vice presidential debate is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Biden stopped attack ads during Trump's hospital stay. Trump didn't.
"If the rule is that you don't attack the guy in the hospital, why would the President pull down his own ads?" asked the Trump campaign's top spokesperson.
Dems launch mobile billboards to attack Pence's handling of COVID-19
Vice President Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be meeting on stage in Salt Lake City for their only debate Wednesday night.
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?
Live updates: White House doctor says Trump reports "no symptoms"
Dr. Sean Conley, the White House physician, said the president is doing "extremely well" and experiencing "no symptoms."
Ex- CIA head Brennan on ethics of intel, challenges to democracy
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with former CIA Director John Brennan.
Biden's hometown campaign brings spotlight and economic boost to tiny Wilmington, Delaware
If elected, Biden would be the first president from Wilmington, Delaware, population 70,000.
Pence and Harris camps still negotiating venue measures ahead of debate
Pence does not want plexiglass on his side of the stage for Wednesday night's debate.
Puerto Ricans in Florida work to defeat Trump
Less than a month from Election Day, Puerto Rican communities in Florida remember Hurricane Maria and vow to organize their communities to vote.
Florida extends voter registration deadline after website crashed
Florida extended the deadline to Tuesday after the online registration system was overwhelmed on Monday.
Biden says he'll debate Trump next week if it's deemed safe
Trump 2020 communications director Tim Murtaugh said Monday that the president intends to debate on October 15.
Supreme Court restores witness requirement for South Carolina ballots
The high court restored a requirement that absentee ballots in South Carolina be signed by a witness.
Live updates: Trump back at White House after being discharged from Walter Reed
Trump took off his mask after he re-entered the White House, then tweeted a brief video in which he urged Americans not to let COVID-19 dominate them.
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What's next in the debt ceiling fight?
President Biden said he will not give into Speaker McCarthy's demands for negotiations on the debt limit as many warn Washington may only have until June to avoid default. Gene Sperling, senior adviser to the president, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss what's next in the standoff.
First Trump rally after Biden 2024 launch
With the Biden reelection campaign now officially underway, former President Trump is taking aim at the person he hopes to challenge once again in the general election. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns, and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, join with the latest.
DeSantis tours globe amid Disney lawsuit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Israel Thursday about continuing to stand in firm support of the country. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Pence testifies before Trump grand jury
Former Vice President Mike Pence appeared for more than seven hours before the grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to sources with knowledge of his testimony. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Senators push for Supreme Court transparency
A bipartisan group of senators are pushing for cameras to be installed inside the Supreme Court. They say the move could improve the public's trust in the justices. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Richard Blumenthal spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane.
House Republicans pass debt ceiling bill
House Republicans narrowly passed a bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion while at the same time imposing an array of spending cuts to the federal budget. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have the latest on the tough path the bill has to becoming law.
How strong is the 2024 Biden coalition?
President Biden made it official this week that he is seeking reelection in 2024. CBS News political contributors Ashley Etienne and Antjuan Seawright break down Biden's likelihood of success.
Jim Justice expected to announce Senate bid
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice is expected to announce a bid for U.S. Senate Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
What we know about deaths, disappearances of staff at government labs
The disappearances and deaths of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology have sparked speculation online. President Trump said the cases are "hopefully, coincidence."
Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
Judge rejects DOJ effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island
The decision from U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks the Justice Department's fifth loss in its attempts to access states' voter registration lists.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
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Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
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Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
Judge rejects DOJ effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island
The decision from U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks the Justice Department's fifth loss in its attempts to access states' voter registration lists.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
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White House eyes alleged Utah scandal as GOP frets about redistricting loss
White House officials are leaning on Utah Republicans to further examine ethics concerns regarding a relationship between two key players in a key gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery"
A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
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AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
How hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent faces assault charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Gallego reacts to misconduct allegations
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Congresswoman tells RFK Jr. he should resign
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens told Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that he "should be ashamed" and should resign as the secretary of Health and Human Services or Congress should remove him. Stevens cited Kennedy's policies, including his stance of vaccines, as the reason.
Iran rejects Trump's enriched uranium claim
President Trump told CBS News on Friday that Iran has "agreed to everything," including the removal of enriched uranium, but a Tehran spokesperson later denied the claim. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Aaron MacLean have the latest.
Instagram-famous "talking" pig breaks record
The most followed pig on Instagram is catching the attention of more than just social media users. Merlin the pig communicates with buttons, and he joins CBS News with his friend named Al Capone, and his owner, Mina Alali.
RFK Jr., congresswoman clash over autism
Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got into a heated exchange during a House hearing on Friday. "Those are crocodile tears, congresswoman!" Kennedy told McBath when she asked him to apologize for his past comments about people with autism.
How do congressional staff report misconduct?
Recent resignations from Congress are shining a light on lawmaker misconduct. Republican strategist Rina Shah, who has worked on Capitol Hill for several years, joins CBS News to discuss.