Martin O'Malley campaign looks more likely
The former Maryland governor held a conference Monday with supporters
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Ted Cruz: I'd "tell the truth" if elected president
Texas senator is first major candidate to announce his entry into 2016 race
When should you announce you're running for president?
Whether it's best to get in early or delay a few months depends on your current job
Who is GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz?
The Texas senator makes no secret about his deeply conservative and religious views or his opposition to Obamacare
Does Ted Cruz have a Canada problem?
The Texas senator just announced his candidacy for president, but he was born in Calgary. Can he meet the constitutional requirement that presidents must be "natural-born citizens" of the U.S.?
Ted Cruz appeals to Christian conservatives in 2016 kickoff
Texas senator becomes first candidate to launch a White House bid this cycle with a rousing speech at evangelical Liberty University
Ted Cruz announces he's running for president
The Texas senator tweeted, "I'm running for President and I hope to earn your support!"
Ted Cruz to launch presidential bid
Controversial Texas senator will be first high-profile candidate in a likely crowded GOP field in race for White House
Clinton's paid speaking tour ends with a call for bipartisanship
Hillary Clinton says there's a "fun deficit" in America
Ben Carson stumbles over questions about NATO, al Qaeda
The retired neurosurgeon and likely Republican presidential candidate was interviewed by conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt
Will grassroots support be enough for Ted Cruz in 2016?
Tea party conservatives love the Texas Republican, but his uncompromising approach hasn't won many fans in the GOP establishment
Adviser to Scott Walker resigns after bashing Iowa
Liz Mair, a GOP strategist, was criticized by Iowa Republicans for remarks about the state's caucus, immigration, and agricultural subsidies
Is it time to shake up the presidential debates?
Dozens of high-profile Washington insiders say the presidential debates are effectively rigged to benefit Democrats and Republicans
Rand Paul sets presidential announcement date
CBS News confirms when the Kentucky senator will make his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination official
Walker responds to flip-flopping accusations
Wisconsin governor criticized recently for changing positions on abortion, right-to-work legislation
GOP to Clinton: Hand over your entire email server
Republicans want more than just Hillary Clinton's emails -- they want her server as well
Will Bobby Jindal's kids take Common Core test?
Louisiana governor fiercely opposed to education program that's become a rallying cry for conservative activists
Jeb Bush introduces himself to New Hampshire
Voters asked Bush about Common Core, care for veterans. With reporters, Bush reacted to the GOP senators' letter to Iranian leaders and swatted at Scott Walker
Hillary Clinton hiring 2016 campaign staff in New Hampshire
The former secretary of state is tapping staffers who helped Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen win re-election in 2014
How detailed was Clinton's process for deleting emails?
"Time" correspondent tells CBSN about article examining the efficacy of "The Clinton Way," which included a "shortcut" in picking emails to delete
Scott Walker is riding high, but can that last through 2016?
Wisconsin's governor has vaulted into the top tier of potential GOP presidential candidates, but staying there could be a challenge
Hillary Clinton still silent on emails
The joint Clinton Foundation-Gates Foundation event was Clinton's third public appearance since reports about her email accounts broke
Will Jeb Bush have a corn problem?
With his refusal to fully embrace a program promoting ethanol use, the 2016 GOP hopeful might have distanced himself from Iowa Republicans
In Iowa, Jeb Bush takes on conservative hurdles
Former Florida governor addresses elephants in the room at every opportunity as he reintroduces himself to Iowa Republicans
Kentucky GOP leaders hold vote on Rand Paul's election proposal
Sen. Paul had proposed Kentucky hold a presidential caucus in 2016
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DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
California sheriff says election fraud probe delayed by suits and court filings
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says his election fraud probe of the Proposition 50 Special Election last fall has come to a halt due to "politically motivated lawsuits and court filings."
Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
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Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Ex-Surgeon General says social media needs to be regulated "similar to cigarettes"
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Homan says ICE will keep assisting TSA until "airports feel like they are 100%"
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Border Czar Tom Homan and former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams join Margaret Brennan.
Rand Paul on being a Republican willing to check the president on various policies
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul addresses President Trump's decision to launch strikes against Iran, the new Department of Homeland Security secretary and the 2028 election.
Transcript: Tom Homan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
Transcript: Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Jerome Adams, surgeon general in the first Trump administration, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
Transcript: Karim Sadjadpour, Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iran policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than acknowledged
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
Millions turn out for "No Kings" rallies held worldwide to protest against Trump
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Republicans stand by Trump on Iran, but are split on how war could end
At this year's CPAC, many attendees toed a fine line between backing the war in Iran and worrying about how the conflict could expand.
Here's what needs to happen before oil starts flowing through Strait of Hormuz again
As the U.S.-Iran war nears the one-month mark, the fragile global oil market has emerged as a key weapon in Iran's arsenal — and some shipping and insurance experts don't expect the situation to return to normal until the conflict winds down.
Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
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Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Brent crude touches $115 a barrel, while U.S. stocks recover some losses
With stocks cheaper than they were before the Iran war, some investors are looking for an opportune time to buy.
DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Brent crude touches $115 a barrel, while U.S. stocks recover some losses
With stocks cheaper than they were before the Iran war, some investors are looking for an opportune time to buy.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
California sheriff says election fraud probe delayed by suits and court filings
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says his election fraud probe of the Proposition 50 Special Election last fall has come to a halt due to "politically motivated lawsuits and court filings."
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
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Extended Interview: Stars of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Tony Award-winner André De Shields, Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija and Leiomy, who star in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca learns some tricks from the dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
David Oyelowo on new psychological thriller
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the psychological thriller "Newborn." The film follows Chris Newborn as he tries to rebuild his life and reconnect with family after serving seven years in solitary confinement. Oyelowo explains how he prepared for his role and speaks about losing his father to cancer on the first day of shooting the movie.
Michael Jordan on NASCAR, basketball and the one title he won't claim
Michael Jordan reflects on his life after basketball, his move into NASCAR, and the pressure that still comes with his competitive drive and fame.
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
Fugitive accused of killing 2 cops is shot dead after 7-month manhunt
Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home.
Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word
A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
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Artemis II to launch this week
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Astronauts prepare for Wednesday moon launch
The Artemis II crew is in quarantine ahead of a launch scheduled for Wednesday. If all goes well, the crew will fly around the far side of the moon, going farther from Earth than any human in history. Mark Strassmann reports.
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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?
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Spike in marathon runners boosts local economies
A post-pandemic running boom is changing the sport with millions of people joining run clubs and signing up for races each year, even the toughest marathons. Evyn Moon takes a look at the surge in applicants and the big impact these events have on their communities.
Latest details on Italian art museum heist
Thieves stole works of Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from the Magnani Rocca Foundation, a private art museum near Parma, Italy, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Iran threatens to set U.S. troops on fire
More U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as President Trump touts "great progress" on peace talks. Meanwhile, Iran reacted to the possibility of U.S. troops on the ground by threatening to set them on fire. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.
Pakistan offers to host U.S.-Iran talks
Pakistan says it will host talks between the U.S. and Iran, but neither side is commenting on the potential diplomatic event. Mona Yacoubian, the director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more.
U.S. slowing asylum crackdown, sources say
The Trump administration is scaling back its crackdown on asylum cases in the U.S. after halting operations last November, sources say. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.