CBS News poll finds actions in Venezuela divide Americans
Most don't want the U.S. to control Venezuela. Maduro's removal from power draws big backing from MAGA, Republicans.
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the Election & Survey Unit
Poll: Spending time with family is what Americans like most about the holidays
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in poll
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back
Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close.
Poll analysis on Trump's political base and its views on approach to Venezuela
MAGA Republicans are more supportive of potential military action in Venezuela than non-MAGA ones.
CBS News poll finds most would oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela
Those prioritizing economy say Trump is not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, his handling of inflation slip.
Analysis: The voters Mamdani added to the Democratic coalition in New York
Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign turned out lots of voters who didn't back Kamala Harris last year — they are ethnically diverse, younger and less affluent.
Sherrill landslide in New Jersey driven by high turnout, CBS News analysis finds
Here's the county-by-county analysis of Democrat Mikie Sherrill's victory in the 2025 New Jersey governor's race from CBS Elections Data Desk.
Poll finds rising concern over shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally
President Trump and both parties are drawing negative ratings for their handling of the government shutdown.
Poll: Would California's voters want Newsom or Harris to run for president
Many Californians think the state sets a national example on tech and culture, but not on tax policy or politics.
CA redistricting Prop 50 support motivated by national focus, opposing Trump
A majority of California voters oppose Trump's deportation program — many say it weakens their local economy.
CBS News poll finds Americans say political violence unacceptable
Most believe people do get along, but politics drives them apart.
CBS News poll finds negativity on economy, job market, concerns about AI impact
Prices are reported by Americans as still rising, and many think AI will lead to fewer jobs.
Poll finds cost of living, call for change drive Mamdani's lead in NYC mayor's race
New poll on New York mayor's race finds Trump is a factor. Voters say next mayor should oppose sending National Guard to New York City.
CBS News poll: On Trump deploying National Guard, divisions over impact on crime, rights
Trump's approval rating ticks back up; support for tariffs declines as some pull back buying.
CBS News Poll: Americans say vaccines should be made more available
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
CBS News poll finds Americans describe "uncertain" economy
Most Americans say prices are going up and expect them to keep going up.
CBS News poll finds tipping expectations have grown
A majority of Americans say they feel expectations for tipping have grown in recent years.
Poll finds economy views improving slightly, but most expect prices to go up
Americans have more positive views of the condition of the stock market, up from May.
Six months in, young people have soured on Trump's job handling
Most Americans under 30 approved at the start of President Trump's second term but are dissatisfied with the economy's direction.
CBS News poll finds support for Trump's deportation program falls
Republicans and MAGA remain solidly behind Trump.
CBS News poll: Most Americans favor U.S. returning to moon, going to Mars
Many think the space program adds to feelings of national pride and patriotism, a CBS News poll shows.
CBS News poll on why Americans fly the flag
More than half of Americans say they will fly the flag this July 4.
Poll: U.S. airstrikes on Iran backed by Republicans, but disapproval overall
Most would see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a serious threat but also voice concern about a wider war.
Poll: Trump deportation program nets positive approval, contrasting views on scope
Americans think tariffs will lead to higher prices; Trump's perceived goals fare better than his approach.
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Prosecutors probing Letitia James' transactions with hairdresser, sources say
The inquiry marks the latest effort to target James, one of President Trump's political adversaries, who pursued civil fraud charges against him while he was out of power.
Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
Vance says new assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud
Vice President JD Vance said a nominee for the new assistant attorney general position will be announced in the coming days.
ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis was dragged by a car in June incident
The Minneapolis-based officer was part of an enforcement and removal operations special response team and had a decade of experience.
Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say
Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump lashes out at GOP senators who voted to limit Venezuela war powers
Republican Sens. Todd Young, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Rand Paul and Josh Hawley voted with all Democrats to advance the measure.
Judge disqualifies acting U.S. attorney handling 2 James investigations
John Sarcone is the fifth of the administration's picks for U.S. attorney who were serving in a temporary capacity and have been disqualified by a federal judge.
FBI taking over Renee Good killing investigation, Minnesota investigators say
The Minnesota agency tasked with investigating the killing of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has withdrawn from the case, alleging federal authorities have restricted its access to evidence.
Noem defends ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis as having "followed his training"
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Minnesota authorities "don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."
Retired ICE agent breaks down deadly Minneapolis shooting video
CBS News watched bystander video of the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis frame-by-frame with retired ICE agent Eric Balliet to discuss the tactics used. He raised a few key points that dispute the DHS narrative of what happened.
House to vote on partial funding package as Congress races to avoid shutdown
The House is set to vote on bipartisan legislation to fund several federal agencies and programs as lawmakers work to avert another government shutdown later this month.
House to vote on overriding Trump vetoes of 2 bipartisan bills
House lawmakers will attempt to override a pair of President Trump's vetoes on Thursday in what could be a rare rebuke by members of his own party.
House poised to approve 3-year health care tax credit extension
The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.
Delayed release of Epstein files triggers calls for internal watchdog review
Amid an indefinite wait for the full release of case files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, some lawmakers and Epstein survivors want the Justice Department's internal watchdog to investigate its handling of the files.
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Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy; Senate advances war powers measure
Days after ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes.
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, a longtime House Democratic leader, to retire
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising tensions
President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days.
Border czar says "I have not seen ICE act out outside of policy"
Border czar Tom Homan said he hasn't seen ICE act in a way that's outside of policy, despite videos showing protesters being tackled and tear-gassed.
Trump's border czar on Minneapolis ICE shooting: "Let the investigation play out"
Tom Homan told CBS News "it'd be unprofessional" to comment on the incident amid an investigation.
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Prosecutors probing Letitia James' transactions with hairdresser, sources say
The inquiry marks the latest effort to target James, one of President Trump's political adversaries, who pursued civil fraud charges against him while he was out of power.
Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
Vance says new assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud
Vice President JD Vance said a nominee for the new assistant attorney general position will be announced in the coming days.
ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis was dragged by a car in June incident
The Minneapolis-based officer was part of an enforcement and removal operations special response team and had a decade of experience.
USPS says your mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
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USPS says your mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
IRS says tax returns can be filed starting Jan. 26. Here's what to know.
Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.
U.S. trade gap shrinks to lowest level since 2009 as imports fall
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October amid declines in imports of pharmaceuticals and gold.
Trump says he'll ban large investors from buying single-family homes
President Trump said "people live in homes, not corporations," in announcing plans to bar big investors from home purchases.
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Prosecutors probing Letitia James' transactions with hairdresser, sources say
The inquiry marks the latest effort to target James, one of President Trump's political adversaries, who pursued civil fraud charges against him while he was out of power.
Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
Vance says new assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud
Vice President JD Vance said a nominee for the new assistant attorney general position will be announced in the coming days.
ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis was dragged by a car in June incident
The Minneapolis-based officer was part of an enforcement and removal operations special response team and had a decade of experience.
Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say
Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Concerns with drinking water on some airlines
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
Flu cases surge across U.S.
There have been at least 11 million cases of the flu so far this season. As cases climb, doctor visits for the flu have hit their highest level in almost three decades, the CDC says. Skyler Henry reports.
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Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say
Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Pope Leo asks cardinals to help him "point the way for our path ahead"
Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.
Could the Iran protests "be a turning point" for its Islamic rulers?
Iran's exiled crown prince wants Iranians to seize the momentum of mass protests, and one analyst believes it could prove a tipping point.
Police reportedly to question bar owners after deadly ski resort blaze
A lawyer for victims' families hopes police questioning the Swiss bar's French owners means "a welcome resurgence of the investigation" into the deadly blaze.
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Meet the team behind "The Traitors"
The drama and deceit of the Emmy-winning reality show "The Traitors" returns in season four with a star-studded cast. Anthony Mason got a behind-the-scenes look at the show with host Alan Cumming.
Holly Hunter on "Star Trek" series
Academy Award winner Holly Hunter is starring in the new Paramount+ original series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" as the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary. She talks with CBS Mornings about the series and being part of the Star Trek legacy.
Nick Reiner's attorney withdraws, insists client is "not guilty of murder"
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
Sophie Turner talks new thriller "Steal"
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner is starring in a new thriller series called "Steal." She plays Zara, who works at a London pension fund investment company when thieves force her to help them steal billions of dollars. She talks to CBS Mornings about the series, how she prepared for the role and rising to fame in "Game of Thrones."
Brigitte Bardot's funeral draws hundreds to pay respects in Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
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Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
AI company, Google settle lawsuit over Florida teen's suicide linked to chatbot
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
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.
AI renewing some Utah prescriptions: Politico
In Utah, artificial intelligence can now renew some prescriptions. A Politico exclusive says the pilot program will "test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine." Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her reporting.
Laundry-folding robot debuts at CES 2026
Technology leaders are gathering in Las Vegas for CES, one of the industry's biggest conferences of the year. CNET editor at large Bridget Carey joins CBS News with a firsthand look at the new gadgets on display.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
AOC reacts to ICE officer shooting
New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is reacting to the shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where an ICE officer killed Renee Good. This comes as other lawmakers weigh potential congressional action against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Trump, Vance reacted to the ICE shooting
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are reacting to the shooting that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday where an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Noem on ICE officer who killed Renee Good
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took questions from reporters Thursday, a day after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good near protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
What we know about Renee Good
Details are emerging about Renee Good, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother who was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by an ICE officer. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
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NASA considers bringing space crew home due to medical issue
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
Astronomers discover never-before-seen celestial object: "Cloud 9"
The hydrogen cloud is a remnant of the universe's early formation, NASA said in a news release.
NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Questions about ICE protocol after shooting
Protests are continuing in Minneapolis after a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent on Wednesday. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more. Warning: This report contains disturbing video.
Pope Leo meeting with world's cardinals
Pope Leo is meeting with the world's cardinals at the Vatican this week for discussions that could impact the future of the Catholic Church. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
House poised to pass ACA tax credit extension
The House is set to vote Thursday on a three-year extension of enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. Nine Republicans joined all Democrats during a procedural vote Wednesday to advance the measure. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Vance addresses fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Vice President JD Vance appeared at Thursday's White House press briefing, defending ICE and attacking the media after Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting of a woman in Minneapolis. Following Vance's remarks, CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman provided context.
Jay Jurden on his pivot to comedy
Comedian Jay Jurden joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss his rise to stardom and his upcoming comedy special.