CBS poll: Clinton, Trump even in Ohio and Florida
Turnout will be decisive as Clinton's leads in these two key battlegrounds evaporate
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Five days to go: The presidential race tightens - CBS/NYT poll
Clinton's lead is down from the nine-point margin she had over Trump a couple of weeks ago but similar to where the race was at the beginning of October
Florida early voting update: In search of the hidden Trump vote
About 290,000 registered Republicans today did not vote in either of the last two presidential elections; nor did they vote in the last two midterms, but could have
CBS battleground poll: Partisans divide on news of FBI, emails
Here's how voters are responding to the FBI's disclosure that it's reviewing a new batch of emails that may be related to its investigation of Clinton's email server
How have Hillary Clinton's emails impacted the race so far?
CBS News' Elections Director Anthony Salvanto talks about the way voters view Clinton's emails, and the race so far in Georgia and Colorado
Early voting update – an analysis of North Carolina and Florida
With voting underway in several states, CBS News looks at where things stand in battleground states of North Carolina and Florida so far
On campaign trail, Elizabeth Warren embraces Trump's "nasty woman" label
Warren riffs on the "nasty woman" comment Donald Trump directed at Hillary Clinton in the final presidential debate
CBS Battleground Tracker: Clinton leads FL, Trump leads TX
Trump’s voters in Texas and Florida back him on not accepting outcome
CBS News Battleground Tracker poll: Who won final debate?
Likely voters weigh in on how the candidates fared, whether it swayed their votes -- and whether the losing candidate should concede
Poll: Do Trump's comments in video reflect his feelings about women now?
Wide-ranging CBS News survey finds weaknesses in both Trump and Clinton
CBS poll: Clinton's lead over Trump widens with three weeks to go
Trump has lost ground among members of his own party, older voters and men
Poll: Gender gap in views on Trump tape describing advances on women
Clinton leads in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
Hillary Clinton gaining support among key set of voters
With 5 weeks to go CBS News Poll gauges Americans' fluctuating attitudes toward both candidates in general, and on some key presidential qualities
How Pence and Kaine are viewed going into debate - CBS poll
Voters are more likely than not to think that either Pence or Kaine could step into the job of the president if needed
Clinton edges ahead of Trump after first debate
Nearly a third of voters said their impression of Clinton improved as a result of the debate last week
Women weigh in on the presidency and on their own lives
Most women feel good about their opportunities to succeed, compared to their mothers' expericence, according to a new CBS News/New York Times survey
Both Trump and Clinton seen as risky choices - CBS/NYT poll
The 2016 campaign is viewed as the most negative in recent memory, according to a new CBS/New York Times survey
Trump and Clinton locked in tight race nationally - CBS/NYT poll
A disadvantage for Clinton is diminished voter enthusiasm -- Democrats are less enthusiastic about voting now than they were last month
Where do Trump and Clinton stand going into the general election?
CBS News polled voters on the candidates -- their readiness for office, their trustworthiness and other qualities
Did Clinton get a post-convention bump?
CBS News poll also gauged state of race overall, negative feelings toward Clinton and Trump and where Sanders backers stand now
Poll: Clinton gets slight convention boost of her own
Shores up Democratic support after Trump's boost last week, retakes narrow lead in Battleground states
Did Trump get bump from GOP convention?
CBS News pollsters take look, and gauge whether Hillary Clinton's choice of Tim Kaine as running mate helped her cause
Poll: Trump and Clinton voters on immigration, the economy, trade
This CBS News-New York Times poll surveyed voters on policy issues and what's behind their candidate choice
Poll: GOP voters see party as divided, Democrats see party as united
Going into the conventions, CBS News and the New York Times polled voters about their excitement about their candidates and their parties
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tied going into conventions - CBS/NYT poll
Clinton led Trump by six points in June, but now they're dead even among registered voters nationwide
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Caine says U.S. is making "steady progress" in Iran war operations
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held their second briefing on Iran war operations as the conflict entered its fifth day.
Noem to face House committee after grilling from senators on immigration crackdown
Kristi Noem's testimony comes after she faced criticism for her record on immigration from Democrats and a pair of Republicans at a Senate hearing.
Senate to vote on Trump's war powers after attack on Iran
The measure, which would block President Trump from further military force against Iran, appears poised to fall short of the simple majority needed to advance in the Senate.
James Talarico projected to win Texas Democratic Senate primary
Texas Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in what could be one of the most closely watched races in this year's midterms.
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into primary runoff after affair allegations shook up race
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas and gun activist Brandon Herrera are locked in a tight primary battle, as Gonzales faces calls to resign after being accused of having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide.
GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses primary to Texas state Rep. Steve Toth, CBS News projects
Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas lost his primary race to Republican state Rep. Steve Toth.
Laurie Buckhout projected to win GOP primary in redrawn N.C. district
Buckhout narrowly lost to Democratic Rep. Don Davis in 2024.
Bobby Pulido wins Democratic primary in Texas' 15th District, CBS News projects
CBS News projects Bobby Pulido wins Texas' 15th Congressional District, setting up battle against Republican incumbent Rep. Monica De La Cruz.
Texas GOP Senate primary heading to Cornyn-Paxton runoff, CBS News projects
In the Texas GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will go to a runoff, with neither clearing 50% of the vote.
Gates among 7 asked to testify before House committee on possible Epstein ties
Last week, Bill Gates apologized to the staff of his philanthropic Gates Foundation for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which he said began in 2011 and continued through 2014.
Jamie Ager projected to win Democratic primary in North Carolina House district
A Democrat has not won the seat since 2010, but the party believes it has a chance at flipping the seat.
Whatley, Cooper projected to win North Carolina primaries, teeing up key Senate contest
Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley are set to face off in November in what's expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the cycle.
Critical primaries held in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, marking the start of the 2026 midterm cycle.
CBS News poll analysis on Hispanics, a key group, as primary season kicks off
A year into Trump's second term, most Hispanics continue to rate the nation's economy badly and don't feel their incomes are keeping up with inflation.
Pentagon releases names of first U.S. service members killed in Iran war
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
Most say Trump admin. still hasn't explained Iran goals, CBS News poll finds
Many see the Iran conflict lasting at least months. A majority oppose it, and more say it makes the U.S. less safe.
Howard Lutnick agrees to interview with House committee in Epstein probe
Documents released by the Justice Department provided a look into Howard Lutnick's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
FBI agents Patel fired worked in counterintel, including on cases involving Iran
Many of the agents who were fired last week by FBI Director Kash Patel were assigned to a squad that worked on global counterintelligence cases, including those involving Iran, sources said.
DOJ reverses course, will now defend Trump executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Dept. said in a court filing it seeks to withdraw its motion to voluntarily dismiss appeals of court decisions invalidating executive orders targeting four law firms.
Anthropic's Claude AI being used in Iran war by U.S. military, sources say
Two sources familiar with the U.S. military's use of artificial intelligence confirm that the U.S. used Anthropic's Claude AI model over weekend for the attack on Iran — and is still using it.
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Noem to face House committee after grilling from senators on immigration crackdown
Kristi Noem's testimony comes after she faced criticism for her record on immigration from Democrats and a pair of Republicans at a Senate hearing.
GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses primary to Texas state Rep. Steve Toth, CBS News projects
Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas lost his primary race to Republican state Rep. Steve Toth.
Gates among 7 asked to testify before House committee on possible Epstein ties
Last week, Bill Gates apologized to the staff of his philanthropic Gates Foundation for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which he said began in 2011 and continued through 2014.
Pentagon releases names of first U.S. service members killed in Iran war
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
Most say Trump admin. still hasn't explained Iran goals, CBS News poll finds
Many see the Iran conflict lasting at least months. A majority oppose it, and more say it makes the U.S. less safe.
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United Airlines can now boot passengers who refuse to use headphones
United said it could permanently ban travelers who refuse to wear headphones while listening to audio or video content on its flights.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Gas prices across the U.S. jump 11 cents per gallon, AAA says
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
Target to invest $2 billion in AI, stores, staffing as it seeks to reverse slump
Target will invest another $2 billion in its business this year to spruce up stores, remodel locations and invest in workers, the retailer said Tuesday as it outlined plans to try to reverse a persistent sales malaise and reclaim its footing in fashion and home categories.
Stocks pare losses as Trump says U.S. will insure ships in the Persian Gulf
U.S. financial markets rebounded after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.
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Caine says U.S. is making "steady progress" in Iran war operations
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held their second briefing on Iran war operations as the conflict entered its fifth day.
Noem to face House committee after grilling from senators on immigration crackdown
Kristi Noem's testimony comes after she faced criticism for her record on immigration from Democrats and a pair of Republicans at a Senate hearing.
Senate to vote on Trump's war powers after attack on Iran
The measure, which would block President Trump from further military force against Iran, appears poised to fall short of the simple majority needed to advance in the Senate.
James Talarico projected to win Texas Democratic Senate primary
Texas Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in what could be one of the most closely watched races in this year's midterms.
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into primary runoff after affair allegations shook up race
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas and gun activist Brandon Herrera are locked in a tight primary battle, as Gonzales faces calls to resign after being accused of having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide.
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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Caine says U.S. is making "steady progress" in Iran war operations
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held their second briefing on Iran war operations as the conflict entered its fifth day.
Senate to vote on Trump's war powers after attack on Iran
The measure, which would block President Trump from further military force against Iran, appears poised to fall short of the simple majority needed to advance in the Senate.
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NATO downs Iranian missile headed for Turkey as Mideast war escalates
Israel launches major strikes in Tehran and Lebanon as NATO ally Turkey is targeted by Iran for the first time during the five-day war.
Americans trying to evacuate Middle East frustrated with government response
The U.S. Department of State has urged Americans to leave 14 countries across the Middle East amid the widening Iran war, but most flights have been canceled.
Pentagon releases names of first U.S. service members killed in Iran war
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
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How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
Actor Luke Grimes talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals." Grimes reveals why he was hesitant to join the cast at first and what it was like to have his new song "Haunted" to play in the premiere episode.
Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joins "CBS Mornings" to preview Saturday's UFC fight where defending champion Max Holloway will take on Charles Oliveira for the BMF title.
Christa Miller on "Shrinking"
Actor Christa Miller speaks about starring in "Shrinking," how her life experiences helped to inspire the series and what it's like to work with her husband, who is a co-creator of the show.
Brad Falchuk discusses "Famous Last Words"
Brad Falchuck, the host and executive producer of "Famous Last Words," speaks about the series and his meaningful conversation with actor Eric Dane, who died last month from ALS. In the show, Falchuck sits down with public figures for an in-depth conversation, but the interviews only air after the subject dies.
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OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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U.S. court convicts Japanese mafia leader for trafficking nuclear material
Takeshi Ebisawa was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a New York court after being convicted of trafficking nuclear material as well as drugs and weapons.
Social media believed to be shooter's is full of antisemitic, anti-Christian posts
The attacker who opened fire at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend appears to have posted antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic messages on social media.
Durbin presses Noem on Pretti, Good killings
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about her comments after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during immigration protests in Minneapolis.
Alleged school shooter's dad convicted
A jury found Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School student accused of shooting and killing two students and two teachers, guilty of all charges, including second-degree murder, on Tuesday. This marks the third time a parent has been charged for connection to a mass shooting. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest.
Noem's opening statement before Senate panel
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blasted the current funding lapse affecting her department during her opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Noem also touted the operations at DHS under the Trump administration despite mounting scrutiny over her handling of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Trump sends mixed messages on Iran war
President Trump contradicted Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the reasons why the U.S. chose to strike Iran. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Latest on U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait
The U.S. has released the names of four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who were killed in Kuwait after an Iranian strike hit a tactical operations center. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Texas primary race results
CBS News projects Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for Senate in Texas. Longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn faces a runoff in late May against state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Ed O'Keefe reports.
James Talarico projected to win race
Texas Rep. James Talarico is expected to defeat Rep. Jasmine Crockett and win the U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Texas, CBS News projects. Nidia Cavazos reports.
Latest news on Day 5 of Iran war
Israel has launched new strikes on Iran and Lebanon as more details emerge about Iran's apparent nuclear capabilities. This comes amid uncertainty about leadership changes for the Islamic Republic, and as recent polling shows how Americans feel about the war. CBS News' Natalie Brand, Ramy Inocencio, Anthony Salvanto and Anna Coren report.