Pence on possible 2024 presidential run: "I think we've got time"
In an interview, the former vice president left the door open to a White House bid and weighed in on President Biden's handling of documents marked as classified.
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Rep. Katie Porter announces 2024 Senate bid for Feinstein's seat
Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has not yet announced whether she plans to seek another term.
Trump, potential 2024 candidates make overtures to Iowa Republicans
So far, only one Republican has declared his presidential candidacy.
Ben Sasse resigns from Senate to become University of Florida president
Sasse was one of seven Republican senators to vote to convict former President Trump of incitement of insurrection in his second impeachment trial.
Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow won't seek reelection, opening Democratic seat
Stabenow, 72, said she will step down from the Senate after more than two decades in the upper chamber.
DeSantis highlights Florida as success amid speculation about 2024
DeSantis is beginning his second term as Florida governor.
Potential GOP presidential contenders face crossroads as 2024 decisions near
Before they begin to court voters, ambitious politicians often have to gauge whether their families are on board.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says Trump can't win in November 2024
Sununu told CBS News he believes Trump is "not going to be able to close the deal in November of '24."
Ben Sasse's exit from Senate prompts GOP unease over his replacement
Outgoing Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is expected to be appointed to the state's U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Republican Ben Sasse.
Gallego says some Democratic senators are encouraging him to run against Sinema
If Sinema runs as an independent in 2024, Arizona could see a three-way Senate race, pitting a Republican, Democrat and independent incumbent against each other.
Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Top Sanders adviser thinks he'll give 2024 "a hard look" if Biden doesn't run
Faiz Shakir said of Sanders in an interview with CBS News that if it were an open field, "I'm confident he would take another look at it and say, 'Do I want to do this or not?'"
To 2024? Bidens playfully toast reelection bid at state dinner, source says
French President Emmanuel Macron led the table in a toast to Mr. Biden's 2024 campaign by raising a glass of wine.
DNC panel votes to recommend South Carolina go first in primary process
The DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee gathered to approve recommendations by President Biden that included making South Carolina Democrats' first to hold its presidential primary contest.
Biden wants South Carolina to have first primary in 2024
The current order of nominating contests is Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina.
Pence to travel to South Carolina as he mulls presidential campaign
Pence has said he will not announce a decision on whether to pursue the presidency until some time next year.
Iowa poised to lose top position in Democrats' presidential nominating process
A DNC committee meets Friday about which states will be first to vet the party's presidential candidates.
Abortion rights backers look to build on success at the ballot box in 2024
"The path to restore, protect or even expand abortion access and equitable access has to run through the states right now," said Sarah Standiford of Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
Sen. Mike Braun files paperwork to run for Indiana governor
Braun has formally launched a committee for a 2024 campaign for governor in his home state of Indiana.
Nikki Haley mulls 2024 presidential bid, though she pledged to back Trump
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says she'll take the Christmas holiday to consider a White House bid.
With an eye on 2024, Pence beefs up political staff
The former vice president is expanding his fundraising and communications teams.
In Las Vegas, some potential GOP 2024 rivals warn Trump is "a loser"
Republican presidential prospects are courting anxious donors and activists in Las Vegas, as the GOP's early 2024 class warns it's time for the party to move on from Trump.
Pence thinks there will be "better choices" than Trump in 2024
The former vice president also told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that he is "closing the door" on testifying before the House Jan. 6 panel.
Ivanka Trump says she will not be involved in Donald Trump's 2024 run
"This time around, I am choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family," Ivanka Trump posted on Instagram.
Trump announces he's running for president again in 2024
He enters the race saddled with personal and professional legal battles that have not yet been resolved.
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CIA chief: Next 6 months will be "critical" in Ukraine war
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
Dems denounce Republican vote to remove Ilhan Omar from House committee
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was voted out of her committee assignment over previous remarks that were deemed antisemitic.
Pence to meet with South Carolina law enforcement amid policing reform talks in Congress
He'll be visiting South Carolina just nine days before former Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to announce her White House bid.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon spotted over U.S. skies, Pentagon says
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recommended not shooting it down due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
Biden urges unity at overhauled National Prayer Breakfast
For decades, the event was overseen by the International Foundation, a Christian organization that has drawn increasing scrutiny over the years.
Bill Clinton marks 3 decades of Family and Medical Leave Act at White House
"After all these years, I still have more people mention the Family Leave Act to me than any other specific thing I did," the former president said.
Warner, Rubio renew call for briefing on Biden, Trump classified documents
Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio renewed demand that their committee be briefed on classified documents found at Trump and Biden residences, and expanded request to include documents found in former Vice President Pence's possession.
U.S. releases Guantanamo prisoner once tortured at CIA sites
A onetime al Qaeda courier has been released after serving more than 16 years at the Guantanamo Bay detention center and enduring torture at clandestine overseas CIA sites.
House Judiciary panel seeks info from FBI about indicted ex-official
A five-count indictment charging McGonigal was unsealed last week.
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Bengals running back Joe Mixon charged with pointing gun at woman
The alleged incident occurred the day before the Bengals' playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, according to court documents.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
Employees had nowhere to wash hands at ice cream factory behind listeria outbreak, FDA says
The FDA's investigation found a range of issues at the ice cream manufacturer that contributed to the outbreak, including a lack of a written food safety plan.
Ghost gun use in U.S. crimes rose over 1,000% since 2017, report says
Police submitted almost two million "crime guns" to the ATF to trace since 2017, with a quarter of those guns being used in a crime within a year of purchase, federal data shows.
Judge continues deliberations on evidence of possible motive in Murdaugh trial
A former colleague testified that Murdaugh was questioned about $800,000 that was missing hours before the murders.
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Scientists in China are cloning "super cows"
The cloned animals are capable of producing 18 tons of milk a year, or 50% more than a typical American cow.
Wall Street jumps as technology stocks bounce back
Tech stocks and a surge for Facebook's parent company led the market higher as investors look past interest rate hikes.
4 oil companies had total sales of $1 trillion last year
Record profits and a growing climate crisis have renewed calls for a tax on fossil-fuel companies.
Here are the states Americans are moving to — and why
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
Microsoft rolling out ChatGPT-powered Teams for $7 a month
After investing billions in AI-chatbot, the tech company is already using it to help improve consumers' work patterns.
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CIA chief: Next 6 months will be "critical" in Ukraine war
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
Dems denounce Republican vote to remove Ilhan Omar from House committee
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was voted out of her committee assignment over previous remarks that were deemed antisemitic.
Pence to meet with South Carolina law enforcement amid policing reform talks in Congress
He'll be visiting South Carolina just nine days before former Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to announce her White House bid.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon spotted over U.S. skies, Pentagon says
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recommended not shooting it down due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
Biden urges unity at overhauled National Prayer Breakfast
For decades, the event was overseen by the International Foundation, a Christian organization that has drawn increasing scrutiny over the years.
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FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
Employees had nowhere to wash hands at ice cream factory behind listeria outbreak, FDA says
The FDA's investigation found a range of issues at the ice cream manufacturer that contributed to the outbreak, including a lack of a written food safety plan.
COVID vaccine, treatments could go to private market this summer, official says
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
EzriCare recalls eye drops linked to infections
EzriCare Artificial Tears are being recalled after health officials say at least five people lost their vision after using the eye drops. Dozens of people came down with a bacterial infection that is highly resistant to antibiotics.
Millions on Medicaid face coverage cliff as pandemic aid ends
Millions of low-income Americans are at risk of losing health coverage, threatening their access to medical care.
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CIA chief: Next 6 months will be "critical" in Ukraine war
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
30-year-old Bobi breaks record for world's oldest dog ever
Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed known for protecting livestock.
Colombian judge uses ChatGPT in ruling on child's medical rights case
Judge Juan Manuel Padilla did not specify how much he relied on the bot to write his opinion.
Australia decides it won't put King Charles III on its banknotes
Australian cash has carried the image of the British monarch for 100 years, but Charles won't replace his mom on the last banknote bearing her likeness.
Iranian arms shipment bound for Yemen's rebels is seized, U.S. says
Thousands of assault weapons and almost two dozen advanced anti-tank missiles were recovered, American defense officials said.
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Norah O'Donnell interviews Dan Buettner
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell, O'Donnell sits down with Dan Buettner to talk about his new book "The Blue Zones American Kitchen" and the secrets of living longer.
Ukrainian ballet company makes U.S. debut
The men and women of the United Ukrainian Ballet company will make their U.S. debut in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. For their members, the stage is a refuge from the horrors of war. Christina Ruffini has more.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced
A diverse group of musicians were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday, including Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Rage Against the Machine, Willie Nelson and Missy Elliott.
Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow among new Rock Hall of Fame nominees
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour
The star announced dozens of tour dates around the world this year. Here's what we know so far.
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ChatGPT launches new detection tool
The maker of ChatGPT has released a new tool that can help teachers detect if text was produced by a student or artificial intelligence. Kyle Wiggers, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
Colombian judge uses ChatGPT in ruling on child's medical rights case
Judge Juan Manuel Padilla did not specify how much he relied on the bot to write his opinion.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Microsoft rolling out ChatGPT-powered Teams for $7 a month
After investing billions in AI-chatbot, the tech company is already using it to help improve consumers' work patterns.
Amazon hit with additional OSHA violations for warehouse risks
Workers at Amazon warehouses in three states were found to be at high risk of back injuries and other physical ailments.
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Scientists hope lab-grown coral can save endangered Florida Keys reef
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
Scientists work to save Florida's coral reef
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Scientists in China are cloning "super cows"
The cloned animals are capable of producing 18 tons of milk a year, or 50% more than a typical American cow.
Investors eye water rights amid drought
As the Western megadrought continues, investors have been buying up land to secure the water rights that go along with them. Ben Tracy takes a look.
New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
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Bengals running back Joe Mixon charged with pointing gun at woman
The alleged incident occurred the day before the Bengals' playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, according to court documents.
ATF director on sweeping gun crimes report
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has released a comprehensive report tracking legally-bought firearms used in crimes, along with the prevalence of ghost guns. ATF Director Steven Dettelbach joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss his agency's efforts to crack down on gun crime.
Ghost gun use in U.S. crimes rose over 1,000% since 2017, report says
Police submitted almost two million "crime guns" to the ATF to trace since 2017, with a quarter of those guns being used in a crime within a year of purchase, federal data shows.
Judge continues deliberations on evidence of possible motive in Murdaugh trial
A former colleague testified that Murdaugh was questioned about $800,000 that was missing hours before the murders.
CFO of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testifies
The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testified in his murder trial Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
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Spacewalk underway, and more space news
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
20 years after Columbia disaster, NASA remembers crew and lessons learned
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Norah O'Donnell interviews Dan Buettner
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell, O'Donnell sits down with Dan Buettner to talk about his new book "The Blue Zones American Kitchen" and the secrets of living longer.
CBC pushing for police reform
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed members of the Congressional Black Caucus to the White House on Thursday. The group is looking to introduce police reform legislation in response to the death of Tyre Nichols. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe explains what that legislation may look like.
ATF director on sweeping gun crimes report
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has released a comprehensive report tracking legally-bought firearms used in crimes, along with the prevalence of ghost guns. ATF Director Steven Dettelbach joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss his agency's efforts to crack down on gun crime.
CFO of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testifies
The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testified in his murder trial Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Big tech companies post mixed earnings
Major tech companies released fourth-quarter earnings this week with some beating expectations while others saw shrinking revenue. David Kirkpatrick, founder of Techonomy, joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the latest.