The Biden-Trump debate: An interview for the nation's top job

John Dickerson looks at the historical precedents of presidential debates, and explains why a Biden-Trump debate is like no other.

• Jun 23, 2024

Trump backs Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

Louisiana this week passed a controversial law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom in the state.

• Jun 22, 2024

Harris, Jill Biden to visit battleground states to campaign on abortion rights

President Biden's campaign will mobilize voters on the issue of abortion to mark two years since the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

• Jun 22, 2024

From Sada Baby to Queen Latifah: Rappers and what they mean to Trump and Biden

Several older, well-known rappers have been backing Biden, while some younger artists are siding with Trump.

• Jun 22, 2024

Bob Good primary race too close too call as he signals he'll push for recount

Rep. Bob Good currently trails in GOP congressional primary for Virginia's 5th District by just over 300 votes.

• Jun 21, 2024

Judge hearing arguments over Jack Smith special counsel appointment

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon heard from outside groups about whether Jack Smith should be allowed to prosecute Trump.

• Jun 21, 2024

Trump campaign bets big on Minnesota, Virginia with new field offices

A new memo obtained exclusively by CBS News shows how the Trump campaign is trying to expand the 2024 map.

• Jun 21, 2024

Trump to campaign in Virginia after first presidential debate

Donald Trump hopes to flip Virginia, a state Joe Biden won by 10 points in 2020.

• Jun 21, 2024

Trump campaign says it raised $141 million in May, surpassing Biden's $85 million

Former President Trump saw a spike in donations after his felony conviction last month.

• Jun 21, 2024

DNC plans to hit Trump in Philadelphia on his relationship with Black community

The DNC has a message ready for former President Donald Trump at his rally Saturday in Philadelphia.

• Jun 21, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for presidential debate

Candidates had until 12:00:01 a.m. ET Thursday to meet the qualifications for the first presidential debate, which will be hosted by CNN.

• Jun 20, 2024

Trump, GOP urge early and mail voting while continuing to warn of voter fraud

Republican groups are pushing GOP voters to embrace early and mail voting — while Trump sometimes calls mail ballots "treacherous."

• Jun 19, 2024

Virginia GOP primary race between Rep. Bob Good and John McGuire too close to call

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good's race against primary challenger state Sen. John McGuire is too close to call, with just 345 votes separating them.

• Jun 19, 2024

White House touts new Biden immigration policy

Biden's campaign manager says his newly announced policy on undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens shows he's "fighting for issues that matter to them and to their families."

• Jun 19, 2024

"Lawful, but awful": Harassment of local officials on the rise

Beth Smith was surprised by the vitriol and toxicity she's faced since she joined the Washoe County School Board.

• Jun 18, 2024

Democrats weigh in on GOP claim that Trump could win these 3 blue states

Trump and Republicans think 3 Democratic states could swing his way in the fall election. Here's what Democrats from those states say.

• Jun 17, 2024

Biden campaign calls Trump a "convicted felon" in new TV ad

A new ad from President Biden's campaign is leaning into anti-Trump messaging and using the former president's legal issues against him.

• Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Secret Service member robbed at gunpoint in California during Biden trip

President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars.

• Jun 17, 2024

Rubio says Trump remark on immigrants "poisoning the blood" of U.S. not about race

In a TV interview, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a potential Trump running mate, defended Trump's comment that immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country."

• Jun 14, 2024

Could Trump limit access to abortion pill if he wins 2024 election?

The Supreme Court preserved nationwide access to medication abortions, but the political debate goes on. Trump said in April he'd release a policy position on the drugs used.

• Jun 14, 2024

Trump returns to Capitol Hill for first time since Jan. 6 attack

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has openly criticized former President Donald Trump for years but has endorsed him for president, called the meeting "really positive."

• Jun 13, 2024

RFK Jr. offers foreign policy views on Ukraine, Israel

Kennedy told voters during an event in California that U.S. foreign policy has been based on the "delusion" that American intervention abroad will uphold democracy.

• Jun 13, 2024

CBS News poll analysis: Should Trump have immunity? Should all presidents?

Most Americans don't believe Trump should have immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while he was president. Some Republicans disagree.

• Jun 13, 2024

Poll analysis: Do Trump and Biden have the mental and cognitive health to serve?

Do Joe Biden and Donald Trump have the mental and cognitive health to serve as president? A quarter of American voters say neither one does.

• Jun 13, 2024

Southern Baptists call for restrictions on IVF, a hot election year topic

The Southern Baptist Convention is calling for restrictions on IVF, as the hot-button topic of reproductive rights takes center stage ahead of the November elections​.

• Jun 13, 2024

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