Nearly 80 officials overseeing elections in 7 swing states doubt 2020 results
And these officials, a CBS News investigation finds, are charged with certifying election results for the presidential election and other races.
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In Michael Cohen's testimony against Trump, a possible defense witness emerges
Michael Cohen testified that lawyer Robert Costello was a ""back channel of communications" for him who could relay messages to Donald Trump via his attorney Rudy Giuliani.
Black men in Georgia were key for Biden in 2020. Can he keep their support?
Conservative groups look to peel off a key part of President Biden's base.
3 GOP candidates for WVA governor try to outdo each other on anti-LGBTQ issues
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Barron Trump declines offer to serve as Florida delegate to RNC
Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of former President Donald Trump, had been chosen as a Republican National Convention delegate along with three of his siblings.
Biden campaign ramps up outreach to Black voters in Wisconsin
President Biden met with Black voters earlier this week in Wisconsin, where the race against former President Trump is close.
Trump says he'd leave abortion to states, but if reelected, could he limit it?
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
Maggie Goodlander, wife of Biden official, launches congressional campaign
Former White House aide and wife of national security adviser Jake Sullivan Maggie Goodlander launched her campaign for Congress Thursday.
RFK Jr. says he suffered from a parasitic brain worm and mercury poisoning
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."
Democrats seek to make GOP candidates pay for threats to reproductive rights
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
The federal government can do more about home costs than you think
The cost to buy a home is historically high, but Congress and the administration can do much more, experts say.
Rep. Victoria Spartz projected to win Indiana Republican primary
Rep. Victoria Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, fended off eight Republican challengers for her seat, CBS News projects.
Judge indefinitely delays Trump classified documents trial
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
15 House Democrats call on Biden to take border executive action
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
Former GOP Senate candidate takes on House Republican who voted to impeach Trump
Tiffany Smiley is challenging Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the last two Republicans in the House who voted to impeach Trump.
Trump campaign woos donors at Florida retreat
The Trump campaign told donors over the weekend that $76 million was raised in April between the RNC and the campaign, sources said.
Abortion access defines key New York congressional races
Several New York Democrats acknowledged that Republicans are more aggressively counterpunching on the issue of abortion in the 2024 election cycle.
N.C. congressional candidate suspends campaign days before primary runoff
Just before the primary runoff election, the GOP candidate with the most votes in the primary for a North Carolina congressional seat said she's suspending her campaign.
CBS News poll: Democrats start out ahead in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Senate races
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
Congressional Black Caucus chairman on Biden's efforts to appeal to Black voters
With economic development at the forefront, the Biden campaign is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to win over Black voters.
Who are Trump's potential VP picks? Here are some who are in the running
Some of the names coming up most consistently have been on Trump's list for months, while other candidates seem to be sliding out of favor.
Trump and DeSantis meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
How Trump changed his stance on absentee and early voting
Trump has in the past railed against absentee voting, declaring that "once you have mail-in ballots, you have crooked elections."
Biden says he's "happy to debate" Trump before 2024 election
"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.
Biden touts labor endorsements, but members worry about Trump's "cultish" support
President Biden finds familiar and active allies for his reelection bid with labor union endorsements.
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Ex-OpenAI worker who allegedly planted bug contacted Saudi royal
Trump signs executive order on women's health
Supreme Court turns away appeal from alleged 9/11 mastermind
Supreme Court to decide legality of ban on distilling liquor at home
National Guardsman injured in shooting in Washington, D.C.
Trump spurs states to dump laws regulating new hospitals
Federal actions around voting system expand weeks ahead of midterms
Rep. Turner calls for congressional probe into Starlink disruption
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026
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Ukraine, Sudan immigrants to retain deportation protections for now
Trump says D.C. golf course construction will start next month
Transcript: Sen. Kevin Cramer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026
Transcript: Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026
Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bid
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026
In Michigan, consumer sentiment is pessimistic before midterms
CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up
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