In Trump immunity case, Supreme Court seems open to some protection

The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.

• Apr 25, 2024

What it's like to watch Trump's "hush money" trial from inside the courtroom

There are no cameras allowed in the court where Trump is being tried on 34 felony counts stemming from a "hush money" payment before the 2016 election.

• Apr 24, 2024

Even those who care most about climate have heard little of Biden's policies

Those who prioritize climate change feel somewhat unsatisfied — more of them feel Biden has done too little.

• Apr 22, 2024

Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to severe weather

The Wilmington rally was expected to be former President Donald Trump's first campaign rally since his "hush money" trial began.

• Apr 20, 2024

Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot

Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.

• Apr 19, 2024

Trump campaign, RNC aim to send 100,000 volunteer vote-counting monitors

The RNC announced an ambitious initiative to monitor vote processing in the 2024 presidential election.

• Apr 19, 2024

NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case

The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.

• Apr 19, 2024

Several RFK Jr. siblings endorse Biden

Several of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brothers and sisters endorsed the president, even as their brother makes his own bid for Biden's job.

• Apr 18, 2024

Biden to ask U.S. trade rep to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel

The White House says American workers face unfair competition from Chinese steel and aluminum imports.

• Apr 17, 2024

First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president

Seven Manhattan residents were selected Tuesday afternoon to serve on the jury in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial.

• Apr 16, 2024

Trump allies encourage visits with foreign leaders at Mar-a-Lago before election

Trump's allies are encouraging foreign countries to send emissaries to Mar-a-Lago to reconnect ahead of another potential Trump stint in the White House, sources confirmed.

• Apr 16, 2024

Biden campaign tries to keep Jan. 6 top of mind with voters. Will it work?

President Biden believes painting former President Trump as a "threat" to democracy is a crucial contrast to highlight in his campaign.

• Apr 16, 2024

Timeline: Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels and $130,000 to buy her silence

The case against former President Donald Trump stems from a "hush money" payment of $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.

• Apr 15, 2024

Poll: How Ukraine aid views shaped by Cold War memories, partisanship…and Trump

Views also connect to U.S. role in the world; Republicans trust Trump over the Pentagon for information.

• Apr 14, 2024

Major news outlets urge Biden, Trump to commit to presidential debates

In a joint statement, twelve major news organizations, including CBS News, called on President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to commit to debates during the 2024 White House campaign.

• Apr 14, 2024

Trump backs Johnson at Mar-a-Lago as speaker touts "election integrity" bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson got the vote of confidence he needed from former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday.

• Apr 12, 2024

Kamala Harris blames Trump for abortion bans during Arizona visit

Harris portrayed Trump as the architect of restrictive abortion bans like the one upheld by the Arizona Supreme Court.

• Apr 12, 2024

Biden campaign launching 7-figure ad buy on abortion in Arizona

The Arizona Supreme Court earlier this week upheld a 160-year-old total ban on abortions.

• Apr 11, 2024

Trump says Arizona's 160-year-old abortion law goes too far

Former President Donald Trump continued to praise the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

• Apr 10, 2024

Another Trump delay effort in "hush money" trial rejected

For the second time in two days, a New York appellate judge declined to push back Trump's New York criminal trial, slated to begin April 15.

• Apr 9, 2024

Special counsel pushes Supreme Court to reject Trump's immunity bid

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 25 on whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.

• Apr 8, 2024

Trump says abortion should be left up to states, despite calls for federal ban

Facing dueling pressures, the former president has flirted with supporting a federal abortion restriction, but reiterated on Monday that he thinks the issue should be left up to states.

• Apr 8, 2024

New York RFK Jr. campaign official suggests he's a spoiler who can help Trump win

"The only way that Trump can even (have a) remote possibility of taking New York is if Bobby is on the ballot," said RFK Jr. staffer Rita Palma.

• Apr 8, 2024

Judge denies 11th-hour request by Trump to delay start of his criminal trial

Former President Donald Trump is trying to delay his New York criminal case by filing a lawsuit against the judge.

• Apr 8, 2024

Biden could miss the deadline for the November ballot in Ohio

President Joe Biden could miss the deadline to be included on the ballot in Ohio this fall.

• Apr 8, 2024

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