Buttigieg campaign responds to allegations from minority staffers
Buttigieg's deputy campaign manager Hari Sevugan tweeted Tuesday morning that the conversations on diversity within campaigns are "difficult" and "necessary."
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Buttigieg warns Sanders could alienate GOP and independent voters
Buttigieg also discussed Trump's comments on injured military service members in Iraq and countering the rise of Mike Bloomberg.
Buttigieg embraces moderate message in days before Iowa caucuses
He's emphasizing the importance of building a broad coalition and emphasizing the importance of unity two weeks away from the caucuses.
Cory Booker drops out of presidential race
"I will carry this fight forward — I just won't be doing it as a candidate for president this year," Booker wrote.
Pete Buttigieg ends the year by raking in nearly $25 million
Over the course of the year, the now-former South Bend mayor raised over $76 million
Pete Buttigieg releases list of McKinsey clients
The Democratic mayor and his rival, Senator Elizabeth Warren, have pushed each other to be more transparent about their public-sector work.
McKinsey to allow Buttigieg to disclose identity of his consulting clients
Buttigieg released a timeline of his work at McKinsey from 2007 to 2010 on Friday
Pete Buttigieg to allow access to closed-door fundraisers
The announcement comes as the South Bend mayor faces increasing pressure to open his big-donor fundraisers and to disclose campaign bundlers — supporters who collect large donations from other donors.
Buttigieg focuses on black voters in swing through South
In an interview with CBS News Sunday evening, Buttigieg said that this trip is part of an ongoing effort to boost his name identification among African-American voters
Pete Buttigieg releases tax returns from time at consulting group
Buttigieg also called on other candidates to disclose their income from their prior work in the private and public sectors
Pete Buttigieg unveils proposal for affordable college
"Our government can, and should, play a role in setting a level playing field that gives all Americans a chance to succeed"
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Booker, who played football at Stanford, would press for law allowing student athletes to make money from the use of their name and likeness
Buttigieg presents himself as electable Democrat on Iowa bus tour
"We know that Iowa is where we can turn heads," he said. "I think even other early states will be looking to see what Iowa did."
Booker warns lack of fundraising could end his 2020 campaign
"The next 10 days will determine whether Cory Booker can stay in this race and compete to win the nomination," Addisu Demissie, Booker's presidential campaign manager, wrote in a memo
Pete Buttigieg's answer to "Medicare for All" includes a public option
Buttigieg likes to say that his health care plan is "Medicare for All Who Want It," that is, it would allow patients to purchase private insurance if they prefer
Buttigieg releases disaster relief plan after volunteering in South Carolina
Conway suffered extensive flooding after Hurricane Florence last year
Buttigieg unveils plan to improve mental health care and fight addiction
The plan would expand mental health care services and fight addiction, with the goal of preventing 1 million deaths over the next nine years
Cory Booker wants federal gov't to plant billions of trees
His new bill also plans to restore over 2 million acres of wetlands and to re-establish the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal-era work program
Pete Buttigieg courts black church leaders in Bible Belt
CBS News spoke with black pastors in South Carolina about the challenges Buttigieg faces in wooing African-American voters in the South
How Pete Buttigieg aims to empower black Americans
South Bend, Indiana mayor and Democratic presidential candidate released a plan to help empower black Americans through anti-racist policies across a number of sectors
Buttigieg raised a lot of money ... now what?
A number of fresh polls suggest that strategy isn't yet translating on the ground, as the mayor hovers around the low single digits
Buttigieg faces off with residents in tense, raw South Bend town hall
The South Bend mayor and presidential candidate has been addressing the police shooting of an African American man last Sunday
Booker set to testify on reparations before House subcommittee
Subcommittee is expected to hear testimony from Booker and other witnesses, including actor Danny Glover and author Ta-Nehisi Coates
Democratic state party chairs to demand climate debate, Inslee says
Some Democratic National Committee members are hoping to put more pressure on the national chairman to hold climate change debate
Buttigieg pitches himself as first veteran president since 1992
Reflecting on his time returning from Afghanistan, Buttigieg said the U.S. takes "seriously the mutual promise" it makes to veterans about their benefits and health care
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U.S. setting up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, officials say
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
Zelenskyy pushes U.S. for more Patriot missiles, warning of Russian attacks
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the U.S. to expand deliveries of Patriot missile systems, warning that Russia is preparing a broader campaign of ballistic missile attacks.
Talarico: Paxton "clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption"
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map found racially discriminatory
Alabama Republicans asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to use a congressional map that would give the GOP an edge in the midterm elections.
Bondi undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer after recent diagnosis
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer, she told CBS News.
Bo French defeats incumbent in GOP railroad commissioner primary
The three-member Railroad Commission regulates the oil and natural gas industry in Texas. Despite its name, it no longer oversees the railroad industry.
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Latino voters turning away from Trump, but warnings remain for Dems, poll says
Hispanic voters are heading into the midterms feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country — but Democrats are not necessarily running away with their support, a new poll by UnidosUS finds.
People held by ICE dying by suicide at increasing, high rate, AP probe finds
ICE detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency's two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight, an AP investigation finds.
Biden sues Justice Department to block release of files from biographer interviews
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Allred defeats Johnson in heated Texas 33 Democratic runoff race
Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.
Galindo projected to lose Texas Dem House runoff after antisemitism accusations
Maureen Galindo lost to Johnny Garcia after accusations of antisemitism roiled the race in recent days.
Middleton wins Texas GOP attorney general runoff over Rep. Roy
Middleton, currently a State Senator, emerged victorious after a contentious fight.
Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
Christian Menefee defeats longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in Texas House district
The race pitted two Democratic incumbents against each other after Republicans redrew the congressional map in their favor.
SPLC seeks dismissal of criminal charges, saying prosecution is vindictive
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, saying the indictment represents a "top-down, retributive campaign" directed by President Trump.
Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.
Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded.
Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks
The Trump administration plans to crack down on press leaks by requiring new and existing federal employees to sign NDAs.
South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map
The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.
Supreme Court rejects Florida suit against other states over immigrant truck drivers
Florida sought to sue Washington and California for allegedly issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
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DHS memo directs ICE to ramp up asylum-related fraud cases
A top DHS official directed ICE attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims.
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Zelenskyy pushes U.S. for more Patriot missiles, warning of Russian attacks
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the U.S. to expand deliveries of Patriot missile systems, warning that Russia is preparing a broader campaign of ballistic missile attacks.
Talarico: Paxton "clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption"
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map found racially discriminatory
Alabama Republicans asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to use a congressional map that would give the GOP an edge in the midterm elections.
Bondi undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer after recent diagnosis
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer, she told CBS News.
Ai Weiwei warns of worsening censorship in the West
Ai Weiwei, who published a new book, "On Censorship," warned the West is "no longer defending very basic humanity, rationality, human rights, freedom of speech."
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BP ousts recently appointed chair over "conduct issues"
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Kevin Warsh is now leading the Fed. His main challenge is a doozy.
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Stocks mixed as investors shrug off renewed fighting in Iran
Oil prices were also mixed after U.S. strikes on Iranian forces, underscoring the risks still hanging over markets and consumers.
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U.S. setting up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, officials say
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
Zelenskyy pushes U.S. for more Patriot missiles, warning of Russian attacks
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Talarico: Paxton "clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption"
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Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map found racially discriminatory
Alabama Republicans asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to use a congressional map that would give the GOP an edge in the midterm elections.
Bondi undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer after recent diagnosis
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Trump has third medical exam of the past year
President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
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What to know about the chemical tank in California that forced evacuations
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U.S. setting up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, officials say
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
Zelenskyy pushes U.S. for more Patriot missiles, warning of Russian attacks
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China executes man for poisoning billionaire Netflix producer
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Ex-chef who supplied poison for suicides to avoid murder charges
Kenneth Law is a former chef accused of running a number of online forums that offered predominantly young, distressed people advice on how to end their lives.
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Estelle on her latest album "Stay Alta"
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle released her sixth studio album, titled "Stay Alta," and joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to reflect on her career and discuss what this record means for her.
Josh Johnson on new special, career in comedy
Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
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Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
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Study evaluates AI's accuracy on news
More than 1 billion people worldwide use artificial intelligence chatbots, but just how accurate are the answers? Forum AI released results from its latest study to determine the accuracy of chatbots in news and current events. Robbie Goldfarb, co-founder of Forum AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
How the U.S. military is using AI in warfare
CBS News' Chris Livesay gets an inside look at how the U.S. military is using artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
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.
Pope Leo's AI warning rocks tech industry
Pope Leo XIV warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
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The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
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Clues in the Lynette Hooker investigation
An infrared camera mounted on the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas could contain clues about her disappearance, CBS News has learned. Cristian Benavides has more.
China executes man for poisoning billionaire Netflix producer
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Matthew Perry's assistant to be sentenced
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Ex-chef who supplied poison for suicides to avoid murder charges
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after internal probe
Mayor Jacob Frey announced O'Hara's resignation late Tuesday after an investigation found he deleted a contact from his city-issued phone to hide his connection to an employee during a prior investigation.
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NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
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SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
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SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
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State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Texas Senate, speaks with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe for his first network interview since state Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the GOP runoff election. Talarico called Paxton the "most corrupt politician in America" and slammed him for giving out "Epstein-style sweetheart deals to pedophiles."
Sneak peek: Deputy Spivey on Trial
Encore: A TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife is determined to prove his innocence. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales has his first interview Saturday, May 30 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Trump speaks on Iran at Cabinet meeting
President Trump spoke to reporters during his Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the White House, where he insisted negotiations with Iran are progressing and touted U.S. border control policies. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Teachers union chief calls for tech limits
Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, is calling for limits on technology in schools as part of her 10-point action plan to set public schools up for success. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Talarico responds to GOP attacks on past remark
Texas state Rep. and Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico responded to Republican attacks over his past remark that God is "non-binary." "There are some statements that I've made that I certainly regret," He told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, but accused his GOP opponent Ken Paxton of "intentionally clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption."