Remember when governors used to win the presidency?
In the presidential elections since 2008, governors have made early departures from both Democratic and Republican primaries. Why is this happening?
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race
The Democratic candidate, who made fighting climate change a central theme of his campaign, made the announcement late Wednesday
Jay Inslee releases plan to stem white nationalist gun violence
The Democratic presidential candidate and Washington governor, along with many of his fellow Democratic presidential candidates, has blamed the rise of white nationalist terrorism in part on Trump
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
Inslee says DNC rejected his call for climate debate
The Washington governor said the Democratic National Committee called his campaign today to notify him that it would not host a climate debate
Jay Inslee announces $9 trillion green jobs plan
The Democratic presidential candidate and Washington governor says his plan will produce 8 million "good-paying union jobs"
Jay Inslee unveils plan for 100 percent clean energy by 2030
"This has to be the number one priority for the next president of the United States," Inslee told CBS News in an interview
Jay Inslee on decriminalizing mushrooms, smoking pot in the 60's
"It's time for the nation to legalize marijuana," said Inslee
Jay Inslee speaks on immigration
Gov. Jay Inslee might be focusing his campaign on the primary issue of combating climate change but he is also weighing in on immigration reform. He joins CBSN with more on his proposal.
Gov. Inslee calls for ending Electoral College
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he would push to end the Electoral College and the Senate filibuster if he's elected president. The Democratic candidate joins CBSN with more on his proposals ahead of the 2020 election.
2020 hopeful Jay Inslee: "The electoral college needs to go"
"There's nothing wrong to say democracy can be reformed and improved," said Inlsee.
Jay Inslee: "Electoral college needs to go"
On The Road to 2020, we are talking to current and prospective candidates about issues affecting the country. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is running a presidential campaign centered on fighting climate change. As governor, he launched a clean energy fund to invest in new technologies. The Democrat also issued a Clean Air Rule to cap carbon emissions in the state and expanded public transit in the Seattle area. Inslee joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why defeating climate change is his No. 1 priority.
Jay Inslee becomes third 2020 candidate to release tax returns
Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren have also released their returns
What has Jay Inslee done on climate change?
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced he's running for president. His No. 1 priority is combating climate change. Seattle University professor Marco Lowe joined CBSN to explain his background on the issue.
Jay Inslee focuses campaign on climate issue
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is officially running for president. He joins a crowded field vying for the 2020 Democratic nomination. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN to explain why he's making climate change his top campaign issue.
Jay Inslee announces 2020 presidential bid
The list of Democrats running for president now includes Jay Inslee. The Washington governor officially announced Friday morning that he is in the race with one issue leading his campaign. Inslee's so-called "climate mission" focuses on clean energy. Inslee joins a dozen other Democrats who have launched a presidential campaign or formed an exploratory committee.
Inslee enters 2020 race with focus on climate change
The two-term Washington governor and climate change crusader joins the most diverse Democratic primary field in U.S. history
Democratic governors blast Trump's "illegal" emergency declaration
"I believe under our current system of democracy this action by this president is illegal and unconstitutional," Gov. Jay Inslee said
Democratic govs: Trump's declaration "political punting"
Democratic Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Jay Inslee of Washington discuss President Trump's national emergency declaration at the border.
Wash. Gov. Inslee urging Schultz not to run
Washington's Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee tells CBS News' Jamie Yuccas he doesn't think former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz should run for president in 2020, because running as an independent could help President Trump. Inslee also talks about his own potential 2020 plans.
Inslee says it's "inexcusable" if Schultz helps Trump win
Inslee, who's mulling his own presidential bid, says Schultz should compete as a Democrat if he has a "burning desire" to run
Wash Gov. talks
A ruling at a federal court in Seattle blocked President Trump's immigration ban. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joins CBSN to discuss the ruling.
Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., vows to "exhaust every possible avenue" in the search for survivors of the mudslide in his state
Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., vows to "exhaust every possible avenue" in the search for survivors of the mudslide in his state.
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee puts halt to death penalty
Citing “too many doubts” on the morals and “too many flaws” in the system, Inslee defends suspending capital punishment
Wash. Gov. Inslee tours landslide site
For the first time since a landslide changed the Whidbey Island shoreline, Gov. Jay Inslee toured the site and said the state will find some solutions
Politics
Manchin circulates list of demands for voting legislation
Manchin circulated a list of provisions he would support in the sweeping voting and elections bill up for consideration in the Senate.
11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
Details of the bipartisan deal have not yet been released, and it isn't yet clear how the measure will be paid for.
Maricopa County's partisan ballot review in final stages
The audit won't change the 2020 election results, but it has inspired conservatives in other battleground states to call for similar recounts.
House Democrats seek records from DOJ on data seizures in leak probes
The request for documents made to Attorney General Merrick Garland is the first issued as part of the House Judiciary Committee's investigation.
Louisiana to drop enhanced unemployment benefits
It joins 25 GOP-led states to end the $300-per-week federal enhanced unemployment benefits ahead of their September expiration.
Supreme Court rejects GOP challenge to Obamacare in 7-2 ruling
The court ruled 7-2 that the red states and two individuals who brought the dispute do not have the legal standing.
House votes to repeal 2002 authorization of war in Iraq
The bill to repeal the AUMF has the backing of the White House and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Scotch distillers toast end to U.S. tariffs on single malts
After "eye-watering" losses, "it will take time for the industry to get back on its feet," a Scottish lawmaker said.
Supreme Court sides with Catholic foster care agency in religious liberty case
The court ruled unanimously in favor of the agency, Catholic Social Services.
Unemployment applications rise from a pandemic low
About half a million people applied for some sort of jobless aid last week, while 15 million still collect benefits.
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Israel hits Gaza after Hamas fires incendiary balloons
The strikes came after Hamas launched incendiary balloons into Israel for a third straight day.
Bishops to discuss whether Biden, politicians should get Communion
More than 200 Catholic bishops will gather to discuss whether high-profile Catholic politicians should be denied Communion if they support abortion rights.
Victoria's Secret swaps its Angels for "trailblazing" activists
Victoria's Secret is swapping its Angels for activists in a major rebrand that seeks to completely redefine the company.
Snipers eyed activist as he crashed paraglider onto soccer match
Greenpeace has apologized for the stunt gone awry, which left two people injured after their pilot lost control of his paraglider. But at least the police snipers didn't kill him.
Scotch distillers toast end to U.S. tariffs on single malts
After "eye-watering" losses, "it will take time for the industry to get back on its feet," a Scottish lawmaker said.
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1 dead and 12 injured in series of Arizona shootings
A suspect has been taken into custody and all surviving victims are expected to recover, local authorities said.
Father and son return to cross-country bike trip after health issue
If life is a journey, then James and Shepherd Colver are certainly enjoying the ride.
Restaurants squeezed by rising prices and labor shortages
Majority of restaurant operators said their total food costs are higher than they were before the pandemic.
Families of Charleston shooting victims on the country's future
CBS News spoke with families and victims of the Charleston shooting on how the fatal incident has impacted their outlook for the future.
Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon but will play in Tokyo Olympics
"She is taking some personal time with friends and family," her agent said in a statement.
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Manchin circulates list of demands for voting legislation
Manchin circulated a list of provisions he would support in the sweeping voting and elections bill up for consideration in the Senate.
11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
Details of the bipartisan deal have not yet been released, and it isn't yet clear how the measure will be paid for.
Maricopa County's partisan ballot review in final stages
The audit won't change the 2020 election results, but it has inspired conservatives in other battleground states to call for similar recounts.
House Democrats seek records from DOJ on data seizures in leak probes
The request for documents made to Attorney General Merrick Garland is the first issued as part of the House Judiciary Committee's investigation.
Louisiana to drop enhanced unemployment benefits
It joins 25 GOP-led states to end the $300-per-week federal enhanced unemployment benefits ahead of their September expiration.
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2021 Tribeca Festival: More highlights you can stream at home (Part 4)
The 20th annual festival is not limited to NYC audiences, with many world premiere features and documentaries available to stream at home.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
After a year stuck indoors, visitors are overcrowding national parks
Half a dozen national parks have instituted online reservation systems to spare visitors from hours-long wait times.
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Quiara Alegría Hudes on Washington Heights
Adriana Diaz returns to her birthplace, Washington Heights, with “In the Heights” screenwriter, Quiara Alegría Hudes The film is about community, and the neighborhood itself is one of the stars of the film.
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Follow these steps to stay secure and maintain privacy at home
The smart home office has never been more important. Here's how you can lock out hackers and cybercriminals.
Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
80% of ransomware victims suffer repeat attacks, new report says
A quarter of businesses surveyed ultimately shut down, with nearly one in three losing top leadership, either by dismissal or resignation, and 29% forced to eliminate jobs.
Chrissy Teigen apologizes for her "old awful" tweets
Teigen admitted to being "an insecure, attention seeking troll."
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Will China's fast pace in the space race fuel U.S. ambitions?
The U.S. government barred China from work on the International Space Station, so the Chinese are building their own - and fast.
Record-breaking heat wave puts strain on states' power grids
Temperatures are rising well above 100 degrees in some places.
More than 30 pelicans found mutilated along California coastline
A Southern California wildlife care organization is seeking the public's help to find whoever is responsible for deliberately breaking the wings of brown pelicans at some beaches.
8 Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for COVID
Royal Caribbean said all 1,400 crew members would be fully vaccinated against COVID by June 18. Just days before, eight tested positive.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
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Pricey brain-cancer drug no longer an option under Medicare
Seller of therapy that can cost up to $1,000 a capsule exited federal discount program in January. "It's all greed," one critic said.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Biogen Alzheimer's drug may be a Medicare "budget buster"
At $56,000 per year, Aduhelm "could be a real budget-buster" for the government health program, some experts say.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
Half of U.S. cosmetics contain toxic chemicals, study says
"People are being poisoned every day" as study finds more than 50% of beauty products in the U.S. contain dangerous chemicals.
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Workers are resigning at record rates. That's good for economy
Workers want more pay, better conditions or to be their own boss — and for now, they're getting what they want.
Equal pay in key jobs would boost 2 million Black Americans
Gap "can be solved by corporations and individuals in America adopting anti-racism as a core value," said one CEO.
Morgan Stanley: If you want NYC salary, you need to be in NYC offices
"If you want to get paid New York rates, you work in New York," James Gorman said about returning to the office.
8 million households face eviction or foreclosure within weeks
One homeowner in Alabama is five months behind on her mortgage and hopes she can strike a deal with her lender.
After a year stuck indoors, visitors are overcrowding national parks
Half a dozen national parks have instituted online reservation systems to spare visitors from hours-long wait times.
Crime
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1 dead and 12 injured in series of Arizona shootings
A suspect has been taken into custody and all surviving victims are expected to recover, local authorities said.
Fourth Capitol riot defendant charged with having firearms
The defendant, Guy Reffitt, is accused of carrying a semi-automatic handgun while on U.S. Capitol grounds on January 6.
2 South Carolina executions on hold until firing squad is set up
State Supreme Court says it has to be an option available to the inmates can choose under provisions of a new law.
94-year-old Asian woman stabbed in San Francisco
Police say it was unprovoked. She's expected to survive. A suspect arrested soon after was out on bail or release from prior cases, authorities said.
1 killed and 5 wounded in Baltimore shooting
Police are asking residents to respond with any tips on the shooting.
Space
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SpaceX launches GPS satellite with previously flown booster
Space Force officials say using previously flown boosters will save $64.5 million over three missions.
China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Astronauts install new solar panel on ISS
Two astronauts floated outside the International Space Station Wednesday and attached a rolled-up solar array, the first of six intended to boost the lab's power back to factory fresh levels. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Spacewalkers install, but are unable to deploy, new roll-out solar array
Two spacewalks are needed to install the first two of six new solar blankets, giving station power a needed boost.
Astronomers discover "weird" exoplanet that could have water clouds
Exoplanet TOI-1231 b is "oddly reminiscent" of Neptune, scientists say, and could contain clouds with water.
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Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce
CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.
Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Affordable Care Act
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. The justices ruled 7-2 to uphold the Obama-era law. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports on the court's decision, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak for analysis.
Americans urged to get vaccinated as Delta variant spreads
The Delta variant, which was first detected in India, is now spreading around the globe. U.S. health officials say the Moderna and Pfizer mRNA vaccines are effective against the dangerous strain, but unvaccinated communities are still at high risk for infection. Dr. Annalee Baker is an emergency medicine physician at NYU Langone Health. She joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
U.S. special education system stumbles during pandemic
A shift to remote learning devastated families of children with special needs. According to NPR, many parents watched their kids lose academic, social and physical skills. Phyllis Wolfram, the executive director for the Council of Administrators of Special Education, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how the pandemic impacted children with disabilities and where the nation's special education system fell short.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Affordable Care Act
For a third time, the Supreme Court rejected a Republican challenge to kill the Affordable Care Act. Jan Crawford has more.