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
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Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Jasmine Crockett called Texas Senate race contenders as she weighs jumping into fray
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Operations against Houthis played into Truman Strike Group accidents, Navy finds
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug boat, Pentagon says
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
ICE begins surge in Minnesota as Trump pushes for crackdown on Somali immigrants
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
Grand jury refuses to re-indict Letitia James
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Supreme Court allows Texas GOP to use new redistricted map for now
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
U.S. tightens immigration work permits in latest move to expand crackdown
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
Trump hires new architect for ballroom
The current architect, with whom President Trump has some disagreements, will remain on the White House ballroom team, sources said.
Congressional watchdog opens probe into Trump housing finance head Bill Pulte
The GAO has accepted a request from Senate Democrats to investigate Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte.
Trump to visit Pennsylvania in push on domestic issues, sources say
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Trump thinks tariff revenue could replace income taxes. Is that possible?
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
Schumer says Democrats will offer 3-year extension of health care tax credits
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that Democrats will offer a clean three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for a vote next week.
Lawmakers see video of boat strike, say admiral testified there was no kill order
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Erika Kirk town hall to air on CBS
Three months after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated, Erika Kirk will open up about life, loss, the state of political discourse and more in a one-hour town hall event moderated by Bari Weiss, CBS News' editor-in-chief.
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, identified as Virginia man
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
EMILYs List endorses former Atlanta mayor in Georgia governor race
Democrats are looking to win back the Georgia governor's office after decades of GOP control.
Boat strike survivors were trying to climb back on before follow-up attack, source says
The White House confirmed this week that there was a second strike, but denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered it.
What to know about Minnesota fraud allegations, as Trump levels attacks on Walz
President Trump has recently attacked Gov. Tim Walz over the fraud cases, calling Minnesota a "hub of fraudulent money laundering activity" and lashing out against the state's Somali community.
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Texas flood disaster 911 calls released: "Some callers did not survive"
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
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Google reveals top search trends of 2025
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A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
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Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
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Jasmine Crockett called Texas Senate race contenders as she weighs jumping into fray
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Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
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CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
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12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
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Despite Trump's pressure, Putin finds an eager trade partner in India
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Google's top search trends in 2025
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India revokes order for phone makers to install security app amid uproar
India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run security app.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
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A federal grand jury refused to re-indict Letitia James, the New York attorney general, after a judge threw out earlier fraud charges against her. Reuters reporter Sarah Lynch joins CBS News with more.
New evidence in Luigi Mangione case
Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione's arrest played in court shows officers questioning the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder after receiving a tip about his whereabouts. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Suspect in D.C. bombs case expected in court
The Justice Department and FBI announced the arrest of a man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Questions about D.C. pipe bombs case suspect
A Virginia man faces two federal charges in connection with the pipe bombs planted in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
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Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
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