Battleground Tracker: Dems happy with Harris pick, Biden leads ahead of DNC
Sixty-six percent of Democratic registered voters are glad Biden selected Harris to be his running mate.
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Trump weighs in on birther theory about Harris' eligibility to be VP
The dean of Berkeley Law School, a constitutional law expert, called the notion that Harris is ineligible "a truly silly argument."
Biden and Harris call for 3-month nationwide mask mandate
Biden told reporters that "every governor should mandate" wearing a mask outside of the home for at least three months.
Where Kamala Harris stands on the issues
The California senator has a long record as a prosecutor and U.S. senator.
Crash course on Kamala Harris
She's making history as Joe Biden's running mate. Here's what you need to know.
Biden and Harris make debut as running mates, vowing to defeat Trump
"She's ready to do this job on day one," Biden said of his newly minted partner.
Rep. Clyburn reveals what Biden said to him before picking Harris
Representative Jim Clyburn, who spoke to Biden the day before he made his pick, said the choice was difficult up until the final days.
Who is Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's pick for vice president?
Harris is the first Black vice presidential nominee, and is only the third woman nominated for vice president.
Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, adding former rival to ticket
The Biden campaign made the announcement in a text message to supporters.
Charlamagne tha God would vote for Kamala Harris
The host of the popular radio show "The Breakfast Club" has interviewed a number of 2020 presidential candidates. He told CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers that he would vote for Kamala Harris for president.
Sen. Kamala Harris kicks off 2020 run
California Sen. Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor, held a campaign rally in her hometown of Oakland on Sunday after officially announcing her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. LA Times reporter Melanie Mason joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on what Harris brings to the race.
Harris grills Barr on White House contacts
Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democratic presidential candidate, questioned Attorney General William Barr about whether anyone at the White House had ever suggested he open an investigation. She also asked about the propriety of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's involvement in deciding the president had not obstructed justice.
Kamala Harris proposes monthly income boost during COVID crisis
The measure would provide every individual with an annual income under $120,000 with $2,000 per month until the COVID-19 crisis is over.
Kamala Harris endorses onetime rival Joe Biden
Harris said in a statement that Biden "reflects the decency and dignity of the American people and who can ultimately defeat Donald Trump."
Kamala Harris ends her presidential bid
The California senator said her campaign "simply doesn't have the financial resources we need to continue."
Kamala Harris says Pete Buttigieg sounded "naïve" at Democratic debate
"Those of us who've been involved in Civil Rights for a long time we know that it is important that we not compare our struggles," the California senator said Thursday
Kamala Harris proposes extending school day to 6 p.m.
The 2020 presidential candidate's "Family Friendly School Act" would also reduce the amount of days schools are closed
Steyer staffer accused of stealing voter data from Kamala Harris
Steyer's campaign announced Monday night that the staffer has resigned
Kamala Harris explains why she's "all in" on winning Iowa
"I'm practically living in Iowa to do the work that is necessary to make sure that I earn the support" in Iowa, Harris said in an interview
Kamala Harris cuts entire New Hampshire field team
The Democratic presidential candidate is laying off over half her staff in New Hampshire
Kamala Harris cutting costs, realigning staff in major shakeup
Harris is significantly curtailing and reshaping her presidential campaign in a bid to cut costs and boost her standing
2020 Democrats reveal final 3rd-quarter fundraising totals
The contenders in the presidential race are revealing how much their campaigns took in from July through September
Kamala Harris vows to put LGBTQ+ people in Cabinet and top posts
The California senator plans to establish a chief advocate for LGBTQ+ affairs, if she's elected president
Kamala Harris urges Twitter to suspend Trump's account
President Trump has used Twitter to attack those involved in the whistleblower complaint against him
2020 Democratic candidates embrace the selfie line
How the 2020 Democratic contenders are integrating the photo line into their digital strategy
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2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
NYT moves to quash subpoenas for phone records of reporters and family members
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Nearly 100 U.S. service members injured in Iranian strikes this month
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, says she'll run for full Senate term
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
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Trump to keep using old Air Force One while new plane gets security upgrades
The new Air Force One "has a lot of capability, but as I understand it, in about a month or so, they're going to send it to have it be maxed out," President Trump said Sunday.
Maine Democratic Senate race narrows as candidates rally behind Troy Jackson
The crowded Maine Senate race to replace Graham Platner has narrowed as Democrats rallied around former state Senate President Troy Jackson in the leadup to the party's nominating convention on Saturday.
Victims of Iranian-sponsored terror want restitution as part of peace deal
A coalition of victims impacted by terrorism is demanding Iran pay restitution before any funds are returned or unfrozen as part of a peace deal.
FBI agents told to stand down on ICE assault probes; DOJ denies policy shift
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and border czar Tom Homan join Margaret Brennan.
Mark Warner says he'll vote against Trump pick Jay Clayton as DNI
Sen. Mark Warner said he'll vote against Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, citing disappointment in his testimony at a confirmation hearing last week despite his previous optimism about the nominee.
Transcript: Chris Krebs and David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
Homan says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after ICE shootings
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
Transcript: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026. Editor's note: This interview was taped on July 16, 2026.
Transcript: Border czar Tom Homan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Video appears to show United employee threatening to call ICE on customer
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
What to know about Taylor Farms amid the cyclospora outbreak
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
NYT moves to quash subpoenas for phone records of reporters and family members
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Nearly 100 U.S. service members injured in Iranian strikes this month
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
Video of Moroccan man dying while pinned down by police sparks anger in Italy
The death of a Moroccan man as he was detained by Italian police in Bologna has sparked anger and a formal investigation.
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Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Judge pauses in Paramount-WBD merger
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to temporarily block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from happening. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
Christopher Nolan describes challenges of creating "The Odyssey"
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
Christopher Nolan talks "The Odyssey"
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan talks about his latest movie, "The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries. He tells "CBS Mornings" about what it was like working with the star-studded cast and challenges faced when creating the film.
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Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Details of suspect in NYC explosion
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after he set off fireworks and started a fire outside of a Manhattan building, which houses federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
D4vd to appear for court hearing
Musician D4vd will be in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a preliminary hearing in a murder case. Prosecutors will present evidence, claiming he is responsible for the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Lilia Luciano reports.
Fire set outside NYC federal building
A former U.S. Army soldier is in custody after allegedly starting a fire and setting off fireworks in front of a federal building in New York City on Monday. The building houses dozens of agencies, including the FBI and ICE. Tom Hanson reports.
2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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FDA: Lettuce still likely source of outbreak
The FDA said signs still point to Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce as the likely culprit of the cyclospora outbreak despite an earlier test on a sample that was a false positive. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Hegseth to testify on Capitol Hill
Nearly 100 U.S. military service members were injured by Iran's strikes in the last month, CBS News has learned. This comes as the war with Iran falls under increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
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Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
How to stretch your summer vacation budget
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks to "CBS Mornings" about ways to stretch your summer vacation budget and some costly mistakes to avoid.