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The debacle at the Iowa caucuses could work in Bloomberg's favor.
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The debacle at the Iowa caucuses could work in Bloomberg's favor.
While the rest of the Democratic field is in Iowa, Bloomberg is in California kicking off a bus tour.
By refusing donations, the billionaire candidate was shut out of the debates. The Democratic Party announced a rule change that could enable him to qualify.
The 60-second ad from former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg highlights his work on gun safety and features Calandrian Simpson Kemp, whose son, George Kemp Jr., was fatally shot in 2013.
Bloomberg told CBS News about advice he gave Trump after he was elected but before he took office.
"I can't speak for the senator, I can only speak for myself," Bloomberg said in Burlington, Vermont on Monday.
The former New York City mayor is outspending the president's campaign on television ads in several key states.
Bloomberg's speech in Miami came a day before the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
"He's that leader that is going to adjust the sails of our current political climate," Jones told CBS News in an interview.
In a 30-second ad running in 27 states, Bloomberg is urging senators to vote to "remove Trump from office."
The former New York City mayor was in Tulsa on Sunday to unveil an ambitious policy proposal aimed at delivering economic justice for black Americans.
Bloomberg was given a 45-day extension to file his personal financial disclosure with the FEC, which means his financial filings won't be public until after Super Tuesday.
The tweets include a photo of a meatball with Bloomberg's face on it.
But the 2020 Democratic candidate deflected when asked whether Sanders' recent surge in some polls shows momentum.
"Everybody else out there is just a lot of noise," Sheindlin said in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
The 60-second spot costs around $10 million and will counter an expected 30-second ad from the Trump campaign
According to the Intercept, incarcerated women in the Oklahoma minimum-security women's prison, Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center, made calls on behalf of the Bloomberg campaign to California voters.
His donation is aimed at shoring up vulnerable House Democrats being targeted by allies of President Trump over the ongoing impeachment inquiry.
"I probably shouldn't have used the word, but I could just tell you he is a friend of mine," Bloomberg said.
Bloomberg sat down with Gayle King for his first TV interview since joining the presidential race.
"Some people have figured out, you know, it would be a lot cheaper to spend a few hundred mil just buying the presidency instead of paying that 2% wealth tax," the 2020 candidate said in the new ad.
Bloomberg News said it won't investigate its owner or his Democratic rivals for the nomination. Now the Trump campaign says it won't credential Bloomberg reporters.
He's making Arizona — a state President Trump won in 2016 — a priority as most of his Democratic rivals spend the bulk of their time in early states like Iowa and New Hampshire.
Bloomberg is launching his entry into the 2020 presidential race with a $34 million national ad rollout on Sunday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on the latest developments.
The 77-year-old launched a multimillion-dollar ad campaign Sunday to announce his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination
FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.
Israel's best chance at destroying the facility at Fordo could lie with a U.S.-produced bomb that's so heavy that it can only be dropped by a U.S. plane.
The event honoring Juneteenth will take place at the Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas.
Fighting for control of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth has killed millions. Trump wants to end it, and potentially reap huge rewards.
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
President Trump has been briefed on both the risks and the benefits of bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site.
Consular officers are being told to look for "indications of hostility" toward the U.S., its culture, principles or citizens.
Sen. Ted Cruz sparred with media personality Tucker Carlson, highlighting a rift among President Trump's allies over whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine testified Wednesday before the Senate Armed Forces Committee.
The Twin Cities home where Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday was broken into overnight Wednesday, police say.
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem said earlier it was working on dispatching evacuation flights and cruise ships for American citizens who wish to leave Israel.
The Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee's law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth does not violate the 14th Amendment.
The Supreme Court ruled against Texas and landowners who challenged a plan to store thousands of metric tons of nuclear waste at a facility in the state.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have finalized their partnership and revealed new details about the deal.
Lawmakers and the public gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday night to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot over the weekend in what authorities called a political assassination.
As Israel continues striking Iran, Trump says he's still considering whether the U.S. military should provide direct support in an increasingly deadly war.
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is attempting to win the Virginia governor's office after her party lost the race in 2021.
The 2,000 troops will join about 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines who are already deployed in L.A.
A Trump administration policy requiring people to select their gender assigned at birth on passport forms was halted by a federal judge.
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, said they recovered "a taser, gloves, rope and duct tape" from the suspect's vehicle. Mayor Paul Young said political violence "simply cannot become our norm."
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
Israel's best chance at destroying the facility at Fordo could lie with a U.S.-produced bomb that's so heavy that it can only be dropped by a U.S. plane.
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
The event honoring Juneteenth will take place at the Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas.
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
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Unauthorized immigrants make up nearly 5% of the U.S. workforce, according to 2022 estimates, and a higher share in construction and agriculture.
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.
Israel's best chance at destroying the facility at Fordo could lie with a U.S.-produced bomb that's so heavy that it can only be dropped by a U.S. plane.
The event honoring Juneteenth will take place at the Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas.
Fighting for control of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth has killed millions. Trump wants to end it, and potentially reap huge rewards.
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative.
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Fighting for control of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth has killed millions. Trump wants to end it, and potentially reap huge rewards.
A Tehran-based political analyst acknowledges Iran has been weakened by Israel's onslaught, but the official line is still one of defiance and solidarity.
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
An Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in Israel, causing no serious injuries but drawing a quick vow of retaliation against Iran's supreme leader for "war crimes."
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Alison Hall credits Olivia Munn's openness with helping detect her breast cancer early. Their emotional first meeting airs Wednesday on "Inside Edition."
Actor Tom Cruise is set to receive an honorary Oscar ahead of next year's Academy Awards. While he has scored four nominations, the "Mission Impossible" and "Top Gun" actor has never won an Oscar.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
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As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
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Karen Read addressed supporters after a jury found her not guilty in the retrial for the murder of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, appeared in court Wednesday. His defense team wants the trial delayed, arguing intense public scrutiny threatens his right to a fair trial. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
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The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
If initial results hold up, NASA says the delayed launch of a commercial research mission to the station could come as early as Thursday.
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