Trump begins raising money for his new political action committee
On Tuesday morning, the Trump campaign began earmarking 60% of "election defense fund" donations received on his campaign website to Mr. Trump's new Save America PAC.
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Wisconsin voters who flipped from Obama to Trump
Twenty-three of Wisconsin's 72 counties voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012 and then pivoted to support Trump in 2016.
Trump and Biden pursue key voting blocs in Florida: Seniors and Latinos
Less than two weeks from Election Day, 3.6 million votes have been cast in Florida and both campaigns continue to court critical voting blocs: Latino voters and seniors.
Trump calls Fauci a "disaster" but says it would be "a bigger bomb to fire him"
The president blasted the nation's top infectious diseases expert in a campaign call and said if the White House had listened to Fauci, the U.S. would have 700,000 to 800,000 deaths.
Pence agrees to plexiglass barrier for debate after early objections
The two will meet on the debate stage Wednesday in Salt Lake City.
New Jersey contact tracers "frustrated" with RNC info about Trump fundraiser
The Republican National Committee information included only names and emails — no states, towns or telephone numbers were shared, though attendees came from multiple states.
Trump campaign says debate structure should not be changed
After a chaotic first presidential debate, the commission that governs the debates said it plans to make changes to the rules before the rest of the debates.
How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Seasonal workers in Maine brace for long winter amid coronavirus
Thousands of seasonal workers are entering their coldest, slowest season without their annual financial safety net, robbed by COVID-19 of a summer's worth of tourism-driven business.
Pro-Trump super PAC uses Hungarian stock photo in ad attacking Biden
In the ad, under text that attacks Biden as weak on American jobs, is a stock image of a car repair station. It's in Budapest.
Trump's reelection bid blew through $830 million before Labor Day
The company of former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale has been paid $35 million since 2017.
Will reluctant Trump supporters stick with him in 2020?
Mary Kay Bennett, a life-long Republican who has never crossed the party line in a presidential election confesses she regrets her 2016 Trump vote "every day."
Trump and Republicans send mixed messages on Kamala Harris
"So, I was a little surprised that he picked her," President Trump told reporters Wednesday. Vice President Pence said, "It's no surprise that he chose Senator Harris."
Trump campaign launches bus tours through swing states
Trump family members and surrogates will be hitting the trail in person amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump wants to deliver GOP nomination speech at White House. Is that legal?
When asked about Trump's plans, GOP Senator John Thune said, "I assume that's not something that you could do."
With early-voting states in mind, Trump campaign resets
"I know a lot of people look at the election countdown clock on our wall: it says 91 days," Stepien said Monday. "But ballots will be in the hands of North Carolina voters in 33 days."
Trump campaign pauses ad spending
It is undergoing a "review and fine-tuning of the campaign's strategy," according to a Trump campaign official.
Watchdog accuses Trump campaign of masking millions in spending
Trump's reelection campaign and campaign committee are accused of hiding nearly $170 million in spending to vendors and Trump relations by funneling money through firms led by Brad Parscale and campaign officials.
Notre Dame withdraws as host of first presidential debate
The University of Michigan withdrew from hosting the second presidential debate last month.
Trump family business profits from reelection bid amid pandemic
Trump Victory — a Trump campaign and RNC fundraising committee — paid over $380,000 to the Trump Hotel Collection on March 31 and April 1.
New England Trump supporters on his defense of "heritage"
In an interview that aired on Fox News Sunday, the president doubled down on his vow not to rename military bases dedicated to Confederate generals.
Who is Bill Stepien? GOP operative takes the reins at Trump campaign
Stepien is Mr. Trump's fifth campaign manager, following Corey Lewandowski, Paul Manafort, Kellyanne Conway, and Brad Parscale.
Canceled festivals slam New England economy amid COVID-19 pandemic
Maine's largest festival went on despite the 1918 Spanish Flu, the Great Depression and WWII. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fryeburg Fair has postponed festivities for the first time in 169 years.
Trump campaign and RNC raise $131 million in June
Trump and the RNC are heading into the summer with over $295 million in the bank.
Trump campaign COO moves to legal affairs in staff reshuffling
His new role comes as Trump's approval numbers have taken a tumble and the president's first rally in three months attracted a smaller crowd than expected.
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Hawley proposes antitrust legislation aimed at tech companies
The legislation, which Hawley called "Trust-Busting For the 21st Century Act," bans all mergers and acquisitions by companies with a market capitalization of over $100 billion.
Michigan officials request help as COVID-19 cases surge
"What's happening in Michigan today can be happening in other states or other parts of the country tomorrow," Governor Gretchen Whitmer warned.
Biden meets with bipartisan group of lawmakers on infrastructure
The president is trying to negotiate his infrastructure package with lawmakers.
Biden to nominate the first woman to serve as Army Secretary
Christine Wormuth previously served in the National Security Council and then as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy in the Obama administration.
Here's how Trump could return to Facebook
Facebook's Oversight Board is poised to vote on the company's ban on Trump following the January 6 violence at the Capitol
Biden to announce picks for DHS immigration, cybersecurity posts
Absent from his list of DHS appointments is a director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
AAPI group to take "next step" and lobby for legislation
AAPI Victory Alliance looks to build off increased Asian American turnout in 2020 elections, and combat string of violence against the community
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
Boehner says U.S. voters are to blame for modern-day GOP
The former House speaker rose to his leadership position on a wave of Tea Party support in 2011 before resigning in 2015, and has been accused of opening the door to a new era of GOP extremism.
Boehner: Many in GOP "believe more in making noise" than policy
The former Speaker discusses his new memoir, "On the House," and why he says "crazies" have taken over the Republican Party.
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Japan to dump radioactive water from Fukushima plant into ocean
The plan to release hundreds of thousands of tons of wastewater from the crippled nuclear plant into the Pacific has angered some of Japan's residents, and neighbors.
Could Prince Philip's passing give Harry time to mend a royal rift?
Harry's back in Britain for the 1st time since he and Meghan's interview with Oprah to attend his grandfather's funeral – time, possibly, for some royal "reconciliation."
WHO urges halt to sale of live wild animals in markets
U.N. health agency's call, citing risk of infectious diseases like COVID-19 spreading from animals to humans, is just the latest pressure on "wet markets."
Afghan's female negotiators push for more representation
The four female members of the Afghan negotiating team in Doha emphasize that a successful peace settlement for Afghanistan require women at the table and in government.
Fans rally to defend BTS after racist jokes made on show
"Racism is not comedy," began trending in English and Spanish and the TV show soon put out a statement.
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U.S. recommends "pause" for Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
As of Monday over 6.8 million doses of the single-dose vaccine had been administered across the country.
Michigan officials request help as COVID-19 cases surge
"What's happening in Michigan today can be happening in other states or other parts of the country tomorrow," Governor Gretchen Whitmer warned.
Biden meets with bipartisan group of lawmakers on infrastructure
The president is trying to negotiate his infrastructure package with lawmakers.
Software fix planned for Mars helicopter
A new date for the helicopter's maiden flight will be set after updated software is tested.
"Predator" FBI boss sexually harassed 8 women, watchdog finds
The watchdog concluded James Hendricks sexually harassed eight female subordinates in one of the FBI's most egregious known cases of sexual misconduct.
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Hawley proposes antitrust legislation aimed at tech companies
The legislation, which Hawley called "Trust-Busting For the 21st Century Act," bans all mergers and acquisitions by companies with a market capitalization of over $100 billion.
Michigan officials request help as COVID-19 cases surge
"What's happening in Michigan today can be happening in other states or other parts of the country tomorrow," Governor Gretchen Whitmer warned.
Biden meets with bipartisan group of lawmakers on infrastructure
The president is trying to negotiate his infrastructure package with lawmakers.
Biden to nominate the first woman to serve as Army Secretary
Christine Wormuth previously served in the National Security Council and then as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy in the Obama administration.
Here's how Trump could return to Facebook
Facebook's Oversight Board is poised to vote on the company's ban on Trump following the January 6 violence at the Capitol
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Will Smith pulls film production from Georgia over law
Actor Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua are pulling production of their upcoming film out of Georgia after the state enacted new voting restrictions.
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Royal family mourns ahead of Prince Philip's funeral
Prince Harry has arrived in the U.K. ahead of Prince Philip's funeral. His wife, Meghan, who is pregnant with the couple's second child, remained in the U.S. on medical advice. Holly Williams has more details.
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Guy Fieri helps raise millions for restaurant workers
When millions of people were out of work during the pandemic, Food Network host Guy Fieri wanted to support his community. So, he joined the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, and helped raise $25 million for restaurant workers in need.
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Hawley proposes antitrust legislation aimed at tech companies
The legislation, which Hawley called "Trust-Busting For the 21st Century Act," bans all mergers and acquisitions by companies with a market capitalization of over $100 billion.
Software fix planned for Mars helicopter
A new date for the helicopter's maiden flight will be set after updated software is tested.
Here's how Trump could return to Facebook
Facebook's Oversight Board is poised to vote on the company's ban on Trump following the January 6 violence at the Capitol
Uber offers $250 million in bonuses and perks to lure drivers
Ride-sharing company says it needs more drivers as passenger bookings rebound following COVID-19 lockdowns.
Microsoft to buy speech tech company Nuance for $19.7 billion
Wall Street expects software giant to "go on the M&A warpath" in 2021 after it clinches its second-biggest deal.
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Japan to dump radioactive water from Fukushima plant into ocean
The plan to release hundreds of thousands of tons of wastewater from the crippled nuclear plant into the Pacific has angered some of Japan's residents, and neighbors.
Software fix planned for Mars helicopter
A new date for the helicopter's maiden flight will be set after updated software is tested.
How a shocking environmental disaster was uncovered after 70 years
The lasting effects of DDT contamination are killing an alarming number of California sea lions.
Western U.S. may be entering worst drought in modern history
The stage is set for an escalation of extreme dry conditions, with widespread water restrictions expected and yet another dangerous fire season ahead.
Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
U.S. recommends "pause" for Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
As of Monday over 6.8 million doses of the single-dose vaccine had been administered across the country.
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.
Michigan officials request help as COVID-19 cases surge
"What's happening in Michigan today can be happening in other states or other parts of the country tomorrow," Governor Gretchen Whitmer warned.
WHO urges halt to sale of live wild animals in markets
U.N. health agency's call, citing risk of infectious diseases like COVID-19 spreading from animals to humans, is just the latest pressure on "wet markets."
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Cruise lines ready to sail — mourning family says not so fast
California family is one of dozens suing Carnival, alleging it's to blame for COVID-19 deaths after onboard outbreaks.
Here's how Trump could return to Facebook
Facebook's Oversight Board is poised to vote on the company's ban on Trump following the January 6 violence at the Capitol
Critics take shots at Johnson & Johnson CEO's $30 million payday
Alex Gorsky's 14% raise in a year when J&J paid out billions for its role in the opioid epidemic is called "excessive."
Alex Rodriguez nears deal to buy NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves
After striking out trying to buy the New York Mets, Rodriguez is poised to become a Timberwolves owner.
U.S. deficit hits $1.7 trillion over last six months
The latest monthly Treasury report says the country spent nearly $660 billion more than it took in during March alone.
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Tennessee high schooler dead after firing at officer
There's no active threat to the public and the Austin-East Magnet High School has been secured, officials said.
Former cop who shot Walter Scott to death wants sentence vacated
Michael Slager was sentenced in 2017 to 20 years in federal prison for violating Scott's civil rights in a case that became a Black Lives Matter rallying cry.
George Floyd's brother gives emotional testimony
Philonise Floyd was one of the final witnesses for prosecutors, who wrapped up their case against the fired cop on Monday.
Britt Reid charged with DWI in crash that severely injured 5-year-old
Prosecutors say Reid, the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, was driving nearly 84 miles per hour just seconds before the crash.
Virginia cop who pepper-sprayed Black Army lieutenant is fired
Police officers in Virginia held an Army officer at gunpoint, handcuffed him and doused him with pepper spray — all during an illegal traffic stop.
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Software fix planned for Mars helicopter
A new date for the helicopter's maiden flight will be set after updated software is tested.
Soyuz launches crew to space station
A Soyuz spacecraft lifted off from Kazakhstan carrying NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Watch NASA's live coverage of the launch.
Soyuz launch kicks off space station crew rotation
A NASA astronaut joins two Russians for Friday's trip to the International Space Station.
Lyrids meteor shower marks return of shooting stars
After a months-long meteor drought, the Lyrids are back to illuminate Earth Day.
Does photo show a rainbow on Mars? NASA answers the mystery
Is it a "dustbow?" Is it an "icebow?"
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Prince Philip through the years
Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Inside the night that led to Kat West's mysterious death
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
FDA calls for halt on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The CDC and FDA have issued a joint statement recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. The agencies say they are reviewing six reported cases of a rare type of blood clot in people who have received the vaccine. Nearly 7 million doses have already been administered in the country.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.
Tennessee high schooler dead after firing at officer
A police officer was wounded in a shooting at a high school in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Monday. Officials said the person who shot the officer, a student at Austin-East Magnet High School, died at the scene when police returned fire. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports. Read more here.