2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump campaign launches ad blitz encouraging vote by mail
One ad has the headline "VOTE LIKE PRESIDENT TRUMP!" and includes the text, "TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Request your ballot today."
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Dems' fundraising portal ActBlue announces it raised $1.5 billion in third quarter
It's third-quarter filing day with the Federal Election Commission and fundraising numbers have been trickling in throughout the day.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump and Pence return to critical battleground Michigan this week
CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden leading Mr. Trump in the state, 52% to 46% among likely voters.
Biden continues to outspend Trump on TV ads
It's a trend that has been playing out since the end of July with Biden outspending the president in some cases two to one on TV ads over the past few weeks.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Early voting kicked off today in Georgia
The state's June 9th primary, which was marked by technical issues with voting machines and reports of voters standing in line for hours.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump plans to head back to campaign trail
The president is slated to deliver remarks at an airport hangar at 7 p.m. ET, 12 days after he disclosed his COVID-19 diagnosis.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: 2nd presidential debate in doubt
The Commission on Presidential Debates said the event would be virtual, and the president dismissed that as "not acceptable."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Pence and Harris are set to face off in their only debate
Safety measures have been put in place for the debate at the University of Utah.
Pence and Harris camps still negotiating venue measures ahead of debate
Pence does not want plexiglass on his side of the stage for Wednesday night's debate.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump back at the White House after being discharged from Walter Reed
Trump's physician said he is "not entirely out of the woods yet."
Trump relocates to Walter Reed after COVID-19 diagnosis
He plans to spend the next few days there after showing "mild symptoms" of COVID-19.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Republicans are narrowing voter registration gaps in swing states
There are still more people registered as Democrats than Republicans in the battleground states of Florida, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Debates commission plans changes to presidential debate format
One key change it plans to implement: Cutting off the microphones of Trump and Biden if they break the rules, according to a source familiar with the commission's deliberations.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Debate night fundraising push has already begun
Wednesday is also a major fundraising deadline for both candidates.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Debate prep is in full swing for Trump and Biden
The first presidential debate will be held on Tuesday.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: New CBS News poll shows how few people get their political news from Twitter
According to the recent CBS News Battleground Tracker poll, just 14% of that 29% who use Twitter said they use it a lot.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Top GOP lawmakers dismiss Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power
The president's comments come days before he is expected to announce his nominee to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
Biden remains focused on COVID, economy amid SCOTUS battle
Meanwhile, President Trump will be announcing his conservative female Supreme Court nominee Saturday afternoon.
In Ohio, Trump supporters eager to see SCOTUS vacancy filled
Ahead of Trump's campaign event in Vandalia, his supporters expressed concern about abortion and about deciding what could be a close election in November.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Pence says Trump is "anxious" to move forward with SCOTUS nominee process
CBS News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell spoke Monday with the vice president.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump and Biden both battle it out in Minnesota
The first voters began casting ballots in person in Minnesota on Friday, along with three other states, including Virginia, which saw long, packed lines at a Northern Virginia polling place.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump campaign insists it has a "real" health care plan
"I have it all ready. I have it all ready," Mr. Trump told ABC News on Tuesday during a Town Hall.
Biden and Democrats focus on health care messaging
Biden's campaign unveiled two new health care-focused ads as part of what his team said would be a $65 million ad buy this week across multiple platforms.
Biden makes his first visit to Florida as Democratic nominee
"I am going to work like the devil to make sure I turn every Latino and Hispanic vote," Biden told reporters on Monday.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Green Party won't be on the ballot in the state
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania can't certify its November ballot until the state Supreme Court decides whether the Green Party will be on it.
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Trump calls Epstein controversy a "Hoax" and "bulls***"
President Trump said the ongoing controversy over his administration's handling of information related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "Hoax" and "bulls***."
RFK Jr. ousts two Trump loyalists from HHS top ranks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
Texas National Guard continues flood response with Czech team joining effort
Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.
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Trump asked GOP lawmakers if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, sources say
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
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Critics of Trump's presidential library fundraising say "there are no rules"
CBS News analysis finds that up to $63 million has been raised for Mr. Trump's future presidential library so far from legal settlements alone.
Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic House primary, Butierez wins GOP nomination
The late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who is Adelita Grijalva's father, was one of the most senior and progressive power brokers on Capitol Hill.
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Trump set to sign executive order on national standards for college sports NIL
President Trump is looking to establish national standards for college athlete endorsement deals — an issue that has upended collegiate sports and led some student athletes to make millions.
U.S. sends deportees convicted of violent crimes to small African country of Eswatini
As it seeks to ramp up deportations, the Trump administration has sent some migrants to far-flung places that aren't their home countries.
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
Why the Genius Act could be a big boost for cryptocurrencies
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
Former DOJ prosecutors seek to derail Emil Bove's federal judge nomination
A group of former prosecutors are pushing to block the judicial nomination of Emil Bove, a former Trump attorney who they accused of being a "hatchet man," according to memos obtained by CBS News.
Trump admin. releases 2,000 California National Guard members from L.A. duty
The Trump administration is releasing thousands of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in Los Angeles.
Bipartisan lawmakers reup immigration bill amid Trump deportation crackdown
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday reintroduced a comprehensive bill to reform the immigration system.
Bondi ousts Justice Department's top ethics official
Joseph Tirrell, who led the Departmental Ethics Office, wrote on LinkedIn that he received a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday terminating him.
ICE says many in immigration detention no longer qualify for bond hearings
The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention.
Russia calls Trump's demand for Ukraine ceasefire in 50 days unacceptable
As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."
Mike Waltz fields questions at confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador
Mike Waltz, President Trump's former national security adviser, testified Tuesday at his Senate confirmation hearing to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Senate advances Trump request to cut foreign aid, public media funding
Some senators have concerns as Congress faces a Friday deadline to act on the rescissions request.
Trump unveils $90 billion in energy and AI investments for Pennsylvania at summit
Some political leaders and big names from the tech and AI industries were at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit.
Trump admin. blocked from ending deportation protections for Afghans for now
An appeals court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking deportation protections and work permits for thousands of people from Afghanistan.
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Trump calls Epstein controversy a "Hoax" and "bulls***"
President Trump said the ongoing controversy over his administration's handling of information related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "Hoax" and "bulls***."
Georgia police dog dies after being left in hot patrol car
A police dog died Sunday in Georgia, after being left alone inside of her handler's hot patrol car without a working air conditioning system, authorities said.
U.S. drug raids net $10 million in crypto linked to cartel, officials say
U.S. drug enforcement agents seized more than $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel during raids that also netted massive quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, officials say.
National League wins All-Star Game in first-ever home run swing-off
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic House primary, Butierez wins GOP nomination
The late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who is Adelita Grijalva's father, was one of the most senior and progressive power brokers on Capitol Hill.
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Trump asked GOP lawmakers if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, sources say
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
Why the Genius Act could be a big boost for cryptocurrencies
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
Federal judge halts CFPB rule to remove medical debt from credit reports
The ruling targets a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical debt from 15 million credit reports.
How do you stop an AI model from turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals.
The latest Grok controversy is revealing not for the extremist outputs, but for how it exposes a fundamental dishonesty in AI development.
Which countries could Trump hit with 100% tariffs over ties with Russia?
More than a dozen countries stand in the crosshairs of Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs over their economic ties to Russia.
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Trump calls Epstein controversy a "Hoax" and "bulls***"
President Trump said the ongoing controversy over his administration's handling of information related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "Hoax" and "bulls***."
RFK Jr. ousts two Trump loyalists from HHS top ranks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
Texas National Guard continues flood response with Czech team joining effort
Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.
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Trump asked GOP lawmakers if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, sources say
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
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Critics of Trump's presidential library fundraising say "there are no rules"
CBS News analysis finds that up to $63 million has been raised for Mr. Trump's future presidential library so far from legal settlements alone.
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RFK Jr. ousts two Trump loyalists from HHS top ranks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
Popular yogurt recalled nationwide due to possible plastic pieces
Plastic pieces were discovered in the dome toppers of YoCrunch products, the FDA said in a recall alert.
The rise in body image concerns among kids
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler joins "CBS Morning" to discuss the rise in body image concerns among children as young as 6 years old and what parents can do to promote a healthy mindset during the crucial middle childhood years.
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U.S. envoy asks Israel to probe American man's murder in West Bank
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee says Israel should "aggressively investigate the murder of Saif Mussallet" in the occupied West Bank.
Emma Watson banned from driving after she was caught speeding
"Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson was banned from driving for six months Wednesday after she was caught speeding.
Texas National Guard continues flood response with Czech team joining effort
Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.
Skeleton of medieval knight found under former ice cream parlor
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Trump ally, ex-Brazil leader Jair Bolsonaro to face fate in coup trial
A prosecutor has asked Brazil's Supreme Court to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a violent coup after a trial that saw President Trump try to intervene.
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James Gunn reimagines Superman for new film
Director James Gunn talks about why his new "Superman" film shows the hero as more vulnerable and human, and how themes like kindness, compassion and immigrant identity shaped the story.
Rebecca Romijn on "Strange New Worlds"
Rebecca Romijn joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview season 3 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and talk about her role as Lieutenant Una Chin-Riley in the hit Paramount+ series.
Emmy nominations surprises and snubs
Fandango's Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the 2025 Emmy nominations, which were announced on Tuesday. "Severance" was this year's most nominated show, earning 27 nominations.
Emma Watson banned from driving after she was caught speeding
"Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson was banned from driving for six months Wednesday after she was caught speeding.
Emily Ratajkowski embraces acting again
Emily Ratajkowski joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her latest role as the new fiancée in "Too Much," a romantic comedy created by Lena Dunham and starring Meg Stalter as a heartbroken woman starting over in London.
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Delta Air Lines aims to take AI to the skies
Along with seemingly everything else, the price of your next flight might be determined by artificial intelligence. Delta Air Lines said it is using AI to influence some of its domestic flight prices instead of solely relying on dynamic price systems. Sean Cudahy, senior aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Companies flock to Pennsylvania for energy
President Trump unveiled $90 billion in investments in Pennsylvania energy and innovation on Tuesday. That follows Amazon's recent announcement that it plans to invest $20 billion in data centers across the state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
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.
Why the Genius Act could be a big boost for cryptocurrencies
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
Nextdoor CEO shares how the app is changing
Neighborhood social network app Nextdoor is getting a redesign with some new features. Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia joins CBS News to discuss.
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Skeleton of medieval knight found under former ice cream parlor
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Crossbreeding corals from Honduras could help protect Florida's coast
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
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More on slain "American Idol" executive
"American Idol" supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Monday after police made a welfare check. 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian has been arrested in connection with the couple's death, police say. CBS News' Jarred Hill has the latest details.
Report of hijacked small plane grounds flights at Canada airport
Police said they received a report that a Cessna 172 "had been hijacked from the Vancouver Island area and was entering into airspace near Vancouver International Airport."
Police seize ton of cocaine in high seas shootout; 3 suspects killed
Police said two suspected drug traffickers jumped into the ocean and later died. A third suspected drug trafficker died on shore.
Woman arrested for allegedly seducing and blackmailing monks
At least nine abbots and senior monks involved in the scandal have been disrobed and cast out of the monkhood, police said.
U.S. drug raids net $10 million in crypto linked to cartel, officials say
U.S. drug enforcement agents seized more than $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel during raids that also netted massive quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, officials say.
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What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Massive black hole merger forms one 225 times the mass of the sun
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
Mars rock could fetch millions at auction
A piece of Mars is going up for auction this week, and it could go for as much as $4 million.
Axiom space crew returns from historic trip
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the U.S. are returning from the International Space Station following the historic Axiom Mission 4 trip. CBS News' consultant Bill Harwood joins with more details.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Rebecca Romijn on "Strange New Worlds"
Rebecca Romijn joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview season 3 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and talk about her role as Lieutenant Una Chin-Riley in the hit Paramount+ series.
James Gunn reimagines Superman for new film
Director James Gunn talks about why his new "Superman" film shows the hero as more vulnerable and human, and how themes like kindness, compassion and immigrant identity shaped the story.
Helping kids make sense of tragic news
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share advice for parents on how to talk to children about disasters and help ease their fears amid rising exposure through social media.
California farmworkers on strike over raids
California farmworkers are on strike following immigration raids at several farms. At least one person has died after the raids, according to reports. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details.
Israel strikes Syria over clashes in south
Israel hit Damascus, Syria, with a major air attack on Wednesday, vowing to shield Druze communities from alleged attacks by the Syrian government, officials said. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest.