Scott Pelley: Trump Trying To Distance Himself From GOP Leaders
Scott Pelley says Donald Trump continues to defiantly rebuff Republican party leaders as he accepts their nomination for President.
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Scott Pelley says Donald Trump continues to defiantly rebuff Republican party leaders as he accepts their nomination for President.
Chris covered Hillary Clinton locking up the Democratic nomination, what Bernie Sanders does next, and Donald Trump losing support in the Republican party. He talked with John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20 and AB Stoddard from the Hill at 7:20 about the race for the White House and Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about the latest regarding the soda tax and the saga of DA Seth Williams' ex-wife.
Mitch McConnell says Donald Trump would be better suited focusing on issues that matter to the American people.
Chris discussed Hillary Clinton reaching the number of delegates needed to reach the Democratic nomination for President, Bernie Sanders vowing to stay in the race and Marco Rubio saying he warned Republicans of the dangers of nominating Donald Trump. He talked with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell at 8:20 about the presidential race and his new book, The Long Game.
Mitch McConnell says President Obama has set back the middle class during his time in the White House.
Kelly Johnston, former Secretary of the Senate, assesses the fight over who will replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.
Chris reviewed the Pope's visit to Philadelphia, Speaker of the House John Boehner's resignation, and the Eagles win over the Jets. He talked with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about the fallout of Boehner stepping down at 7:00, CBS 3's Pat Ciarrocchi about the Papal visit at 7:20, Congressman Bob Brady about taking the Pope's water glass at 7:50, sports analyst Beasley Reece about the Eagles win at 8:00, and A.B. Stoddard from The Hill about Boehner's resignation at 8:20.
Toomey, talking with Chris Stigall on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, accused the President of making an end run around the Senate to complete the pact curtailing Iran's nuclear program.
Chris discussed Senators Bob Casey and Chris Coons supporting the Iranian nuclear deal, Jeb Bush firing back at Donald Trump, and Michael Nutter's handling of the Papal visit. He talked with former Vice-President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz about their book, Exceptional at 7:20, Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine about the Papal Visit at 8:00, and Randy Brown, the Mayor of Evesham Township, about a program they are rolling out Friday to give residents a free ride home if they've been out drinking at 8:20.
Chris reviews Cole Hamels' no-hitter from Saturday, President Obama's trip to Kenya, and Texas Senator Ted Cruz' attack on Senate Leadership. He talked with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about the re-authorization of the Import/Export Bank at 7:00 and Beasley Reece about the weekend in sports at 8:00.
Presidential candidate Rick Santorum, a pointed critic of Republican Congressional leadership, today struck out at their lack of opposition to the President and will to fight for social issues.
Dom Giordano talked to Utah Congresswoman Mia Love on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington DC.
Chris Stigall talked with Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT from the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington DC.
Chris remains skeptical about global warming as today's drop to the lowest in two years and he is surprised at the commotion surrounding whether or not Beyonce lip synched the National Anthem at the Presidential Inauguration. He also talks to Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick about the debt ceiling, State Representative Daryl Metcalfe about making Pennsylvania a right-to-work state, and Tom McGrath from the Philly Post.
Last week, Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican Minority Leader in the Senate, did the stupidest thing any Senate Leader has done in the history of the Senate: He filibustered a bill he supported within a minute of introducing the legislation.
With one month to go before we reach the fiscal cliff, Republicans are going to have to figure out how to do something serious for a change instead of grandstanding and avoiding specifics.
Chris provides updates on the roller coaster blown out into the ocean in Seaside Heights by Hurricane Sandy and one of the stars of Two and A Half Men calling his show filth. He says he does not want his sons asking for dolls for Christmas and warns against the drama that could be caused from joining an office lottery pool. He also talks to Tom McGrath from the Philly Post.
She will remain the one woman in a leadership position in the room when important issues effecting women are negotiated over the next year and a strong reminder that Democrats stand with women and promote them to positions of power.
Even the most liberal of Democrats must agree that Obama's inability to get foes to work with him is severely impeding any progress this country.
Republicans will continue to talk down the economy for the next two months specifically because they want the economy, and the country, to suffer in order to win an election.
Tea Party zealots in Congress are obsessed with stripping people of their right and access to affordable care.
Mitt Romney has provided no details, not even a hint, of what his immigration plan is. Either this is a lousy sales job, which is bad, or he has no idea there's a difference between running Bain Capital and running the nation, which is worse.
Chris talks to CBS 3's Chris May about his interview with President Obama, Daily News Columnist Will Bunch on CEO pay and State Representative Mike Turzai about his bill to privatize liquor sales.
Chris reviews the stalled talks in the debt ceiling debate. He also talks to Seth Everett about the second half of the Phillies season and to Ann Coulter about her appearance at the next Red Meat Tour stop on July 25 at Union Trust Steakhouse in Center City.
Chris thinks the reaction to the Casey Anthony verdict breaks down along gender lines. He talks to Andrew Dice Clay about his upcoming Atlantic City Show and to Phillies Announcer Tom McCarthy with the team in Florida.
Middle school students lit up the Philadelphia skyline Friday night with video games they designed themselves.
The Philadelphia area is under a NEXT Weather Alert because severe storms are possible on Saturday evening.
The Phillies lost to the Rockies 9-7 in 11 innings Friday in South Philadelphia.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carlos Della Valle is home with his family in Chester County after 258 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Middle school students lit up the Philadelphia skyline Friday night with video games they designed themselves.
The Philadelphia area is under a NEXT Weather Alert because severe storms are possible on Saturday evening.
The Phillies lost to the Rockies 9-7 in 11 innings Friday in South Philadelphia.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carlos Della Valle is home with his family in Chester County after 258 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Middle school students lit up the Philadelphia skyline Friday night with video games they designed themselves.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carlos Della Valle is home with his family in Chester County after 258 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Zayla Dutton and her mom, Jasmine Worrell, are getting ready to graduate from college together.
Chefs are busy getting ready to serve thousands of spectators at Aronimink Golf Club during the PGA Championship.
A child died after being hit by a school bus in Greenwich Township, New Jersey, Friday afternoon, police said.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
The Phillies lost to the Rockies 9-7 in 11 innings Friday in South Philadelphia.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
The Sixers say 500 tickets for each game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their second-round series will go to Philadelphia area fans.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A man and a woman were shot in the Oxford Circle section of Northeast Philadelphia Friday night, police say. The shooting followed a fight at a Wawa involving juveniles, according to Philadelphia police.
Middle school students got to see their video games come to life in a huge way Friday night when they were projected as fully playable games on the Cira Centre skyscraper in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia area can expect showers on Saturday, and severe storms are possible. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast for the weekend and beyond.
Sixers fans were disappointed as they left Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia Friday night after the team's third straight loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Lauren Morris, who won the 2025 Trudy Haynes Scholarship from CBS News Philadelphia, spoke at her graduation from Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication on Friday. She plans to pursue a career in journalism.