Former GOP rep. to be sworn in as Florida's new governor
New governor being sworn in as Republicans begin their third decade of dominating politics in Florida
2018 Midterm Elections
Texas county swears in 17 black female judges
A historic moment took place on New Year's Day in Harris County, Texas — the swearing in of 17 African-American women judges with a combined total of 200 years of experience. The 17 newcomers join two other black women who won re-election
Maine Gov. signs off on election results he calls "stolen"
Gov. Paul LePage tweeted Friday that he decided to certify the result because it was no longer being appealed in federal court
Infrastructure not compromised in midterms, says intel community
Russia, China and Iran all sought to influence American voters ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said
Man at center of N.C. probe declines interview request
Leslie McCrae Dowless is at the center of an investigation into the election in the ninth congressional district in North Carolina, where Republican Mark Harris won by 905 votes
North Carolina GOP calls for new election for disputed House seat
The race for the 9th Congressional District seat, already dogged by election fraud accusations, is now facing new questions over early voting tallies
Thousands of mailed-in Florida ballots not counted, officials say
The two counties yet to report their totals are Palm Beach, a Democratic stronghold in south Florida, and Polk in central Florida
North Carolina Republican says he supports holding a new election if there is evidence of fraud
The state Board of Elections is investigating possible election fraud in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
GOP candidate wins runoff for Georgia elections chief
Raffensperger won a runoff election to become Georgia's next secretary of state, taking over the office at the center of a debate over voter access and election security
Arkansas' capital city elects black mayor for first time
Frank Scott wins a runoff for Little Rock mayor, becoming the first African-American elected to lead Arkansas' capital city
Ballot fraud allegations complicate North Carolina congressional election results
The State Board of Elections has not certified the election results in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
FBI investigating hacking of House GOP campaign arm
The National Republication Congressional Committee was a "victim of a cyber intrusion"
Mystery ballot could decide control of Alaska statehouse
Control of Alaska state government for the next two years could hinge on a mystery ballot
Why the House election for North Carolina's 9th District still isn't certified
North Carolina election officials want to hold a public hearing into alleged absentee ballot irregularities that could affect a close congressional district race
Mississippi Senate race: Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Mike Espy
In special run-off election, Republican Hyde-Smith has become the first woman elected to the Senate from the state
Cindy Hyde Smith wins runoff election
CBSN's Tanya Rivero is joined by CBS News director of surveys and elections Anthony Salvanto, CBS News political contributor and Republicans strategist Leslie Sanchez, and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe for analysis.
Mississippi Republicans say they'll vote for Hyde-Smith, albeit reluctantly
"I'm voting for Smith, I just think she's the less of the two evils," says one Republican voter
Trump stumps for Cindy Hyde-Smith at two Mississippi rallies
The president has defended the Republican candidate amid her controversial remarks
Nooses found by Mississippi Capitol before Senate runoff
One sign read: "We're hanging nooses to remind people that times haven't changed"
Averting partial government shutdown tops lame-duck agenda for Congress
Congress must pass seven spending bills by Dec. 7. Among the outstanding issues is funding for Trump's border wall
Final stretch of Mississippi's Senate runoff
At a debate Tuesday, Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith appeared to walk back comments that she would attend a public hanging. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Reena Ninan to discuss how the candidate's remarks have given an edge to Democratic candidate Mike Espy in the very red South.
Incoming Native American rep speaks out
Democrat Deb Haaland of New Mexico is one of the first Native American women elected to Congress. She joined CBSN to discuss why she ran, what she hopes to accomplish and why she thinks Nancy Pelosi is the best person to be the speaker of the House.
Nelson concedes to Scott in Florida Senate race as recount ends
Official results posted by the state on Sunday showed Scott ahead of Nelson following legally required hand and machine recounts
Cummings says he'll do "anything and everything" to make Mueller findings public
"I would do anything and everything in my power to have the findings presented to not only to the Congress, but to the people of the United States," Cummings said
Paul to Trump: Saudis consider sanctions for Khashoggi killing a "sign of weakness"
Sen. Rand Paul says Trump administration should cut off arm sales to Saudi Arabia in wake of CIA evidence that he says links the Saudi Crown Prince to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
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Trump says Iran "really wants" to make a deal, "will all work out well"
Trump tells his critics to "sit back and relax" after another exchange of airstrikes tests the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
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Trump plan would allow for quick asylum rejections, documents show
The regulation, described in internal documents obtained by CBS News, would be the latest effort by President Trump's White House to tighten access to the U.S. asylum system.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
Senate Democrats launch campaign to kill DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to kill the Trump administration's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund."
4th U.S. strike in a week on alleged drug boat kills 3 people
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
1 of 2 possible Ebola patients in Brazil tests negative amid Congo outbreak
The WHO said these five cases exemplify that recovery from the illness is possible, even without approved treatments or vaccines.
Colombian presidential election headed for runoff
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left Ivan Cepeda are advancing to a runoff in Colombia's Presidential Election.
Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent other women
The wife of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told his campaign in 2025 about sexual messages he had sent to other women.
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Trump plan would allow for quick asylum rejections, documents show
The regulation, described in internal documents obtained by CBS News, would be the latest effort by President Trump's White House to tighten access to the U.S. asylum system.
Zelenskyy says "more pressure" is needed to get Putin to negotiate peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal
Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder
The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in a rural part of Hawaii's Big Island has been charged with murder, among a number of other offenses, police said Sunday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Vice President Mike Pence join Margaret Brennan.
Pence on Trump's weaponization fund: "My hope is the administration will drop it"
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
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Nvidia making consumer PC push with new AI superchip
Nvidia unveiled new powerful chips that would bring advanced AI functions to laptops and desktop computers, with PC models from brands including Microsoft and Dell.
5 economic signals suggest U.S. consumers are feeling the strain
Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.
Why have tomato prices surged nearly 40% in a year?
Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.
Southwest revises its overweight passenger rules. Here's what's changing.
Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.
Data center frenzy is spurring a jobs boomlet for blue-collar workers
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
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Trump plan would allow for quick asylum rejections, documents show
The regulation, described in internal documents obtained by CBS News, would be the latest effort by President Trump's White House to tighten access to the U.S. asylum system.
Senate Democrats launch campaign to kill DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to kill the Trump administration's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund."
Zelenskyy says "more pressure" is needed to get Putin to negotiate peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Vice President Mike Pence join Margaret Brennan.
Pence on Trump's weaponization fund: "My hope is the administration will drop it"
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
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A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Woman diagnosed with cancer after minor symptoms: "Couldn't believe it"
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
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Trump says Iran "really wants" to make a deal, "will all work out well"
Trump tells his critics to "sit back and relax" after another exchange of airstrikes tests the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Suspected WWII bomb explodes in Indonesia, killing 5 people
A suspected shell left over from World War II exploded under a house, killing five people and wounding nearly 20, police said Monday.
Diver details "heartwarming" moments after miners emerged from Laos cave
Lead rescue diver Mikko Paasi said it took him a moment to realize the four trapped miners had "self-rescued."
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
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Rare photos of Beatles' final ticketed concert
No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles performed their final ticketed concert 60 years ago in San Francisco. Anne Makovec shows us a new collection of rare photos from that historic night.
5/31: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Marilyn Monroe at 100; former first lady Jill Biden; children detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas; living "books" at The Human Library; pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters; and the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial opens to the public.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
Marilyn Monroe at 100
She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion, and a carefully-crafted celebrity image.
Marilyn Monroe at 100
She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion, and a carefully-crafted celebrity image. To mark the centenary of her birth, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is launching an exhibition, "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon." Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with those studying the sex symbol's life and career, and those who are preserving her film persona.
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A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
Why did Trump postpone signing an order on AI?
Last week, President Trump was expected to sign an executive order on artificial intelligence, but abruptly postponed the event. Politico White House reporter Diana Nerozzi joins to examine what happened.
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.
Is AI a helpful tool for finding love?
Dating apps are matching up with artificial intelligence as romance-seekers demand new ways to find love. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" with more details.
Examining the public sentiment on AI
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder
The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in a rural part of Hawaii's Big Island has been charged with murder, among a number of other offenses, police said Sunday.
Deputy Spivey on Trial
A TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife is determined to prove his innocence. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
TV bailiff accused in wife's shooting death: "I didn't pull the trigger"
Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home.
California voters' top concern includes crime
In California, voters across the state head to the polls next week to choose new leaders. In Los Angeles, the race for mayor is hotly contested, and so is the issue of crime. Adam Yamaguchi is there with more.
Pam Bondi testifying on Epstein
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was heckled by Epstein abuse survivors before she entered a closed-door interview to testify for House Oversight Committee members about the Justice Department's Epstein probe. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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5/31/2026: Germany Rearms; Freezing the Biological Clock
First, why Germany is rearming, modernizing its military. And, a look at how egg freezing offers options for women, despite the cost and concerns.
5/31: CBS Weekend News
Trump slams artists who pulled out of "Freedom 250" events in social media posts; Israel expands offensive in Lebanon as U.S. and Iran continue talks.
Rare photos of Beatles' final ticketed concert
No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles performed their final ticketed concert 60 years ago in San Francisco. Anne Makovec shows us a new collection of rare photos from that historic night.
Residents near Hollywood sign on tourism issues
Residents say the growing number of tourists near the Hollywood sign is creating a chaotic and dangerous situation. Jeff Nguyen reports.
High prices keeping Americans from buying new cars
For decades, buying a new car was a milestone. Now, for a lot of Americans, it's starting to look more like a luxury. Carter Evans reports.