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Construction has begun for a high-speed rail that would connect Los Angeles to Las Vegas by 2028. Pasi Lautala, the director of Michigan Tech University's Rail Transportation Program, joins CBS News with more.
The U.S. population is expected to start shrinking in 2080, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, but immigration trends could change that projection. Dowell Myers, a professor of urban planning and demography at the University of Southern California, joins CBS News to discuss.
Something that only ever happens once per decade could affect the 2022 midterms. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett is tracking "The Pulse of the Nation" and examining how redistricting is shaking up the election.
The CBS News Battleground Tracker regularly estimates the race for Congress — how many seats each party is currently poised to win in the House.
Black Futures Lab founder Alicia Garza joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the launch of the 2022 Black Census Project. The survey aims to elevate the needs and hopes of Black communities across the country and help shape public policy.
With the Census Bureau releasing the results of the 2020 Census, we take a look at how undercounted and overcounted groups are going to be affected going forward. Diane Elliott, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss.
State and federal lawsuits are challenging the way Wisconsin redraws its congressional and state legislature maps. State Republicans want few changes made to their 2011 maps, which scholars widely consider to be heavily gerrymandered in their favor. Bridgit Bowden, special projects reporter at Wisconsin Public Radio, joined CBSN to discuss.
Following the release of updated census data, some states have begun to publish proposals for the redrawing of congressional district boundaries. Washington Post graphics reporter Harry Stevens wrote a program that analyzes the maps to show how Republicans and Democrats hope to gain power in 2022. He joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with his findings for Indiana, Colorado and Oregon.
Law enforcement increased security measures ahead of Saturday's protest in Washington, D.C., as demonstrators showed support for the rioters who were charged for their roles in the attack on the U.S. Capitol in January. A recent poll shows 61% of Republicans say former President Trump was not responsible for the attack, and about 27% of Republicans say it's very or somewhat likely he will be reinstated as president by the end of the year. Jennifer Lim, founder and executive director of Republican Women for Congress, and Kevin Sheridan, former Republican National Committee spokesman, joined CBSN to discuss the future of the GOP.
The U.S. Census Bureau released more information collected over the past decade. The data shows the country is more racially and ethnically diverse than ever before. Tara Bahrampour, a reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with her analysis.
House Democrats are facing the headwinds of history as they seek to maintain their slim majority in the 2022 midterm elections. Kyle Kondik of Sabato's Crystal Ball spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about why House Republicans have an advantage that will only grow after redistricting.
New data from the U.S. census is signaling a shift in political power as more people moved to traditionally red states from blue ones. The focus now shifts to how states will redraw their districts ahead of next year's midterm elections. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The U.S. population is growing at its slowest rate in nearly a century, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Aaron Navarro, an associate producer for the CBS News Political Unit, speaks with Tanya Rivero on CBSN about the results of the 2020 census and the impact it will have on the next election.
Seven states, including New York, California, and Pennsylvania, will each lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, based on the first set of results to be released from the 2020 census. Ed O'Keefe breaks down the details.
The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on many businesses across the country. Still, census data showed a significant increase of small business applications in 2020. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain.
On his first day in office, President Biden signed several executive actions and orders — some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Trump — on issues including the environment, immigration, the U.S. census and regulatory changes. Watch his remarks at the signing ceremony.
Only 59% of rural Montanans have broadband internet, making it difficult for its residents to fill out census forms online.
A federal judge is temporarily blocking the Trump administration's attempt to end the 2020 census count a month early. Thomas Wolf, senior counsel for the Brennan Center for Justice, is representing the plaintiffs in the case against the government. He spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the litigation and the importance of an accurate national count.
The Trump administration sent out a memo saying that undocumented immigrants should not be counted in the apportionment of congressional seats. NPR's Hansi Lo Wang covers the Census, and joined CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Democratic Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney said the hires are part of efforts by the Trump administration to politicize the 2020 Census.
The once-in-a-decade enumeration of everyone in America has been launched – and pandemic or not, the work of the Census Bureau will go on
After the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's proposal for a Census citizenship question, it turned to state DMVs
The House voted 230 to 198 to hold the attorney general and commerce secretary in contempt
Attorney General William Barr said he sees a way to legally require 2020 census respondents to declare whether or not they are citizens, despite a Supreme Court ruling that forbade asking the question. CBS News Legal Analyst Kim Wehle joins CBSN from Washington to explain how it could happen.
Attorney General William Barr says he's found a path to legally include the citizenship question on the 2020 census. Ryan Grim, Washington bureau chief for the Intercept, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the legal options the Trump administration is weighing.
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
An Black Ohio man, Frank Tyson, seen handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor in body cam video died in police custody, and the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
An Black Ohio man, Frank Tyson, seen handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor in body cam video died in police custody, and the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
A cross unearthed in eastern Poland likely belonged to an outcasted Russian religious community around 300 years ago.
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
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.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
It's been nearly 35 years since the Cold War ended, but the author of a new book argues not only is the U.S. facing a new Cold War -- it's facing more than one. David Sanger, author of "New Cold Wars," joins CBS News to explain.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Mari Copeny, widely known as "Little Miss Flint," brought national attention to the Flint water crisis when she met then-President Barack Obama in 2016 at just 8 years old. She tells CBS News about her continued fight for clean drinking water in this extended interview.
Israel is intensifying its strikes on Rafah ahead of a possible ground offensive. Debora Patta reports on the destruction from the war in the territory and tells the story of an aid worker risking it all to help others.