Asa Hutchinson's anti-Trump presidential campaign mocked by DNC
"This news comes as a shock to those of us who could've sworn he had already dropped out," DNC national press secretary Sarafina Chitika said in a statement.
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Trump wins big in Iowa amid low turnout
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy bowed out of the Republican race for president after Iowa caucusgoers pushed former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley one step closer to the general election. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small looks at the next steps in the presidential race.
Asa Hutchinson drops out of 2024 GOP presidential race
"Today, I am suspending my campaign for President and driving back to Arkansas," Hutchinson said in a statement Tuesday morning.
Hutchinson: Trump has "redefined the party"
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, tells "Face the Nation" that former President Donald Trump has "redefined the party and not in a good way." "What I'm trying to do is draw attention to the fact that Donald Trump is a weak candidate to us," Hutchinson said.
GOP presidential candidates weigh in on January debate participation
More Republican presidential debates will be held next month, but it's not clear which major candidates will be appearing.
Burgum explains why he's staying in 2024 race
With less than a week until the fourth Republican primary debate, some contenders are still vying to secure their spot on stage. 2024 GOP presidential candidate and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joins "America Decides" to discuss his White House bid.
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Asa Hutchinson unpacks first 2024 GOP debate
Former Arkansas governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson sat down with CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa on Wednesday. Hutchinson said his campaign has been "consistently underestimated" and believes he'll meet the qualifications for the second Republican debate in California next month.
Asa Hutchinson on 14th Amendment and Trump
Former President Donald Trump's rivals in the GOP race have been quick to respond to his indictment in the Georgia election case. Multiple candidates have defended him despite his legal troubles, but several others have been critical -- including former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Amanda Rooker and Musadiq Bidar report.
Asa Hutchinson on potential Trump pardon
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is seeking the Republican nomination for president, discussed a proposed mental acuity test for politicians over 75 and suggestions that former President Donald Trump should be pardoned if convicted.
GOP talk of Trump pardon is "inappropriate," Asa Hutchinson says
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said it's "inappropriate" for his GOP rivals to talk about pardoning former President Donald Trump.
GOP candidates race to qualify for debate
About a dozen people are running for the Republican nomination for president. And in order to make it on the first debate stage in August, they need to meet some requirements set by the Republican party. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Prime Time" to explain the markers candidates must meet, and where they currently stand.
Despite sparse voter interest, Hutchinson optimistic about 2024
"Even if you find six people there, I enjoy it, because you have a question and answer, you get to know them," GOP presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday.
Which presidential candidates raised the most from April through June?
Presidential campaigns had until Saturday night to report their fundraising totals for the second quarter.
2024 GOP candidates so far avoid attacking Trump over indictment
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts by the Justice Department.
Asa Hutchinson on challenging Trump for 2024
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson directly criticized fellow GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump in a recent op-ed. Hutchinson joins Major Garrett on CBS News' "America Decides" to discuss his 2024 campaign and why he's challenging the former president.
CBS News Poll: How GOP primary race could be Trump v. Trump fatigue
And why Trump is winning easily.
Hutchinson to formally launch 2024 campaign
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will officially launch his 2024 bid for president on Wednesday — becoming the latest Republican to do so. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has a look at what Hutchinson brings to the race.
Asa Hutchinson on red flag laws
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, tells "Face the Nation" that to prevent gun violence, investment in mental health is “important” and noted the investments made in Arkansas in school counselors, adding that “states [also] have to pick up the responsibility.”
Sen. Mark Kelly says "there is more" Congress can do to address gun violence
The Arizona congressman called for additional policies to reduce gun violence during an appearance on "Face the Nation" Sunday.
Trump travels to NYC for arraignment
Former President Trump headed to New York ahead of his arraignment on Tuesday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins us with more.
Asa Hutchinson announces White House bid
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced he will run for president ahead of former President Donald Trump's arraignment in New York City. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss how Trump's indictment is affecting the 2024 race.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he's running for president
Hutchinson has said that it would be the "worst scenario" if Trump received the Republican nomination and faced President Joe Biden in 2024.
GOP presidential contenders focus on Iowa
Iowa has become the GOP hotspot for potential presidential candidates, with Nikki Haley, Asa Hutchinson, Mike Pence and Tim Scott each visiting the Hawkeye State over the last two weeks. CBS News' Weijia Jiang is joined by Jeff Kaufmann, Iowa's Republican Party chairman, to discuss the state's importance in the 2024 primaries.
Possible GOP 2024 contenders hit the road
A number of possible contenders for the 2024 Republican ticket are visiting Iowa, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, also a potential candidate, comes to New York to give a speech on law and order. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview that aired Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
U.S. reduces some personnel at airbase in Qatar as tensions rise with Iran
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
Vance, Rubio meet with Greenland and Denmark's foreign ministers
The meeting came one day after Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
Despite Trump warning, Iran shopkeeper among many facing possible hanging
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who could face death sentences despite Trump's warning to Iran's rulers.
FBI searches home of Washington Post journalist for classified documents
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Supreme Court revives Illinois congressman's lawsuit challenging law for late-arriving ballots
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Illinois Rep. Michael Bost, a Republican.
Senate war powers vote appears at risk as Trump pressures GOP senators
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
House takes up next funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
The bills, which contain funding for the State and Treasury Departments, could stall if the House GOP has attendance issues or defections.
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Woman detained after following ICE recalls "desperate crying" at facility
Patty O'Keefe said she and a friend were following ICE agents in Minnesota earlier this week when they were stopped, their car pepper-sprayed and their windows smashed.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
FBI searches home of Washington Post journalist for classified documents
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Supreme Court revives congressman's suit challenging law for late-arriving ballots
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Illinois Rep. Michael Bost, a Republican.
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ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
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Trump told Iranians help is coming, so what might it look like?
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
U.S. reduces some personnel at airbase in Qatar as tensions rise with Iran
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
U.S. used aircraft painted like civilian plane to attack alleged drug boat
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Senate war powers vote appears at risk as Trump pressures GOP senators
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
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Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
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Trump told Iranians help is coming, so what might it look like?
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
After a bloody crackdown, Iran vows to teach protest backers a lesson
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
U.S. reduces some personnel at airbase in Qatar as tensions rise with Iran
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
U.S. used aircraft painted like civilian plane to attack alleged drug boat
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Senate war powers vote appears at risk as Trump pressures GOP senators
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
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Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, "Dilbert" comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
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ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
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.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Au pair testifies in man's murder trial
A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case.
Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Man plotted murder to "get rid of" his wife after affair, au pair testifies
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
Uvalde teacher's emotional testimony in trial
Tuesday marked Day 5 in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales over his response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged altercation with LA rideshare driver
Los Angeles police said they arrested "24" actor Kiefer Sutherland after he allegedly assaulted and threatened a rideshare driver.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Russia takes aim at Ukraine's power grid
Russia launched major drone strikes against Ukraine, targeting the country's power grid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The Free Press' Aidan Stretch joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount Skydance publication.
2025 was one of hottest years ever, NASA says
2025 tied for the second-hottest year on record, NASA data shows. 2024 remains the hottest year since record-keeping began in 1880. CBS News' national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Breaking down Iran's current unrest
President Trump threatened strong action against Iran as the country's supreme leader warned about swift trials and potential executions for anti-government protesters. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
Trump touts strong U.S. economy
President Trump delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday, where he touted a strong U.S. economy. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest.
More details emerge on Sept. 2 boat strike
The U.S. military used an aircraft painted like a civilian plane during the Sept. 2 boat strike, two officials confirm. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more details.