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.
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his handling of his investigations into President Trump during a Senate hearing that grew contentious at several points.
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New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.
Lindsay Clancy judge and attorneys discuss potential retrial date
Plymouth District Attorney Tim Cruz provided an update on a potential Lindsay Clancy retrial.
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Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
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Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as GOP defends Senate majority
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
New York Times exec dies in California shooting; elderly in-laws accused of murder
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Holiday airfares soar to 10-year high. Here's how to save on flights.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
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Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as GOP defends Senate majority
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Artist whose song is featured in Trump ad sends cease-and-desist order
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
CNN, Politico, MS NOW ask court to keep blocking Trump's press ban against them
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
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Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion"
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Highlights from the VMA "teal" carpet
Stars stunned on the MTV Video Music Awards "teal" carpet Sunday night in Los Angeles, California. Vlad Duthiers breaks down some of the night's best moments.
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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
How AI data centers are changing America
Data center development is on the rise as tech companies look to store massive amounts of artificial intelligence data. Kevin Schaul, a senior graphics reporter at The Washington Post covering AI, discusses how data centers are changing America's landscapes.
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.
Trump launches AI-powered government site
President Trump launched America.gov, a new government website powered by artificial intelligence. This comes as he plans to meet with tech executives over the future of AI. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
Trump, Johnson and AI leaders are meeting
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting with AI leaders to discuss the technology and potential safety guardrails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Dutch police arrest alleged FBI hacker
Dutch national police have arrested an alleged member of a cybercriminal organization who they say bragged about hacking the FBI. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Clancy defense: No evidence of admission
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued in court Tuesday that there's no evidence Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have more.
Jack Smith says that Trump committed crimes
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, including the classified documents case. Smith testified that he was not swayed by partisan interests during his investigations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
New York Times exec dies in California shooting; elderly in-laws accused of murder
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on alleged crimes
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Jack Smith questioned by Darlene Graham
Former special counsel Jack Smith told Sen. Darlene Graham that her late brother Lindsey Graham, who died in July, "likely would have been a witness" in his 202 election case if it had gone to trial. "I believe your brother was a patriotic public servant. He was not a target of our investigation," Smith said during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Early takeaways from Jack Smith Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Tuesday before the Senate about the federal investigations he led into President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Dutch police arrest alleged FBI hacker
Dutch national police have arrested an alleged member of a cybercriminal organization who they say bragged about hacking the FBI. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Schmitt questions Smith during Senate hearing
During a Senate hearing, GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt accused special counsel Jack Smith of attending an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors in Atlanta in early February 2024. At the time, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis revealed she had an affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Smith clarified he did attend a University of Iowa Hawkeyes game, but it was in Maryland, which prompted Sen. Amy Klobuchar to say Schmitt was confusing two sports teams.