Democrats seek to make GOP candidates pay for threats to reproductive rights
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
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What Biden needs to do to win Pennsylvania
The Biden campaign continued its focus on abortion rights Wednesday, with Vice President Kamala Harris speaking on the issue near Philadelphia. The stop comes as CBS News polling finds the presidential race is neck to neck in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Biden campaign adviser, joins CBS News' "America Decides" to discuss.
Examining the rise of 6-week abortion bans
Seventeen states in the U.S. now ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy or sooner, with some exceptions. Elizabeth Dias, national religion correspondent for The New York Times, joins "America Decides" to explain the history of six-week abortion bans and their increasing visibility.
The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term. Here are the cases it still has to decide.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
New Florida abortion law goes into effect
A new abortion law goes into effect in Florida on Wednesday. It will sharply restrict the procedure after six weeks. Florida’s new law includes exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormalities and the life of the mother.
Trump campaigns in swing states
For the first time since his New York criminal trial got underway, former President Donald Trump returned to campaigning on Wednesday, this time in Michigan and Wisconsin, which are two crucial battleground states in the 2024 election. On the campaign trail, he highlighted his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, and emphasized his opinion that abortion should be left to the states. Trump will be in court Thursday as his criminal trial resumes.
Abortion access defines key New York congressional races
Several New York Democrats acknowledged that Republicans are more aggressively counterpunching on the issue of abortion in the 2024 election cycle.
Role of abortion in 2024 congressional races
Abortion is shaping up to be one of the most important issues in many congressional races, including in New York, a state where abortion rights have not been compromised. It's a tricky issue for many Republican congressional candidates there, and control of the U.S. House could come down to races in the Empire State. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
TIME reporter unpacks Trump interview
TIME Magazine spoke with former President Donald Trump about his potential take-two in the Oval Office. Eric Cortellessa, the reporter who interviewed Trump, joins "America Decides" to unpack their conversation.
Arizona governor signs bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.
Arizona governor repeals 1864 abortion ban
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed into law Thursday a repeal of the state's 1864 near-total abortion ban. The law will temporarily take effect in the summer before the repeal kicks in. The state will then revert to its latest policy, which is a 15-week abortion ban.
Repealing Arizona's 1864 abortion ban
The controversial near-total abortion ban in Arizona won't be taken off the books for 90 days, according to the state's law. CBS News' Janet Shamlian breaks down the process of repealing the 1864 law.
Biden campaign continues focus on abortion with new ad buy
The ad, first shared with CBS News, features part of Donald Trump's interview with Time Magazine.
GOP-led Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban
A similar repeal of Arizona's 1864 abortion ban passed the GOP-controlled House last week, and Gov. Katie Hobbs has said she'd sign the measure.
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Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect; former first lady Michelle Obama surprises students for college signing day.
How abortion access is changing in Florida
Thousands of Floridians lost access to abortion care Wednesday as the state's ban took effect after months of failed legal challenges to block it. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.
Florida 6-week abortion ban takes effect
A ban on nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect in Florida on Wednesday, while on the same day in Arizona, state lawmakers overturned a highly-restrictive 1864 abortion law that was slated to take effect this summer after the state supreme court gave it the green light. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Arizona Senate repeals 1864 abortion law
Florida's six-week abortion ban went into effect on Wednesday, meaning it will now be nearly impossible to get an abortion anywhere in the South. Meanwhile, the Arizona Senate voted to repeal the 1864 near-total abortion ban that the Arizona Supreme Court reinstated in April. CBS News' Janet Shamlian and Nidia Cavazos have the latest.
Breaking down Florida's new abortion law
Florida's six-week abortion ban took effect Wednesday, overriding the 15-week ban that had been in place in the state. CBS News Miami reporter Morgan Rynor has more on the law and the constitutional amendment on abortion that Florida voters will consider in the fall.
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect
A six-week abortion ban goes into effect in Florida Wednesday. The law includes exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormalities and the life of the mother, but abortion rights advocates say the law effectively cuts off access for more than 21 million people across a dozen states. Nearly every state in the South now has severe limits on the procedure. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
Supreme Court reviews Idaho's abortion ban
Demonstrators on both sides turned out yesterday as the Supreme Court heard the Biden administration's challenge to Idaho's near-total ban on abortion.The Justice Department claims Idaho has violated federal law that requires hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment – that may include abortions.The state argues that the federal law doesn't specifically mention abortion.
Trump says states might monitor pregnancies
When asked by TIME Magazine if states should monitor women's pregnancies to track abortions, former President Donald Trump said: "I think they might do that. Again, you'll have to speak to the individual states. Look, Roe v. Wade was all about bringing it back to the states." Molly Ball and Brakkton Booker join with analysis.
SCOTUS divided over Idaho abortion case
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday over an Idaho abortion law that could have an impact on emergency room care in that state and beyond. CBS News legal correspondent Jan Crawford unpacks the proceedings.
Arizona abortion law repeal effort advances
Arizona lawmakers moved forward Wednesday in their efforts to repeal a Civil War-era law that bans all abortions except to save the woman's life. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.
Haley wins large vote in Pennsylvania primary
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley won more than 16% of the vote in Pennsylvania's Republican primary on Tuesday despite no longer being in the 2024 race. Anthony Salvanto, Matt Gorman and Caitlin Huey-Burns join "America Decides" to assess what it could mean for former President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
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Trump and Iran issue fresh warnings as standoff continues
As Trump warns Iran to "get smart soon" and make a deal to end the war, an Iranian lawmaker vows Tehran will "never relinquish its control over the Strait of Hormuz."
DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. The other two charges involved the use and transport of firearms.
Listen Live: Supreme Court weighs deportation protections for Syrians, Haitians
The Supreme Court is weighing the Trump administration's attempt to rescind Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian and 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
Blanche denies that Trump directed Comey prosecution: "Of course not"
A grand jury on Tuesday issued the indictment against Comey, alleging that an Instagram post that said "86 47" in seashells was a threat to assassinate Mr. Trump.
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How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
King Charles toasts U.S.-U.K. alliance in state dinner, after rare address to Congress
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.
London mayor laments "shocking antisemitic attacks" as 2 hurt in stabbing
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
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TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt
The deposition was announced moments after Democrats said they filed a civil contempt resolution against Bondi.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. The other two charges involved the use and transport of firearms.
Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
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TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money
An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.
Feds have rejected 15% of businesses' tariff refund claims
But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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Florida House advances congressional map to give GOP up to 4 more seats
The new map, propsed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, will now go to the Florida Senate, where it is expected to be approved.
Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt
The deposition was announced moments after Democrats said they filed a civil contempt resolution against Bondi.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. The other two charges involved the use and transport of firearms.
Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
U.S. envoy in Ukraine to step down, but officials say no dispute with Trump
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump
Police declare terrorist incident after 2 Jewish men stabbed in London
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show in Egypt
A snake, reported to be a cobra, crawled into the victim's pants and bit him as he watched a show, police said.
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Trump and Iran issue fresh warnings as standoff continues
As Trump warns Iran to "get smart soon" and make a deal to end the war, an Iranian lawmaker vows Tehran will "never relinquish its control over the Strait of Hormuz."
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Reshaping the conversation about aging
Constance Zimmer, who co-hosts the podcast "Talk 50 to Me," talks about reframing the conversation among women about aging. The podcast features interviews with women in their 50s, talking about the realities of midlife.
FCC orders review of ABC broadcast licenses
The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Ed O'Keefe reports.
FCC reviewing ABC licenses amid Kimmel feud
The Federal Communications Commission says it wants the Walt Disney Company to file for early license renewal for its television stations. The announcement comes one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins with analysis.
FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices
One day after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC said it will begin reviewing eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney due to the company's diversity policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Justin Hartley gives "Tracker" preview
"Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry.
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Legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday in a trial against fellow billionaire Sam Altman that could change the future of AI. Musk accused the OpenAI co-founder of lying and stealing, adding that he has "extreme concerns" about AI and who controls it.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
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.
Elon Musk testifies in OpenAI trial
Opening statements began on Tuesday in Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. Maxwell Zeff, senior writer at Wired, joins with more.
Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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2 stabbed in London Jewish neighborhood
A man is in custody after two people were stabbed at a Jewish neighborhood of North London, according to British authorities. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Secret Service protocols at D.C. dinner
Robert McDonald, a retired supervisory agent at the U.S. Secret Service, joins CBS News with his take on the security protocols during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
James Comey reacts to second indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a second Justice Department indictment. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Supreme Court strikes down new Louisiana map
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, which created two majority-Black districts. The 6-3 vote is a major win for Republicans. Major Garrett anchors this CBS News Special Report.
2 stabbed in London Jewish neighborhood
A man is in custody after two people were stabbed at a Jewish neighborhood of North London, according to British authorities. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Tornado slams parts of Texas
A powerful tornado tore through parts of North Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Secret Service protocols at D.C. dinner
Robert McDonald, a retired supervisory agent at the U.S. Secret Service, joins CBS News with his take on the security protocols during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Top issues at California Governor's Debate
Republican and Democratic candidates in the California gubernatorial race took part in a debate hosted by CBS. Fin Gómez reports.