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Chris Christie slams Trump, talks 2024 race
Former New Jersey governor and current 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Chris Christie, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest indictment against former President Donald Trump and his recent trip to Ukraine where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Future for moderate Republicans?
Moderate GOP candidates have not fared well so far in the 2024 primary process with candidates like Chris Christie and Asa Hutchinson failing to gain much traction. So what does the future hold for that wing of the Republican party? CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
How does the New Hampshire GOP primary work?
Republicans are set to award the next 22 delegates in the race for the GOP nomination at Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "America Decides" to explain what to watch for.
Trump to appear in New York court
Chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins the "CBS Mornings" team in studio to discuss the latest on the presidential election and the impact of Chris Christie's campaign suspension.
Three days until the Iowa caucuses
Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are making their final pitches to voters in Iowa, hoping to sway those who are considering an alternative to former President Donald Trump. The former president attended his New York civil fraud trial on Thursday instead of campaigning in Iowa. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is keeping up with the 2024 presidential elections.
DeSantis campaign manager on Christie hot mic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is betting big on Iowa to give his campaign the momentum it needs to secure the Republican nomination. DeSantis campaign manager James Uthmeier joins "America Decides" to assess the GOP field and the governor's path towards victory.
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Trump leads GOP field 5 days before Iowa Caucuses; Closing arguments begin tomorrow in Trump case
Snow hits campaign trail before Iowa caucuses
Temperatures in Iowa may reach a high of minus 5 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday during the state's presidential nominating caucuses, according to the Weather Channel. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi is following the winter's impact on the campaign trail.
GOP field shrinks ahead of Iowa caucuses
The Republican field lost a presidential candidate as former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called it quits Wednesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on what his departure could mean for the Iowa caucuses.
Breaking down Christie quitting GOP race
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ends his bid for the White House. Political strategists Maura Gillepsie and Chuck Rocha join CBS News to discuss the decision and what it means for the rest of the GOP field.
Christie ends 2024 presidential bid that was based on stopping Trump
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie focused his campaign on trying to stop Donald Trump from winning another term.
What's next for GOP race after Christie quits
With just five days until the Iowa caucuses, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie suspends his campaign for president. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and political director Fin Gomez report from Iowa with the latest on the GOP primaries.
Chris Christie suspends presidential campaign
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Wednesday that he is dropping out of the presidential race, less than a week before the Iowa caucuses. Ed O'Keefe has more from Des Moines.
Chris Christie drops out of presidential race
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Wednesday he is suspending his 2024 presidential campaign at an event in New Hampshire. "It's clear to me tonight, that there isn't a path for me to win the nomination," he said.
Trump leading GOP field before Iowa caucuses
The GOP candidates vying to win over Iowa voters ahead of Monday's caucuses will participate in different events Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump will take part in a Fox News town hall, while Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis will face off in a debate on CNN. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small is following the events from Des Moines.
Final push to beat Trump in Iowa
The Iowa caucuses are a week away, and the Republican candidates aiming to beat former President Donald Trump are making their final push to become the choice for their party in the 2024 general elections. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos is keeping up with the campaign events in Iowa.
Countdown to New Hampshire GOP primary
New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary is just 20 days away with Donlad Trump still leading Republican polls despite Nikki Haley's recent surge. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more on how voters in the Granite State are feeling about their choices.
Iowa voters prepare for 2024 caucuses
Some Iowa voters are still making up their mind as Republican candidates continue to campaign in the state ahead of the 2024 caucuses. CBS News political director Fin Gomez is following the latest presidential election developments.
Candidates make final push before Iowa caucus
The first test of the 2024 presidential election is approaching with the Iowa caucuses less than two weeks away. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains what some of Donald Trump's opponents are saying about him refusing another debate.
Trump leads polls as Iowa 2024 caucuses near
Former President Donald Trump is maintaining a strong lead in Iowa as 2024 GOP presidential candidates make a final push to appeal to voters preparing to caucus. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle reports.
Haley deals with fallout of Civil War remarks
Nikki Haley hosted several events in Iowa on Friday after a tumultuous trip to New Hampshire where she had to clarify her remarks on slavery and its role in causing the American Civil War. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has the latest from the Hawkeye State.
Haley and Christie on collision course in New Hampshire's primary
Nikki Haley flubbed a question on the origin of the Civil War while Chris Christie says he isn't dropping out.
Could Haley's Civil War remarks cost her?
2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is backtracking her comments that did not mention slavery as a cause of the Civil War. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne join CBS News to examine the impact this could have on her campaign.
Ramaswamy campaign pulls TV ad spending
2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is stopping TV ads in Iowa and New Hampshire with less than 30 days until the early state contests, according to a campaign spokesperson. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.
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."
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.
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.
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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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U.S. says it's moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
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.
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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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U.S. says it's moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
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.
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Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
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.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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What Trump's action in Iran might look
President Trump has threatened action against Iran as the country's regime announced potential expedited trials and hangings for detained anti-government protesters. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest.
Deadly crane collapse in Thailand
A construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 30 people, officials said. Jonathan Head, with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Comer slams Clintons over refusal to testify
Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer said that the House will move to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress after they refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Supreme Court on transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over state bans regarding transgender athletes. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.