Elon Musk's X platform fueled far-right riots in Ireland, experts say
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
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Sen. Peters on challenges facing Dems in 2024
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, the chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, tells CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about the "powerful issue" continuing to motivate U.S. voters, some of the biggest challenges facing Democrats in 2024, the recent House speaker drama and more.
U.N. approves plan to send forces to Haiti
The United Nations Security Council approved a plan to send international forces to Haiti in an attempt to restore peace and help the country hold its long-delayed elections. Garry Pierre-Pierre, the founder and publisher of "The Haitian Times," joins CBS News with details on how the Kenya-led force will carry out its mission.
What are the threats to American democracy?
President Biden issued several stark warnings about threats to American democracy Thursday in Arizona. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker discusses what stood out from the president's speech.
Biden criticizes "MAGA extremists" in speech
President Biden spoke in Arizona on Thursday about the state of democracy in the U.S. He warned against the impact of "MAGA extremists," criticizing Donald Trump. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
8 GOP candidates face off in debate Wednesday
The leading Republican hopefuls will participate in the first 2024 presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday night. All eight eligible candidates will be in attendance except former President Donald Trump, who has chosen not to appear. CBS News' Robert Costa reports from Wisconsin.
Trump expected to surrender Thursday
Former President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in Thursday in Fulton County, Georgia, igniting a new chapter in ongoing legal proceedings. Trump's surrender comes as nine of his co-defendants have turned themselves in this week, including his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Georgia.
CBS News poll on the latest Trump indictment
America's response to this week's indictment of Donald Trump is providing a window into more than just how Americans view his alleged actions, but also into what they think it means for democracy itself. CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto has more.
Special counsel announces new Trump charges, calling Jan. 6 "unprecedented assault"
"The attack on our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy," special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday.
DeSantis campaign fires 38 staffers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has fired 38 people from his 2024 campaign staff, or more than a third, since the start of the second quarter. Polling shows DeSantis trailing former President Donald Trump by double digits. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on that and the latest comments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
What are Israel's judicial reforms and why are they so contentious?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government is pushing changes that many believe will fundamentally erode the country's democracy.
Uneasy calm in Israel after vote sparks rage
Months of protests came to a head Monday night in Israel, as the country's parliament voted through the first part of controversial reforms that will limit the powers of the Supreme Court. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was "democratic step" to restore balance, but critics say it's doing the opposite, as Liz Palmer reports.
Israel passes controversial reform law
Israel's parliament approved a law on Monday that will curb the power of the Supreme Court. It is the first of several proposed judicial reforms to be voted into law, despite months of protests from tens of thousands of Israelis who believe the overhaul threatens Israel's democracy. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Israeli president addresses Congress, emphasizing strength of U.S. ties
Israeli President Isaac Herzog sought to reassure lawmakers about the state of Israel's democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Defending America from the hate of white nationalists
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery, author of "American Whitelash", discusses violent acts by aggrieved white supremacists against democracy, and how a new election cycle, and increasingly-hateful political rhetoric, may raise the stakes.
"American Whitelash": Fear-mongering and the rise in white nationalist violence
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery discusses violent acts against democracy by aggrieved white supremacists, and how a new election cycle raises the stakes.
Biden hosts India's Modi for state visit amid human rights concerns
President Biden welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House for a state visit.
Turkey's Erdogan says he could still win as runoff in presidential elections looks likely
This year's election largely centered on domestic issues such as the economy, civil rights and a February earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people.
Anti-monarchy protests planned for King Charles' coronation day
Not all Brits are big fans of their own royal family, and as King Charles III is crowned, some will take to the streets to call for the monarchy's abolishment.
4 Proud Boys convicted in Jan. 6 attack
Four members of the far-right extremist group Proud Boys, including its former president Enrique Tarrio, were convicted by a federal jury of multiple counts, including seditious conspiracy, for the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. They join a list of more than 1,000 people who have been charged for their participation that day. Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington.
Dinner spotlights freedom of the press
Journalists mixed with politicians and celebrities Saturday for a night of roasting themselves and others at the White House Correspondents' dinner. The party also struck a more serious tone focused on the freedom of the press and the struggle to defend democracy. Nancy Cordes reports from Washington.
Montana House cancels session after rally for transgender lawmaker
Montana legislators canceled a floor session in the Statehouse on Tuesday, a day after protesters were arrested while demanding that transgender lawmaker Rep. Zooey Zephyr be allowed to speak.
2023 "State of Black America" report
The National Urban League has released its annual "State of Black America" report, which says democracy for Black Americans is "under attack." CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak spoke with Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, about the findings.
Report finds democracy for Black Americans is under attack
A new report from the National Urban League is citing what the civil rights and urban advocacy group says are some of the top threats to democracy for Black Americans.
Harris in Tanzania pushes for strengthening democracy
Vice President Kamala Harris is encouraging Tanzania's fragile progress toward a more inclusive government.
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle
Christa Pike's attorneys: Botched execution was "torturous" and "predictable"
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