Dickerson on campaign turmoil
CBS News Political Director and host of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson offers his insight on the week so far in the race for the White House.
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Clinton benefiting from Trump
Hillary Clinton's campaign thought they would have to deal with more fallout from the DNC email hack or more questions about Clinton's own email honesty this week. Instead, the spotlight has been largely off the Democratic presidential candidate thanks to her opponent. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump campaign in chaos
Donald Trump said at a rally Wednesday his campaign has never been so well united - but those close to him say otherwise. Fellow Republicans are starting to turn on Trump and his own running mate, Mike Pence, is contradicting Trump by endorsing John McCain and Paul Ryan. Major Garrett has more.
White House defends Iran payment
The Obama administration is being accused of paying $400 million dollars worth of "ransom" for the release of four American hostages in January. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with the latest from the White House.
Trump vs GOP
Republican nominee Donald Trump is at odds with his own party and is saying that he is not ready to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Arizona Sen. John McCain in their re-election efforts. Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan and national political reporter for The Hill Jonathan Swan join CBSN to discuss the GOP war of words.
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Less than two weeks after a Republican convention that stressed party unity, Donald Trump has said he won't endorse two of his most prominent Republican colleagues; according to the old saying, "you can't reinvent the wheel," but when it comes to the ferris wheel, cities across the globe are doing just that
Obama vs. Trump
President Obama challenged the Republican establishment Tuesday to drop Donald Trump. The president called Trump "unfit" and "woefully unprepared" for the White House. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with the latest on the president's attacks against Trump.
Impact of Trump rhetoric
On Tuesday, Donald Trump deepened the divide within his own party. The GOP nominee refused to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator John McCain. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with the latest on the impact of Trump's decisions.
Obama slams Trump
President Obama said Tuesday that Donald Trump is "unfit" for the presidency. He also called out the GOP leadership, asking why they still support him. Margaret Brennan reports.
Eric Trump on sexual harassment
Eric Trump tried to defend his father's comments on sexual assault Tuesday, but wound up getting into hot water himself. During an appearance on "CBS This Morning," he said his sister Ivanka would not "allow herself" to be sexually harassed.
Military mom booed
Catherine Byrne, a military mom, was booed at a Mike Pence rally in Nevada after commenting on Donald Trump's recent attacks on the parents of a fallen Muslim-American soldier. She joins CBSN to explain why she felt she needed to question the actions of the Republican nominee.
DNC CEO steps down
Amy Dacey, the CEO of the Democratic National Committee, will step down amid an email hack controversy. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN with the latest details.
Trump in Virginia
Donald Trump held an eventful campaign rally in Ashburn, Virginia Tuesday. A Trump supporter gave the candidate a replica of his Purple Heart medal, which Trump accepted by saying, "I always wanted to get the Purple Heart. This was much easier." He also called out a crying baby in the crowd. See his full remarks.
Buffett on Trump
Billionaire Warren Buffett joined Hillary Clinton for a rally in Omaha Monday. Buffett hit Trump over his failure to release his tax returns. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest on how Clinton's strategy is moving forward.
Trump's Russia comments
Donald Trump is trying to clear up comments he made on Russian forces in Ukraine. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins CBSN to discuss.
Clinton, Kaine in Ohio
Hillary Clinton continued to slam Donald Trump Sunday at a campaign rally in Columbus, Ohio, with running mate Tim Kaine. Clinton urged people to stand for freedom and justice, "now and forever."
Trump vs. dead vet's dad
Khizr Khan, the father of a fallen Muslim-American soldier who said Donald Trump sacrificed nothing at the Democratic convention, continued his criticism of Trump on Sunday. Trump wasted little time responding. Errol Barnett has more.
Clinton leads in new poll
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows Hillary Clinton got a bump after the Democratic National Convention. The new poll shows Clinton leading Donald Trump by two points in 11 key states. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto has more.
Trump, Khan Spat Analysis
After Khizr Khan, the father of a fallen soldier, slammed Donald Trump at the Democratic Party convention, Trump responded by criticizing the soldier's mother. "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins CBSN to discuss.
Battleground Tracker Polls
Hillary Clinton has retaken a narrow lead in battleground state polls after the Democratic National Convention. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to break down the latest polls.
Trump Under Fire
Donald Trump is under fire for criticizing the parents of a fallen Muslim soldier, who at the Democratic Party convention said the billionaire businessman had "sacrificed nothing." Former Hillary Clinton spokesperson Moe Elleithee joins CBSN with analysis.
Russians behind DNC breach?
Hillary Clinton's campaign was also hacked, in part of a series of cyber attacks on the Democratic National Committee. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the dangers of the breaches and whether Russia could be behind the attacks.
Battleground state campaigning
Clinton and Kaine are back on the campaign trail after the Democratic National Convention. The pair is expected to focus on the economy in battleground states Pennsylvania and Ohio, particularly Clinton's pledge to make the largest job-creating investment since World War II within her first 100 days in office.
Trump bashes Bloomberg
As the Democratic presidential ticket took a moment to celebrate a historic night in Philadelphia, Republican nominee Donald Trump went on the offensive. He unleashed a flurry of attacks on Hillary Clinton and former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg. Major Garrett reports.
Khizr Khan speech
One of the most striking speeches at the Democratic Convention was delivered by Khizr Khan, a Muslim immigrant from Pakistan. Khan's son, U.S. Capt. Humayun Khan, was killed fighting in Iraq 12 years ago.
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Trump says new U.S. strikes on Iran in retaliation for sea mines, targeting base
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran returned to hostilities in a six-month war that appears to be locked in a stalemate.
Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Louisiana, brings heavy rain to Texas
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall in Louisiana Tuesday afternoon, and is also forecast to bring heavy rain to Texas, the National Hurricane Center said.
Lindsay Clancy trial jury deadlocked, leaves for day without verdict
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge Tuesday morning they are deadlocked, and left a Massachusetts courtroom hours later without reaching a verdict.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
Police officer charged after fatally shooting student at wrong home
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
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Pa. police officer charged after fatally shooting student at wrong home
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs
The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.
Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation
Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
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Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs
The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.
Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation
Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.
Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audit revenue plunged following workforce reductions, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
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Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
IRS audit revenue plunged following workforce reductions, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
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Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
U.K. man accused of drugging, abusing wife with other men goes on trial
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
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Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins to discuss the case.
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John Ternus is Apple's new CEO
John Ternus is stepping up and into the shoes of former Apple CEO Tim Cook. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports, plus Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg shares his thoughts on the Apple turnover and the Hugging Face AI breach.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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.
Apple's new CEO takes over
John Ternus begins his tenure as Apple's new CEO on Tuesday, marking a historic shift for the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.
St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Clancy jury goes home after being deadlocked
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial went home on Tuesday without reaching a verdict after saying that they were deadlocked earlier in the day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Rebecca Roiphe have the latest.
Pa. police officer charged after fatally shooting student at wrong home
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
Lindsay Clancy jury dismissed for the day
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial was dismissed for the day Tuesday afternoon, hours after telling the judge in the case they were deadlocked. They'll resume deliberations for a fifth day on Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Supporters coming to meet Lindsay Clancy's lawyer
A number of people have come to the Massachusetts courthouse where Lindsay Clancy's trial is being held because they want to meet her defense attorney, Kevin Reddington. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge in the case on Tuesday that they're deadlocked. Deliberations have been ongoing for four days. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Rebecca Roiphe have more.
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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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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Trump and Iran trade threats after new strikes
The U.S. conducted more strikes against Iran on Tuesday after two tankers were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump took to social media to threaten the regime that they will be hit much harder if they retaliate. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump meets with oil executives over fuel prices
President Trump on Tuesday met with oil executives to discuss how to lower fuel prices as Americans face high travel costs for the Labor Day weekend. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
U.S. strikes Iran amid renewed hostilities
President Trump threatened more attacks on Iran on Tuesday. In a Truth Social post, he said, "If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and higher level." CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Clancy jury goes home after being deadlocked
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial went home on Tuesday without reaching a verdict after saying that they were deadlocked earlier in the day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Rebecca Roiphe have the latest.
Lindsay Clancy jury dismissed for the day
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial was dismissed for the day Tuesday afternoon, hours after telling the judge in the case they were deadlocked. They'll resume deliberations for a fifth day on Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.