Democrats assemble for summer meeting to confront lingering 2016 frustration
That bitter nominating fight between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders is front and center in Chicago as members of the DNC gather for their summer meeting
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Trump attacks Dems' "radical policies" on immigration
He said Democrats' “radical policies” on immigration stem from “lack of knowledge, lack of understanding, or just plain stupidity"
Trump attacks Democrats on immigration
At an event honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection officers at the White House, President Trump attacked Democrats for their "radical policies" when it comes to immigration. Watch an excerpt of his remarks.
Record number of women have won major party primaries
More women than ever before have won major party primaries for governor, U.S. Senate and House this year
Commentary: Could Michael Avenatti run against Trump?
If you don't think he can win, you haven't been paying attention
RNC breaks another record, builds on fundraising advantage
Top trends for this week in politics also include Democrats courting West Virginians with pre-existing conditions
Poll: Democrats in stronger position to take the House
The CBS News Battleground Tracker House model shows Democrats poised to win 222 seats if the election were held today
Gillibrand on more women running for office
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, and Jennifer Wexton, a Democratic candidate for Congress from Northern Virginia, discuss the record number of women running for office this year.
What issues will drive women to vote?
Leslie Sanchez, Ed O'Keefe, Amy Walter, and Anthony Salvanto discuss the CBS News Battleground Tracker Poll that shows Democrats have improved their standing in the fight for control of the House.
Poll: Women voters boost Dems in battleground districts
Independent women are leaning towards Democratic candidates in key House districts
Women voters, women candidates: CBS News Battleground Tracker
Women voters in battleground Congressional districts are five times as likely to say they would choose a woman candidate over a man
Former intelligence officials slam Trump
A growing number of former U.S. intelligence officials are slamming President Trump for his decision to revoke former CIA Director John Brennan's security clearance. Michael Graham, who is a CBSN political contributor, a Boston Herald columnist and a politics editor for NHJournal.com, joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump allies see upside in impeachment effort
Democrats are on a mission to take back the House this November, but a growing group of conservatives argue that may actually be a good thing for President Trump. Politico White House Reporter Christopher Cadelago joined CBSN with more on why some of the president's allies think his path to re-election lies in an effort to kick him out of the Oval Office.
Democrats threaten to sue over Kavanaugh records
Confirmation hearings are set for Sept. 4, but Democrats say they need more documents first
New York state GOP says taxpayers "chipped in" to buy Cuomo one-way ticket to Canada
Republicans have a message for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo: If you don't think America was ever great, get out
Dems concerned about impact of GOP attacks on Pelosi
As Democrats look to reclaim control of the House of Representatives this November, some in the party are wondering if Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is making that goal harder. The Washington Post reports that the 78-year-old California congresswoman has been the main target of Republican attacks. Hari Sevugan, Democratic strategist and partner at 270 Strategies, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to with a look at how Democrats are responding, and the party's strategy heading toward the midterm elections.
State primary races make history
From Democratic candidates with diverse backgrounds breaking records to Republicans backing Trump-endorsed candidates, CBSN contributor Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the results from primary elections across the country.
Sen. Bernie Sanders slams Republican Party as being "bankrupt intellectually"
"I think it's also the fact that she's a woman. I think they have demonized her," Sanders said of attacks on House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi
Midwest primaries test Trump appeal against "blue wave"
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut all have primaries Tuesday
Paul Ryan's retirement fuels Democrats' hopes of picking up seat
Ryan's departure from the House is driving hopes among Democrats that they can pick up the seat that leans Republican
14-year-old boy uses legal quirk to run for Vermont governor
Ethan Sonneborn, a Democrat and teenager, says that Vermonters should take him seriously despite his age
Poll: Democrats prefer socialism to capitalism
Of the Democrats who responded, 57 percent view socialism positively while 47 percent view capitalism positively
Al Franken's Senate seat up for grabs in wake of #MeToo, and what else to watch in politics this week
Here are the top trends and people to watch in politics this week…ex-presidential candidates, an ex-con, transgender candidates...and one 14-year-old who's running for governor
Rep. Keith Ellison denies abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend
The allegation came just days before a Tuesday primary in which the congressman is among several Democrats running for state attorney general
Democrats look to longshot territory for midterm gains
The November midterms are on pace to shatter records for political spending
Trump heads to China today for high-stakes meeting with Xi
Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal
A deal is taking shape for the U.S. and Ukraine to jointly develop and build weapons that have been at the forefront of the wars in both Ukraine and Iran.
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Iran says it's ready to "teach a lesson" if U.S. launches new attacks
Iran warns any new U.S. attacks will bring a "bad result," as President Trump acknowledges the ceasefire is faltering and violence flares in Lebanon.
Feds charge ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The operator of the MV Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Watch Live: Lawmakers press Hegseth, Caine for details on Iran war funding
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are appearing in back-to-back hearings before the House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees that oversee defense spending.
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
The Nancy Guthrie investigation could hang on a strand of DNA
A strand of DNA. An eerie doorbell video. The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance reaches 100th day with no sign of a breakthrough.
What to know about today's primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia
Voters are going to the polls in Nebraska and West Virginia on Tuesday, with Democrats vying for the chance to run in an open seat in Nebraska that the party has long been eyeing.
CPI surged in April as inflation soars to highest level in almost 3 years
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
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Canvas' parent company strikes deal with hackers to delete stolen data
A hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach and threatened to leak data involving 275 million individuals if schools did not pay a ransom.
Feds charge ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
CPI surged in April as inflation soars to highest level in almost 3 years
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
EBay rejects GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
CPI surged in April as inflation soars to highest level in almost 3 years
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
EBay rejects GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited
Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.
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Feds charge ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Watch Live: Lawmakers press Hegseth, Caine for details on Iran war funding
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are appearing in back-to-back hearings before the House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees that oversee defense spending.
What to know about today's primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia
Voters are going to the polls in Nebraska and West Virginia on Tuesday, with Democrats vying for the chance to run in an open seat in Nebraska that the party has long been eyeing.
Trump heads to China today for high-stakes meeting with Xi
Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Supreme Court clears path for Alabama to redraw congressional map
The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.
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How exercise can improve brain health
Daily physical activity is one of the important steps to building healthy habits to lower the risk of dementia. As part of a three-part series, "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action," Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on incorporating exercise into your routine as part of their "(re)think your brain" initiative. Learn more about their "6-Step Challenge" at rethinkyourbrain.org (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association)
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Americans from hantavirus ship quarantining
The 18 Americans who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. and are now in quarantine. One remains in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after testing positive. Ian Lee has more.
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Watch Live: Lawmakers press Hegseth, Caine for details on Iran war funding
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are appearing in back-to-back hearings before the House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees that oversee defense spending.
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Iran says it's ready to "teach a lesson" if U.S. launches new attacks
Iran warns any new U.S. attacks will bring a "bad result," as President Trump acknowledges the ceasefire is faltering and violence flares in Lebanon.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal
A deal is taking shape for the U.S. and Ukraine to jointly develop and build weapons that have been at the forefront of the wars in both Ukraine and Iran.
WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
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Stars of "Dutton Ranch" on reprising roles
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
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Canvas' parent company strikes deal with hackers to delete stolen data
A hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach and threatened to leak data involving 275 million individuals if schools did not pay a ransom.
Arthur Brooks on internet trolls
CBS News contributor Arthur Brooks offers advice on navigating hate from internet trolls and provides more details on what prompts negative discourse online.
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.
EBay rejects GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Search for Nancy Guthrie reaches 100 days
The search for Nancy Guthrie has spanned 100 days, and key evidence in the case is still under analysis. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Man shoots at random in Massachusetts
A suspect is in custody after appearing to be shooting at random near three college campuses in Massachusetts. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Gunman opens fire on busy Cambridge street
Two people are in critical condition after a gunman in Cambridge, Massachusetts, began randomly firing at cars on a busy street, officials say. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
The Nancy Guthrie investigation could hang on a strand of DNA
A strand of DNA. An eerie doorbell video. The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance reaches 100th day with no sign of a breakthrough.
Gymnast speaks out about alleged abuse by coach
Years after USA Gymnastics was rocked by the scandal of Larry Nassar, the disgraced doctor who pleaded guilty to molesting multiple young gymnasts, a gymnast alleges another coach abused her as a child because warnings went unheeded. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Search for Nancy Guthrie reaches 100 days
The search for Nancy Guthrie has spanned 100 days, and key evidence in the case is still under analysis. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Stars of "Dutton Ranch" on reprising roles
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
Pressure mounts against U.K.'s Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls from lawmakers for his resignation after devastating local election losses for the Labour Party. Chris Livesay reports.
Inflation accelerated in April
New inflation data shows a concerning trend in April as the Iran war impacts Americans' wallets. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
How LA wildfires could have been prevented
Jonathan Vigliotti joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "Torched," where he uncovers how the Los Angeles wildfires were preventable and how the city is rushing to rebuild ahead of the 2028 Olympics.