Obama to meet with Hill Democrats in Hail Mary play to save Obamacare
One of the president's biggest worries is that the incoming GOP government will repeal Obamacare
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Ten big political questions for 2017
As the country enters a new year and a new administration in the White House, here are some of the biggest political questions for the year
Trump transition update
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he will shutter his family's charitable foundation to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest when he takes office in January. However, that can't happen yet because of an investigation the New York AG has launched into the the foundation's spending. Julianna Goldman has more.
Americans are hopeful for a better 2017, poll finds
A majority of poll respondents believes things are going to get better for the U.S. next year
Poll: Dems feeling less optimistic about party's future, Republican morale is up
A recently conducted Pew Research survey reveals partisan gap post election
N.C. GOP strips power from incoming Democratic governor
Republicans were on the cusp of an even greater power grab just weeks before Governor-elect Roy Cooper was set to start his term
Republican wins last Senate race
State Treasurer John Kennedy won the election to fill Louisiana's open Senate seat
Louisiana Senate race: Battle for 2016's last open seat
Republican John Kennedy won the "jungle primary" with a margin of 7.5 percentage points over Democrat Foster Campbell
Poll: Obama approval at highest point since 2012 reelection
The president has a 50 percent approval rating heading into his final months in office, a new poll found Monday
Congressional Dems concerned by Trump's early appointments
The Congressional Black Caucus called attorney general pick Jeff Sessions’ civil rights record “appalling”
Liberal politicians begin jockeying for control of Democratic Party
Democrats are still reeling from the outcome of the election last week
Sanders on Trump: We must "hold him accountable”
The former 2016 hopeful says Democrats need to think hard about why they lost and focus less on fundraising among the "liberal elite"
Sunday: Newt Gingrich, Bernie Sanders
Tune in Sunday for a look back at the stunning presidential election, and an analysis of what to expect from the Trump administration
Bush-era DNC chair says he wants to take over party
Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor, ran the "50 State strategy" during the Bush years
Election history lessons for investors
The stock market’s past performance after presidential elections offers some solace as this tumultuous battle finally ends
Election expectations
The latest CBS News battleground tracker polls show Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump at a virtual tie in the critical states of Ohio and Florida. CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins CBSN to discuss the latest polls and what to expect on Election Day.
The final stretch
With just two days left until Election Day, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are making their final campaign pitches. CBS News political contributor and New York Times Magazine chief national correspondent Mark Leibovich, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lis Smith, and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan join CBSN to discuss the latest from the campaign trail.
FBI on Clinton case
No federal charges are being recommended against Hillary Clinton following an FBI investigation into her use of a private email server during her time as U.S. Secretary of State. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid and CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris join CBSN with the latest details and what this means for the campaign.
Court deals blow to Democrats' turnout efforts in one state
Order from nation's highest court overturns appeals court decision a day earlier that blocked new law
The 2016 Battle for the Senate
The stakes are high for Congress this election cycle. Republicans have to defend twice as many Senate seats compared to the Democrats, who only need to steal four seats if Hillary Clinton is elected, or five if Trump wins. Here are the Senate battleground states that could hand Democrats the congressional majority.
Boston law firm accused of massive straw-donor scheme
Small law firm that has supported Hillary Clinton and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, among many others, is accused of improperly funneling millions of dollars into Democratic Party coffers
Renewed email probe
The Clinton campaign is concerned that some voters may change their minds after the FBI's decision to reopen her email investigation. Michelle Miller reports from Hamilton County, Ohio, on how this latest email investigation has impacted voters.
Ohio campaign ads
Ohio has traditionally been a make-or-break swing state for presidential campaigns and 2016 is no different. Voters are suffocating from all their exposure to Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Mark Strassmann has more.
Dems best hope in W.Va? Dad who once wanted to clone his dead son
Mark Hunt, a Democrat running for the 2nd Congressional District, is challenging Republican Rep. Alex Mooney, who has said he doesn't believe cloning is right
Democrats accuse GOP, Donald Trump of voter intimidation in four states
This comes after the Democratic National Committee said their GOP counterparts violated a decree intended to prevent voter intimidation
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Correspondents' dinner suspect charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
King Charles arrives for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner when shots rang out
Reports at the White House Correspondents' Dinner quickly began sharing what they knew when gunfire was heard outside the ballroom.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
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Google workers urge CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.
Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
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Google workers urge CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.
Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
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Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed US troops
Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
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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.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed US troops
Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.
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.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
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Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
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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.
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
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.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
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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.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
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Inside the correspondents' dinner shooting
Prosecutors on Monday charged the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday with three counts, including the attempted assassination of President Trump. CBS News' Jake Rosen, Nicole Sganga and Aaron Navarro have the latest.
Dinner suspect charged with assassination attempt
The suspected gunman in Saturday's attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner appeared in court on Monday and faced a new charge: attempted assassination of the U.S. president. CBS News' Nicole Sganga, Ed O'Keefe and Aaron MacLean have the latest.
DOJ update on charges against shooting suspect
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro spoke to reporters Monday about the initial charges against the suspect in Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Correspondents' dinner suspect due in court
The alleged gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday is set to appear in court Monday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Details emerge on alleged D.C. shooter
More details have emerged on the suspect from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and an apparent "manifesto" he sent to his family. CBS News' Carter Evans has more from Torrance, California.
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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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Inside the correspondents' dinner shooting
Prosecutors on Monday charged the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday with three counts, including the attempted assassination of President Trump. CBS News' Jake Rosen, Nicole Sganga and Aaron Navarro have the latest.
Iran offers new deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Sources tell CBS News that Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping if the U.S. lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
From 1944: Normandy Invasion on CBS News Radio
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces a clip from CBS News Radio's coverage of the invasion of Normandy in 1944.
Canceled UVU speaker calls out "pressure campaign"
Author Sharon McMahon was scheduled to deliver the commencement address this year at Utah Valley University, where a gunman assassinated Charlie Kirk in 2025. She says her speech was canceled after a pressure campaign from various political figures over her postings about Kirk. McMahon joins "The Takeout" to discuss the situation.
DeSantis proposes new map favoring Republicans
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his new redistricting map on Monday that could add four more Republican House seats. Former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York and Republican strategist Marc Short join with analysis.