Milwaukee mayor previews GOP convention
The Republican National Convention kicks off Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joins "America Decides" to discuss how officials are preparing.
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Viktor Orbán's political director on Ukraine
As world leaders depart the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will stop Thursday night at Mar-a-Lago to meet with former President Donald Trump. The problematic NATO ally has also become an icon within certain factions of the American conservative movement. His political director, Balázs Orbán, spoke with CBS News' Margaret Brennan ahead of the meeting.
Poll: 67% call for Biden to drop out
According to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll, 67% of respondents say President Biden should not continue his campaign. That includes a majority of his supporters. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Matt Gorman join "America Decides" to discuss.
What is Project 2025?
In recent weeks, President Biden and other Democrats have been sounding the alarm on the potential dangers posed by a second Trump term by dropping the name "Project 2025." Two weeks ago, the Biden campaign even launched a website that outlines how the conservative plan would allegedly reshape the U.S. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen breaks down the proposal.
Can a news conference save Biden's candidacy?
President Biden is holding his first solo news conference since November on Thursday. It's one of his biggest public tests since June's poor debate performance as a growing number of Democratic lawmakers call on the president to step aside. CBS News' Major Garrett and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Jeffries to bring Democrats' concerns to Biden about his campaign
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans to convey his caucus' growing concerns about President Biden's campaign directly to the president.
George Clooney calls on Biden to drop out
One month ago, George Clooney was a featured star at a blockbuster fundraising event for President Biden. Now, he's calling for the president to exit the 2024 race. Susan Page, Washington bureau chief at USA Today, joins CBS News with analysis.
Trump goes after Biden and Harris at rally
Former President Donald Trump challenged President Biden to another debate during a rally in Florida on Tuesday night. And with some in the president's party calling on him to step aside, Trump also took particular aim at Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.
George Clooney urges Biden to drop 2024 bid
Oscar-winning actor and producer George Clooney wrote an op-ed published in The New York Times Wednesday praising President Biden, but arguing that Democrats need a new nominee and calling for Mr. Biden to exit the 2024 race. Susan Glasser, staff writer for The New Yorker, joins "America Decides" to assess the likelihood of Mr. Biden exiting the race.
How Biden and Trump differ on NATO
President Biden and former President Donald Trump could not disagree more on NATO's importance to the U.S. This as leaders from the alliance are in Washington, D.C., this week to celebrate 75 years of cooperation. Sabrina Siddiqui, White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal, and Sam Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump teases Marco Rubio as potential VP pick
Former President Donald Trump teased Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his potential running mate during Tuesday's rally in the Sunshine State. Rubio also took the stage to deliver remarks praising Trump and blasting President Biden. CBS Miami reporter Jim DeFede joins "America Decides" with more.
Report: 6 states move toward Trump
The non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report is shifting six battleground states in former President Donald Trump's direction. Jessica Taylor, a Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Biden hosts NATO leaders amid 2024 concerns
President Biden has spent the last few days trying to reassure his NATO counterparts and fellow Democrats that he is fit to serve another four years as commander-in-chief. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane are following Wednesday's NATO meeting and calls for the president to step aside.
Biden addresses NATO allies amid 2024 woes
President Biden is hosting NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, D.C., this week. It's a meeting of the most powerful leaders in Europe and North America. Mr. Biden is trying to project confidence to the 32-member security alliance that, despite June's debate performance, he is ready and able to lead the U.S. for another four years. The Atlantic Council's Matthew Kroenig and CBS News' Scott MacFarlane join with more.
Nevada voters on Vice President Kamala Harris
While Democrats are openly debating if Vice President Kamala Harris should replace President Biden on the top of the ticket, she is still doing her part to help the president get reelected. The vice president spent Tuesday evening speaking to voters in Las Vegas, Nevada. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
House Democrats don't fully commit to Biden
House Democratic leaders say they are having "constructive" discussions about President Biden's candidacy in the wake of his debate performance. Still, they are not fully committing to backing him through to Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
A look at history of U.S. immigration policy
Immigration remains a top issue for voters heading into the 2024 election. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to look at the national questions you need answered in this election cycle.
Trump holding rally as VP decision nears
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail in Florida on Tuesday. And as a running mate announcement nears, Sen. Marco Rubio, who's one of the possible picks, is joining Trump on stage. David Weigel, politics reporter for Semafor, and Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Top Democrats divided on Biden as nominee
Congress returned to Washington this week after a recess, and Democrats have held a series of closed-door meetings to discuss President Biden's place at the top of the ticket following his rough debate performance. Scott MacFarlane has more on what Democratic lawmakers are thinking.
Biden insists on staying in 2024 race
President Biden is trying to end the discussion about removing him from the Democratic ticket following his debate performance. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is preparing for his party convention next week by trying to distance himself from work done on his behalf. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to unpack the latest developments in the 2024 race.
First lady steps up role on campaign trail
As questions swirl around President Biden's candidacy, Jill Biden is stepping up on the campaign trail. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more on what the first lady is saying to supporters.
Pennsylvania lawmakers rally behind Biden
Some Pennsylvania Democrats are standing by President Biden as party members express doubt that the president has what it takes to win in November. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Hogan Gidley join "America Decides" to discuss.
Closing arguments begin in Bob Menendez trial
Closing arguments in the federal corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez began Monday and will continue Tuesday. The Democratic lawmaker is accused of trading in political favors for gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe takes a closer look at the case against the senator.
Biden dismisses calls to step aside
It's a pivotal week for President Biden as more Democrats call on him to step aside as the party's nominee in the wake of his debate performance. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
White House grilled over Biden's medical history
Ten days after President Biden's disastrous debate performance, CBS News has learned a Parkinson's specialist from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center visited the White House at least eight times times over the last year. The president's spokesman says Biden's examinations have "found no sign of Parkinson's, and he is not being treated for it." Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House on Biden's critical week ahead.
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Iran says it has offered a new proposal for peace talks with the U.S.
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II crew joined "CBS Mornings" Friday for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
As Iran war hits key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.
Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record-breaking 76-day shutdown
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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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.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
Home prices are dropping in one-third of U.S. cities. Here's where.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
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Home prices are dropping in one-third of U.S. cities. Here's where.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
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Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
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Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier
President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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Iran says it has offered a new proposal for peace talks with the U.S.
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Man arrested for allegedly dumping wife's body in zoo incinerator
Police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials said, following the discovery of human remains.
U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack
The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
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A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The fifth member of the "Survivor 50" jury, who was eliminated during Wednesday's episode, talks about being voted off and a huge twist in the game.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
New details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd was in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday as prosecutors laid out a timeline and highlighted new details in their case against him in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
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Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
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.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
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.
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Did Jeffrey Epstein write a suicide note?
The New York Times is reporting that a note apparently left behind by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death has been tied up in court for years. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Camp Mystic will not reopen this summer
Camp Mystic's operators are no longer looking to open this summer after some victims and their families spoke out against the decision. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Details on correspondents' dinner encounter
New video shows how Cole Allen appears to rush the security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. This comes as more information about his movements emerges. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Man arrested for allegedly dumping wife's body in zoo incinerator
Police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials said, following the discovery of human remains.
Fin Gómez on correspondents' dinner shooting
CBS News political director and executive director of politics and White House Fin Gómez reflects on the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack on "The Daily Report," saying he was proud of "our fellow colleagues."
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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.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old with spacesuit
In a heartwarming moment, the Artemis II crew surprised Jack, a 5-year-old space enthusiast and aspiring astronaut, with a new spacesuit signed by the astronauts.
Artemis crew on if they would go back to space
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover spoke about his dreams for space exploration, which includes astronauts making it to Mars one day. The crew also revealed if they would return to space.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Did Jeffrey Epstein write a suicide note?
The New York Times is reporting that a note apparently left behind by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death has been tied up in court for years. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Ron Howard, Artemis astronauts on Apollo 13's impact
Ron Howard joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about directing his 11995 film, "Apollo 13," and the duality of watching the Artemis II astronauts' liftoff in April. The crew also shared how Howard's film impacted them, and Howard recalled a story where he told Kevin Bacon, "You get 10 extra close-ups if you keep your mouth shut!"