History of Iowa's impact on White House bids
The Iowa caucuses can launch campaigns onto the nomination or bury them beneath the snowdrifts. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.
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Poll: GOP voters say border is a top issue
A new CBS News poll shows immigration is a top issue for Republican voters. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
What a Trump win in Iowa could mean for Biden
Former President Donald Trump is heavily favored to win the Iowa caucuses Monday night. Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith joins "America Decides" to discuss what a Trump win could mean for the general election.
Polls open in Taiwan's presidential election
Polls are now open in Taiwan and millions are expected to vote in the presidential election this weekend. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports. Then, David Sacks, fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to explain the U.S.' role in the region.
Texas accused of stymying help for migrants
CBS News has learned that Texas officials are being accused of purposely making it harder to coordinate its migrant busing operation to Democratic-led cities. National correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Why week before Iowa caucuses is crucial
The first contest of 2024 is one week away. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines how candidates are trying to make their last pitches before the Iowa caucuses.
Ex-Capitol officer unpacks Congressional bid
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announced a congressional bid in Maryland on the eve of three years since the riot on Capitol Hill. Dunn, who was on duty that day, sat down with CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss why he decided to run.
Biden continues chiding Trump on Jan. 6
President Biden went after former President Donald Trump while speaking to voters in South Carolina on Monday. Biden campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz joins "America Decides" to assess the state of the president's reelection bid.
DeSantis, Haley sharpen Trump attacks
There are 10 days and counting until the Iowa Republican Caucus. At town halls Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley ramped up criticism of former President Donald Trump. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Biden casts Trump as threat to democracy
President Biden spoke Friday in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, near Valley Forge, to mark three years since the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has analysis following the president's remarks.
Historian examines state of U.S. democracy
Saturday marks three years since the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. William Howell, professor of American politics at the University of Chicago, joins CBS News to examine the challenges facing American democracy.
Democrats: Trump profited from foreign money
House Democrats say Donald Trump's businesses got millions in foreign payments while he was president. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Punchbowl News reporter Andrew Desiderio join "America Decides" to examine the report.
Biden campaign starts 2024 with Jan. 6 focus
Saturday marks three years since the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. President Biden is spotlighting the violence from that day in a new campaign ad. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett unpacks the shift in the Biden campaign's strategy.
Charlamagne says he regrets endorsing Biden
More than three years after President Biden thanked Black voters in his victory speech, he faces waning support from that very group. This as influential radio host Charlamagne tha God told Politico he regrets backing Mr. Biden in 2020. Politico reporter Brakkton Booker, the writer of the piece, joins "America Decides" to discuss why it could impact the president's reelection efforts.
Congress faces early 2024 shutdown deadlines
Congress is facing a series of looming deadlines as the new year kicks off. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains.
Poll: Biden losing support among key groups
A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll says President Biden is losing support from key groups who turned out for him in 2020. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe looks at the challenges for Mr. Biden's reelection bid.
Biden says he's in close contact with Zelenskyy
President Biden said he's staying in close contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Western military aid stalled and Kyiv running low on supplies. Republican lawmakers say aid to both Ukraine and Israel hinges on sweeping policy changes along the U.S. southern border. Skyler Henry reports.
How Texas' migrant buses are impacting cities
Democratic mayors of large cities are renewing calls for federal help over the migrant crisis. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's busing operation has already transported more than 80,000 migrants out of the state. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
2023 sees record number of women in Congress
2023 was a historic year for women in U.S. politics, with a record-high number holding office in Congress. Amanda Hunter, executive director of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation, joins CBS News to unpack the importance of the milestone.
Reporters roundtable: Predictions for 2024
CBS News correspondents Jan Crawford, David Martin, Robert Costa, Catherine Herridge and Jeff Pegues join "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss their predictions for 2024.
What modern-day U.S. can learn from Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln worked with those who hated him and violently disagreed with him. But how exactly did he do it? NPR's Steve Inskeep joins CBS News to discuss his new book about the former president -- and the lessons Americans can learn to navigate political divisions.
2 states Biden won in 2020 move to toss-up
The Cook Political Report is moving two states President Biden won in 2020 to toss-up status. Politico reporter Brakkton Booker and NPR White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram join "America Decides" to discuss the latest on Mr. Biden's reelection bid.
Hundreds cross razor wire into Texas
U.S. immigration agents are dealing with a major spike in migration at the southern border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest from Eagle Pass, Texas.
Survey: Americans overstate president's power
A recent survey suggests the American public tends to hold exaggerated ideas of what a president can and can't do. Brendan Nyhan, professor of government at Dartmouth College and one of the survey's co-authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
How minority voters could shape 2024 outcome
President Biden touted his economic policies in Milwaukee on Wednesday and emphasized his support of Black-owned businesses. Political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to discuss Mr. Biden's reelection bid and his appeal to mobilize minority voters.
Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
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"Worst case scenario" for shippers as U.S. and Iran step up attacks
As the U.S. and Iran escalate attacks 140 days into the war, an industry analyst says "nobody is willing to move" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in U.S.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
Fact-checking Trump's speech on election security
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Andy Burnham declared Labour Party leader, will become U.K. prime minister
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
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Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Fact-checking Trump's speech on election security
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Teleprompter operator made over $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled over possible glass contamination
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
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Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Fact-checking Trump's speech on election security
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
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FDA approves new cholesterol pill
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss.
FDA names likely cyclosporiasis source
The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Introducing Norah O'Donnell's new health podcast
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
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Tree-killing Asian beetle detected in EU for first time
The emerald ash borer, which has devastated ash forests in North America, has been detected in the European Union for the first time.
Andy Burnham declared Labour Party leader, will become U.K. prime minister
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.
Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico
The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible.
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"Worst case scenario" for shippers as U.S. and Iran step up attacks
As the U.S. and Iran escalate attacks 140 days into the war, an industry analyst says "nobody is willing to move" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
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From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Behind the "Better in Person" talk show
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico
The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible.
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Woman speaks in support of Blanche at hearing
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Sons of man killed by ICE agent speak out
Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., the sons of the Mexican man who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about their father's death.
New details emerge in Nolan Wells case
Newly obtained GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tracks the movements of the boat that Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was on before he went missing. Wells was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Canadian wildfires impact U.S. air quality
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is creating dangerous air quality conditions for approximately 100 million Americans in more than a dozen states. Rob Marciano has the latest.
Details on source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
The FDA has identified a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico as the possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, a source says. Taco Bell uses that supplier in five states where people have gotten sick. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Trump makes speech on election security
During his primetime speech on Thursday, President Trump outlined alleged Chinese efforts to collect voter data and repeated disproven claims about voting by noncitizens. Weijia Jiang and CBS News election law contributor David Becker have more on the president's claims.
ICE agents try to detain man at Vegas airport
ICE agents in plain clothes at Harry Reid Airport in Las Vegas tried to detain a man they claim overstayed his visa. Other travelers intervened and the ICE agents ended up walking away, leaving the man handcuffed on one wrist. He was taken into custody the next day when his flight landed in L.A. Nicole Sganga reports.
Eye Opener: Dangerous wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires raging in parts of Canada is creating hazardous conditions for millions of Americans. Plus, President Trump questions election integrity during his primetime address, and includes several disproven claims. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.