Vance agrees to Oct. 1 debate with Walz
Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz have set a date for their debate with Vance agreeing to take on Walz October 1 on CBS. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
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Trump and Harris economic plans: What we know
The economy is taking center stage in the presidential race with Vice President Kamala Harris unveiling her economic plan Friday after former President Donald Trump outlined his plan at a campaign stop on Wednesday. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Trump outlines economic plan
Former President Donald Trump outlined his economic plan Wednesday at a campaign stop in North Carolina, using Tic Tacs to demonstrate inflation under the Biden administration. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Biden, Harris appearing together Thursday
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden will speak Thursday in Maryland in their first joint appearance since Harris secured the Democratic presidential nomination. CBS News political reporter Allison Novelo has more.
Haley says Trump needs to change rhetoric
Nikki Haley in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday said Donald Trump needs to change his rhetoric if he wants to beat Kamala Harris in the presidential election. "This is a winnable election, but you need to focus," Haley said. "Your target market is suburban women, college-educated independents and conservative Democrats." CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Walz defends military record in speech
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday called criticism of his military record inaccurate and unfair while speaking to a major union in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release her plan for the economy later this week at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more on the Harris-Walz campaign.
Rep. Ilhan Omar projected to win primary
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar has won her Democratic primary election, the Associated Press projects, defeating former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels. Omar was the latest member of the progressive group of politicians known as "The Squad" to face a political test after two of its members, Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman, lost their primary challenges. CBS News campaign reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Harris campaign responds to Trump-Musk chat
In response to Donald Trump's live stream on X with Elon Musk, Kamala Harris' campaign released a statement saying, "Trump's entire campaign is in service of people like Elon Musk and himself -- self-obsessed rich guys who will sell out the middle class and who cannot run a live stream in the year 2024." CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Trump, Harris positions on U.S.-China relation
Since then-President Richard Nixon normalized relations with China in 1972, managing the United States' relationship with one of its powerful rivals has become a top foreign policy priority. With that in mind, Anne-Marie Green takes a look at where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on this issue.
Recapping Trump's chat with Elon Musk
Former President Donald Trump made his return to X, formerly known as Twitter, Monday night during a highly-promoted conversation with billionaire Elon Musk. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Rep. Ilhan Omar facing primary challenge
Democratic voters in Minnesota are heading to the primary polls Tuesday to decide between Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and her challenger, Don Samuels. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more on that race and some of the other primary votes getting underway Tuesday.
Vance calls for Child Tax Credit increase
Sen. JD Vance suggested on "Face the Nation" that he'd like to see the Child Tax Credit increased to $5,000. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on Vance's proposal, which comes after he skipped a failed Senate vote on expanding the benefit earlier this month.
Biden explains why he ended 2024 campaign
In his first interview since dropping out of the 2024 race for the White House, President Biden explained to CBS News' Robert Costa his thought process in making the historic move to end his campaign. Costa has more on his sitdown with the president.
Poll: Harris leads Trump in MI, PA, WI
A New York Times/Sienna poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump by four points in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Harris stopped in those states last week on her battleground tour with Governor Tim Walz. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on the campaign, including the Trump campaign's claim it's been hacked.
Trump campaign says it's been hacked
There are new concerns over cyber threats to the 2024 presidential race after former President Donald Trump's campaign said it was hacked, with the revelation coming after Microsoft reportedly detailed foreign agents' attempts to interfere in this year's elections. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Gazis has more on that and the latest news from Kamala Harris' campaign.
Harris-Walz campaign rally in Arizona
John Giles, the Republican mayor of Mesa, Arizona, is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president as the presumptive Democratic nominee vies for support in the battleground state. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
FBI, DHS concerned about attack at DNC
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are expressing concern about the potential for an attack at the Democratic National Convention in retaliation for the assassination attempt made on former President Donald Trump. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Political strategists on Trump news conference
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBS News to discuss the biggest stories from the 2024 campaign as the week comes to a close, including former President Donald Trump's attack-filled Thursday press conference, President Biden's concerns about a peaceful transfer of power in January and the debate that's back on between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Harris campaigns in Arizona, Trump in Montana
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are back on the campaign trail Friday, a day after Trump made headlines with a press conference where he said he agreed to debate Harris. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez and CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small have more.
Unpacking Trump's Thursday press conference
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both officially agreed to at least one debate before November's election. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Trump proposes 3 debates versus Kamala Harris
Former President Donald Trump is proposing three presidential debates against Vice President Kamala Harris on three different television networks in September, including the ABC News debate he had previously dropped out of after President Biden exited the race. Trump made the proposal during a news conference Thursday from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. CBS News campaign reporters Taurean Small and Aaron Navarro have more on the news conference.
More on upcoming Biden interview with CBS
President Biden says he's not confident about a peaceful transfer of power if former President Donald Trump loses the upcoming election. Biden expressed the sentiments to CBS News' Robert Costa for an interview that will air on "CBS News Sunday Morning." Costa talked with Lilia Luciano about some of his takeaways from his chat with the president.
Audio emerges of Trump praising Gov. Tim Walz
CBS News has obtained audio from 2020 of former President Donald Trump saying he fully agreed with how Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was handling the unrest in his state after George Floyd's murder. Trump and Republicans have hammered Walz over the riots since he became Kamala Harris' running mate, accusing him of inaction. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Democrats unite around Harris, Walz
Moderate Democrats and progressive lawmakers are uniting to support Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly announced running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Harris, Walz to Michigan, Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are now on a tour of battleground states the Democrats hope to win in the 2024 general election. CBS News chief White House Nancy Cordes breaks down the first 24 hours for the ticket and CBS News campaign reporter Hunter Woodall has more on the issues that Walz may focus on during the campaign.
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U.S. carries out new strikes on Iran after Trump threatened "a beating"
The U.S. carried out strikes on Iran on Wednesday night after President Trump earlier threatened the country with "a beating" following U.S. and Saudi Arabia's joint strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
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DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Husband of North Carolina woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
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Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
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DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Husband of North Carolina woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
2 firefighters die in Greece as others fight massive blaze in France
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
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Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
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OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
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.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in federal trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Soccer groups criticize new FIFA plan
A little more than a month after a very successful World Cup, FIFA, the world governing body of soccer, is cooking up something new. It's given member organizations and clubs until Sept. 19 to sign off on a proposed plan to sell shares of its most prestigious tournaments, and it's causing some controversy. Margaret Fleming, who reports on the business of soccer for Front Office Sports, has more.
A look at heavy flooding across Northeast
Dangerous flash floods hit the Northeast this week as heavy rains and thunderstorms inundated the area. Videos show the chaos and damage. Some footage has no sound.
Dr. Anthony Fauci in October 2020 on COVID-19
From October 2020, Dr. Jon LaPook's interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.
BTS won't submit music for 2027 Grammy Awards
Maria Sherman, music reporter at the Associated Press, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what BTS' refusal to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards over a new category means as the band returns from an extended hiatus.
Iran war expands with Saudi Arabia's entrance
Iran on Wednesday launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East. This comes as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq. Ret. U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins with analysis.