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Presidential candidate Donald Trump says he thinks he had the best performance so far in the final debate before Super Tuesday in an interview with CBSN

Presidential candidate Donald Trump says he thinks he had the best performance so far in the final debate before Super Tuesday in an interview with CBSN. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett also spoke with Trump about his real estate deals, whether he can beat Cruz in Texas and his strategy to lock down the nomination. Watch the full interview.

Feb 25, 2016
13:03

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 25, 2016 edition

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney suggested Wednesday that a "bombshell" is waiting in Donald Trump's tax returns; A Los Angeles teacher may have come up with the solution to a math problem that has stumped the best minds for centuries: How do you get school kids to succeed at calculus?

Feb 25, 2016
20:13

Republican strategist Frank Luntz says Donald Trump is changing the GOP, and the party's establishment is working to block the billionaire from being the Republican nominee for president

Republican strategist Frank Luntz says Donald Trump is changing the GOP, and the party's establishment is working to block the billionaire from being the Republican nominee for president. Luntz joins CBSN to explain why.

Feb 25, 2016
07:05

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney suggested Wednesday that a "bombshell" is waiting in Donald Trump's tax returns

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney suggested Wednesday that a "bombshell" is waiting in Donald Trump's tax returns. Trump responded with an insult while his two biggest rivals, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, vowed to release their tax returns. Major Garrett reports.

Feb 25, 2016
02:24

The election season gets down to brass tacks on Super Tuesday, when about half the delegates needed for the GOP nomination and a third of those needed for the Democratic nomination go up for grabs

The election season gets down to brass tacks on Super Tuesday, when about half the delegates needed for the GOP nomination and a third of those needed for the Democratic nomination go up for grabs. The stakes are high, and tensions even higher.

Feb 25, 2016
01:52

While Hillary Clinton is making four campaign stops in South Carolina ahead of Saturday's primary, Bernie Sanders is hundreds of miles away

While Hillary Clinton is making four campaign stops in South Carolina ahead of Saturday's primary, Bernie Sanders is hundreds of miles away in Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Nancy Cordes reports from Columbia, South Carolina, where Clinton is also thinking the about the Republican frontrunner, Donald Trump.

Feb 25, 2016
02:37

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 24, 2016 edition

The same storm system that produced fatal tornadoes in the southern states Tuesday is wreaking havoc along the Eastern seaboard; A jury in St. Louis awarded $72 million to the family of a woman who claimed talcum powder caused her ovarian cancer.

Feb 24, 2016
18:03

Donald Trump now holds three of four wins in the primaries

Donald Trump now holds three of four wins in the primaries. Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, and John Kasich are now hoping to win their home states in order to have a fighting chance at the Republican nomination. Dean Reynolds reports.

Feb 24, 2016
02:31

Donald Trump is on a three-state win streak after prevailing in the Nevada caucuses

Donald Trump is on a three-state win streak after prevailing in the Nevada caucuses. Now he is focusing on Super Tuesday, when 12 states hold GOP contests. On the Democratic side, South Carolina will choose between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton on Saturday. With more, CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and Politico's Steven Shepard join CBSN.

Feb 24, 2016
05:48

The New York Daily News syndicated columnist is known for his provocative commentary on politics and sports

New York Daily News syndicated columnist Mike Lupica is known for his provocative commentary on politics and sports. His latest article on the 2016 presidential race suggests that Donald Trump’s outsider status is what’s helping him stay ahead. Lupica joins “CBS This Morning" to discuss the 2016 race.

Feb 24, 2016
04:31

Rubio came in second in the Nevada caucuses with 24 percent of the Republican vote

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio came in second in the Nevada caucuses with 24 percent of the Republican vote, far behind frontrunner Donald Trump who won with 46 percent of the vote. Rubio joins “CBS This Morning” from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to discuss his campaign.

Feb 24, 2016
03:45

What will it take to stop Donald Trump? It all comes down to the delegates

What will it take to stop Donald Trump? It all comes down to the delegates. Republican voters in 11 states will hand out almost 600 delegates on Super Tuesday. CBS News election director Anthony Salvanto joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss where the numbers stand as of now.

Feb 24, 2016
01:23

The most notable moments from Ben Carson's speech after the caucusing

The most notable moments from Ben Carson's speech after the caucusing.

Feb 24, 2016
01:01

Dr. Ben Carson laughed off suggestions that his campaign has no chance of winning the GOP nod as he addressed supporters following the Nevada caucuses

Dr. Ben Carson laughed off suggestions that his campaign has no chance of winning the GOP nod as he addressed supporters following the Nevada caucuses. Carson has yet to make a mark in any Republican contest after briefly polling well at the beginning of his campaign.

Feb 24, 2016
09:21

The most notable moments from Cruz's speech after the results were evident in the Nevada Republican caucuses

Feb 24, 2016
01:48

The most notable moments from Donald Trump's victory speech after the Nevada GOP caucus

The most notable moments from Donald Trump's victory speech after the Nevada GOP caucus.

Feb 24, 2016
01:34

A defiant Cruz remained positive in remarks to his backers, despite Donald Trump's big win

A defiant Cruz remained positive in remarks to his backers, despite Donald Trump's big win. Cruz has yet to duplicate the success he had in the Iowa caucuses.

Feb 24, 2016
09:24

Donald Trump proclaimed, "We love Nevada" as he took the stage to address his supporters following a commanding win in the Nevada GOP caucus

Donald Trump proclaimed, "We love Nevada" as he took the stage to address his supporters following a commanding win in the Nevada GOP caucus. Watch his full speech. Trump has won three of four contests as the race for the Republican presidential nominee heads into Super Tuesday.

Feb 24, 2016
08:17

Who are the voters who cast a ballot for Donald Trump at the Nevada Republican Caucuses?

Who are the voters who cast a ballot for Donald Trump at the Nevada Republican Caucuses? CBS News entrance poll results show their demographics and the issues and qualities in a candidate that they're looking for. CBSN's Elaine Quijano is joined by CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez, Roll Call columnist Jon Allen, Fmr. Senior Communications Advisor for the Huckabee Campaign Hogan Gidley and RealClearPolitics political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, to break it all down.

Feb 24, 2016
15:16

Just seconds after the close of caucusing in Nevada, Donald Trump was projected by CBS News as the winner of the Silver State's GOP contest

Just seconds after the close of caucusing in Nevada, Donald Trump was projected by CBS News as the winner of the Silver State's GOP contest. Demarco Morgan and CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN for more on how the projection was made

Feb 24, 2016
05:06

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from February 23, 2016 edition

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Louisiana Tuesday as a severe storm system swept across the South; and the special edition of Town and Country magazine, honoring Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday, revealed the royal treatment of her corgi

Feb 23, 2016
20:25

Donald Trump continues campaigning toward the White House while Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and some conservative groups are rallying to stop him

Donald Trump continues campaigning toward the White House while Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and some conservative groups are rallying to stop him. Dean Reynolds reports from Nevada.

Feb 23, 2016
01:54

"Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News political director John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington

"Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News political director John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss Ted Cruz firing his communications director and Donald Trump's lead one week ahead of Super Tuesday.

Feb 23, 2016
02:12

Donald Trump remains a heavy favorite, leading polls with 45 percent support among GOP voters in the state

Four of five Republican presidential candidates will be in Nevada to pick up last-minute support before Tuesday night's caucuses. Donald Trump remains a heavy favorite, leading polls with 45 percent support among GOP voters in the state. Marco Rubio is far behind, with a narrow lead over Ted Cruz for second place. Dean Reynolds reports.

Feb 23, 2016
02:53

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 22, 2016 edition

Authorities in Kalamazoo, Michigan, charged 45-year-old Jason Dalton with murder Monday after a shooting spree left six people dead over the weekend; Virginia McLaurin turns 107 next month and, more than anything, she wanted to meet President Obama

Feb 22, 2016
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American fighter jet was downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued

U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.

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A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.

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Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like?

Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.

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President Trump Awards Medal Of Honor To Three Military Veterans

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One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.

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Woman charged in root beer float murder orders hit on best friend

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Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending

President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%.

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A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

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United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."

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Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans

Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.

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Transcript: Archbishop Timothy Broglio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026

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The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.

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North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.

Apr 1

States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.

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