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Univision's Jorge Ramos, Spanish media's most well-known journalist, was booted from Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's press conference Tuesday after trying to ask the first question

Univision's Jorge Ramos, Spanish media's most well-known journalist, was booted from Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's press conference Tuesday after trying to ask the first question. Ramos joins "CBS This Morning" over the phone from Iowa to discuss his reaction to getting kicked out and how Trump fares among Latino voters.

Aug 26, 2015
02:57

Donald Trump is now fighting a TV news war on two fronts

Donald Trump is now fighting a TV news war on two fronts. Fox News is demanding an apology for his slaps at host Megyn Kelly, and on Tuesday night, the Republican presidential frontrunner got tough with one of America's most prominent Spanish-language TV anchors, Jorge Ramos. Chip Reid reports from Dubuque, Iowa, where he also attended that fiery news conference.

Aug 26, 2015
00:59

White House Coronavirus Task Force Speaks To The Media In Daily Briefing

Pence launches group to defend Trump-era policies

The group includes former Trump administration officials and conservative leaders, including Kellyanne Conway, Larry Kudlow and Newt Gingrich.

Apr 7, 2021

On the presidential campaign trail Monday, Republican Jeb Bush defended his use of the term "anchor babies"

On the presidential campaign trail Monday, Republican Jeb Bush defended his use of the term "anchor babies." Bush said his use of the term is more directed towards Asian people, not Hispanics. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.

Aug 24, 2015
01:20

Roughly 20,000 people showed up at a football stadium in Mobile, Alabama, for a Donald Trump campaign rally

Roughly 20,000 people showed up at a football stadium in Mobile, Alabama, for a Donald Trump campaign rally. The Republican front-runner told the crowd they're proving the doubters wrong. Julianna Goldman reports.

Aug 22, 2015
03:30

Supporters of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign waited in long lines for a rally Friday night at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama

Supporters of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign waited in long lines for a rally Friday night at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. CBS has the sights and sounds.

Aug 21, 2015
00:54

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 6: Protesters take over the Inaugural

10 House Democrats join suit against Trump for role in Capitol attack

The Democratic lawmakers joining the NAACP's lawsuit were in the House gallery when the pro-Trump mob breached the Capitol building.

Apr 7, 2021

Jeb Bush attacked Donald Trump Thursday on his immigration policy and conservative credentials

Jeb Bush attacked Donald Trump Thursday on his immigration policy and conservative credentials, one day after the two had dueling town hall events in New Hampshire. Bush also defended calling American-born children of undocumented immigrants "anchor babies." Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Bush's strategy and also Hillary Clinton's private email server controversy.

Aug 21, 2015
03:47

GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush used separate New Hampshire campaign events to question front-runner Donald Trump's temperament

GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush used separate New Hampshire campaign events to question front-runner Donald Trump's temperament. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.

Aug 20, 2015
01:50

Donald Trump maintained his campaign's blustery style at a New Hampshire town hall

Donald Trump maintained his campaign's blustery style at a New Hampshire town hall. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with more details.

Aug 20, 2015
05:27

The Jeb Bush campaign is touting its candidate’s strong criticisms of front runner Donald Trump

The Jeb Bush campaign is touting its candidate’s strong criticisms of front runner Donald Trump. Speaking just miles apart in New Hampshire Wednesday night, the two candidates attacked each other's conservative credentials. Major Garrett reports.

Aug 20, 2015
03:09

Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle agrees to plead guilty to child sex charges, Donald Trump maintains his lead in the polls, and more stories you're clicking on.

Aug 19, 2015
00:36

Despite controversial comments, Donald Trump has maintained a commanding lead

Despite controversial comments, Donald Trump has maintained a commanding lead. Washington Post Political Reporter Amber Phillips has analysis for CBSN.

Aug 19, 2015
01:58

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump talks about Mexico on the campaign trail

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump talks about Mexico on the campaign trail.

Aug 18, 2015
01:03

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shares his political views on China

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shares his political views on China.

Aug 18, 2015
00:34

The former Florida governor spoke to CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett about Donald Trump's immigration plan

The former Florida governor spoke to CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett about Donald Trump's immigration plan.

Aug 18, 2015
00:45

Immigration is topic number one in the Republican presidential race

Immigration is topic number one in the Republican presidential race at the moment, as candidates clash over Donald Trump's plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants and prevent their American-born children from being U.S. citizens. Major Garrett reports from Columbia, South Carolina, where he spoke with one of Trump's Republican rivals, Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

Aug 18, 2015
02:44

Donald Trump is taking a break from his campaign because he has jury duty in New York. A new poll finds 25 percent of Republicans are backing Trump

Donald Trump is taking a break from his campaign because he has jury duty in New York. A new poll finds 25 percent of Republicans are backing Trump. Dr. Ben Carson is second at 12 percent, followed by Sen. Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush and Mike Huckabee. Voters who go to the Iowa State Fair get to see nearly all the presidential contenders. Nancy Cordes reports on how candidates are using the event to win support.

Aug 17, 2015
02:37

Relentless wildfires destroy dozens of homes in the West. Also, presidential candidate Donald Trump unveils his immigration plan

Relentless wildfires destroy dozens of homes in the West. Also, presidential candidate Donald Trump unveils his immigration plan. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

Aug 17, 2015
02:06

Despite claims by Presidential candidate Donald Trump, Mexico says it will not pay for a wall along its border with the U.S.

Despite claims by Presidential candidate Donald Trump, Mexico says it will not pay for a wall along its border with the U.S. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more on the country's response.

Aug 13, 2015
00:37

Carson is gaining ground in the polls after a strong performance in Thursday's debate

A new Reuters poll shows Donald Trump is still far ahead in the Republican race. He leads Jeb Bush by 12 points. Sen. Marco Rubio, Gov. Mike Huckabee and Dr. Ben Carson are tied for third. Carson is gaining ground after a strong performance in Thursday's debate. He joins “CBS This Morning” from Boynton Beach, Florida, to discuss the 2016 race for the White House.

Aug 11, 2015
04:35

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump refuses to back down from recent comments about women and Fox News host Megyn Kelly

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump refuses to back down from recent comments about women and Fox News host Megyn Kelly. CBS News contributor and Republican strategist Frank Luntz joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the tonality of the campaigns and why he thinks this is the "most polarized election since 1968."

Aug 10, 2015
03:59

Wall Street Journal columnist and CBS News contributor Peggy Noonan joins “CBS This Morning"

Wall Street Journal columnist and CBS News contributor Peggy Noonan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Donald Trump’s latest comments and refusal to apologize for his comments about women after the first GOP prime-time debate. Noonan also worked for two Republican presidents, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.

Aug 10, 2015
02:46

Donald Trump hit the Sunday talk shows and said he would not apologize for what most people consider misogynistic comments about Megyn Kelly and other women

Donald Trump hit the Sunday talk shows and said he would not apologize for what most people consider misogynistic comments about Megyn Kelly and other women. Julianna Goldman has the latest on this developing controvesy, including Kelly's reaction.

Aug 9, 2015
02:14

Missed the second half of the show?

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the GOP debates and Ferguson one year later.

Aug 9, 2015
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Artemis II returning to Earth for splashdown to end historic moon mission

NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the National Action Network Convention in New York on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028: "I'm thinking about it"

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.

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See messages Brian Hooker sent his friend after wife's disappearance

Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.

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Aftermath of the Iranian drone attack that killed six U.S. service members in Kuwait on March 1

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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account

Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.

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New plans for Trump arch show it would dwarf Lincoln Memorial

Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.

updated 12M ago

First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein

First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Iran War Has Outsized Impact On California Which Imports 75 Percent Of Fuel

Inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs

Inflation ran hot in March because of higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the global flow of oil.

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U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."

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Trump Plans 'Patriot Games,' National Fair For 250th Anniversary

Trump proposes painting executive office building white

The building sits across a driveway from the West Wing and was completed in 1888.

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New plans for Trump arch show it would dwarf Lincoln Memorial

Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."

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Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028: "I'm thinking about it"

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.

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Bessent, Fed's Powell met with bank CEOs over potent new Anthropic AI

Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.

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Why a Strait of Hormuz "toll" would pose economic and geopolitical risks

Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.

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Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.

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Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite ceasefire

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Property taxes are surging. See what homeowners pay by state and county.

The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.

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Trump proposes painting executive office building white

The building sits across a driveway from the West Wing and was completed in 1888.

updated 54M ago

New plans for Trump arch show it would dwarf Lincoln Memorial

Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.

updated 12M ago

U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help.

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Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028: "I'm thinking about it"

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Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity

Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.

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Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.

Apr 6

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Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations

Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.

Apr 6

Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment

Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.

Apr 4

New ALS treatment brings hope to patients

"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.

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Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homicide and engaging in abusive behavior.

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Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds

The U.S. and Iran are getting ready for talks Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, as their tenuous ceasefire held despite key sticking points.

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Do you care in Gen Z likes you?

Comedian Bridget Phetasy joins CBS News with her take on gaining the favor of Generation Z members. Phetasy explores the matter for The Free Press, a Paramount Skydance publication.

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How does Gen Z feels about AI?

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How to stay ahead of AI in your career

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

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Behind Anthropic's alarming AI model

Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more.

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Researchers at Boston Consulting Group estimate that AI will "reshape" between 50-55% of U.S. jobs over the next three years. They note that while AI integration will likely change the nature of the work, it doesn't necessarily mean job losses in every case. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.

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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released

Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.

Apr 9

Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all

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Apr 9

March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows

Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.

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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species

The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.

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The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.

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Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison for wife's death by suicide

Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homicide and engaging in abusive behavior.

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Sources tell CBS News that the Justice Department is investigating the NFL over subscription fees concerns. Jake Rosen reports.

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First lady Melania Trump held remarks on Thursday denying any link to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

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As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew is staking their lives on the heat shield

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