Barack Obama speaks out

In his first television interview since the election of Joe Biden as the 46th President, former President Barack Obama sits down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King to discuss the first volume of his memoirs, "A Promised Land." He talks about the enormous opposition he experienced as he entered the White House; the impact of his political career on his family; and why he campaigned for his former vice president – and spoke out so vociferously against his successor, President Donald Trump.

• Nov 15, 2020
• 12:59

Trump supporters rally in Washington

Thousands of Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital Saturday to protest the election results. Like the president, the attendees alleged without evidence that the election was stolen due to widespread voter fraud. Errol Barnett reports.

• Nov 14, 2020
• 1:35

Trump passes supporters gathered for "Million MAGA March"

The president passed supporters in his Secret Service motorcade before heading to the golf course.

• Nov 14, 2020

Trump: COVID-19 vaccine to be delayed to N.Y. due to restrictions

President Trump made his first public remarks since falsely claiming he won the election.

• Nov 14, 2020

Final states called: Biden projected to win 306 electoral votes to Trump's 232

In 2016, President Trump won 306 electoral votes to Hillary Clinton's 232.

• Nov 13, 2020

Trump says COVID-19 vaccines may be approved by year's end

President Trump spoke in public for the first time in more than a week, saying two coronavirus vaccines could be approved by the end of the year and available to Americans as soon as April. Ben Tracy has more.

• Nov 13, 2020
• 2:47

CBS News projects Joe Biden wins Georgia

President-elect Joe Biden's win in Georgia is the first for a Democrat in 28 years, but the fight for the state is not over. Control of the Senate now rests on two races heading for a January showdown. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Nov 13, 2020
• 1:51

Biden projected to take 306 Electoral College votes to Trump's 232

In 2016, President Trump received 306 electoral votes to Hillary Clinton's 232.

• Nov 13, 2020

2020 electoral vote matches 2016 — 306 to 232

In 2016, President Trump repeatedly said his 306 electoral votes amounted to a "landslide" victory.

• Nov 13, 2020

CEOs may press lawmakers to ensure smooth transition to Biden

Top chief executives are weighing what actions to take if the presidential changeover bogs down.

• Nov 13, 2020

Biden to push for stimulus amid COVID surge

President-elect Joe Biden is set to tackle the next stimulus bill as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rise across the country. However, he's facing major challenges from top Republicans. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid reports on the latest developments and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller joins CBSN for further analysis.

• Nov 13, 2020
• 14:15

Trump spreads baseless claim about voting software

Election officials and the company say the claim is false.

• Nov 13, 2020

Trump posts flurry of anti-Fox News tweets

The president has ramped up attacks on Fox News for its coverage of the election results and his defeat.

• Nov 13, 2020

Obama: GOP allies didn't allege "any fraud" before Trump's claims

The former president said it was "disappointing" to see Republicans supporting President Trump's baseless claims that the election was rigged.

• Nov 13, 2020

2020 election "most secure in history," security officials say

President-elect Biden picked up 11 more Electoral College votes as CBS News projected he had won Arizona.

• Nov 13, 2020

Some GOP senators support intelligence briefings for Biden

A growing number of Republicans in the Senate say President-elect Joe Biden should begin receiving high-level intelligence briefings as he prepares to take over the presidency, which he is not yet getting due to the lack of formal acknowledgement from the General Services Administration that he is the likely winner of the presidential election. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join Lana Zak to discuss.

• Nov 12, 2020
• 10:48

Obama speaks out against Trump's unfounded claims

In his first post-election TV interview, former President Barack Obama told CBS News that President Trump's unfounded claims of election fraud may be putting American democracy at risk.

• Nov 12, 2020
• 1:14

How religious voters helped Biden to victory

CBS News' early exit polls show President-elect Joe Biden made inroads with Catholic and White Evangelical voters in his path to victory. Michael Wear, a former faith outreach adviser for President Obama, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how he believes the Biden campaign effectively connected with religious voters. 

• Nov 12, 2020
• 10:57

2020 Daily Trail Markers: Obama tells "60 Minutes" he's "more troubled" by GOP members "humoring" Trump

"They appear to be motivated — in part because — the president doesn't like to lose and — never admits loss," Mr. Obama said.

• Nov 12, 2020

Top Republicans call for Biden to receive classified briefings

A growing number of Republicans say President-elect Biden should get the classified intel reports that are normally provided to an incoming commander in chief. This comes as President Trump continues to force out administration officials. Ben Tracy reports.

• Nov 12, 2020
• 2:25

Obama on Trump's baseless election fraud claims

The former president says he's troubled by Republicans going along with President Trump's claims. See the interview, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

• Nov 12, 2020
• 0:42

Obama on Trump's baseless election fraud claims

The former president says he's troubled by Republicans going along with President Trump's claims. See the interview, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

• Nov 12, 2020

Trump advisers say president has openly discussed running in 2024

The president has created "Save America" leadership PAC, which was registered with the Federal Election Commission on Monday by Trump campaign treasurer Bradley Crate.

• Nov 12, 2020

Here's who people are betting will replace Alex Trebek

An international gambling website calculated odds for potential replacements for the late "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek. These are some of their picks.

• Nov 12, 2020
• 16 photos

Jobless claims and state of the economy

Jobless claims declined last week, but 709,000 Americans still filed for first-time unemployment. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Programs during the Obama administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the current state of the economy could mean for President-elect Joe Biden's future administration.

• Nov 12, 2020
• 6:38

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