RFK Jr. endorses Trump and suspends presidential campaign
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
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Several Secret Service agents placed on leave
CBS News has learned that multiple Secret Service agents have been placed on leave amid the investigation into last month's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Nicole Sganga has the new reporting.
Breaking down RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. threw his support Friday behind former President Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, saying in remarks in Phoenix that he was endorsing Trump because he saw no viable path to the White House. Robert Costa has more on what Kennedy's endorsement might mean for the campaign.
RFK Jr. suspends campaign and backs Trump
The race for the White House has entered a new phase after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his long-shot bid for the presidency and joined forces with former President Donald Trump. It comes one day after Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from the campaign trail.
Iran's campaign hacking efforts: What we know
U.S. intelligence agencies said this week that Iran was responsible for hacking into former President Donald Trump's White House campaign. Iran denies the allegations, but in a joint statement, top intel agencies say Iran's efforts to interfere with the upcoming election go beyond just the Trump campaign. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on that and some of the other top national security stories of the week.
Will RFK Jr.'s supporters go to Trump?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday he's suspending his independent presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump, but is it a given Trump will get votes from RFK's supporters? CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Harris campaign reacts to RFK Jr. news
Kamala Harris' campaign is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s supporters after Kennedy announced he is suspending his independent presidential campaign. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Secret Service places agents on leave
The Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the Pittsburgh field office head, multiple sources tell CBS News. This comes as a result of an investigation into the shooting at a campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
RFK Jr. suspends campaign, endorses Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his long-shot bid for the White House and endorsed former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Alli Novelo has more.
RFK Jr. announcement coming
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to address the nation Friday and sources tell CBS News he is considering ending his campaign for president. RFK Jr. may endorse former President Donald Trump's campaign, which could impact the state of the 2024 race. CBS News campaign reporter Allison Novelo reports.
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Former President Donald Trump is discussing some of the top issues for voters in the 2024 election while touring battleground states. This comes as Democrats unite around Kamala Harris' campaign at the Democratic National Convention. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi breaks down how the Trump campaign is reacting to its position in recent polls and messaging at the DNC.
Kamala Harris DNC speech strategy
Vice President Kamala Harris worked on her speech for the Democratic National Convention meticulously, according to CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang. She reports on Day 4 of the DNC and has more CBS News Confirmed fact checking on some of Harris' claims.
Harris, Trump harness pop stars for race
Star power was present at the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention, where influencers and influential people used their voice to rally delegates and convention attendees. Marc Malkin, a senior culture and events editor at Variety, joins CBS News with more.
Harris speech vision, Kinzinger at DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris outlined her vision for America with her at the helm during the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Montgomery, Alabama, Mayor Steven Reed reacts to the Harris' speech, and CBS News political strategist Leslie Sanchez has more on the Republican presence at the DNC.
Will RFK Jr. endorse Trump, end bid?
Sources familiar with his campaign tell CBS News that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ending his presidential candidacy. RFK Jr. could possibly choose to endorse former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more as Trump ends a week of touring battleground states.
Kamala Harris speech at DNC targets Trump, Project 2025
Vice President Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago highlighted joy and unity among Americans, but it also noted the threats she believes former President Donald Trump could bring to the White House and the foreign powers who would want him at the helm of the U.S. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil has more, and Sean Sullivan, a campaign editor for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more on the 2024 election.
Trump criticizes Harris on immigration
As Donald Trump campaigns in Arizona, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to end his campaign and endorse the former president. Trump focused on immigration as a key issue during his visit and criticized Vice President Harris at the border.
Trump says Harris hates Israel
Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday claiming Vice President Kamala Harris "hates Israel," a potential response to Harris' remarks about the cease-fire deal being brokered between Israel and Hamas. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Kamala Harris DNC speech highlights
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Thursday with a speech about her heritage, her stark thoughts on another term for former President Donald Trump and the direction she would take as president of the U.S. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Watch: Kamala Harris' full DNC speech
Vice President Kamala Harris talked about her experience and policy goals while knocking former President Donald Trump on several issues, including his part in the Jan. 6 insurrection, as she accepted the Democrats' nomination for president at the DNC Thursday night. See Harris' full remarks.
Fact checking DNC 2024 Day 4 speeches of Harris, Sen. Bob Casey
CBS News fact checks some of the comments made on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Gov. Roy Cooper addresses DNC
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told voters in battleground states and across America to stand up for Kamala Harris as he addressed the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. See Cooper's full remarks.
Kamala Harris' sister, Maya, addresses DNC
Maya Harris, Kamala Harris' sister, spoke glowingly about the vice president's attitude as she addressed the Democratic National Convention Thursday. See Harris' full speech.
Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger blasts Trump
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, urged his fellow Republicans to vote for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump as he addressed the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. See Kinzinger's full remarks.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses DNC
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer jabbed Donald Trump on his knowledge of everyday issues faced by everyday Americans as she spoke in support of Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. See Whitmer's full remarks.
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Iran calls Strait of Hormuz situation "sensitive and complex" amid shaky ceasefire
Iran denied its negotiators would be meeting with U.S. officials in Qatar after President Trump announced the talks would resume at Tehran's request.
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Some Russian soldiers last just minutes on front lines, military bloggers say
Once Russian soldiers reach certain parts of the front lines of the war in Ukraine, they can expect to live an average of just 20 to 35 minutes, according to a grim estimate by Russian military bloggers.
Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
Monaco explosion injures 3, suspect flees to France
A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco.
Heat dome to scorch major U.S. cities this week, forecasters warn
A heat wave will blast a large swath of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures will feel hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
CBS Chicago reporter, photographer attacked by 2 men
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
Woman killed, 2 injured in series of Florida alligator attacks
Officials say people and pets should keep a safe distance away from the water to limit the chances of an alligator encounter.
Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
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D.C.'s July 4th fireworks will have "TSA-style" security, won't start until late
This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
Second Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska GOP Senate primary ballot, court rules
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's GOP Senate primary in August.
CBS Chicago journalists attacked by 3 men near Adler Planetarium
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
CBS News poll on America at 250 — its successes and its challenges
A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
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Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud and waste. Is it?
The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
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D.C.'s July 4th fireworks will have "TSA-style" security, won't start until late
This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
Second Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska GOP Senate primary ballot, court rules
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's GOP Senate primary in August.
Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
CBS News poll on America at 250 — its successes and its challenges
A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.
Senate Ethics Committee dismisses misconduct complaint against Gallego
The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."
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Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
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Monaco explosion injures 3, suspect flees to France
A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco.
Europeans resist air conditioning, even amid rising deaths in high heat
Europe has the oldest population of any continent while also warming the fastest, leading to a dangerous and deadly situation.
Some Russian soldiers last just minutes on front lines, military bloggers say
Once Russian soldiers reach certain parts of the front lines of the war in Ukraine, they can expect to live an average of just 20 to 35 minutes, according to a grim estimate by Russian military bloggers.
Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Rescue teams continue to find survivors of Venezuela earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
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Taylor Swift wedding mystery deepens
Will Taylor Swift be marrying Travis Kelce this week at Madison Square Garden? Jericka Duncan reports.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
Aide who planned JFK Jr.'s secret wedding weighs in on Swift-Kelce rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton on "The Invite"
Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton, stars of "The Invite" preview the film, which explores the unraveling and evolution of two very different marriages over the course of an unforgettable evening. The two discuss if they brought any of their own experiences to the movie and Wilde, who also directed the film, shares why she was initially reluctant to star in it.
Preview of "The Angry Birds Movie 3"
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the trailer for "The Angry Birds Movie 3." The film stars Jason Sudeikis and debuts in theaters on Dec. 23.
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U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
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.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
6 killed, suspect arrested in shooting at German youth center, police say
German police say a suspect was in custody and six were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
Alex Murdaugh to return to court
Alex Murdaugh is expected back in court in South Carolina on Monday for the first time since the state Supreme Court overturned his convictions for killing his son and wife. Skyler Henry reports.
Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
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High winds and temps continue to fuel major wildfire in Utah; JetBlue flight reports collision with drone while landing at JFK.
Resort staffer on evacuation from wildfire
In southern Utah, the Cottonwood Fire tore through part of Eagle Point Resort, forcing it to close. Samantha Garcia, director of marketing for Eagle Point, joins CBS News to discuss.
NASA plans for daring telescope rescue
NASA will attempt a daring space rescue mission as soon as Tuesday morning to prevent an aging telescope from falling back to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NYT reporting on Venezuela's emergency medical system
The back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela last week knocked out power in two of the three public hospitals in the hard-hit coastal state of La Guaira, the director of the nonprofit "United Doctors of Venezuela" tells the New York Times. New York Times reporter Genevieve Glatsky joins CBS News to discuss.