Biden raised $42 million in January, his campaign says
The president set a record with the fundraising total, but his approval ratings remain low amid an expected 2024 general election rematch with Donald Trump.
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Haley campaigning back in South Carolina
Donald Trump is polling ahead of Nikki Haley by double digits in South Carolina, but Haley, the former governor of the state, is back on the ground there trying to make a dent with just days remaining until the Republican primary. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on the race in South Carolina and the Trump campaign's look ahead to the general election.
Trump, Haley to campaign in South Carolina
Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are set to hit the campaign trail in South Carolina, with five days to go until the GOP primary. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett have more on the latest campaign news.
Haley discusses path to nomination
With the South Carolina primary less than a week away, Nikki Haley is facing a polling deficit of more than 30 points in the state where she once served as governer. Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with the Republican presidential hopeful, who said she's taking the campaign against former President Trump "one state at a time."
Supreme Court to rule on Trump cases soon
The Supreme Court could issue rulings related to Donald Trump's immunity claim in a federal case and his ballot eligibility case in Colorado as soon as this week. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on how the high court may be approaching the two decisions.
Will fraud ruling affect Trump's finances?
A judge's ruling in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial dealt a serious blow to the former president's finances. The GOP frontrunner and the Trump Organization were ordered to pay penalties of more than $354 million. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Breaking down "60 Minutes" fake elector story
A Wisconsin man who cast phony votes for former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election says he was tricked into becoming a fake elector. Andrew Hitt, the former chairman of Wisconsin's Republican Party, told "60 Minutes" correspondent Anderson Cooper he was scared to not take action to help Trump win the election. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.
Haley, Trump campaign ahead of South Carolina
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley campaigns in South Carolina ahead of the Republican primary. With five days to go, former President Donald Trump is leading the polls and over the weekend brought up his legal troubles in a speech to Michigan voters. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi have the latest from the campaign trail.
Trump turning attention to general election
South Carolina's GOP primary is Saturday, but former President Donald Trump is already looking past it to his likely November matchup with President Biden. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley, Trump's last remaining Republican challenger, is vying for an upset in her home state despite polling behind Trump by 35 points there. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns, Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small have more.
Trump legal issue roundup | Feb. 19, 2024
Donald Trump will likely appeal the ruling made in his civil fraud case last Friday that would force him to pay over $354 million in fines. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on where things stand with some of the former president's legal cases.
South Carolina's Republican primary nears
With the South Carolina Republican presidential primary looming, former President Donald Trump is facing more legal troubles after he is ordered by a New York City court to pay over $350 million in penalties for fraud.
Trump's civil fraud trial puts his finances in the spotlight. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization were dealt severe penalties in a civil case alleging widespread fraud.
Haley facing polling deficit in home state
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is trailing former President Trump by about 35 points in North Carolina, where she once served as governor, with less than a week to go before the state's primary. Skyler Henry reports.
Wisconsin fake elector explains why he went along with the plan
Andrew Hitt, a fake elector who signed a phony electoral certificate after the 2020 election, said he was tricked.
Wisconsin fake elector on why he signed phony electoral document for Trump
Andrew Hitt, who signed a phony electoral certificate for former President Trump in 2020, tells 60 Minutes that he and other Wisconsin Republican electors were tricked.
Douglas Brinkley and Amie Parnes on 2024
Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian and author of "The Unfinished Presidency," and Amie Parnes, a national political reporter whose latest book "Lucky" chronicles President Biden's 2020 campaign, discuss the 2024 presidential race.
What's next in Trump's legal battles
Rikki Klieman, a CBS News legal analyst, examines the fraud ruling against former President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization, and what's next on the legal front for the former president.
Scott dismisses impact of Trump legal issues
GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina says he believes former President Donald Trump's legal challenges are evidence of a "two-tiered justice system."
Open: This is "Face the Nation," Feb. 18, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation," former President Donald Trump faces yet another legal setback, and with the South Carolina Republican primary less than a week away, Nikki Haley is fighting for her home state. We'll hear from both of South Carolina's Republican senators — Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham — about their recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border, and how the death of Putin critic Alexey Navalny will impact the push to aid Ukraine.
Donald Trump: From fraud judgment to hawking sneakers
Found to have illegally profited from habitually inflating the value of his real estate holdings in order to obtain loans at reduced interest rates, former President Donald Trump was ordered Friday to pay nearly $355 million, and was barred from running a business in New York for three years. Correspondent Martha Teichner reports on what it means, and how Trump responded with an unusual fundraising tactic.
Trump hawks $399 sneakers a day after a $355 million ruling against him
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
Penalty for Donald Trump after fraud trial
Former president Donald Trump is facing a massive civil penalty after a New York judge found he had engaged in a scheme to fraudulently inflate his wealth to banks and other lenders. Trump has been ordered to pay nearly $355 million, and has been banned from running a business in New York state for three years. His companies and two eldest sons also face penalties. Astrid Martinez has more.
Haley in Texas before South Carolina primary
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley campaigned in Texas on Friday before heading back to her home state of South Carolina to prepare for the primary next weekend. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Next steps in Fani Willis misconduct case
Fulton County, Georgia, prosecutors did not call District Attorney Fani Willis to the witness stand for additional questioning Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion looks at what's next in the case.
Key takeaways from Trump civil fraud ruling
A New York judge ordered Donald Trump to pay millions of dollars in his civil fraud trial on Friday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
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Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
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U.S. imposes military blockade of Iranian ports on Strait of Hormuz
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down as he faces expulsion vote
The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Brian Hooker released from custody after wife's disappearance in Bahamas
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
DHS orders thousands of employees back to work despite shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden admin.
Among those fired is Sanjay Patel, a longtime federal prosecutor in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section who was placed on administrative leave last month, sources told CBS News at the time.
Trump faces backlash over post depicting him like Jesus
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account after it had received backlash from conservatives and Christians.
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Lynette Hooker told friend in 2024 text: "I can't be out there with him"
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
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Brian Hooker released from custody after wife's disappearance in Bahamas
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
U.S. military kills 2 in another alleged drug boat strike in eastern Pacific
The latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat brings the contentious campaign's death toll to at least 170.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down as he faces expulsion vote
The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
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Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
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McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May
McDonald's is expanding its cold beverage menu and also plans to introduce energy drinks later this year.
Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Roblox introduces age-based accounts amid child safety concerns
The California-based company said it will assign users ages 5 to 8 to a Roblox Kids account and users ages 9 to 15 to a separate account called Roblox Select.
Stocks rally, oil dips below $100 as investors signal hope about Iran war
Despite start of military operations to intercept ships region, investors still expect U.S. and Iran to find an off-ramp.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
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U.S. military kills 2 in another alleged drug boat strike in eastern Pacific
The latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat brings the contentious campaign's death toll to at least 170.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down as he faces expulsion vote
The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
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Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden admin.
Among those fired is Sanjay Patel, a longtime federal prosecutor in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section who was placed on administrative leave last month, sources told CBS News at the time.
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
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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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
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.
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U.S. military kills 2 in another alleged drug boat strike in eastern Pacific
The latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat brings the contentious campaign's death toll to at least 170.
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Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
Colombia to kill dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to Pablo Escobar
The hippos are the descendants of four brought to the country in the 1980s by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar as he built a private zoo.
Meet Péter Magyar, the man replacing Viktor Orbán as Hungary's prime minister
President Trump has lost his biggest cheerleader in Europe, but he may find common ground with his new counterpart, Péter Magyar.
U.S. territories brace for powerful super typhoon in western Pacific
Super Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to cross the island chain that includes Guam in the western Pacific Ocean with winds of up to 175 mph.
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Inside the creation of "Front Porch Freestyles"
What started off as a simple way to promote music with some impromptu freestyling back in 2017 has turned into a critically acclaimed series showcasing artists big and small. Photojournalist Parrish Smith met the Washington, D.C., artist and crew behind the increasingly popular musical showcase "Front Porch Freestyles."
"Margo's Got Money Troubles" stars on series
Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning talk with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The two discuss what drew them to the project and their characters, and what it's like to work together again.
Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab after California DUI arrest in March
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
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Everyday items born from space exploration
The Artemis II journey around the far side of the moon is a monumental moment for human space exploration, but the mission could also bring back benefits for everyday life here on Earth. Better selfies, comfortable sneakers, basic household appliances and more can all trace their roots straight to NASA. Jarred Hill has a closer look at NASA tech in plain sight.
New warning over AI
Former AI company founder and CEO Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to break down Anthropic's report about one of its AI models, Claude Mythos Preview. In the report, the company warned the program was "too powerful" to be released to the public and it worried about the program, which is designed to find security flaws in software, falling into the "wrong hands."
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.
Sam Altman voices safety concerns
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
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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.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
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.
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.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
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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Photos show suspected attacker outside Altman home
Newly released surveillance photos show the suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI founder Sam Altman. CBS News San Francisco anchor Anne Makovec has the details.
FBI searches home of suspect in Altman attack
FBI agents are searching the home of a man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the latest.
Suspect in Molotov cocktail attack at OpenAI CEO's house charged with attempted murder
The 20-year-old suspect is accused of traveling from Spring, Texas, to San Francisco to target OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and carry out the attack.
Knife attack that killed 3 girls could have been prevented, U.K. inquiry finds
The attack sparked nationwide riots and was one of the most shocking acts of violence in recent British history.
Swalwell reacts as more allegations emerge
Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing more allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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4/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump continues to slam Pope Leo over Iran opposition; Eric Swalwell announces he'll resign from Congress.
Brian Hooker released from custody
American Brian Hooker was released from custody Monday night after days of questioning by Bahamian authorities about the disappearance of his wife, Lynette, who's been missing since he says she went overboard while boating more than a week ago. Cristian Benavides reports.
Photos show suspected attacker outside Altman home
Newly released surveillance photos show the suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI founder Sam Altman. CBS News San Francisco anchor Anne Makovec has the details.
Couple's discussion at NBA game goes viral
Late last week a couple caught on camera having a lively conversation at a Pacers-Nets game went viral. Tony Dokoupil has the details.
Resurfaced texts in Lynette Hooker disappearance
CBS News has obtained messages Lynette Hooker sent to a friend in January 2024 that indicate she had concerns about her husband, Brian, and their life at sea. Brian Hooker is currently in custody after Lynette disappeared during a nighttime boat ride with him in the Bahamas. Cristian Benavides has more.