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Tim Scott's campaign is burning through cash

Few 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls are bringing in the kind of cash that Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is, but no other candidate is spending it as quickly as he is either. According to the latest Federal Election Commission filings, Scott's campaign is the only one spending money faster than it is coming in. Former Republican Sen. Cory Gardner, currently the co-chair of a super PAC supporting Scott's bid, joined "America Decides" to discuss the campaign.

Aug 8, 2023
07:02

Rep. Santos facing campaign finance questions

Rep. George Santos is facing serious questions about who funded his campaign. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Washington.

Jan 26, 2023
02:38

House And Senate Convene For The 118th Congress On Capitol Hill

Rep. George Santos rebuffs calls for resignation by N.Y. Republicans

Republicans in Nassau County, New York, held a press conference Wednesday calling on the congressman to step down.

Jan 11, 2023

GOP Rep. George Santos faces FEC complaint

Newly sworn-in Republican Congressman George Santos started his first week in office by facing a formal ethics complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.

Jan 10, 2023
02:34

Santos accused of breaking campaign finance laws

New York Rep. George Santos is facing a formal ethics complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission. The complaint accuses the Republican of illegally using campaign funds for personal expenses and submitting false information about the source of his campaign donations. Scott MacFarlane reports.

Jan 9, 2023
01:39

GOP Rep. George Santos faces FEC complaint in first full week in office

The complaint was filed by the Campaign Legal Center and accuses Santos of illegally using campaign funds for personal expenses.

Jan 9, 2023

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House GOP Q1 fundraising haul

CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" co-host Caitlin Huey-Burns about how individual donors are driving major fundraising hauls for House Republicans.

Apr 19, 2021
05:07

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Former FEC chair on Trump campaign donations

President Trump is asking supporters to donate to his so-called Election Defense Fund, but a majority of the money is actually going to his "Save America" leadership PAC. Those funds can be used however the group sees fit, including paying off debts. Ann Ravel, the former chair of the Federal Election Commission, joined CBSN to discuss the legality of that move.

Nov 16, 2020
09:21

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Joe Biden preparing for last debate

Democratic nominee Joe Biden has no public events scheduled Wednesday as he prepares for Thursday's second and final presidential debate. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama will make his first in-person campaign appearance on Biden's behalf in Philadelphia. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN to talk about the latest.

Oct 21, 2020
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Moderna execs made millions on vaccine announcement

Moderna's CEO and other executives made millions selling stock after the company's COVID-19 vaccine announcement. CBS News MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.

May 28, 2020
04:53

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Michael Bloomberg files statement of candidacy

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Thursday filed his "statement of candidacy" with the Federal Election Commission, but his team says he's not entering the race yet. Sean Sullivan, a CBSN political contributor and national political reporter for The Washington Post, and Lynda Tran, a CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about Bloomberg's possible entry into the race.

Nov 21, 2019
10:00

Trump says China & Ukraine should investigate Bidens

President Trump publicly urged not one, but two nations to investigate Joe Biden and his son. That prompted the chair of the Federal Election Commission, to tweet that it's illegal for anyone to solicit or accept anything of value from a foreign nation in connection with a U.S. election. Weijia Jiang reports.

Oct 3, 2019
03:01

Ted Cruz's lawyers compare him to Rosa Parks in lawsuit

Cruz's lawyers liken him to a civil rights icon for fighting a limit on campaign financing

Jul 1, 2019

Senate Judiciary Cmte Holds Hearing On Transnational Cartels And Border Security

Ted Cruz campaign fined by FEC for not properly disclosing loans

His Senate campaign was fined $35,000

Mar 16, 2019

How much longer will the Mueller investigation last?

Trevor Potter, the former chairman of the Federal Election Commission, and CBS News correspondent Paula Reid help us make sense of where we are in the investigations into President Trump and his associates.

Dec 16, 2018
06:16

Congressional Black Caucus Returns Controversial Painting To Capitol Hill

Duncan Hunter arraigned in California, pleads not guilty

Hunter and his wife were indicted Tuesday, accused of illegally using campaign funds to pay for personal expenses they could not otherwise afford

Aug 24, 2018

Google disables suspicious accounts linked to Iran

As tech companies keep getting more proactive about combating bogus political sites, it also raises new questions

Aug 23, 2018

"I absolutely see a sea change": How moms in politics change the game

Liuba Gretchen Shirley made history this week when she won an FEC request to have her campaign pay for childcare. She hopes it's one change among many

May 13, 2018

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Possible legal troubles for Trump's lawer

CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN for a closer look at Stormy Daniels' "60 Minutes" interview and why she was able to sue President Trump's attorney Michael Cohen now.

Mar 26, 2018
04:55

Lawyers launch salvos after Stormy Daniels' "60 Minutes" interview

"Mr. Cohen paid the $130,000, but the reason is to protect business, protect reputation, and to protect family," Michael Cohen's attorney said

Mar 26, 2018

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Chelsea Manning files to run for Senate

Manning was convicted of giving classified documents to WikiLeaks, but former President Barack Obama granted her clemency

Jan 15, 2018

Hillary Clinton reveals what she'll do with Harvey Weinstein contributions

Hillary Clinton told CNN she will be donating the funds she received from the embattled Hollywood producer

Oct 11, 2017

Report: Trump raised $13.3 million in second quarter of 2017

The president raised $5 million from people who contributed $200 or less in the second quarter.

Jul 17, 2017

FEC commissioner asks Trump to share voter fraud evidence

The president made unverified claims of widespread voter fraud in two states and called for an investigation

Mar 22, 2017

Clinton has $46M more on hand than Trump in final stretch

As of Oct. 19, Federal Election Commission filings showed Clinton had $62.4 million on hand, compared with $16 million for Trump

Oct 27, 2016

Former President Trump's Sons Don Jr And Eric Testify In New York Fraud Trial

NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case

The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.

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U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger

Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.

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Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot

Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.

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Jury Selection Continues In Former President Donald Trump's New York Hush Money Trial

Man sets himself on fire near Trump trial courthouse in New York

A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.

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Senate Dismisses Mayorkas Impeachment Articles

Third Republican backs effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson

Democrats may have to offer Johnson a lifeline if it comes to a vote, given Republicans' razor-thin majority.

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2022 graduates attend The University of Southern Californias commencement ceremony

USC pulls outside speakers from commencement after valedictorian controversy

The administration had initially slated "Crazy Rich Asians" director Jon M. Chu as the commencement speaker.

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Trump Media warns Nasdaq about "potential market manipulation" of its stock

Trump Media & Technology Group sent a letter to Nasdaq warning that so-called "naked" short selling could be impacting its stock.

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10-year-old boy can't be charged for homicide he says he committed 2 years ago

Texas state law says a child under the age of 10 doesn't have criminal culpability, law enforcement said.

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Girl, 7, starts lemonade stand to raise money for mother's headstone

The first time Emouree went to the cemetery with her grandmother, she couldn't understand why everyone else got a giant granite headstone, but her mother just received a tiny metal one.

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10-year-old boy can't be charged for homicide he says he committed 2 years ago

Texas state law says a child under the age of 10 doesn't have criminal culpability, law enforcement said.

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Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot

Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.

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Swift breaks Spotify records for most-streamed album, artist in a single day

Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.

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Trump campaign, RNC aim to send 100,000 volunteer vote-counting monitors

The RNC announced an ambitious initiative to monitor vote processing in the 2024 presidential election.

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VW workers vote on union in Tennessee — a key test for organized labor

If the UAW prevails, the Chattanooga factory would be the only unionized foreign commercial carmaker in the U.S.

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A bitcoin halving is imminent. Here's what that means.

In the next day or two, bitcoin is expected to go through a preprogrammed event that will cut new production of the cryptocurrency.

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Walmart joins other big retailers in scaling back on self-checkout

Retailers are ditching and limiting shelf-checkout at some stores, particularly those hit by theft and customer complaints.

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Online gambling casts deepening shadow on pro sports

Eliminating player "proposition" bets may be one way to discourage athletes from betting on sports, experts said.

9H ago

Trump Media warns Nasdaq about "potential market manipulation" of its stock

Trump Media & Technology Group sent a letter to Nasdaq warning that so-called "naked" short selling could be impacting its stock.

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U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger

Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.

50M ago

Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot

Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.

3H ago

Trump campaign, RNC aim to send 100,000 volunteer vote-counting monitors

The RNC announced an ambitious initiative to monitor vote processing in the 2024 presidential election.

3H ago

NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case

The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.

4H ago

Senator Menendez Declares He Won't Run In Democratic Primary For Reelection, Leaving Independent Bid Open

Sen. Bob Menendez's trial delayed

A judge granted a one week delay in the corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Friday, but the senator was not physically in court. He joined the proceedings by phone.

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U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks

The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.

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Manhattan's Most Beautiful Supermarket Reopens as a Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's pulls fresh basil in 29 states after salmonella outbreak

Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.

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Scotland halts prescription of puberty blocking hormones for minors

A landmark review for Britain's National Health Service found young people have been let down by "remarkably weak" evidence backing medical interventions in gender care.

Apr 18

Pesticides pose significant risk in 20% of fruits and veggies, report says

Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.

Apr 18

U.K. takes a big step closer to a phased-in ban on all tobacco sales

British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.

Apr 17

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U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger

Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.

50M ago

Watch out Taylor Swift, Kim Jong Un has a new tune out, too

North Korea's latest launch to boost Kim Jong Un's image wasn't a missile, but a song and music video all about the "Friendly Father."

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U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers

The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.

11H ago

Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field prize money pledge

The break in tradition does not sit well with the Association of Summer Olympic Committee, who said it undermines "the value of Olympism and the uniqueness of the games."

12H ago

Extinct snake that measured 50 feet long discovered in India

The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.

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Swift breaks Spotify records for most-streamed album, artist in a single day

Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.

3H ago

Swiftie couple recreates Taylor Swift album covers

Charlie Bird — the "major Swiftie" of the two — had the idea after the singer announced her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at the Grammys.

5H ago

Women Of Faith Celebrate What Matters Concert

Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and "American Idol" alum, dead at 47

The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.

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Renée Fleming unveils healing powers of music in new book, "Music and Mind"

The soprano recounted an anecdote from the book's foreword by Francis Collins, which describes an impromptu sing-along at a dinner party attended by Supreme Court justices.

8H ago

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Who are Taylor Swift's new songs about?

Fans are furiously dissecting the lyrics of "The Tortured Poets Department," with some speculating the tracks are about Joe Alwyn, Matty Healy, Travis Kelce and Kim Kardashian.

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Inside Intel's Oregon computer chip plant

Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report.

3H ago
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Lawmakers push for fusion power development

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill supporting the development of nuclear fusion power. Hank Jenkins-Smith, professor of public policy at the University of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to discuss.

Apr 18
04:55

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.

Mar 28
03:27

Latest version of House TikTok bill gets crucial support in Senate

Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S.

Apr 18

Report: AI beats humans at some basic tasks

Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.

Apr 17
05:34

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Starbucks To Eliminate Plastic Straws By 2020

Starbucks unveils new cold drink cups that use less plastic

Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.

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Why these lizards have virtually disappeared

A report from the United Nations determined that 1 million species are threatened with extinction. Dr. John Wiens from the University of Arizona believes that number is far higher based on his research. He says climate change is quickening the threat of extinction for species, including a 3-million-year-old lizard population previously found in the Arizona mountains.

14H ago
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Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction

A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.

11H ago

Advocates work to save parrot from extinction

Some of the most critically endangered birds on the planet have been released back into the wild. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more on the harsh conditions Puerto Rican parrots face, and the people working to save them.

Apr 18
06:55

The ma'o hau hele, or yellow hibiscus flower is the state flower of Hawaii and endangered, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Scientists trying to protect wildlife from extinction as climate raises risk

Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.

Apr 18

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New docuseries examines Florida triple murder

In 2019, prosecutors charged a Florida man with killing his brother, father and mother so he could steal $200,000 to spend on a model from Bulgaria who he met online. A new Paramount+ docuseries, "CTRL+ALT+DESIRE," investigates the triple murder. Director Colin Archdeacon joins CBS News to discuss the making of the series.

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10-year-old boy can't be charged for homicide he says he committed 2 years ago

Texas state law says a child under the age of 10 doesn't have criminal culpability, law enforcement said.

1H ago

Maryland teen accused of planning school shooting

Police in Maryland say they stopped a teenager who was planning a school shooting in the days ahead. An 18-year-old student was arrested and charged after authorities reviewed the teen's writings and internet searches. Nicole Sganga reports on what led authorities to the suspect.

3H ago
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Sen. Bob Menendez's trial delayed

A judge granted a one week delay in the corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Friday, but the senator was not physically in court. He joined the proceedings by phone.

4H ago

5 Maryland teens shot, 1 critically injured during senior skip day

Hundreds of teens had skipped school to meet in the Greenbelt, Maryland, park for a water gun fight, police said.

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Object that crashed through Florida home's roof was from space station

NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.

Apr 16

NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission

NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.

Apr 15

Final Delta 4 Heavy puts NRO spy satellite into space

It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.

Apr 9

Space station captures image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse

NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.

Apr 9

Solar eclipse captivates millions

Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.

Apr 9
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Notable Deaths in 2024

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Apr 6
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.

Mar 26
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?

When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?

Jan 27
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CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)

We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.

Jan 23
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death

Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.

Jan 18
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New docuseries examines Florida triple murder

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U.S., Israel quiet on strike against Iran

U.S. officials say Israel launched a small number of missiles at Iran on Friday in retaliation for Iran's missile attack against Israel last week. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.

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Grammy-winning singer Mandisa dead at 47

Grammy-winning singer Mandisa was found dead in her home on Thursday, according to her representative. She first rose to fame after finishing ninth on the fifth season of "American Idol."

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Iran downplays Israel's missile strike

Iranian officials are downplaying an early Friday Israeli military strike near the city of Isfahan in central Iran. CBS News' Debora Patta and Weijia Jiang have more.

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Swifties react to double album surprise

Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," at midnight Eastern on Friday, but the excitement didn't end there. The pop star surprised fans with an additional 15 tracks two hours later. Steven Sullivan, a longtime fan with a heavily-followed Taylor Swift TikTok account, joins CBS News to share his thoughts on the record.

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