2016 scandals
CBS News contributor Frank Luntz joins CBSN to discuss the 2016 election, where policy is being trumped by both candidates' scandals.
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What voters want
A new poll shows a majority of likely voters believe the country is more divided now than it used to be. On Wednesday, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spoke out Wednesday about the divisions, urging supporters to vote. CBS News contributor and Republican consultant Frank Luntz joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss voter frustrations and the lack of focus on policies in this year's campaigns.
Early voting impact on 2016 race
At least 12.8 million people have already voted in the 2016 election, but there are still 12 days to go. Donald Trump has three rallies Thursday in Ohio, after spending Wednesday in North Carolina. That's where Hillary Clinton will campaign with Michelle Obama for the first time. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest polling.
Impact of email hacks on Clinton
Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the revelations about the Clinton Foundation in leaked emails of Hillary Clinton's campaign manager, the latest polls and early voting in battleground states.
Clinton in battleground states
The CBS News Battleground Tracker indicates that if the election were to be held today, Hillary Clinton would win 288 electoral votes -- 18 more than she needs to become president. Her campaign is under new pressure because of a leaked email that raises new questions about payments to the Clinton Foundation and former President Bill Clinton. Focused on getting voters to the polls, Clinton is turning to first lady Michelle Obama for help in North Carolina. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump in North Carolina
Donald Trump rallied supporters in Kinston, N.C. Wednesday night. Trump hopped off his jet, gave his campaign speech bashing Clinton and Biden from the runway and then took off again. See Trump's full remarks.
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State of 2016 race
Fewer than two weeks before Election Day, Clinton and Trump are battling it out on the trail. Both candidates campaigned in battleground states on Wednesday in the latest bid for voters. Washington Post reporter Philip Bump joins CBSN with the latest on the campaigns.
Trump on inner cities
Donald Trump laid out his plans to help African-Americans and America's inner cities Wednesday in North Carolina. Trump said he planned to create a commission to investigate what he called a "school to prison" pipeline, and also said drugs coming into the country affect "your community more than any community." See Trump's full remarks.
Russian hackers' spear phishing
The Obama administration blames Russia for hacking into email accounts of the Democratic National Committee and Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta. A similar attack on the Russian investigative website Bellingcat may make their case stronger. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Indiana's Senate race
Former Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh, who retired six years ago, is running to win back his old seat against Republican Rep. Todd Young. The seat is one of several Democrats hope to win in order to regain control of the chamber. Dean Reynolds reports from the Hoosier State.
Clinton in Tampa
At a campaign event in Tampa, Florida, Wednesday, Hillary Clinton urged her supporters "not to stop for a minute" and warned them not to get complacent about a win. Clinton also encouraged people to vote early. See Clinton's full remarks.
Right to vote
The right to vote has always been a hallmark of U.S. democracy. But is it explicitly outlined in the Constitution? "We the Voters" finds out.
Trump opens hotel
Donald Trump on Wednesday called his new hotel in Washington D.C. the most coveted piece of real estate in town, other than the White House. Trump also congratulated Newt Gingrich for his controversial interview with Megyn Kelly. See Trump's full remarks.
Clinton in Lake Worth, Fla.
Hillary Clinton celebrated her birthday Wednesday with two campaign stops in Florida, the first of which was at Lake Worth. While there, Clinton said Donald Trump uses undocumented workers. See Clinton's full remarks.
Clinton mocks Trump
Hillary Clinton used Donald Trump's new hotel opening in Washington D.C. against him while speaking at a rally in Florida, pointing out the GOP nominee's use of illegal immigrants for construction. This comes as a new poll shows Trump with a seven-point lead among Florida independent voters. Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank and Politico chief polling analyst Steve Shepard joins CBSN to discuss the latest from the campaign trail.
10/25: Evening News
Clinton is spending the week in Florida, North Carolina and Iowa, the battleground states with the biggest early voting programs; The World Series begins Tuesday night between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians
Trump in Tallahassee
Donald Trump gave a raucous speech to his supporters in Tallahassee, Florida, on Tuesday night. Trump asked those at the rally if he should get his employees off Obamacare, and also responded to Joe Biden's pseudo-challenge to a fight. See Trump's full remarks.
Election hacking fears
According to cyber security group CarbonBlack, Pennsylvania is the state most vulnerable to an Election Day hack in 2016. CBS News homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues went to Philadelphia to examine the risks the state faces.
Clinton fights "rigged" claims
Hillary Clinton slammed Donald Trump during her rally Tuesday for his continued claims that the presidential election will be "rigged" against him. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes is in Florida with the Clinton campaign.
Fla. in focus
With just two weeks remaining until Election Day, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaigned in Florida on Tuesday. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris spoke to CBSN with insight on the election's final days.
Border crossings surge
The number of migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border is growing, in part because of the presidential election. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the town of McAllen, Texas, which is the first stop for many asylum seekers.
Toomey fights to keep seat
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania argues he should be re-elected to stop the agenda of a President Hillary Clinton. He is in a tight race with Democrat Katie McGinty in a state Clinton is expected to win. Julianna Goldman reports.
Trump rails on Obamacare
The Obama administration said that insurance premiums on the health care exchange will rise by an average of 22 percent next year, and Donald Trump is now using the issue to attack Hillary Clinton in the final two weeks of the campaign. Major Garrett reports.
Clinton pushing early vote
Clinton is spending the week in Florida, North Carolina and Iowa, the battleground states with the biggest early voting programs. Also, WikiLeaks' latest release of hacked emails included one that seems to contradict something President Obama told CBS News in a March 2015 interview. Nancy Cordes reports.
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