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.
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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.
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.
"Souls to the Polls"
Local party organizations and churches have teamed up during early voting in North Carolina to mobilize black voters with "Souls to the Polls." The event encourages churchgoers to head straight to the polls after worshiping on Sunday.
Clinton in Florida
Hillary Clinton came out swinging against Donald Trump at a campaign event in Coconut Creek, Florida, Tuesday, saying that by refusing to confirm he'll accept the results of the election, Trump is "making an unprecedented attack on our democracy." Clinton also mused that Trump would've called George Washington a "loser" for stepping down after eight years. See Clinton's full remarks.
Trump in Tampa
Donald Trump rallied supporters in Tampa Monday night, bashing Hillary Clinton for lying while falsely saying the U.S. homicide rate is at its highest point in 45 years. Trump also once again said Mexico would pay for his proposed border wall despite saying Saturday the U.S. would pay for the wall, with the hope of being reimbursed by Mexico at a later time. See Trump's full remarks.
Trump fights to win
As Hillary Clinton's lead in the polls grows, Donald Trump fights to preserve his path to the presidency. Trump isn't completely convinced by the polls. He lashed out at the media for what he calls "phony polls." CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with the latest.
10/24: Evening News
Donald Trump has seven campaign stops scheduled in Florida on Monday and Tuesday; Chicago is running a fever these days: Cubs fever
Trump's push for Florida
Donald Trump has seven campaign stops scheduled in Florida on Monday and Tuesday. It's a desperate push for the state's 29 electoral votes in a race Trump now acknowledges he's losing. Major Garrett has more.
Trump in Florida
Donald Trump took aim at the media and Hillary Clinton during a rally in St. Augustine, Florida, Monday. Trump said the polls, nearly all of which have him losing, were rigged and amount to a form of voter suppression. See Trump's full remarks.
Clinton and Warren
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren had some fiery words for Donald Trump while campaigning with Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire Monday. "Nasty women vote," Warren said, referencing Trump calling Clinton a "nasty woman" during the final debate. See Warren and Clinton's full remarks.
Political protests
This year has been marked by a number of protest movements representing wide swath of the political spectrum. But do any of those protests work? We the Voters examines the power of political protests.
We the Voters
Around 40 million Americans carry some level of student debt, but are they the only ones paying a price? We the Voters takes a look.
10/23 Evening News
Several people were killed in a California wreck involving a tour bus and a semi-truck Sunday; Pope Francis is trying to make the Roman Catholic Church more transparent and accessible to the people.
Elections divides Ohio couple
Like many in the state of Ohio, Carlos and Aury Hernandez are split on whom the next president should be. The married couple of 36 years can't even watch the debates together.
N.C. flood voting challenges
North Carolina is one of 30 states where early-voting for the presidential election is now underway. But in a state where 27 people were killed earlier this month by floods from Hurricane Matthew, many flood victims are struggling to even make it to the voting booth. Jamie Yuccas has more.
Trump in Cleveland
In his second speech of the day on Saturday, Donald Trump highlighted his policy promises from earlier in the day. Trump promised religious liberty and also continued to claim the election was rigged. See Trump's full remarks.
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Trump says Iran deal not final, will resume bombing "if they don't behave"
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
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Veteran fights to prevent wife's deportation: "I'm begging my own country"
Retired staff sergeant Wilmer Trujillo, who served roughly 20 years in the U.S. Army and the Texas National Guard, is asking ICE to release his wife of six years.
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"The most famous judge in America, for a while," on highs and lows of a Trump trial
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Trump puts Jay Clayton's nomination for intel chief on hold
The president says he's trying to force Congress to pass a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support to be approved.
What to expect as Kevin Warsh leads his first Fed interest rate meeting
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost weapons manufacturing
President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to address constraints in the production of munitions, according to a presidential memo released Tuesday.
Detainees moved out of "Alligator Alcatraz" over hurricane concerns, ICE says
ICE has moved detainees out of a controversial soft-sided detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson said, citing safety concerns around hurricane season.
Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rex Heuermann faces sentencing for Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann will be sentenced after he pleaded guilty to killing seven women in a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
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Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
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"The most famous judge in America, for a while," on highs and lows of a Trump trial
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
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Veteran fights to prevent wife's deportation: "I'm begging my own country"
Retired staff sergeant Wilmer Trujillo, who served roughly 20 years in the U.S. Army and the Texas National Guard, is asking ICE to release his wife of six years.
Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
Dramatic rescue efforts after fiery small plane crash in Texas kills 1
A business jet with six on board crashed on a Laredo, Texas, highway and caught fire, killing one person and causing chaos as passersby frantically tried to save those inside.
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Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
What to expect as Kevin Warsh leads his first Fed interest rate meeting
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Electricity costs expected to hit record this summer, new analysis finds
A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
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Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
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"The most famous judge in America, for a while," on highs and lows of a Trump trial
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
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Veteran fights to prevent wife's deportation: "I'm begging my own country"
Retired staff sergeant Wilmer Trujillo, who served roughly 20 years in the U.S. Army and the Texas National Guard, is asking ICE to release his wife of six years.
Robert White wins Democratic primary for D.C. delegate to Congress
Robert White's win in the heavily Democratic city sets him up to take the top spot in November's general elections, when he could replace 18-term delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton.
Trump puts Jay Clayton's nomination for intel chief on hold
President Trump delayed Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community, saying he's trying to force Congress to pass a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support to be approved.
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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
6/14: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
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Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
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Trump says Iran deal not final, will resume bombing "if they don't behave"
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors, Pentagon says
Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness since the U.S. military began them in September 2025.
Senate rejects latest resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
Dead or stranded: Commercial sailors suffer in the Strait of Hormuz
India alone has more than 18,000 sailors stuck across the Persian Gulf region. Some tell CBS News it feels like they're "in jail."
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Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
America250 announces concert headliners, host
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A look at the adaptation of "I Will Find You"
Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
"Star Wars" lightsaber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together again, at Wimbledon
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
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Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
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.
Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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5 arrested in White House UFC attack plot
The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Gilgo Beach serial killer to be sentenced
Rex Heuermann, the man who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on how the case unfolded.
Rex Heuermann faces sentencing for Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann will be sentenced after he pleaded guilty to killing seven women in a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Former FBI agent on alleged UFC attack plot
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News officials allegedly seized weapons, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and tactical gear while conducting search warrants in connection with the foiled plot to attack the UFC event at the White House over the weekend. CBS News security and law enforcement contributor Lance Leising has more.
Police: Wilmington shooting suspect at large
Police in Delaware are still searching for a suspect who shot two people at Wilmington Hospital on Tuesday, officials said at a news conference. At least one person is dead and another injured.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Severe flooding hits Gulf states
Heavy rainfall pounded the Gulf Coast in Texas, sending floodwaters into roads and creating dangerous conditions. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Galveston.
Judge reflects on highs and lows of Trump fraud trial
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the Trump civil fraud trial that made him "the most famous judge in America, for a while."
Messi ties record for men's World Cup goals
Lionel Messi on Tuesday became the first man to play in six World Cups. He scored three goals to help lead Argentina over Algeria in their opening match and now has 16 World Cup goals, which is tied for the most of all time.
Reaction to Iran deal amid limited details
As President Trump touts the U.S.-Iran deal to world leaders at the G7 summit, some Republicans in Congress are expressing skepticism and want to see the agreement. Details remain limited as the full text has yet to be released. Nancy Cordes has more.
5 arrested in White House UFC attack plot
The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.