Trump turns attention to transition
President-elect Donald Trump is turning his focus to the presidential transition following his victory. Democrats, meanwhile, are left wondering what led to his comeback. Natalie Brand has more.
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Walz speaks for 1st time since election loss
Former Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke Friday for the first time since Donald Trump won a second non-consecutive term in the White House. The governor urged those discouraged by the election results to care for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. He went on to say that even in the face of loss, he has never felt more motivated and inspired.
Trump win boosts book sales from "The Handmaid's Tale" to "Hillbilly Elegy"
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
Trump selects Wiles as White House chief of staff
As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term in office, Trump announced Thursday that he has selected his campaign manager Susie Wiles to be his White House chief of staff. Wiles will be the first woman in U.S. history to hold the position. Robert Costa has the latest.
What Musk could gain from Trump's second term
Some of the richest men in the world have already become even richer due to President-elect Donald Trump's victory. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the net worth of Elon Musk, one of Trump's most vocal allies, increased by more than $26 billion on Wednesday. Reed Albergotti, technology editor at Semafor, joins "America Decides" to explain why Musk is tech's big winner in the U.S. election.
Breaking down Trump's transition
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is laying the groundwork for the new administration. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down who will play pivotal roles in Trump's second term.
How the Trump transition could take place
When Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, he didn't expect to win and had to rely on the Republican establishment to fill jobs in his administration. That won't be the case this time around. Robert Costa has more.
Key moments of the 2024 campaign in photos
After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, revisit some standout moments that marked the 2024 presidential race.
Early takeaways from Trump's election win
Donald Trump is returning to the White House after voters elected him the 47th president of the United States. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News special coverage.
Donald Trump elected president again
Former President Donald Trump has been elected president once again, CBS News projects. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special coverage.
Trump speaks to reporters after voting
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, for Election Day 2024. After voting, Trump spoke to reporters and said he felt very confident about his race with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Philadelphia voters head to the polls
Pennsylvania is one of the key battleground states this Election Day, evidenced by the multiple stops Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump made there throughout their campaigns. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey has more from a polling place in Philadelphia.
Recapping Trump, Harris' final election push
Election Day is here after a sprint down the campaign's home stretch by former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Nancy Cordes break down the final messages the two candidates tried to impart to voters.
Polls open, Election Day underway
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have reached the end of their campaign trails and the polls have opened for Election Day across America. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Libby Cathey and Fin Gómez have the latest on the candidates' last messages for voters and when we can expect to see results.
Harris, Trump split Dixville Notch vote 3-3
Dixville Notch, a small town in New Hampshire known for casting their presidential ballots at midnight on Election Day, split their vote this year with three votes going for Kamala Harris and three votes going for Donald Trump. There are six registered voters in the unincorporated township -- four Republicans and two independents, who also make up the entirety of the area's population.
Trump makes final sprint before Election Day
As Election Day closes in, former President Donald Trump made stops in the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania. He is ending the day in Michigan, where he wrapped up his campaigns in 2016 and 2020. Caitlin Huey Burns has details.
Inside the wait for Pennsylvania's results
Pennsylvania's ballot counting lasted days in 2020, but will that be the case again in 2024? CBS News Pittsburgh political reporter Jon Delano reports on why the count took so long in 2020 and how things could look in 2024.
Breaking down the Iowa poll with Harris ahead
The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll over the weekend showed Kamala Harris with a 47% to 44% lead among likely voters over Donald Trump. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter for KCCI Des Moines, joined CBS News to discuss the numbers.
FBI warns of deepfakes before Election Day
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about two videos falsely claiming to be from the FBI on election security. One mentions the apprehension of groups committing ballot fraud and the other has to do with second gentleman Doug Emhoff. The bureau stresses that the videos are not authentic, are not from the FBI and the content they depict is false. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Kamala Harris blanketing Pennsylvania
Vice President Kamala Harris is cross-crossing Pennsylvania Monday as she works to shore up support in the pivotal battleground state in her final day on the campaign trail. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Breaking down Trump's last campaign weekend
Former President Donald Trump suggested he wouldn't mind if someone shot at members of the press while speaking about the bulletproof glass he was protected by Sunday at a rally in Pennsylvania. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey has more on Trump's comments.
Possible paths to victory for Trump, Harris
Elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto has a look at the latest CBS News polling just one day before Election Day with insight on how Donald Trump or Kamala Harris could win the White House.
Steps taken to preserve election integrity
This election cycle has seen an unprecedented focus on election integrity and efforts to keep Americans' faith in the voting process. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more on what authorities are doing to ensure a secure and fair election.
1 day until Election Day for Trump and Harris
With one day to go until Election Day, Donald Trump's campaign is trying to walk back comments from the former president at a rally on Sunday where he said, "And to get me somebody would have to shoot through the fake news. And I don't mind that so much. I don't mind that." Trump was speaking about the bulletproof glass he's surrounded by at his outdoor rallies when he made the remark. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is focusing on getting people out to vote. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Weijia Jiang and Anthony Salvanto have the latest news with one day to go in the campaign.
Trump hits three battleground states
Former President Donald Trump held campaign events in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia on Sunday. Nikole Killion reports.
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U.S. death toll in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump warns of long campaign
The U.S. military said Monday that the number of Americans killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran now stands at six. Follow live updates on Day 3 of the war.
Melania Trump presides over U.N. Security Council meeting
The White House announced first lady Melania Trump would preside over the meeting last week before the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military mission in Iran.
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Photo shows slain Texas gunman with Iranian symbol on his T-shirt
The gunman who killed 2 and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin also wore a hoodie that said "Property of Allah."
Video of Clintons' Epstein testimony released by House committee
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Trump says strikes were "last best chance" to take out Iran threat
President Trump said U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represented the "last best chance" of addressing the threat posed by the country's nuclear program and ballistic missiles.
Iran strikes highlight fractures in GOP ahead of war powers votes in Congress
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
Federal appeals court rejects DOJ's push to delay start of tariff refund process
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
4 U.S. service members killed in Iranian strike in Kuwait, Pentagon says
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
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DNC announces top cities, date for 2028 convention, won't hold midterm convention
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
Video of Clintons' Epstein testimony released by House committee
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Supreme Court seems open to loosening law barring marijuana users from owning guns
The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection, becoming latest GOP retirement
Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana announced Monday he will not run for reelection, becoming the latest Republican to retire.
Iran strikes highlight fractures in GOP ahead of war powers votes in Congress
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
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Federal appeals court rejects DOJ's push to delay start of tariff refund process
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.
Gas prices are set to rise. Here's what you could pay at the pump.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as U.S. war in Iran rattles investors
Stock markets in the U.S. dropped amid concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.
Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks disrupt supply
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
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DNC announces top cities, date for 2028 convention, won't hold midterm convention
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
Video of Clintons' Epstein testimony released by House committee
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Supreme Court seems open to loosening law barring marijuana users from owning guns
The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection, becoming latest GOP retirement
Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana announced Monday he will not run for reelection, becoming the latest Republican to retire.
Iran strikes highlight fractures in GOP ahead of war powers votes in Congress
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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Insurgents raid village in South Sudan, killing at least 169 people
Women and children were among the dead, in addition to dozens of combatants, officials said.
Travel chaos intensifies with airports closed, flights canceled amid Iran war
Air travel chaos intensified as the war with Iran stretched into a third day — keeping airspace and airports in the Middle East closed and leaving travelers stranded.
Trump says strikes were "last best chance" to take out Iran threat
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
Melania Trump presides over U.N. Security Council meeting
The White House announced first lady Melania Trump would preside over the meeting last week before the U.S. and Israel launched a joint U.S.-Israeli military mission in Iran.
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
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Christa Miller on "Shrinking"
Actor Christa Miller speaks about starring in "Shrinking," how her life experiences helped to inspire the series and what it's like to work with her husband, who is a co-creator of the show.
Brad Falchuk discusses "Famous Last Words"
Brad Falchuck, the host and executive producer of "Famous Last Words," speaks about the series and his meaningful conversation with actor Eric Dane, who died last month from ALS. In the show, Falchuck sits down with public figures for an in-depth conversation, but the interviews only air after the subject dies.
USA hockey stars joke about "Heated Rivalry" and Trump invite on "SNL"
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Extended interview: Marc Shaiman
In this web exclusive, composer Marc Shaiman, a Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, talks with Tracy Smith about his career; his new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner"; and his collaboration and friendship with Rob Reiner.
Broadway, Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman on being a "sore winner"
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner."
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
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.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Chilling photo shows grinning suspect in Scotland stabbing
A man was arrested for a stabbing incident in Edinburgh, Scotland, after a standoff with police in which he was photographed leaning out a window with a menacing grin.
Officials give update on Austin bar shooting
Authorities in Texas gave an update Monday on the shooting that killed two people at a bar in Austin over the weekend. The incident is being investigated for possible terrorism ties to the U.S. airstrikes in Iran.
Latest details on deadly Austin bar shooting
A deadly shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, is being investigated for possible links to terrorism. Two people were killed and 14 others injured, authorities said.
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Photo shows slain Texas gunman with Iranian symbol on his T-shirt
The gunman who killed 2 and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin also wore a hoodie that said "Property of Allah."
What we know on the Austin bar shooting
More details about the apparent suspect involved in a deadly shooting at an Austin, Texas, bar may indicate a potential link to the recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Sid Miller on Texas ag commissioner race
While Texas' hotly-contested Senate race is getting a great deal of focus, there is also great interest in the state's race for commissioner of the Department of Agriculture. Republican candidate Nate Sheets is challenging the three-term incumbent agriculture commissioner, Sid Miller, in a primary race. Miller joins CBS News to discuss.
Breaking down Iran's impact on oil prices
Oil prices have climbed amid the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Axios national correspondent Emily Peck joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump officials to brief Congress on Iran
Trump administration officials will likely face questions about specific details on the military operations in Iran this week when they head to Capitol Hill to brief Congress. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Officials give update on Austin bar shooting
Authorities in Texas gave an update Monday on the shooting that killed two people at a bar in Austin over the weekend. The incident is being investigated for possible terrorism ties to the U.S. airstrikes in Iran.
Influencer on being stuck at Kuwait airport
Travel blogger and influencer Alyssa Ramos spoke with CBS News 24/7 about her experience being stranded at the Kuwait airport after airspace closures during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Ramos said she is taking matters into her own hands because the "government simply is not helping us."