Matt Friend impersonates Walz, Obama, Trump
Comedian Matt Friend joined CBS News from the Democratic National Convention with impressions of Tim Walz, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and a few other political figures.
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Political experts on RFK Jr. campaign's future
CBS News political director Fin Gómez and Washington Post White House bureau chief Toluse Olorunnipa discuss the impact of having Republican speakers at the Democratic National Convention and what could be coming for RFK Jr.'s campaign.
"Pod Save America" host Tommy Vietor on DNC
Tommy Vietor and his "Pod Save America" co-hosts were among the first to call on President Biden to end his reelection campaign after Biden's debate against former President Donald Trump earlier this summer. Vietor, a former Obama spokesman, joined CBS News to discuss the DNC, Kamala Harris' campaign and Biden's decision to drop out of the race.
First outdoor Trump rally since shooting
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday held his first outdoor rally since last month's assassination attempt, addressing supporters in Asheboro, North Carolina, while standing behind bulletproof glass.
Sen. Brian Schatz on DNC so far
Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii joined CBS News to discuss how the Democratic National Convention has been progressing, Kamala Harris' campaign, the Israel-Hamas war and more.
Walz, Bill Clinton among DNC Day 3 speakers
Gov. Tim Walz will address the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night as he accepts the party's vice presidential nomination. CBS News Weijia Jiang and Ed O'Keefe have more on Day 3 of the DNC.
Will Trump react to Obamas' comments?
Former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance are headed to Asheboro, North Carolina, for a rally focused on national security. This comes after Day 2 of the DNC when former first lady Michelle Obama responded to Trump's "Black jobs" comments. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Obama bashes Trump, makes case for Harris
Former President Barack Obama closed out Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention with a speech that touched on Donald Trump's worldview and Kamala Harris' qualifications for president while calling for unity among Americans. See Obama's full remarks.
Doug Emhoff describes meeting Kamala Harris
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff remembered his earliest days with Vice President Kamala Harris as he addressed the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. See Emhoff's full remarks.
Republican mayor praises Kamala Harris at DNC
Mesa, Arizona, Mayor John Giles, a Republican, praised Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden for reaching across the aisle and called on moderates to turn the page and "put adults in the room where our country deserves." See Giles' full remarks.
Senate hopeful Angela Alsobrooks addresses DNC
Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks remembered an early policy of Vice President Kamala Harris and made the case for Harris against former President Donald Trump while addressing the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. See Alsobrooks' full remarks.
Valerie Jarrett on Obama's 2024 DNC speech
Valerie Jarrett, former senior adviser to former President Barack Obama, joined CBS News to discuss Obama's Tuesday night speech at the Democratic National Convention and Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for president.
Bernie Sanders calls for change in DNC speech
Sen. Bernie Sanders used his time at the Democratic National Convention to push for reform on a number of different policy points in a speech that brought back memories of his past campaigns for president. See Sanders' full remarks.
Texas mother Kate Cox on reproductive rights
Kate Cox, the Texas mother who had to leave her state to obtain an abortion due to her fetus' lethal abnormality, spoke with CBS News from the floor of the Democratic National Convention about her story and the state of reproductive rights across the country.
Kamala Harris speaks after DNC roll call
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke from her rally in Wisconsin Tuesday night after the Democratic National Convention completed their ceremonial roll call nominating her for president. See Harris' full remarks.
DNC roll call ends with Harris nomination
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended the Democratic National Convention's ceremonial roll call by nominating Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Following the roll call, Harris delivered brief remarks from the rally she's holding in Wisconsin.
Sec. Pete Buttigieg on messaging about Harris
Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg joined CBS News during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention to discuss campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama's upcoming DNC speech and comments from former President Donald Trump about crime in the U.S.
Expectations for Obama, Doug Emhoff speeches
Sabrina Rodriguez is a national politics reporter for the Washington Post while Peter Hamby is a contributing writer for Puck News and the host of "Good Luck America" on Snapchat. The pair joined CBS News to discuss the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
Previewing Obama's DNC speech
Terry Szuplat is a former speechwriter for former President Barack Obama. He joined CBS News to discuss Obama's Tuesday night address at the Democratic National Convention.
Kamala Harris' effect on down-ballot races
While getting Kamala Harris elected is top of mind, Democrats are also hoping to flip the House and maintain their majority in the Senate. Washington Democratic congresswoman and chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Suzan DelBene joined CBS News to discuss how Harris is playing into down-ballot races.
Dickerson on Democrats rallying behind Harris
Democrats have coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris with ease since President Biden decided to end his reelection campaign. CBS News' John Dickerson comments on the party's unity.
Will the "blue wall" stand in 2024?
Michigan and Wisconsin are part of what is known as the "blue wall" of states that historically voted for the Democratic presidential ticket until 2016, when Donald Trump turned some of those states red for the first time since the 1980s. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on what polls are showing from the blue wall states in 2024.
What to expect from Day 2 of the DNC
Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention is getting underway in Chicago with former President Barack Obama among the speakers scheduled to appear. Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss the convention so far.
Award-winning actor Billy Porter on the DNC
Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winner Billy Porter joined CBS News to discuss the Democratic National Convention, the state of LGBTQ rights in the U.S. and his thoughts on the 2024 election.
GOP Rep. Byron Donalds on Trump, DNC
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican, joined CBS News to offer his thoughts on former President Donald Trump's Tuesday campaign stop in a Michigan town where white supremacists rallied last month, as well as Monday night's speakers at the Democratic National Convention.
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Hegseth says U.S. "just getting started" as Iran war spreads
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Senate rejects attempt to rein in Trump's power to wage war on Iran
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
U.S. torpedo sinks Iranian warship, Hegseth says
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Lou Holtz, former Notre Dame football coach, dies at 89
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Gulf
President Trump said the government agency will provide political risk insurance to "all shipping lines" operating in the Persian Gulf.
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Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
12 defendants set to plea in NBA-mafia rigged poker game case, feds say
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Lou Holtz, former Notre Dame football coach, dies at age 89
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
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Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Gulf
President Trump said the government agency will provide political risk insurance to "all shipping lines" operating in the Persian Gulf.
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Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi to testify in Epstein probe
Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
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.
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What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war
The fallen soldiers identified by the Pentagon were Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, and Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens.
Iran says a girls' school was hit by a deadly air strike. Here's what we know.
Iranian officials say more than 170 people were killed in the strike. Neither the U.S. nor Israel has said it was behind the attack, but the Pentagon is investigating.
Cuba charges 6 suspects with terrorism over fatal U.S. boat shooting
The government unveiled items said to have been found on the boat, including high-powered weapons, more than 12,800 pieces of ammunition and 11 pistols.
Hegseth says U.S. torpedo sank an Iranian warship as military campaign ramps up
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Senate rejects attempt to rein in Trump's power to wage war on Iran
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
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True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
Actor Luke Grimes talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals." Grimes reveals why he was hesitant to join the cast at first and what it was like to have his new song "Haunted" to play in the premiere episode.
Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joins "CBS Mornings" to preview Saturday's UFC fight where defending champion Max Holloway will take on Charles Oliveira for the BMF title.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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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).
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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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Gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
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Officers who killed Austin gunman won't face charges
Travis County DA Jose Garza said Tuesday that suggestions that he would seek charges in the killing were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
Cuba charges 6 suspects with terrorism over fatal U.S. boat shooting
The government unveiled items said to have been found on the boat, including high-powered weapons, more than 12,800 pieces of ammunition and 11 pistols.
Dad of accused school shooter found guilty
A jury found Colin Gray, the father of an accused Georgia high school shooter, guilty on all 27 counts Tuesday, including second-degree murder. Last week Gray testified in his own defense that he never noticied any signs of trouble with his son, Colt Gray, who is charged with opening fire and killing four people inside Apalachee High School in 2024.
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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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Sen. Chris Murphy: Iran war "makes no sense"
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a push to rein in President Trump's power to wage war on Iran. Ahead of the vote, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut spoke with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about his opposition to the conflict.
Takeaways from Talarico's Texas primary win
Texas State Rep. James Talarico defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Lone Star State's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Texans to get their reactions.
Iran's political future remains unclear
The war with Iran continues and has expanded. The Pentagon said war plans are unrestrained and ahead of schedule. Josh Lederman, fellow at Princeton University's Center for International Security Studies, joins with analysis.
Full interview: Israel President Isaac Herzog
Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil about the "superbly close" coordination between the U.S. and Israel on their war with Iran, outlining the objectives of their military campaign, sharing his vision for the country's future and more.
White House pressed on Mideast evacuations
Thousands of Americans are trying to evacuate from the Middle East. Their frustrations and the reliability of guidance from the U.S. Government were front and center at Wednesday's White House briefing. CBS News' Matt Gutman and Nancy Cordes have the latest.