JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" again tops bestseller, streaming charts
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
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Burgum on learning he wasn't Trump's VP pick
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was on former President Donald Trump's shortlist for a potential 2024 running mate. On the second night of the Republican National Convention, Burgum sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss the moment he learned he didn't make the cut.
The billionaire who fueled JD Vance's rapid rise to the Trump VP spot — analysis
Vance's most prominent benefactor over the years has been iconoclastic tech investor Peter Thiel, who in recent months said he's not giving money to any politician in 2024.
Sen. Daines on JD Vance being Trump's VP pick
Night two of the Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee. Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana joins "America Decides" to discuss former President Donald Trump's pick for vice president.
JD Vance could become first vice president with facial hair in decades
Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio could become the first vice president with facial hair in nearly a century.
How JD Vance became Trump's VP pick
Former President Donald Trump has selected JD Vance to be the running mate for his 2024 presidential campaign. CBS News' Major Garrett and Anthony Salvanto were joined by Bloomberg News political correspondent Nancy Cook for more on the pick and the other stories on this busy day in political news.
How JD Vance and Trump compare on policy
Former President Donald Trump selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate Monday. Vance is a 39-year-old first-term senator, former venture capitalist and author of the book "Hillbilly Elegy." CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to unpack the decision.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance tapped as Trump's running mate
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump announced in a social media post that he has selected JD Vance, a first-term senator from Ohio, as his vice presidential running mate. Ed O'Keefe and Major Garrett have more on how this former Trump critic beat out the other contenders and what he brings to the ticket.
Trump officially chosen as GOP nominee
Former President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans were all smiles in Milwaukee on Monday, a welcome change for them just days after Trump survived a harrowing assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. A boisterous roll call kicked off the RNC, cementing Trump as the party's nominee for a third straight time. Robert Costa reports.
What to know about JD Vance
Former President Donald Trump on Monday announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his 2024 running mate. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Anthony Salvanto join "America Decides" with analysis.
Who is Sen. JD Vance, Trump's VP pick?
After weeks of speculation, former President Donald Trump selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential pick on Monday. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson and New York Rep. Mike Lawler join to discuss.
Trump selects JD Vance as running mate
Former President Donald Trump has selected Sen. JD Vance of Ohio to be his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Trump made the announcement on social media Monday afternoon, shortly before he was officially selected at the Republican National Convention to be the party's presidential nominee. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser, Major Garrett and Fin Gómez have more.
Viktor Orbán's political director on Ukraine
As world leaders depart the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will stop Thursday night at Mar-a-Lago to meet with former President Donald Trump. The problematic NATO ally has also become an icon within certain factions of the American conservative movement. His political director, Balázs Orbán, spoke with CBS News' Margaret Brennan ahead of the meeting.
Wait continues for Trump VP announcement
Donald Trump's pick for a running mate could be announced at any moment with Sen. Tim Scott, Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. J.D. Vance and Sen. Marco Rubio seemingly the finalists for the role. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on that and the visit Trump is having with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Trump VP pick expected soon
Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his 2024 running mate soon. Meanwhile, he is trying to distance himself from the Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025" proposal, which has been circulating online as his potential future agenda if he wins the presidential election. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Vance: Immunity "has to apply to the president"
As the Supreme Court is set to rule on whether a former president is shielded from criminal immunity, potential Trump running mate Republican Sen. J.D. Vance tells "Face the Nation" that he's "very confident" that the Supreme Court will "recognize some broad element of presidential discretion." "The president has to be able to do his job in the same way that police officers, judges and prosecutors enjoy some immunity – that principle has to apply to the president."
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," days after President Biden's disastrous debate performance, Democrats Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut join "Face the Nation," along with potential Republican vice-presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio.
Trump says he knows who his VP pick will be
Former President Donald Trump is leaving the public in suspense about who he may pick as his running mate, saying he's already privately decided who they will be. The presumptive Republican nominee also claims that person will attend the debate on Thursday night. Stephanie Lai, national politics reporter for Bloomberg News, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Where Trump's VP search stands before debate
Millions across the U.S. will watch President Biden and former President Donald Trump go head-to-head this Thursday in the first 2024 debate. CBS News political director Fin Gómez explains how the candidates are preparing for the big showdown and gives an update on Trump's search for a running mate.
Why Vance is a possible Trump running mate
Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign fundraiser Wednesday in Ohio, a state represented by Senator J.D. Vance, one of Trump's possible running mate candidates. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on the relationship between Trump and Vance.
Trump's potential VP picks received vetting forms. Who received them?
There's been an increased focus on four potential vice presidential candidates, although Trump's shortlist is not yet complete.
Trump super PAC plans $100 million ad blitz
The Trump campaign and a super PAC supporting his candidacy are touting massive fundraising hauls since Thursday's guilty verdict. Jasmine Wright, politics reporter at NOTUS, and Stephanie Lai, national politics reporter at Bloomberg, join "America Decides" to unpack the latest developments in the 2024 presidential race.
Hungary's far-right PM Viktor Orbán has made "some smart decisions," Sen. JD Vance says
The Ohio Republican has previously praised Orbán's approach to state universities in Hungary, saying his way could be the model for eliminating what he views as a left-wing bias at American universities.
U.S. "could learn" from Orbán on some issues, Vance says
Republican Sen. JD Vance tells "Face the Nation," who has praised Hungary's authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's response to university dissident in the past, tells "Face the Nation" that while he is "not endorsing every single thing that Viktor Orban has ever done," the far-right leader has made "some smart decisions that we could learn from in the United States."
Trump faces test in Ohio GOP Senate primary
Republican voters in Ohio are deciding Tuesday which candidate will take on Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in November. Some consider the race a test of Donald Trump's grasp on the GOP. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle joins "America Decides" to look at what's on the line for the former president.
Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
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Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in the meeting.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
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Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps
The production of the Congressional Record is one of the unseen cogs in the congressional machine, arriving with little fanfare like a newspaper on the Capitol's doorstep every day.
CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in a tense meeting Thursday with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
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Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
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Primary fight in key California district highlights questions about Democrats' future
The latest fight over the Democratic Party's direction is playing out in a competitive California House primary, as progressives accuse party leaders of trying to muscle a moderate past a Latino challenger in a heavily Hispanic district.
Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps
The production of the Congressional Record is one of the unseen cogs in the congressional machine, arriving with little fanfare like a newspaper on the Capitol's doorstep every day.
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New site aims to track $12.5B in air traffic control system upgrades
The Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website to track progress in the sprawling effort to modernize the nation's air traffic control system.
House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war
The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.
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Ebola treatment center in Congo set on fire as fear and anger grow
People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to contain.
New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
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NATO allies welcome Trump's turnaround on Poland troop deployment
Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will head for Poland, a week after the White House said a planned deployment of 4,000 was being nixed.
Ebola treatment center in Congo set on fire as fear and anger grow
People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to contain.
2 climbers die on Everest as record-holder warns of overcrowding
At least five climbers have died during this Everest season. A U.S. and a Czech climber died on Mount Makalu earlier this month.
Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
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Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
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CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
All 24 "Survivor 50" castaways discuss season
Throughout the airing of "Survivor 50," castaways joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss their time on the show. In this marathon, relive the twists and turns and hear from all 24 contestants about what it was like to be a part of the 50th season.
"Survivor 50" finalists discuss strategy, how they planned to win
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
"Survivor 50" players on game strategies
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
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Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
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.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
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Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
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SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Single Gen Z women buying more homes than men
Data from the National Association of Realtors shows that 35% of single women ages 18 to 26 are buying homes compared to just 18% of single Gen Z men. However, as a whole, the age group is struggling to keep up with others when it comes to owning a home. Jessica Lautz, the deputy chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
What's stopping potential U.S.-Iran peace deal?
The Iranian government is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean analyzes the situation.
A theater summer camp for adults
Summer Camp isn't just for kids anymore. Each year, more adults are heading back to camp for a chance to sing, dance and take a break from burnout. Gwen Baumgardner unpacks the growing trend for grown-ups.
DNC releases 2024 election autopsy
The Democratic National Committee has released the long-awaited autopsy report on its 2024 election loss. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the results.
Judges onboarded for deportation cases
CBS News has learned that the Trump administration brought on more than 80 new federal immigration judges this week to speed up deportation cases. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the exclusive report.