Longtime CBS newsman Bob Schieffer offers his thoughts on how the 2016 presidential campaign is shaking out
Longtime CBS newsman Bob Schieffer offers his thoughts on how the 2016 presidential campaign is shaking out.
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For a long time it looked like Hillary Clinton would glide to the Democratic presidential nomination, but Bernie Sanders is making a race out of it
For a long time it looked like Hillary Clinton would glide to the Democratic presidential nomination, but Bernie Sanders is making a race out of it. The Vermont senator won the New Hampshire Democratic primary handily Tuesday and both candidates are gearing up for a long campaign. Nancy Cordes has more.
How will the race to the White House change after the "first in the nation" primaries?
How will the race to the White House change after the "first in the nation" primaries? John Dickerson, CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation," has more on that.
Businessman Donald Trump picked up his first-ever political victory Tuesday, winning the New Hampshire Republican primary
Businessman Donald Trump picked up his first-ever political victory Tuesday, winning the New Hampshire Republican primary. Major Garrett has more on the convincing result.
Before winning the New Hampshire Democratic primary, Sen. Bernie Sanders shot some hoops with his sons and grandchildren in Concord
Before winning the New Hampshire Democratic primary, Sen. Bernie Sanders shot some hoops with supporters in Concord. Sanders' elementary school basketball team won the Brooklyn borough championship.
CBS News' Bob Schieffer has covered 11 presidential campaigns and has learned a lot along the way
CBS News' Bob Schieffer has covered 11 presidential campaigns and has learned a lot along the way. He retired months ago, but couldn't stay away as campaign 2016 gets underway. He describes what he loves about the primaries, as well as some of his best memories and advice.
An escaped pig wanted to get in on the election fun Tuesday, showing up at a New Hampshire voting precinct
An escaped pig wanted to get in on the election fun Tuesday, showing up at a New Hampshire voting precinct. Police couldn't corral the pig and eventually the owner came out and got it. No word yet on which candidate got the pig's vote.
After Donald Trump called fellow Republican candidate Ted Cruz a "p*ssy," the question arises: has he finally gone too far?
After Donald Trump called fellow Republican candidate Ted Cruz a "p*ssy," the question arises: has he finally gone too far? CBS News contributor Frank Luntz joins CBSN on whether or not Trump is presidential candidate material.
If John Kasich comes in second in New Hampshire primary, what does that mean for him going forward? Kasich's senior national adviser Tom Rath joins CBSN to discuss
If John Kasich comes in second in New Hampshire primary, what does that mean for him going forward? Kasich's senior national adviser Tom Rath joins CBSN to discuss.
Ted Cruz is responding after Donald Trump called him a "p*ssy"
Ted Cruz is responding after Donald Trump called him a "p*ssy." What did he have to say? CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more.
Scholastic News is providing a kid's-eye view of the political process with 20 kids on assigment tracking the 2016 presidential candidates
Scholastic News is providing a kid's-eye view of the political process with 20 kids on assigment tracking the 2016 presidential candidates. Julianna Goldman caught up with these junior journalists on the campaign trail.
Taking in his 11th New Hampshire primary, CBS News correspondent emeritus Bob Schieffer notes that the campaigns will be different after this "first in the nation" primary
Taking in his 11th New Hampshire primary, CBS News correspondent emeritus Bob Schieffer notes that the campaigns will be different after this "first in the nation" primary.
CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson offers insight into what the results in New Hampshire mean going forward in the race for the White House
CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson offers insight into what the results in New Hampshire mean going forward in the race for the White House.
In Iowa, the Democratic presidential frontrunners finished within a fraction of each other
In Iowa, the Democratic presidential frontrunners finished within a fraction of each other. But that doesn't seem likely to happen again in the Granite State. Bernie Sanders, the senator from neighboring Vermont, is projected to run away with Tuesday's primary. Nancy Cordes reports.
The Republican presidential field will likely get smaller after Tuesday's New Hampshire primaries
The Republican presidential field will likely get smaller after Tuesday's New Hampshire primaries. According to the most recent polls, Donald Trump is expected to claim victory. Trump gave voters one more thing to consider Monday night when he made headlines, once again, reports Major Garrett.
The latest poll shows Donald Trump holding a double-digit lead on his Republican rivals in New Hampshire
The latest poll shows Donald Trump holding a double-digit lead on his Republican rivals in New Hampshire. John Kasich, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz are in a race for second. Trump clashed with them and even members of the audience during a GOP debate Saturday. Trump joins "CBS This Morning" from Manchester, New Hampshire, to discuss his campaign and rivals.
Norah O'Donnell asks Barbara and Jeb Bush whether it's true that former president George H.W. Bush has thrown his shoe at the TV while watching debates
Norah O'Donnell asks Barbara and Jeb Bush whether it's true that former president George H.W. Bush has thrown his shoe at the TV while watching debates. This is Mrs. Bush's first TV interview since the start of Jeb's presidential campaign. Watch the full story.
The ex-Florida governor and his mother spoke with CBS News Thursday in New Hampshire
Jeb Bush is looking for a comeback after finishing sixth in the Iowa caucuses. The ex-Florida governor and his mother, former first lady Barbara Bush, spoke with CBS News Thursday in New Hampshire. It was her first TV interview since the campaign started. Norah O'Donnell reports.
The former first lady tells Norah O'Donnell about her relationship with George H. W. Bush and how they've kept their marriage strong over 71 years
In her first TV interview since son Jeb Bush started his presidential campaign, the former first lady tells Norah O'Donnell about her relationship with George H. W. Bush and how they've kept their marriage strong over 71 years.
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell for "CBS This Morning," Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush discusses his "comeback plan" and his GOP opponents
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell for "CBS This Morning," Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush discusses his "comeback plan" and his GOP opponents.
With about a week until the Iowa caucuses, a new CBS News poll shows Donald Trump with a solid lead in the Hawkeye State
With about a week until the Iowa caucuses, a new CBS News poll shows Donald Trump with a solid lead in the Hawkeye State. Face The Nation moderator John Dickerson breaks down the "battleground tracker" numbers with CBSN's Contessa Brewer.
The magazine calls Trump a "political opportunist," a "huckster," and a "menace to American conservatism"
Donald Trump faces a new challenge from the right, with the National Review, a leading conservative magazine, putting out a manifesto "Against Trump" that's signed by 22 Republican and Tea Party figures. The magazine calls Trump a "political opportunist," a "huckster," and a "menace to American conservatism." In response, the Republican Party dropped the National Review as a co-partner of a debate in Houston next month. Major Garrett reports.
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Four Americans, including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, were released in a landmark prisoner swap with Iran Saturday; after five months of waiting, panda lovers finally got to see Bei Bei the baby panda up close and in person Saturday
In the home stretch to the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential candidates are looking for any way to set themselves apart from their competitors
In the home stretch to the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential candidates are looking for any way to set themselves apart from their competitors. Donald Trump and Ted Cruz continued their war of words Saturday while establishment candidates Marco Rubio, Chris Christie and Jeb Bush went at each other. Julianna Goldman reports.
A new poll shows Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by just three points among likely voters in Iowa
A new poll shows Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by just three points among likely voters in Iowa. In New Hampshire, Sanders leads Clinton by four points. On the Republican side, the Iowa poll shows Ted Cruz leading Donald Trump by four points, but Trump has a 16-point lead in New Hampshire. The GOP race remains volatile, but two distinct plotlines are emerging. Trump and Cruz are battling for supremacy in Iowa, and Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush are fighting to be the mainstream alternative. Major Garrett reports.
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Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
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Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
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What's in the released UFO files?
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President Trump told CBS News exclusively on Monday that he wants to suspend the federal gas tax to give Americans some relief at the pump as the war with Iran continues. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
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