Biden speaks to union members
President Biden gave his first speech since announcing his reelection campaign at an official White House event on Tuesday. Watch his speech to North America's Building Trades Unions Legislative Conference.
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Jury in Proud Boys case to begin deliberations Wednesday
A federal jury is scheduled to hear a second day of closing arguments in the seditious conspiracy trial for former Proud Boys extremist group leaders charged with plotting to violently stop the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election.
As Biden announces campaign, do Americans feel things at home are under control?
And if not, why not? A large majority say things in the country are "out of control."
CBS News poll: Dems split over Biden 2024 run
A CBS News poll released Tuesday found that 55% of Democratic voters want President Biden to run again, while 45% say he should not mount a bid. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto explains the possible reasons behind the split.
U.S. officials: ISIS leader killed by Taliban
The ISIS leader responsible for the 2021 Kabul airport attack that killed 13 U.S. service members has been killed by the Taliban, according to Biden administration officials. David Martin has more.
Bernie Sanders endorses Biden's reelection, rules out his own 2024 bid
Sanders' decision signals that, at 81 years old, he will never again seek the presidency.
Biden focuses on climate at world summits
President Biden said in a speech at the COP26 U.N. climate summit that there is "no time to hang back" on addressing climate change. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest from the summit in Glasgow, Scotland.
Expectations after Biden launches 2024 bid
President Biden officially launched his 2024 reelection bid Tuesday in a campaign video. A CBS News poll showed that Democrats accept Mr. Biden's reelection bid but aren't necessarily excited about it. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
McCarthy seeking support for spending bill
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is facing his first major test as House Speaker: getting support for his debt limit and federal spending plan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Biden officially kicks off reelection bid
President Biden released a video announcing the start of his reelection campaign Tuesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses how this campaign could differ from his bid in 2020 and how Mr. Biden is expected to appeal to voters.
"Finish the job": Biden addresses friendly union crowd after 2024 announcement
The event was billed as an official White House event and not a campaign stop.
House committee taking up debt ceiling plan
The House Rules Committee is taking up House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt limit bill Tuesday. If approved by the panel, the House could vote on it as early as Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the debt ceiling battle.
Polls: Democrats worried about Biden's age
President Biden has said he is running for reelection. Anthony Salvanto joins "CBS News Mornings" to share a new set of polls from CBS that look at how Democrats are responding to his campaign plans.
Biden announces he's running for reelection
The president made it official in a video, saying as he did four years ago that, "We are in a battle for the soul of America." He also took "MAGA extremists" to task.
CBS News Poll: Dems meet Biden bid with acceptance, more than excitement
President Biden's age concerns many Democrats.
How Biden's reelection campaign could look
President Biden is expected to formally announce he's running for reelection as early as Tuesday. CBS News has also learned he has chosen one of his senior advisers, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, to run his campaign. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Biden expected to launch reelection bid soon
President Biden is expected to announce a reelection bid as soon as Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins "Red & Blue" with the latest.
Biden says "stay tuned" on reelection bid
President Biden called the Tennessee Republican legislature's move to expel three fellow lawmakers for joining in a protest for gun control "shocking" and "undemocratic" while meeting with the "Tennessee Three," Democratic Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, in the Oval Office on Monday. As members of the press were ushered out of the room, the president said "stay tuned" when asked about running for reelection in 2024.
Biden set to name Julie Chavez Rodriguez as 2024 campaign manager
President Biden is expected to launch his reelection campaign with a video message on Tuesday, but that date could slide, sources say.
Biden may announce reelection bid next week
CBS News has learned President Biden could announce his reelection bid as early as Tuesday. Sources say the president plans to make the announcement in the form of a video release. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Biden set to name 2024 campaign manager
President Biden is expected to launch his reelection campaign as early as Tuesday. CBS News has learned that President Biden is expected to choose Julie Chavez Rodriguez to serve as his 2024 campaign manager. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Biden thanks "Tennessee 3" for "standing up for our kids" at White House
The president welcomed to the Oval Office the three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion for participating in gun control protests at their statehouse.
"Tennessee Three" to meet with Biden on guns
The lawmakers dubbed the "Tennessee Three" will meet with President Biden at the White House Monday. The conversation will focus on how to move forward with common sense gun reform. Earlier this month, Democratic Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson all faced expulsion votes by the state legislature after joining a group of protesters at the state capitol following the mass shooting at a school in Nashville. Jones and Pearson were ousted from their roles and later reinstated by local councils. Johnson survived by a single vote and joined CBS News to talk about their upcoming meeting with the president.
Analysts on Biden's expected 2024 campaign
President Biden could announce his 2024 campaign for president as soon as Tuesday, sources say. CBS News has learned that Mr. Biden is expected to tap Julie Chavez Rodriguez to run his campaign. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil to discuss.
Debt ceiling battle heats up in Washington
Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans are seeking to pass a bill on the debt ceiling this week in an effort to bring the president to the negotiating table. But President Biden is refusing to negotiate on the issue. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down the ongoing battle.
Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
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Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward
In the first interview since his ex-wife's trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief.
GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
North Korea's Kim lauds test of apparent new hypersonic missile
Kim Jong Un says a new weapon tested by North Korea, likely a hypersonic missile, will be an "irresistible force" and "incurable headache" for adversaries.
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Iran's president heads for U.N. summit ahead of possible Trump meeting
Iran's president said before departing for New York that he would "firmly defend" his country's positions at the U.N. General Assembly.
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
What is an "AI swarm," and why it giving tech experts nightmares?
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney requests investigation into holdout juror
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
Hurricane Polo grows into Category 5 storm off Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified off the southwestern Mexican coast on Tuesday, growing into a Category 45 storm .
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GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
Fishing boat reels in large U.S. military drone off Florida coast
A photo posted on the Hot Spots Charters Facebook page shows the large gray drone next to a table of fish.
Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
What is an "AI swarm," and why it giving tech experts nightmares?
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Nolan Wells
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead after going missing following an outing with friends on Mississippi's Horn Island on the Fourth of July.
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What is an "AI swarm," and why it giving tech experts nightmares?
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
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GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
Mamdani, Trump agree to continue discussion on making NYC more affordable
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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North Korea's Kim lauds test of apparent new hypersonic missile
Kim Jong Un says a new weapon tested by North Korea, likely a hypersonic missile, will be an "irresistible force" and "incurable headache" for adversaries.
Hurricane Polo grows into Category 5 storm off Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified off the southwestern Mexican coast on Tuesday, growing into a Category 45 storm .
6-year-old girl sets Rubik's Cube speed record, Chinese state media say
Lian Yunzhi, who practices 2 to 3 hours daily, has become the first female speedcuber to average under 4.5 seconds in competition, according to Chinese state media.
Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
"Pictures to hurt you": A war photographer's final testament to Vietnam
"I want my pictures to hurt," British war photographer Sir Don McCullin told CBS News ahead of the publication of his final book: "Vietnam."
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Fat Bear Week is here: Meet Backpack, Bucky and other chunky contenders
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst on 51st season
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's upcoming 51st season, which features some new twists and turns.
Ed Sheeran does first concert since backlash
Ed Sheeran performed alone at his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage, resulting in Sheeran's other openers leaving as well. Sheeran told fans he "never wanted to be an activist musician" amid the controversy. Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
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Former controller explains FAA outage
Flights were disrupted after a cable line was accidentally cut at an air traffic control facility in Philadelphia. S. Todd Yeary, a former certified air traffic controller with the FAA, explains what happened and why.
What is an "AI swarm," and why it giving tech experts nightmares?
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
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.
Bill Gates compares AI to an alien invasion
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is in New York City this week for the UN General Assembly, hoping to prepare world leaders for the huge potential and huge threats AI poses. He spoke with Tony Dokoupil about his concerns.
Jim VandeHei on Trump press ban, AI and more
Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei found a silver lining in the ongoing AI doom-and-gloom and co-wrote a modern survival guide called "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less." Vandehei joins "The Takeout" to discuss the book, artificial intelligence and the Trump administration.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in hospital
Protests erupted in Austin, Texas, after a Venezuelan man was shot in his spine by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Clancy's lawyer questions holdout juror
Lindsay Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington has asked the judge to investigate the holdout juror after her case ended in a mistrial. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Nolan Wells
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead after going missing following an outing with friends on Mississippi's Horn Island on the Fourth of July.
Man shot by ICE in Austin speaks out
In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Allen has video from the scene and more details.
"American Idol" contestant on trial for wife's death
A former "American Idol" contestant broke down in court on Monday as images and information about his ex-wife's execution-style killing were laid out in court. Tom Hanson has more details on the murder trial.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in hospital
Protests erupted in Austin, Texas, after a Venezuelan man was shot in his spine by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Former controller explains FAA outage
Flights were disrupted after a cable line was accidentally cut at an air traffic control facility in Philadelphia. S. Todd Yeary, a former certified air traffic controller with the FAA, explains what happened and why.
Clancy's lawyer questions holdout juror
Lindsay Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington has asked the judge to investigate the holdout juror after her case ended in a mistrial. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Iran war looms over U.N. General Assembly
President Trump will address world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly with the Iran war and instability in the Middle East looming over the annual gathering. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Holly Williams report.
Details emerge on Presley Gerber's death
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at 27 years old in a rehab facility. More details are emerging in his death as police say they're investigating a suspected overdose. Kevin Frazier has the latest.