Pivotal states too close to call as race hangs in the balance
The major battleground states that will decide the 2020 presidential election remain too close to call.
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Trump addresses supporters
President Trump spoke to a group of supporters at the White House in the early morning hours Wednesday. Mr. Trump rolled off a list of incomplete voting totals in states that have not yet been called, falsely claimed he won the election and said he would ask the Supreme Court to intervene in the continuing counting of ballots. No call had been made at the time of his comments. Watch his remarks here.
Nebraska district could loom large
As election results slowly trickle in, a scenario is developing where Nebraska's 2nd congressional district could decide the election. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe break down some of the possible outcomes.
Maine and Nebraska's split electoral votes could impact election
Maine and Nebraska are the only two states that split their Electoral College votes.
Biden speaks on election night
With the election still up for grabs, Joe Biden addressed supporters in Wilmington, Delaware, and said he is confident he will win. Biden urged patience, as vote counts are coming in slowly due to high turnout and unprecedented mail-in voting. Watch his remarks here.
Biden in election night speech: "We feel good about where we are"
Joe Biden is watching 2020 election results in Wilmington, Delaware.
Georgia results won't come election night
Georgia will not have full results from the presidential election until Wednesday at the earliest. The Fulton County Board of Elections has sent all vote tabulators home for the night. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta.
Michigan counting votes quicker than expected
Michigan's secretary of state announced that the state believes it will have all ballots counted within 24 hours. Earlier, officials had estimated the state's count might take until Thursday. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest from Detroit.
Texas emerges as unlikely battleground
The state of Texas has emerged as a battleground in the 2020 presidential election. While Joe Biden's campaign still considers winning the state a long-shot, the closeness of the race could point to a shift in future elections. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest on the race from Richardson, Texas.
Pipe burst in Georgia delays vote counting
A pipe burst in State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, which is being used a polling location for the 2020 election. The plumbing issue is causing a delay in the vote tabulation in a crucial county for Joe Biden. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more from Atlanta.
Here's what to expect on election night
It may be awhile before we know how some states voted, but "there is nothing scary going on, other than committed public servants working very hard," said one elections expert.
A look at the Latino vote in Florida
President Trump has the edge in support among Cubans in Florida while Joe Biden is outperforming the president with Puerto Rican voters in the state. CBS News contributor María Elena Salinas helps break down the crucial demographic in a key swing state.
Ohio exit polls show Biden making gains
Joe Biden is outperforming Hillary Clinton's 2016 vote with certain key groups of voters in the battleground state of Ohio. But President Trump still leads among White men and women in the state. CBSN's Lana Zak has more.
Top issues for 2020 voters
According to CBS News exit polling, the top issue for Biden voters was getting control of the coronavirus pandemic, while President Trump's supporters were more concerned with the economy. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett helps break down some of the early exit polling on Election Day.
Latino voters are crucial to victory in Nevada
Latino voters are crucial to winning in Nevada, with roughly 30% of the state identifying with that demographic. President Trump and Joe Biden have invested heavily in the battleground state. CBS News correspondent Enrique Acevedo joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
All eyes on Florida as major battleground state
The Sunshine State could be the first major battleground to report results, and the state has backed the national winner every time since 1996. A record shattering 64% of registered voters have cast their ballots before Election Day. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Exit polls give insight into Election Day
All day long, CBS News had reporters speaking with voters as they left polls to find out why they voted the way they did. Major Garrett takes a look.
Biden optimistic thanks to large turnout
Joe Biden told reporters in Delaware that overwhelming voter turnout leading up to, and on, Election Day has made him hopeful, but stopped short of predicting how election night will play out. "The things that are happening bode well for the base that are supporting me," Biden said, noting high turnout from women, young people and Black voters.
America on edge waiting for election results
As votes are being processed, many states are allowing cameras inside so they can watch it all unfold with transparency — a way of debunking conspiracy theories. However, America is on edge, not knowing when we'll have a decision. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Legal challenges loom over Election Day
A surge of lawsuits over voting procedures have been filed across the country this election season. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, join CBSN to discuss the high volume of legal challenges and what to watch for as Election Day gets underway.
Stocks rally in early trading on Election Day
Stocks jumped as Americans headed to the polls on Election Day. The S and P 500 gained 2.3% in morning trading, heading for a second straight day of gains. Melissa Armo, founder and owner of The Stock Swoosh, joins CBSN to explain what the latest numbers mean and how a contentious election could affect them.
Trump and Biden seek victory in Florida
Florida is one of the battleground states expected to decide the 2020 presidential election. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN from Miami to discuss the pivotal role of the Sunshine State.
Candidates make closing arguments to voters
In the frantic final 24 hours of campaigning, Joe Biden and President Trump hit critical battleground states to get out the vote. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green on election morning to talk about the long day ahead.
Presidential candidates make final pitches to voters
Election Day in-person voting is underway, as voters nationwide choose who they want n the White House for the next four years. Control of the House and Senate is also on the line. President Trump and Joe Biden held a number of campaign events Monday vying for every last ballot. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry joins CBSN with the latest.
Wisconsin sets early voting record
Wisconsin was one of a handful of Midwest states that helped elect President Donald Trump in 2016. Former Vice President Joe Biden is leading Mr. Trump in Wisconsin, the state having already set records for early voting. Adriana Diaz reports.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Winter Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony
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Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
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Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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