Biden uses sarcastic Arabic phrase to mock Trump during debate
Muslim Americans and others immediately began their own debate on whether the former vice president had used one of the most widespread phrases in the Arab world.
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Political expert on "incoherent" 1st debate
Many viewers were turned off by the negative tone of the first presidential debate between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Professor Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, joins CBSN to analyze the evening.
Fact-checking Trump and Biden's claims at the first presidential debate
The two debated in Cleveland in the first of three debates before the presidential election.
Trump and Biden clash in chaotic first debate
The first presidential debate left a majority of viewers feeling "annoyed," according to a new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss the key takeaways from Tuesday's debate.
Misleading claims during first debate
In their first debate Tuesday night, President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden clashed over issues like mail-in voting and how to handle the California wildfires and the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to set the record straight on some of their claims.
Voters react to first 2020 presidential debate
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker polls show how Americans are responding to the first presidential debate. CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" to discuss the results.
Debate-watchers say Biden won first debate — CBS News poll
Immediately after the debate, the CBS News Battleground Tracker interviewed likely voters nationwide who watched the debate in order to get their reaction.
Trump, Biden trade barbs in chaotic debate
President Trump and former Vice President Biden bitterly traded insults and interrupted each other in a contentious 90-minute debate. A CBS News poll finds watchers believe Biden came out with a victory, but nearly 70% of viewers left the debate annoyed. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Analysis of the first presidential debate
CBS News senior political analyst John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to analyze the biggest moments of the first presidential debate of the 2020 campaign.
First debate descends into chaos as Trump and Biden exchange attacks
The first presidential debate between Trump and Biden featured a chaotic series of bitter exchanges and interruptions.
"Shut up, man": Biden and Trump make personal jabs during debate
From Biden calling Trump a "clown," to Trump mocking Biden's mask – the nominees did not mince words.
Trump says "I don't know Beau" Biden while taking aim at Hunter
Mr. Trump attacked Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, in one of the most contentious exchanges of the first presidential debate.
Lawfare Institute's David Priess on the Presidential Daily Brief
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Priess, former daily intelligence briefer and CIA officer about the history, content and aim of the PDB.
Trump says he wears masks "when needed" and mocks Biden's masks
"I think masks are OK," the president said during the first debate.
How Americans responded to the first debate
CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discusses how Americans responded to the first presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden. Watch his remarks here.
Fact-checking the first debate
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett fact-checked some of the comments made during the first presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden. Watch his report here.
Kamala Harris reacts to presidential debate
Following the first presidential debate, Joe Biden's running mate, Senator Kamala Harris, said President Trump "denigrated the office" with his performance. Watch her full reaction here.
Donald Trump Jr.: President Trump is "a fighter"
In an interview with CBS News, Donald Trump Jr. explained the president's aggressive debate stance by saying he's "a fighter" and that "he hasn't been treated fairly." Watch his remarks here.
Analysts weigh in on 2020 presidential debate
President Trump and Joe Biden sparred in the first presidential debate of the 2020 race in Cleveland on Tuesday. Just hours ahead of the event, Joe Biden released his 2019 tax returns, drawing a clear contrast with President Trump, who paid hardly any federal taxes in nearly two decades, according to a New York Times report. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the candidates' strategies going into the debate.
Trump: "I don't know Beau" Biden
At the first presidential debate on Tuesday night, Joe Biden criticized President Trump's alleged comments calling fallen soldiers "losers," saying his late son Beau Biden, who served in Iraq, was "not a loser." Mr. Trump tried to respond with attacks on Biden's other son, Hunter Biden, saying "I don't know Beau."
Trump: I paid "millions" in taxes in 2016 and 2017
Presidential debate moderator Chris Wallace asked President Trump about a New York Times report that he only paid $750 in federal income tax in 2016 and 2017. Mr. Trump would not say exactly how much he paid, but claimed he paid "millions of dollars."
Trump defends his coronavirus response
At the first presidential debate, Joe Biden slammed President Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying "he has no plan." Mr. Trump defended his decisions, touting his decision to restrict travel to China at the end of January, claiming it saved lives.
6% watching debate because they're undecided
Just 6% of likely viewers of the first 2020 presidential debate say they're tuning in because they're still undecided about who to vote for. That may sound small, but 13 states saw margins smaller than 6% in 2016. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the stakes for the first debate between President Trump and Joe Biden.
What voters are watching for in debate
The vast majority of 2020 voters already have their mind made up about who they're casting their ballot for, so why are they tuning in to the first debate between President Trump and Joe Biden. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss why people are watching.
Biden: "I am the Democratic Party right now"
At the first presidential debate, President Trump tried to say Joe Biden would be "dominated" by "socialists" in the Democratic party on health care. Biden replied "I am the Democratic party right now."
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Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's firing of Fed governor
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
House Oversight to vote on holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
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Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she's pregnant with fourth child
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
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Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's firing of Fed governor
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Trump's 10% credit card cap deadline is here. Will card companies comply?
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
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Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Trump's 10% credit card cap deadline is here. Will card companies comply?
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website amid sheer fabric complaints
The company said its "Get Low" collection is temporarily unavailable for sale online, but remains in stock in stores while it reviews customer feedback.
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Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's firing of Fed governor
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
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Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
House Oversight voting on holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Canada's leader Mark Carney says Trump is rupturing the world order
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Trump of rupturing the world order through economic coercion.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
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Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
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Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
David Beckham responds amid family feud
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees announced
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
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Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
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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.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
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Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Trump: "I won't use force" to take Greenland
President Trump said he's "seeking immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, claiming only the U.S. would be able to protect the island. During his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said he "won't use force" to take Greenland.
Pilates instructor overcomes diagnosis
Kahley Schiller teaches pilates at her studio, Pilates by Kahley, in Kansas City and some of her clients include NFL players. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her journey from being diagnosed with liver failure and how pilates helped her heal.
Trump addresses world leaders in Davos
President Trump addressed global leaders in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum, where he insisted that the U.S. should be allowed to acquire Greenland, touted the U.S. economy and slammed the NATO alliance.
Trump on why he wants Greenland
President Trump is insisting that the U.S. should acquire Greenland to fend off foreign adversaries. Mr. Trump took questions after he adressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Trump claims Greenland is in "our territory"
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he expanded on his bid for the U.S. to acquire Greenland from Denmark. Mr. Trump said he "won't use force" to take Greenland while blasting NATO and Europe.