Battleground Tracker: Biden has edge in Arizona, leads in Minnesota
CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto has more on the 2020 race for the White House and the latest Battleground Tracker poll.
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Michael Bloomberg pledges $100 million to help Biden in Florida
The $100 million injection of cash will be used to turn out voters for Biden in Florida, a Bloomberg spokesperson said.
Joe Biden's security breached while boarding campaign plane
No one was harmed, as the man turned out to be a rogue photographer.
Poll: Trump losing some religious voters
New polling suggests that President Trump may be losing some his support among evangelical and religious voters. Doug Pagitt, executive director of Vote Common Good, which conducted the poll, joined CBSN with more.
Trump, Biden honor 9/11 victims
President Trump and Joe Biden both paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 on Friday, the 19th anniversary of the terror attacks. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the day's events.
Biden and Trump honor 9/11 with memorial visits
On this 19th anniversary of 9/11, President Trump and Joe Biden paid separate visits to the same hallowed ground in Pennsylvania, the site of a memorial to the heroes of Flight 93. Ben Tracy reports.
Trump praises resolve of Flight 93 passengers and crew on 9/11 anniversary
"The only thing that stood between the enemy and a deadly strike at the heart of American democracy was the courage and resolve of 40 men and women, the amazing passengers and crew of Flight 93," he said.
Microsoft warns of pre-election cyberattacks
Microsoft says it's found evidence that Russia, China and Iran have attempted to meddle in the 2020 election. It says the same Russian hacking group that infiltrated the Democratic National Committee in 2016 is still attempting to sow discord ahead of November. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
Trump visits Pennsylvania 9/11 memorial
President Trump delivered a speech in Pennsylvania today honoring the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to recap his remarks and talk about some of the latest news from Washington.
Trump pays homage to Flight 93 passengers and crew in Shanksville
In separate visits, Trump and Biden are commemorating the 19th anniversary of 9/11 at the site of the Flight 93 crash in Shanksville.
Biden's COVID-19 adviser: Biden's vaccine plan "already started"
"Science not politics should guide this critical decision," Murthy cautioned of fast-tracking vaccine development and distribution.
Trump rallies supporters in Michigan
President Trump held a rally in Freeland, Michigan, praising the crowd for coming out as he attacked his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden. Watch part of his remarks here.
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Campaigns ramp up efforts in swing states
President Trump is traveling to Michigan for a rally, a day after Joe Biden campaigned in the state. Dave Weigel, national political correspondent for the Washington Post, joins CBSN from the Trump rally in Freehold, Michigan to discuss how both campaigns are looking to win over the six key swing states.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump again plays defense on COVID-19 response
"We're hopefully beyond our spike and we'll see," Mr. Trump told reporters at a White House Briefing.
Issues young adults are most concerned about
A new survey from GenForward is revealing what issues are most important to young adults right now. Cathy Cohen, a professor at the University of Chicago and the founder and director of the GenForward Survey Project, joins CBSN to discuss the findings.
Biden speaks about economy in Michigan
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden focused on the economy during a trip to Michigan. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to talk about the visit.
Biden and Trump hit the campaign trail
President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden are increasing their campaign travel with election day just under two months away. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson and Yahoo News national reporter and producer Marquise Francis join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden calls Trump book revelations "life and death betrayal"
Former Vice President Joe Biden slammed President Trump for failing to tell the public how dangerous the coronavirus was when he knew otherwise, as revealed in Bob Woodward's new book. Ed O'Keefe reports. (Disclosure: "Rage" is distributed by Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS)
Trump & Biden target battleground states
With just eight weeks ahead of the election, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are honing their attention on key battleground states. Mr. Trump attacked Biden's record in North Carolina, while Biden released a new ad promising a "fresh start." Paula Reid reports.
Book reveals Trump chose to downplay COVID
A new book from famed journalist Bob Woodward says President Trump knew about the dangers of coronavirus as early as February and intentionally decided to downplay its danger to the public. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and the AP's Jill Colvin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the allegations and Joe Biden's response. (Disclosure: "Rage" is distributed by Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS)
Candidates head to swing states
Joe Biden traveled to Michigan on Wednesday on the heels of President Trump's Tuesday trip to North Carolina. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from the White House on how the candidates are ramping up their visits to swing states.
Trump admits downplaying virus, but told Woodward it was "deadly"
President Trump told reporters at the White House, Wednesday, he "had to show calm," amid the virus' dramatic spread.
Trump on campaign cash-flow, defamation suit
President Trump says he'd be willing to put forward some of his own money to fund his reelection run if needed. His announcement comes amid reports that his campaign is facing financial problems. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to talk about this and other headlines from the White House.
Senate GOP to force stimulus vote
After weeks of negotiations, Congress and the White House have failed to reach a deal on the next coronavirus relief package. Now Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConell says he will force a vote on a Republican-led proposal this week. Meanwhile President Trump and Joe Biden are ramping up their campaigns in the final weeks ahead of the November election. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar join Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest from Washington.
Trump "wasn't worried" during White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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New details emerge in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Iran's foreign minister returns to Pakistan after U.S. envoys' trip canceled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on Sunday, where he is expected to participate in talks focused on ending the war with the U.S., Iranian state media reported.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Crew member on Boston-bound Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship falls overboard
Coast Guard teams have suspended the search for a crew member who fell off a Norwegian cruise ship while it was traveling from Bermuda to Boston.
5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
Police said the shooting occurred after a fight outside Five Guys. The victims were women between the ages of 17 to 22 years old.
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Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
Police said the shooting occurred after a fight outside Five Guys. The victims were women between the ages of 17 to 22 years old.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
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Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
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Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
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Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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At least 16 dead in strikes across Ukraine and Russia on Chernobyl anniversary
Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sam Vinograd and AT Smith on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
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U.K. ambassador: "Very confident" of security
Sir Christian Turner, the British ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "very confident" that King Charles and Queen Camilla will have the "very best security" in their visit to the White House this week.
Podcast helps Louisiana police arrest 4 suspects in girl's 1982 murder
Police credited the podcast with generating crucial tips from the public and prompting new witnesses to approach investigators.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump speaks on WHCA shooting | Special Report
President Trump took questions Saturday night after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A 31-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS News' Carissa Lawson and Tony Dokoupil anchored this special report.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Extended interview: Ben Sasse
The former Nebraska senator has metastatic pancreatic cancer. He spoke with 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley about where America has been and where it could still go. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity.
Retired Admiral William McRaven on honor
Retired Adm. William McRaven, who organized the mission to bring Osama bin Laden to justice, says that, to him, honor is "about upholding the values that were baked into our national DNA."
The Pigeon Mafia
They look like ordinary pigeons. But within the world of pigeon racing, some are worth more than luxury cars. Now, these feathered Ferraris are being targeted by international criminal networks.
Ben Sasse: The 60 Minutes Interview
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, is using the time he has as "an opportunity to talk about bigger stuff." He reflects on America's future, and the importance of faith, community and family.
President Trump: 2026 60 Minutes Interview
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried and praised the actions of law enforcement.