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In an interview with CBS Pittsburgh station KDKA, Joe Biden said he'd "insist" that people wear masks in public because "the one thing we do know is that these masks make a gigantic difference." He also discussed the possibility of a virtual Democratic convention in August.
In an interview with CBS station KDKA, Biden said that masks "make a gigantic difference" in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
The Democratic National Convention will be held over four days in August, but in a far more scaled-back fashion, party officials announced on Wednesday. CBS News political contributor and democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join Elaine Quijano to discuss the party's move.
A new poll from the New York Times shows President Trump trailing Joe Biden by an average of nine points in six states he won in the last election. Liz Goodwin, the deputy D.C. bureau chief for the Boston Globe, and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
What it means to "defund the police" is being explored nationwide by some of the candidates running for district attorney and county prosecutor.
Fiorina said in an interview with The Atlantic's podcast "The Ticket" that she is not voting for President Trump.
Biden still intends to accept the Democratic nomination in Milwaukee.
The Congressional Black Caucus chair has been one of the leading House lawmakers in crafting policing reform legislation in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
CBS News estimates that as of Tuesday night, Biden now has 2,304 delegates.
A number of changes were made in the state to allow for an increase in absentee voting by mail after the primary was delayed.
Fundraising totals are in for the month of May, and for the first time in 2020, Joe Biden raised more money for his campaign than President Trump. Democratic strategist and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the fundraising numbers and the latest on Biden's search for a running mate.
The Trump campaign is reevaluating its next steps after a disappointing turnout for its rally in Tulsa on Saturday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga join Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest on the 2020 presidential race.
The debate will now take place in Miami, Florida.
The university was scheduled to host the second of three debates between Trump and Biden this fall.
Pence said the comments about slowing down testing for the coronavirus were just a "passing observation."
Biden's campaign is also calling on the Commission on Presidential Debates to explain how it plans to hold the in-person debates scheduled for September and October, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
These are the candidates who launched a bid for the presidency in 2020, aiming to deny Trump a second term.
As protests continue across the country against police brutality and systemic racism, activists and some U.S. officials are urging Americans to take their voices to the ballot box. CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice has more on how the push is working nationwide.
The $74 million the president, RNC and joint fundraising committees raised is a record for them in monthly fundraising.
"In 2016, I was in New York working to elect Donald Trump and encountered a series of problems receiving my absentee ballot from Texas and missed the deadline," Parscale said in a statement.
On Thursday, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar withdrew herself from the running to become presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden's vice presidential pick. Klobuchar spoke with Ed O'Keefe about the reasoning behind her decision.
The Minnesota senator said she urged Joe Biden to pick a woman of color for the role.
On "The Takeout" this week, Symone Sanders praises Biden's willingness to listen and take counsel from a broad mix of advisers.
Americans are currently facing the convergence of a pandemic, economic crisis, and impassioned conversation about race. Elaine Quijano discusses this with CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion; CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns; CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne; and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion, for a special edition of "Red and Blue."
The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from ending the Obama era DACA program Thursday.
There is broad commitment on the principles of a deal, a senior Trump administration official said, and the administration feels positive about where things stand.
But a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend, a senior Trump administration official said.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
First responders rescued an infant from a car that became trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, video shows.
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the attack a "cowardly act of terrorism" on social media.
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
First responders rescued an infant from a car that became trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, video shows.
In California, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is widely considered the most prestigious car show in the world. But just a few miles away, the Concours d'Lemons celebrates the junkers of the automotive world.
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
Elisa Sunga shares how to make lavender and lemon poppy seed cake in her cookbook, "Cake Picnic: Recipes for the Love of Cake & Friends."
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Deborah Birx that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of Maine, and Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
But a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend, a senior Trump administration official said.
The following is the transcript of the interview with retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Deborah Birx that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
An online propaganda war is currently being waged between the United States and Iran, and global reaction suggests the Iranians are beating the Americans at their own game.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of Maine, and Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
But a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend, a senior Trump administration official said.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.
John McWhorter talks about his book, "Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America," published in 2000, along with one of his latest projects.
Ryan Bingham's career spans decades and genres. He went from a 2009 awards season sweep with "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" to starring as Walker in "Yellowstone." Bingham sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on his work and to discuss his latest project, "They Call Us The Lucky Ones," which he created in collaboration with The Texas Gentlemen.
Lamorne Morris sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his career as he steps into the Marvel universe with Nicholas Cage for "Spider-Noir."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Relevance."
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.
Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer, who are on the House Problem Solvers Caucus, have both been working to tide the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. Lawler, who recently was subjected to an antisemitic comment by Sen. Rand Paul's son, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "the idea that people feel it's okay to engage in that type of conduct is shameful."
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes that there is an appetite within the Republican conference to "get rid of this political slush fund," referring to the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund. "This is really corrupt from the start," he added.
On Memorial Day weekend, as America plans to celebrate its 250th birthday, Margaret Brennan sat down with two Medal of Honor recipients, retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams, both of whom were awarded their medals for valor in battle during their service in Afghanistan.
Missed the second half of the show? White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Dr. Deborah Birx and Medal of Honor recipients retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams.