Joe Biden inches ever-so-close to clinching Democratic nomination
Biden picked up wins Tuesday in Indiana, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and South Dakota, CBS New projects.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's protest response
About 19% of Americans haven't heard enough about Mr. Trump's response whereas about 42% said they have not heard enough from Biden.
Trump, Biden differ in responses to protests
While Joe Biden spoke about healing the country, President Trump touted the use of "overwhelming force" and domination in the nation's capital on Monday. CBS News campaign reporter Nicole Sganga and CBS News political contributor Leslie Sanchez join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the Trump campaign's latest strategies.
CBS News poll on police treatment
According to a new CBS News poll, 57% of Americans think police generally treat whites better than blacks. The poll also suggests that Americans see more division than unity in President Trump's tweets. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News elections and surveys director, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the findings.
Rep. Clyburn on protests, Biden and Trump
Congressman Jim Clyburn, a Democrat from South Carolina, joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Minnesota's decision to bring civil rights charges against the Minneapolis Police Department, and he weighs in on how Joe Biden and President Trump are responding to nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd.
Biden: Our country must deal with racism
Joe Biden gave an address in Philadelphia today about the protests around the country. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss Biden's remarks.
Biden says country is "crying out for leadership" amid nationwide protests
"I will seek to heal the racial wounds that have long plagued this country — not use them for political gain," Biden plans to say.
Biden gives speech on nationwide protests
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke out about the protests across the country in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'keefe and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss his comments.
Biden says country is "crying out for leadership"
In a speech in Philadelphia, former Vice President Joe Biden said the country is "crying out for leadership" amid nationwide protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. He accused President Trump of using force against peaceful protesters to stage a "photo op" near the White House. Watch his remarks.
Obama speaks out on protests
Former President Barack Obama broke his silence on Monday, calling for change following a week of mass protests over the death of George Floyd and other African Americans at the hands of police officers. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Yahoo national politics reporter Brittany Shepherd join "Red and Blue"'s Elaine Quijano with more.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump declares "we will dominate the streets"
Trump said if states or cities won't respond to protests, "then I will deploy the U.S. military and quickly solve the problem for them."
Biden vows to set up police oversight board if elected
Biden met with political and faith leaders for more than an hour at Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Delaware.
Protests, political fallout after Floyd's death
President Trump and Joe Biden have both spoken out about the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd and the protests that followed, as a police officer was charged in Floyd's death. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on the reaction, and political analysts Joel Payne and Joseph Pinion join CBSN to discuss the impact the case could have on the 2020 presidential campaign.
Biden speaks on George Floyd's death
Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, spoke via livestream about the death of George Floyd. "None of us can turn away. None of us can be silent. None of us any longer can hear the words 'I can't breathe,' and do nothing," Biden said. Watch his remarks.
Racial justice protests and political fallout
Activists continue to demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery with protests across the country. And Joe Biden has been urged to choose a black woman for vice president. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss those developments and how the protests are personally weighing on him.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump says he spoke to George Floyd's family
Amid ongoing protests in Minneapolis, President Trump said Friday afternoon that "it's very important that we have peaceful protesters and support the rights for peaceful protesters."
Val Demings says Trump continues to demonstrate he is "unfit"
Demings, who served as the former police chief in Orlando, said that if the president "wants to bring America together, then talk about what justice looks like."
Biden refers to George Floyd's death as an "open wound"
On Friday, Biden said, "This is "no time for incendiary tweets."
Trump, Biden respond to U.S. COVID-19 death toll
President Trump signed an executive order targeting social media companies Thursday. It comes as the president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are responding to the rising coronavirus death toll. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News political director Caitlin Conant discuss.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: The Senate races to watch
There are 35 seats up for election this year, and Democrats are hoping to crack the GOP's slim 53-47 majority in November.
Biden to name VP pick around August 1
Joe Biden says he hopes to announce his running mate around August 1. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN to talk about the latest from the Democrat's campaign.
White House weighs next stimulus bill
President Trump met with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo at the White House Wednesday. The two discussed potential infrastructure spending and funding for states impacted by the coronavirus. Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss their meeting and the rest of the day's top political headlines.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: States focus on mail-in voting access
The president thinks mail-in voting is "substantially fraudulent" but has not cited any proof.
Biden weighs in on Minneapolis police incident
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is weighing in on the death of George Floyd, after a video showing Floyd's treatment by Minneapolis police sparked national outrage. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN to talk about Biden's response.
Trump campaign announces staff shake-ups
The Trump campaign has promoted some senior staffers. Meanwhile, the president lashed out at Twitter for fact-checking his tweets about mail-in voting. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
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U.S., Iran have agreed to broad principles of deal, Trump official says
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.
Alleged gunman outside White House had run-ins with Secret Service, sources say
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
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Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Officials at the highest levels of the Iranian government say they don't know where Mojtaba Khamenei is and have no way to contact him directly, relying instead on a network of couriers.
Efforts to stop California chemical leak on "new trajectory," officials say
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in Texas floodwaters
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 Sen. John McCain, dies at 66
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
How the "Payam Method" keeps the joy in learning piano
From improvising classical music to playing songs students like, the approach by Payam Music focuses on student enjoyment while learning piano.
Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
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.
Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends: "Terrifying thing to see"
A spearfisher was killed on the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday in Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week, police said.
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Alleged gunman outside White House had run-ins with Secret Service, sources say
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in Texas floodwaters
First responders rescued an infant from a car that became trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, video shows.
Celebrating most prestigious, and junkers, of automobile world
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 Sen. John McCain, dies at 66
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
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AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
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.
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it.
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.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Officials at the highest levels of the Iranian government say they don't know where Mojtaba Khamenei is and have no way to contact him directly, relying instead on a network of couriers.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
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.
Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," 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.
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Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
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.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
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.
What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
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.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
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Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Officials at the highest levels of the Iranian government say they don't know where Mojtaba Khamenei is and have no way to contact him directly, relying instead on a network of couriers.
Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends: "Terrifying thing to see"
A spearfisher was killed on the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday in Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week, police said.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
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.
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Extended interview: Patti LaBelle
It's been some 50 years since Patti LaBelle first sang her hit song "Lady Marmalade." As she marks her 82nd birthday, LaBelle talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about her career and what's next.
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Patti LaBelle on being called a legend: "I have earned it"
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
The legendary Patti LaBelle
Legendary singer Patti LaBelle has been performing for six decades. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with LaBelle at her hometown of Philadelphia as she marks her 82nd birthday.
John McWhorter on being "strange," Fats Waller's lost Broadway musical
John McWhorter talks about his book, "Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America," published in 2000, along with one of his latest projects.
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CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
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.
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.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
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.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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What we know about new UFO file release
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.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
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.
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New details on Saturday's White House shooting
The alleged gunman in Saturday's shooting at the White House had tried to gain access to the White House last year. Natalie Brand reports.
Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
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.
Possible shots heard from White House
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.
Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder
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.
Mosque attack was streamed online
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.
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China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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5/24/2026: Booms, Busts and Bubbles; Sculpting Evolution; The Payam Method
First, examining lessons from the Wall Street crash of 1929. Then, a report on mouse DNA and the fight against Lyme disease. And, inside the "Payam Method" for learning piano.
5/24: CBS Weekend News
Crack in California chemical tank a positive sign, but explosion fears remain; details emerging on potential U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Living with coyotes
Once found only in parts of the West and Southwest, coyotes have dramatically expanded their range, and are now found in every state except Hawaii. Conor Knighton looks at how these animals have become part of the urban landscape in places like Chicago, and what roles they play — in history, in Native American stories, in art and in today's urban and suburban ecosystems.
New York's Trail of the Fallen
Charlie D'Agata reports on the trail just south of West Point Military Academy that honors America's fallen patriots.
Summer kicks off with gas and grocery costs up
Americans are now paying 20% more for food than four years ago. Inflation rose nearly 1% this month, mainly due to higher gas prices. Shanelle Kaul reports.