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Ahead of Congressman Jim Clyburn's "World Famous Fish Fry" in South Carolina, former Vice President Joe Biden's comments on his past working relationship with segregationist senators is dominating the conversation among 2020 candidates. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN with the latest.
Joe Biden refuses to apologize for controversial remarks, in which he defended working with segregationist senators. Fellow Democrats have kept up the pressure. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Joe Biden continues to face criticism over his comments about working with segregationist senators. Voters in South Carolina are now reacting to those comments as Democrats descend on the state for Friday's "World Famous Fish Fry." Elaine Quijano joins CBSN with more on what voters are hoping candidates will address.
A weekend political gathering will bring together the largest group yet of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls. Twenty of the 24 candidates will campaign in South Carolina this weekend. The Democratic frontrunner, former Vice President Joe Biden, will arrive in the middle of growing scrutiny over race issues. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio spoke with CBS News correspondent Major Garrett about the recent furor over Joe Biden's remarks. Biden discussed working with James Eastland, a Mississippi senator and noted segregationist.
Despite recent fighting within the Democratic party about comments connected to race, the candidates chose not to take aim at each other during South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn's famous fish fry. While frontrunner Joe Biden felt the heat in the days leading up to the event for some of his recent comments, the former VP largely stayed out of the fryer last night as fellow Democrats focused instead on defeating President Trump. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Washington Post national correspondent Phillip Bump joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss the upcoming 2020 debates, and President Trump's decision not to follow through on a military strike against Iran.
Democratic candidates are continuing their push in South Carolina at the state party convention and Planned Parenthood forum. According to the latest CBS News battleground tracker, Joe Biden is the top choice among South Carolina Democrats. The Democratic Presidential debates are this Wednesday and Thursday with room for just 10 of the two dozen candidates each night.
As Democrats headed to South Carolina, voters defended Joe Biden after his controversial comments about working with segregationist senators in the 1970s. Biden's primary opponents largely did not criticize Biden either, as the candidates urged unity. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to break down the latest in the 2020 race.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is accusing President Trump of using a "morally bankrupt" immigration strategy to win re-election. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Julia Manchester, a reporter for The Hill, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the race for the White House.
The 2020 presidential race is heating up ahead of part two of the first Democratic debate, which will feature former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders and eight other candidates. Ten presidential hopefuls sparred in the first part of the debate with health care, immigration and the economy among the issues discussed. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to break it all down.
After former staffer Tara Reade accused Joe Biden of sexual assaulting her in the early 1990s, PBS NewsHour spoke to 74 former Biden staff members about the accusation and his reputation on Capitol Hill. PBS NewsHour senior political reporter Daniel Bush spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about what he found.
In a personal exchange, Sen. Kamala Harris confronted former Vice President Joe Biden about his comments about working with conservative lawmakers who supported segregation based on race, as well as his past stance against busing to desegregate public schools. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discuss the second night of the debate's strongest moment.
At the second night of the first Democratic primary debate in Miami, Sen. Kamala Harris confronted former Vice President Joe Biden over his recent comments on working with segregationist senators and his opposition to busing. Biden defended himself, saying Harris was mischaracterizing his record.
Sen. Kamala Harris spoke in the spin room after her dramatic debate performance where she confronted former Vice President Joe Biden. CBSN's Elaine Quijano, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, Democratic strategist at 270 Strategies Hari Sevugan and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discuss Harris' standout debate moments.
Fractures in the Democratic Party were on full display Thursday night in the second of two presidential debates. The generational divide was front and center, with younger Democrats finding flaws in the resumes of more established candidates. The frontrunner in the polls, former vice president Joe Biden, took the brunt of it, with Sen. Kamala Harris hitting him hardest. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Sen. Kamala Harris joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her heated exchange with fellow presidential candidate Joe Biden during Thursday night’s Democratic debate. Harris took aim at the former vice president’s position in the 1970s and 80s when he opposed the federal government's involvement in using busing to help desegregate schools.
Former aides to President Obama encouraged Deval Patrick, a former two-term Democratic governor of Massachusetts, to run for president this year. He declined citing “the cruelty of our elections process” and how it could affect his loved ones. Patrick is now a managing director at the investment firm Bain Capital. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what struck him about Thursday night's Democratic debate.
The first set of Democratic debates have wrapped up, and the candidates are looking to reshape the 2020 presidential race. During the second night of debates, former Vice President Joe Biden was the target of many attacks, especially on racial issues and his age. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to dive into the debate.
Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke about where he stands on civil rights after California Sen. Kamala Harris pressed him on his record of working with Democrats who supported segregation. Biden was speaking at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Convention in Chicago.
CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper and Antjuan Seawright, a CBSN political contributor and a Democratic strategist, joined CBSN to break down the biggest moments from the second night of the first Democratic presidential primary debate.
Joe Biden was back on the campaign trail defending his record after a tough moment during the Democratic debate. Sen. Kamala Harris called him out for his past stance against busing to desegregate public schools. Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Trump downplayed Sen. Kamala Harris' attack on Joe Biden during the Democratic debate Thursday night. His remarks came as Biden tried to press the reset button Friday, and pledged to be "a president who stands against racism." During the debate, Harris sharply criticized Biden for defending his opposition to federally-mandated busing more than 40 years ago. Ed O’Keefe reports.
A senate committee investigating potential ties between Democrats and Ukraine is issuing a subpoena to a consulting firm that worked with Burisma Holdings. Burisma figured in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump and is the gas company where Joe Biden's son Hunter served on the board. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more.
President Trump is facing some criticism for showing off tanks and weaponry during a July 4th celebration. He honored the military and called for unity during his Independence Day speech. Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin joins CBSN to discuss the event and other political headlines
The shooting Wednesday night in north Minneapolis came after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Two Republicans switched their votes after pressure from the White House.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who were feared to be facing death sentences, but after a warning from Trump, officials claim he never was.
Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a broken part that contributed to last year's UPS cargo plane crash that killed 15 people, but at that time the plane manufacturer didn't believe it threatened safety, the NTSB said.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.
Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
Rubina Aminian's mother forced her way into a morgue in search of her daughter, who her family says was shot in the head at close range.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
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.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.
Juliana Peres Magalhães testified that she turned against her former lover in a double homicide scheme involving his wife because she "wanted the truth to come out."
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
The search continues in Virginia for a high school football coach charged with possessing child sexual assault material and using a computer to solicit a minor. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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.
President Trump alluded to killings stopping in Iran and executions not occurring, but did not say who provided the U.S. with that information. Global affairs analyst Jonathan Wachtel joins CBS News with more insight.
An ICE officer shot a Venezuelan man in the leg after apparently being attacked by men with shovels during an operation, multiple officials tell CBS News. Jarred Hill reports.
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
The family of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week, is pursuing their own separate investigation. The family's attorney told CBS News, "the thought that there is only a one-sided investigation … is really not palatable to the family, nor should it be to the government or the American people." The Trump administration has claimed Good intended to weaponize her vehicle, which the family attorney disputes.
There are more protests in Minneapolis after an ICE agent shot a man from Venezuela in the leg. Plus, astronauts on the International Space Station splash down off the coast of California, returning early due to a medical issue. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.