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Six Democratic presidential contenders are preparing for Tuesday's primary debate in Des Moines, Iowa. It's the final debate before the first nominating contest in early February. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN AM to preview the debate.
Democrats will hold 2020's first presidential debate Tuesday night in Iowa with less than three weeks left until voters make their picks in the state's caucuses. The latest polls in the state show a close race between Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News political contributors Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN with more on what to watch for in tonight's debate.
Former Vice President Joe Biden has been a frontrunner in the polls, but enthusiasm for the 78-year-old candidate appears to be somewhat lacking. The New Republic reporter Walter Shapiro has followed Biden for decades and explains to CBSN why he thinks Biden could give the nation four years of a "classic" presidency.
The first Democratic debate of 2020 will be held Tuesday night in Des Moines, Iowa. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from the site of the debate, and Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Matt Gorman join CBSN with analysis.
Voters in Iowa are gearing up for the caucuses February 3. Six of the top contenders clashed on the debate stage in Des Moines last night. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the highlights while CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN from Iowa with a closer look at the debate.
Six candidates took the stage in Tuesday night's Democratic debate to discuss issues including health care and foreign policy for the last time before Iowa voters head to the polls. Democratic strategist and CBSN political contributor Lynda Tran joined CBSN AM to analyze the key issues.
After first demanding an "immediate trial," President Trump is now calling for the articles of impeachment to be dismissed. Two senior administration officials say they do not believe extra witnesses should be called in the Senate trial, but the White House believes there will likely be enough Republican defectors to pass a vote to hear from more people. Weijia Jiang reports that Mr. Trump's lawyers are prepared with their own list of witnesses should that happen.
As President Trump's impeachment trial officially kicks off Tuesday, some senators who are campaigning against him in the 2020 election will have to take a break from the campaign trail and return to Capitol Hill, while the Iowa Caucuses are just two weeks away. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with the latest on Campaign 2020.
Senator Bernie Sanders apologized to Joe Biden for an op-ed written by one of his campaign surrogates. In the op-ed for The Guardian, Zephyr Teachout accused the former vice president of having what she called a "big corruption problem." Sanders told CBS News in an exclusive interview that those claims are "absolutely" not his view. CBS News campaign reporter Cara Korte joins CBSN to discuss the latest from the Sanders campaign.
Former Vice President Joe Biden reacted to the question from CBS News after a campaign event in Mason City, Iowa.
Dalhi Myers, a South Carolina elected official who endorsed Joe Biden last month, is now backing Senator Bernie Sanders in the state's first-in-the-South presidential primary. The vice chair for Richland County's 10th district, tells the Associated Press she now feels the former vice president is "a compromise choice." South Carolina House and politics reporter Maayan Schechter joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the campaign trail in the state.
The four senators vying for the Democratic nomination for president headed to Iowa Saturday after being in Washington all week for President Trump's impeachment trial. CBS News campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar joined CBSN from Iowa.
An explosive claim from President Trump's former national security advisor has blindsided Senate Republicans. It's also thrown the president's hope for a quick end to his impeachment trial into doubt. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
In a new CBS News/Battleground tracker poll, Senator Bernie Sanders holds a slight lead over former Vice President Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from Des Moines, Iowa.
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, a group of impeachment defense surrogates questioned a report that found President Trump wanted to withhold military aid to Ukraine until officials there looked into his political rivals. O'Donnell spoke to Representatives Mark Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko.
A new CBS News poll shows Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, and Pete Buttigieg in a tight race in Iowa. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Adam Brewster and Musadiq Bidar discuss the results one week ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell spoke to four impeachment defense surrogates, Representatives Mark Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko. They addressed the impeachment trial of President Trump, new claims surrounding John Bolton and whether Republicans could face "political repercussions" for breaking with the president.
President Trump's defense team wrapped up its opening arguments, but the Senate impeachment trial may be far from done. The battle looms over allowing potentially explosive witness testimony. Nancy Cordes reports.
In the final days before the Iowa caucus, former Vice President Joe Biden is arguing that only he can defeat President Trump. He's one of a handful of candidates in Iowa this week, as the other contenders are stuck in Washington dealing with the impeachment trial. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are the current frontrunners in Iowa, according to recent polls, with Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg trailing closely behind. To find out what voters want from the Democratic candidates, "Pod Save America" co-host Jon Favreau went across the country looking for answers through a series of focus groups with voters. They're highlighted in the second season of "The Wilderness," his other podcast. Favreau, who served as Barack Obama's head speechwriter from 2005 to 2013, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what he learned.
Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg are among the only 2020 Democrats getting face time with Iowa voters as other contenders serve as jurors in President Trump’s impeachment trial. For the four Senators running for president, a pivotal Friday vote is their choice between hearing from more witnesses and risking being off the campaign trail on caucus day. Ed O’Keefe is in Iowa to see how the remaining candidates are taking advantage of the final days before the caucus.
The release of the Des Moines Register poll results, closely watched in Iowa and among political insiders, were canceled Saturday night, less than 48 hours before the state will caucus. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN from Des Moines, Iowa, for the latest.
CBS News' latest Battleground Tracker poll showed former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders tied in a dead heat at 25%, Pete Buttigieg is close behind with 21%, followed by Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar who round out the top five. Nikole Killion reports.
Iowa voters will cast their first-in-the-nation caucus votes for president Monday night. The caucus follows roughly 2,200 campaign events over more than two years of town halls, county fairs and visits to diners like this one. Tony Dokoupil reports from the state on how the candidates were making their final pitches to voters.
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows a tight race in Iowa. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders are tied with 25% support each. But Pete Buttigieg and Senator Elizabeth Warren are also both in a position to win some delegates. Senator Amy Klobuchar rounds out the top five. Ed O'Keefe reports.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Some of the wounded were on a bus at the epicenter of the strike, Ukraine's Emergency Service said.
The motive for the attack in Bekkersdal, 25 miles southwest of Johannesburg, was not clear, police said.
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $686.5 million, Powerball said. It's the game's seventh-largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
The suspect was killed, and the man who called law enforcement was also injured, officials said Saturday.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain's primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits over allegations of poor care.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
This week's guests include Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, who led the push for Friday's release of the Epstein files.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
The motive for the attack in Bekkersdal, 25 miles southwest of Johannesburg, was not clear, police said.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
To what does LEGO owe its remarkable half-century success story? CBS News visits the toy giant's Denmark headquarters to find out.
Jordan confirmed that its air force took part in the U.S. air strikes "targeting several ISIS positions in southern Syria."
The consistory, as such gatherings are called, will be held Jan. 7-8, immediately following the Jan. 6 conclusion of the 2025 Holy Year.
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Corn Whiskey Christmas."
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Jolly Man."
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Holly Jolly Christmas."
Kate Winslet is one of Hollywood's most accalimed actors, and now she's testing her skills as a director with the new Christmas film "Goodbye June." She sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the challenges of the new role after so many years in front of the camera.
To what does LEGO owe its remarkable half-century success story? CBS News visits the toy giant's Denmark headquarters to find out.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday.
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
The Justice Department on Friday released a batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Erica Brown and Katrina Kaufman report.
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
The manhunt for the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting at Brown University is finally over. Police discovered 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday night. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what led to the discovery.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
The Southern Cross, a restored C-49 World War II-era plane, is used by a nonprofit group for a peaceful mission this holiday season, to provide a Santa-eye view of the Christmas lights in North Texas. The goal is to keep veteran history alive and air-worthy. Omar Villafranca explains.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
There's a growing recognition of a gap in the family leave laws of many states for those that suffer pregnancy loss. As Nikki Battiste reports, some lawmakers and advocates are pushing for more protections for grieving families.
Holiday shopping is in high gear, with the National Retail Federation predicting a record 159 million shoppers on what it calls "Super Saturday," with nearly a third buying gifts in stores. However, consumer sentiment is down as many Americans are concerned about their economic future. Nicole Valdes explains.
The U.S. confirmed that it seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, the second such seizure this month. The U.S. Coast Guard led the operation, which took place in international waters. Meanwhile, the U.S. military hit more than 70 targets in a retaliatory assault against ISIS in Syria. Willie James Inman has more.