The first presidential debate of 2024 is tonight. Here's what to know.
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How to watch the first presidential debate between Biden and Trump
The countdown is on for the first head-to-head debate of 2024 between President Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Issues that could come up at 1st 2024 debate
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are expected to tackle several issues important to voters during Thursday night's debate. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent, Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Shawna Mizelle walk through some of them.
Biden, Trump foreign policy plans in 2nd term
With wars raging in Gaza and Ukraine, foreign policy is expected to come up in Thursday night's debate. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with more.
Biden, Trump to go after each other's records
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in the first 2024 presidential debate on Thursday night. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Matt Gorman, and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, join "America Decides" with analysis.
How voters are watching the first 2024 debate
Millions across the U.S. are expected to tune into Thursday night's presidential debate. But how exactly will they be watching this historic event? CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has the answer.
How close is 2024 race before 1st debate?
CBS News is learning more about how each candidate is performing in the battleground states ahead of Thursday night's debate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the latest.
Biden campaign official looks ahead to debate
President Biden touched down in Georgia on Air Force One earlier Thursday for the first 2024 debate. He spent the week preparing at Camp David. Quentin Fulks, principal deputy manager for the Biden campaign, joins "America Decides" to preview the faceoff with former President Donald Trump.
Kemp says he didn't vote for Trump in primary
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp revealed Wednesday that he did not vote for former President Donald Trump, or any candidate, in his state's primary. The governor joins "America Decides" to explain why and to weigh in on the first 2024 presidential debate.
First debate between current, former president
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will take the stage Thursday night in Atlanta for the earliest televised general election debate ever. CBS News' Robert Costa and Nancy Cordes have a preview of the showdown.
Economy at top of mind for voters ahead of debate
While unemployment remains low, stubborn inflation and high prices have made the economy a central issue going into the November election, and voters are looking to President Biden and former President Donald Trump to address it in Thursday's debate. Jo Ling Kent has more.
What to expect in the Biden-Trump debate
Ahead of Thursday night's highly-anticipated debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, Robert Costa examines what could spell success for either candidate.
The history of modern presidential debates
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet up Thursday night for their first 2024 debate without a live audience and, theoretically, without the ability to talk over each other. With that new format in mind, CBS News' Errol Barnett takes a trip through the history of televised presidential debates.
Immigration's place in the Biden-Trump debate
Thursday night's debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump comes on the heels of new data released by the White House that shows border crossings are down more than 40% in the three weeks since the president's immigration executive order. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more on how both candidates might approach the topic of immigration in the debate.
Abortion and Thursday's Biden-Trump debate
President Biden and former President Trump's Thursday night debate comes just hours after the Supreme Court's ruling to allow abortions in Idaho if a woman's health is in danger. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more on how big a role abortion will play in the debate.
Sen. Klobuchar on Biden-Trump debate
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, says democracy is on the ballot in this year's election. She spoke with CBS News ahead of Thursday's first Biden-Trump debate of 2024. See the interview for Klobuchar's thoughts on abortion rights, Donald Trump's actions after the 2020 election and President Biden's age.
Latino voters on Biden, Trump, 2024 election
Both President Biden and former President Trump are vying for the Latino vote, which analysts believe could play a decisive role in the 2024 race, especially in Nevada. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos spoke to some Latino voters about their thoughts on the race for the White House.
Biden campaign on Idaho abortion ruling
President Biden's campaign team released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision to allow abortions in Idaho in rare cases where a woman's life is in danger. The statement says in part, "Women's health, lives and freedoms remain in peril across the country because of Donald Trump... If Trump returns to the White House, he and his allies will ban abortion in all 50 states." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump looking to close gap with Black voters
President Biden still holds a large lead over former President Donald Trump with Black voters in the latest CBS News poll, but the support is lagging behind where it was in 2020. Trump has in turn deployed several high-profile Black surrogates in an effort to garner more support. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
How voters feel ahead of Biden-Trump debate
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head Thursday night in a debate that CBS News polls show won't make a difference to most voters who plan to watch. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has a preview of the matchup.
Biden campaign, DNC highlight democracy, Jan. 6 in lead-up to debate
The DNC will be referencing Trump's attempts to change the election results in Georgia, in details first shared with CBS News.
Veterans convicted under gay sex ban pardoned
President Biden is offering pardons to military veterans who were convicted of a crime based on their sexual orientation. Wednesday's move is expected to affect thousands of former service members who were convicted under a former military law that criminalized consensual gay sex. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has more.
DHS: Illegal border crossings down 40%
Migrant crossings at the southern border are down about 40% since early June, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The Biden administration attributes the drop to the president's executive action restricting asylum claims. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Biden pardons LGBTQ+ service members convicted for sexual orientation
The pardon could affect thousands of service members convicted over the six decades that military law formally banned consensual homosexual conduct.
Poll: In debate, Democrats want more forceful Biden, GOP wants polite Trump
Few think they'll learn something in the debate Thursday that would change their minds.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Ohio man charged with threatening to kill Vance, processing child abuse files
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Ilia Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama in Olympic figure skating short program
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Italy nabs first gold medal of Milano Cortina Olympics in speedskating upset
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Twisted Sister cancels reunion shows as frontman Dee Snider resigns
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Ice hockey forward Hilary Knight showed the world why she's one of the greatest players ever. With her 14th goal, the captain of Team USA moved into a tie for the most goals scored by a U.S. Women's hockey player at the Winter Olympics. Andres Gutierrez reports on her career and her last Olympic run.
Levi's aims to share their story at their stadium
The countdown is on for the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Kris Van Kleave is outside what's been called the Field of Jeans.
What to know after first full day of the Olympics
Saturday marked the first full day of the Olympic Winter Games in Italy. Switzerland took the first gold medal in men's downhill skiing. In all, five medal events were held, but no gold yet for Team USA. Seth Doane has the latest details from Cortina, Italy.
Fallout over Epstein files escalates in the U.K.
The political fallout in Britain following the latest Epstein documents release became so intense that on Saturday, there were growing calls for the U.K.'s prime minister to step down.
Trump refuses to apologize for racist video
President Trump refused to apologize after sharing a racist video on Truth Social and then later taking it down. Willie James Inman has more.