15 House Democrats call on Biden to take border executive action
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
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Biden to condemn antisemitism in speech
President Biden is set to condemn antisemitism Tuesday when he delivers the keynote address at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual Days of Remembrance ceremony. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Breaking down the latest presidential polls
Key battleground states across the country are essentially even, according to a recent CBS News poll. Executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto examines the numbers. Then, journalists Jasmine Wright and Daniella Diaz join with analysis.
John Dickerson on the politics of lying
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is in trouble for telling the truth about what she did to her dog and lying about what she didn't do on the world stage. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.
Trump hosts VP hopefuls at Mar-a-Lago
With the presumptive nominees for each party decided in the 2024 presidential election, Republican attention has now turned to who Donald Trump will choose as his running mate. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the latest.
6 months until presidential election
There are just six months until the 2024 election. A recent CBS News poll shows former President Donald Trump leading President Biden by four points among likely voters. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on the race, including Trump's list of potential running mates.
Vote to oust House speaker expected this week
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green says she will force a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson sometime this week after Johnson worked with Democrats to pass a foreign aid bill. The vote is expected to fail though with some Democrats saying they will vote in favor of keeping Johnson. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Presidential campaigns ramp up as protests continue
Democrats are rallying behind President Biden's response to pro-Palestinian protests, while Republicans pounced on Biden's position. Speculation is also increasing over who Trump will pick as his running mate. Skyler Henry reports.
Soft jobs report shows hiring slowdown
Employment data released in April showed that less jobs were added during the month than analysts expected, and showed that the nation's unemployment rate had ticked up. Economists say this shows a cooling job market, but President Biden said it's a sign his own economic plan is working.
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19 people
President Biden Friday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former Vice President Al Gore and Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky. Weijia Jiang reports.
U.S. looks to prevent Israel-Iran escalation
The White House is focused on preventing any further escalation between Israel and Iran following the direct assault by Iran over the weekend. A U.S. official told CBS News that President Biden has informed Israel’s prime minister that while the U.S. stepped up to protect Israel, the U.S. will not participate in any retaliatory strikes on Iran.
Biden, Trump win respective primaries
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won their respective primaries in four states Tuesday, but the results showed some voters still preferred another candidate. The political protest vote against Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war continued but was lower than earlier primaries. Despite dropping out of the race almost a month ago, Nikki Haley had noticeable support in the GOP primaries.
Debra Tice on U.S. efforts to bring son home
Friday marks World Press Freedom Day. In commemoration of the event, CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with the mother of missing journalist Austin Tice about the efforts to find him and bring him home. Tice disappeared in Syria while covering the nation's civil war in 2012.
Austin Tice's mother discusses release effort
In a statement Friday commemorating World Press Freedom Day, President Biden mentioned the case of Austin Tice, a freelance journalist who went missing in Syria in 2012 while covering the nation's civil war. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan sat down with Tice's mother, Debra, to discuss the latest U.S. efforts to find him and bring him home.
DACA recipients to get healthcare access
In November, thousands of DACA recipients will receive access to healthcare under the Affordable Care Act. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang breaks down the news.
Biden economic advisor on new jobs data
U.S. job growth cooled in April, according to new data by the Department of Labor. Jared Berstein, the chair of the United States Council of Economic Advisers, joins CBS News with his outlook on the new numbers.
Mark Hamill joins White House press briefing
Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the "Star Wars" franchise, made an appearance at the top of the White House press briefing Friday. Hamill praised President Biden's legislative accomplishments and recounted a meeting where he asked Mr. Biden if he could call him "Jobi-Wan Kenobi."
Strategist on possible Trump running mates
Former President Donald Trump is set to headline the Republican National Committee's spring donor retreat in Florida this weekend. Some potential vice presidential picks are expected to attend, including Sens. Marco Rubio, Tim Scott and J.D. Vance, along with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss that and the rest of the week's political news.
5/2: America Decides
Biden says violent protest is not protected; U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks discusses Maryland race
Calls for divestment from Israel: What to know
Many student protesters are calling on their universities to divest from companies connected to Israel and the war in Gaza. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains what divestment means and the potential effects it could have.
Angela Alsobrooks on Maryland Senate race
Early voting kicked off Thursday in Maryland ahead of the state's primary on May 14. In the race for U.S. Senate, Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Rep. David Trone are among several candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Ben Cardin. Alsobrooks joins "America Decides" to discuss the race.
Biden says violent protest is not protected
President Biden spoke out Thursday on protests that have broken out across U.S. colleges over the Israel-Hamas war. The president said he supports the right to protest but denounced "chaos and hate speech." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden condemns violence during campus protests
President Biden Thursday strongly criticized the violent protests that have engulfed college campuses nationwide, leading to nearly 2,000 arrests at more than 30 schools. Mr. Biden also said the protests do not change his position on the Israel-Hamas war. Nancy Cordes report from the White House.
Biden blasts violent college protests
President Biden said Friday that violent protests at college campuses across the U.S. are not protected under the Constitution's First Amendment. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say
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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
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Iran says indirect talks with U.S. on ceasefire proposal continue
Ohio race takes ugly turn with Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mom
George W. Bush's brother says he voted for Talarico in Senate race
