Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
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What happened at Trump-Senate GOP meeting
President Trump held a tense meeting with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, hours after he suddenly canceled a signing ceremony for newly passed housing affordability legislation. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details. Then, New York Times congressional correspondent Robert Jimison joins to discuss further.
Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
Political strategists on Texas primary
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi join "The Takeout" with their thoughts on Ken Paxton's win in the Texas GOP Senate primary and President Trump's recent comments that he doesn't care about the upcoming midterm elections.
Ken Paxton to face James Talarico for Senate
In Texas, the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton ousted four-term Senator John Cornyn, making him the third Republican incumbent to lose this month after failing to earn President Trump's endorsement. Ed O'Keefe spoke with Paxton's Democratic opponent, James Talarico.
Takeaways from Paxton win in Texas GOP runoff
Tuesday's runoff election in Texas saw another Republican incumbent lose his seat to a Trump-backed nominee. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn conceded the race to state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who picked up a late endorsement from President Trump. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from the Lone Star State.
Talarico on Senate race with Ken Paxton
Democrat James Talarico will face off with Republican Ken Paxton for a U.S. Senate seat after Paxton beat Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' GOP primary runoff Wednesday night. Talarico spoke with Ed O'Keefe about his campaign.
Talarico, Trump react to Paxton's win
State Rep. James Talarico will face a stiff race against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in November after the Trump ally defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Political strategists on Ken Paxton's win
Political strategists Carrie Sheffield and Hyma Moore join CBS News with their take on the Texas GOP runoff between state Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
How Trump's influence unseated Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will run against state Rep. James Talarico in the 2026 midterms after a tense Republican runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Paxton beats Cornyn in Texas primary
Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff on Tuesday, marking another win for Trump-backed GOP candidates. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Paxton wins Texas runoff against Cornyn
Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will win the Texas Senate runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, CBS News projects. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Aaron Navarro report.
Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today
Sen. John Cornyn is projected to lose the GOP Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
Paxton beats Cornyn in Texas GOP primary
Trump-backed Ken Paxton has defeated Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' GOP Senate primary runoff, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report.
National impact of Texas Cornyn-Paxton race
Republican voters in Texas are casting their ballots in the most expensive Senate primary on record between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers of the race and its impact nationwide.
Construction begins for UFC White House fight
Construction is underway at the White House for a UFC cage match on President Trump's birthday in June. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Terry Sullivan join to discuss.
John Cornyn facing Ken Paxton in Texas runoff
Texas voters went to the polls on Tuesday for the Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports.
Why Trump is backing Paxton over Cornyn
Sen. John Cornyn is facing Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State's runoff for the Republican Senate nomination. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Austin.
Key points on Cornyn-Paxton GOP Senate runoff
Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will close out their Senate primary Tuesday in a runoff. CBS News' Fin Gómez breaks down the race.
Texas GOP runoff between Cornyn and Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is in a tense runoff with Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Cornyn in Texas runoff with Paxton
President Trump has endorsed Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who now faces a Senate primary runoff with incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton in Texas runoff
Incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn is facing a runoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday following President Trump's last-minute endorsement announcement. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Paxton, Cornyn face off in Texas primary
Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against Sen. John Cornyn Tuesday in the Republican runoff race for Senate. Paxton, despite his controversial past, recently secured President Trump's endorsement. Ed O'Keefe has more.
What to know before the Texas primary runoff
President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn before the Senate Republican runoff on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Trump backs Ken Paxton
President Trump has announced his support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is challenging incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, in the state's Republican primary. Trump-backed challengers have already successfully defeated at least two incumbent candidates targeted by the president. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
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U.S. launches strikes on Iran after commercial ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz
As many as three tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continued exchanging threats, with peace talks on hold.
Trump weighs allowing Turkey to have F-35s as NATO summit begins
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
Unstable building in Midtown Manhattan forces multiple evacuations, street closures
The unstable building is the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan that is being converted into apartments.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed face off in primary debate for Michigan Senate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect changed clothes before shooting, agent says
An investigator testified that a video shows Tyler Robinson going over a railing onto a rooftop, crouching down and running to a site overlooking where Charlie Kirk was speaking.
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Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
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Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Toyota, in $3.6 billion move, shifting Tacoma production to Texas from Mexico
Toyota is shifting most production of its midsize Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to the U.S. as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its Texas plant.
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U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Rahm Emanuel expected to say Israel needs "significant changes" in speech
Rahm Emanuel is viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate and has been a longtime defender of Israel.
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Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Sophie Chen Keller reads "Little Wonder"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
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.
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, is back in a Utah court for a preliminary hearing. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more details.
Ex-college hoops star accused of posing as other people in $2.2M scam
Kerr Kriisa posed as other people and falsely claimed he and his family urgently needed money to deal with an emergency, the indictment says.
Democrats tell Platner to leave Senate race
Democratic leadership is pushing Maine's Graham Platner to remove himself from the Senate race after a former partner accused Platner of sexual assault. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest details.
Prosecutors present case against Kirk suspect
Prosecutors in Utah began presenting their case on Monday against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, during a five-day preliminary hearing. Prosecutors are aiming to prove they have enough evidence to move forward with a murder trial against Robinson, who has not yet entered a plea. Carter Evans reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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U.S. strikes in Iran, military says
U.S. Central Command says U.S. forces conducted a series of new strikes in Iran on Tuesday in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacking multiple ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Breaking down USMNT's World Cup elimination
Belgium handily beat the U.S. Men's Soccer Team 4-1 on Monday night, ending their run at the 2026 World Cup. CBS Sports Golazo host and MLS commentator Chris Wittyngham joins with analysis.
Senate Republicans say they talked to McConnell
Questions are growing about the health of Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has not been seen since he was hospitalized in mid-June. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Trump considering sales of F-35 jets to Turkey
President Trump spent his first day at the NATO summit in Turkey by touting his relationship with the host country's president, Tayyip Erdoğan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest. Then, former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield joins with analysis.
Fetterman calls Platner a "total dirtbag"
Democrats are pulling their endorsements of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the claim. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.