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.
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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.
Recapping Tuesday night's primary contests
Republicans with President Trump's endorsement largely prevailed in Tuesday night's primaries. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the numbers.
Trump showdown with Massie comes to a head
For weeks, President Trump has been on a crusade to impose party discipline by devoting his energy and millions upon millions in GOP dollars to defeating wayward Republicans. The biggest contest of Mr. Trump's purity passion play comes on Tuesday night: Rep. Thomas Massie's primary race against Ed Gallrein in Kentucky. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the Texas Senate race, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the scheduled runoff.
Katie Porter pokes fun at viral staffer video
Katie Porter's campaign for California governor got off to a rough start last year after a video surfaced of her telling a staffer to "get out of my f---ing shot" while she was recording a video. The former Democratic congresswoman is now using that in a new campaign ad. Political strategists Meaghan Mobbs and Matt Bennett join with analysis.
Ratcliffe says Iran has been constant threat
CIA Director John Ratcliffe told GOP Sen. John Cornyn that he disagreed with Joe Kent, who resigned as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center over the Iran war. Ratcliffe said he believed Iran "has been a constant threat to the United States for an extended period of time and posed an immediate threat at this time."
Republican, Democratic strategists on Noem ouster
Kristi Noem will no longer serve as Homeland Security secretary, President Trump announced on Thursday. Political strategists Jim McLaughlin and Cameron French join with analysis.
Trump says he will endorse "soon" in Texas GOP Senate runoff
President Trump said the candidate he doesn't endorse in the Texas Republican Senate race should drop out before the May 26 runoff.
What happened in Texas' Senate primaries
In Texas, two powerful Republicans vying for a U.S. Senate seat were forced into a runoff. The winner will face Democratic state lawmaker James Talarico, who defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Ed O'Keefe has details.
Takeaways from Talarico's Texas primary win
Texas State Rep. James Talarico defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Lone Star State's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Texans to get their reactions.
Texas primary race results
CBS News projects Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for Senate in Texas. Longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn faces a runoff in late May against state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Texas voters break early voting record
Texas is holding two highly-watched Senate primary races on Tuesday, with polls closing in just hours. Longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn is facing a contentious challenge from State Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt. In the Democratic race, Dallas-area congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing state representative James Talarico. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos reports.
Texas races heat up in high-stakes primary
Texans are at the polls on Tuesday to vote in high-stakes Democratic and Republican primary races. Tomaro Bell, a voter and activist, told CBS News' Karen Hua that the races are "critical on both sides."
Texas braces for huge Senate primary race
Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn faces stiff competition for his seat as the 2026 midterm elections begin. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos reports.
Cornyn on GOP voter turnout concerns
Voters in Texas are heading to the polls on Tuesday for primary day, which includes the state's hotly-contested Senate race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from Waco.
Sen. Cornyn on supporting strikes on Iran
Texas Sen. John Cornyn says he told President Trump that he would support U.S. strikes on Iran and that he respects the "political risk" he took. Plus, he tells Ed O'Keefe the two reasons why he's seeking re-election, and what it means to be a Republican in 2026.
Trump addresses Iran negotiations
President Trump visited Texas on Friday ahead of the state's primary election. He spoke about the state of negotiations with Iran. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Rep. Wesley Hunt on hisSenate campaign
Early voting is now underway in Texas for the 2026 primary elections. Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign to be the GOP Senate nominee.
Starmer says he won't resign over Epstein fallout
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will "not walk away" from Downing Street as he faces some calls to resign over links between his former U.S. ambassador and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Political strategists Mally Smith and Rina Shah join with analysis.
Rubio on state of illegal ships in Venezuela
In response to a question from Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the interim Venezuelan government is helping identify the "shadow fleet ships" used to evade oil sanctions.
Rep. Hunt looks to unseat Sen. Cornyn
Sen. John Cornyn is in a tight race with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state's Republican Senate primary, but they've got a new competitor after Rep. Wesley Hunt announced last week he's putting his name on the ballot. Hunt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his bid.
Colin Allred on running for Senate again
Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred's lost his bid to oust Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024. The Democrat is running again, this time for the seat currently held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn. Allred joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of his bid.
Changing Texas lawmaker dynamics
For the ninth day, the Texas State House adjourned Tuesday without enough lawmakers present to push forward a bill expanding the number of Republican-leaning Congressional districts. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Former top aide to Jill Biden subpoenaed in House GOP's Biden age probe
House Republicans have subpoenaed Anthony Bernal as part of their rapidly expanding investigation into former President Joe Biden's mental fitness while in office..
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
Trump asks Supreme Court to step into dispute over mail-in ballot executive order
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
Bryan Kohberger challenges conviction in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
Suspect among 3 killed in Seattle shooting; teen arrested, 3rd suspect sought
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Savannah Guthrie asks alleged kidnappers to "do the right thing" in new video
In her Instagram post, the "Today" show host said her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
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In Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
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Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
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In Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
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Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Fugitive in 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured
Former military officer Nelson Haase was convicted in the death of Jara, who was tortured and murdered with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
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"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paul de Gelder talks high-risk shark mission
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.
The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Kohberger says he was misled into guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger is claiming he was misled when he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four Idaho college students. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest development in the case.
Ex-husband testifies in Lindsay Clancy trial
The trial for Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three small children, began Monday with her ex-husband taking the stand. Shanelle Kaul reports.
New details on Berlin Pride attack suspect
CBS News has learned that the 21-year-old man accused of plowing his vehicle through Berlin's Pride celebration on Saturday night had previously received a suspended sentence for charges related to his attempt to join ISIS. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest from Berlin.
A look at Germany's deradicalization programs
Bill Braniff, executive director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University, joins "The Daily Report" to break down the attack that took place at an LGBTQ+ pride event in Berlin, Germany and new details on the suspect's time in a deradicalization program.
Police: At least 3 suspects in Seattle shooting
Court documents say at least three suspects were involved in Sunday's shooting at a Seattle food festival. One suspect is in custody, another is at large, and the police believe one died at the scene. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Extended interview: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, tells CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez that President Trump is making a mistake with his plan to ramp up arrests and deportations of Haitian migrants. "Haiti is hell today," DeWine says, "So you'd be sending people … back to hell."
Trump's "Freedom 250" funding scrutiny
An attempt by House Republicans to crack down on hard-to-trace fundraising methods used by left-leaning organizations could force President Trump's "Freedoom 250" project to disclose more information about its finances. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky reports.
Joe Biden tapes released after legal battle
Audio recordings of former President Joe Biden's interviews with his ghostwriter, which Biden fought to keep sealed, were released Monday. CBS News investigative reporter Josh Boswell reports on what they reveal.
Trump downplays defense stockpile concerns
President Trump is downplaying concerns about dwindling defense stockpiles after months of on-and-off fighting with Iran. Bradley Bowman, senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Center on Military and Political Power, joins with analysis.
Kohberger says he was misled into guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger is claiming he was misled when he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four Idaho college students. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest development in the case.