10/26: Red and Blue
Key moments from debates shaping midterm races; Predictions for who GOP voters will favor in 2024.
John Fetterman
Heated debate between Pa. Senate candidates
In Pennsylvania, voters are reacting to the first and only debate between Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz. After their much anticipated face-off, Oz's stance on abortion and Fetterman's recovery from a stroke could determine the outcome of a close race. Robert Costa has the latest.
Midterm debates in Pennsylvania & New York
Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz faced off in their first and only debate Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the key takeaways from that debate and others including the matchup for New York governor.
Fetterman, Oz face off in Senate debate
Tuesday night was the first and only debate between Pennsylvania's two Senate candidates, Democratic Lt. Governor John Fetterman and his Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz. The health and fitness of Fetterman was a focus, after he had a stroke in May. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Candidates square off in midterm debates
Candidates in multiple states faced off in Tuesday night debates, just two weeks ahead of the midterm elections, and things got heated in Pennsylvania, Michigan and New York. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on the Pennsylvania Senate debate, and then Sean Sullivan, deputy politics editor for campaigns at The Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
Fetterman and Oz face off in high-stakes debate in Pennsylvania Senate race
Two weeks from Election Day, their race for Pennsylvania's Senate seat is a toss-up.
Expectations for Pennsylvania debate
CBS News polling shows the economy is top of mind for voters in Pennsylvania. Democrat John Fetterman is facing off against Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz in a key Senate race there. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Pennsylvania Senate race tightening
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows a tight Senate race between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the race.
Fetterman and Oz clash in debate
Pennsylvania's two candidates for Senate, Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz, faced off Tuesday in their only debate. CBS Pittsburgh's Seth Kaplan reports from Harrisburg on the high-stakes debate in one of the most closely-watched Senate races in the country.
Fetterman and Oz to debate in Senate race
There is a high-stakes face-off in one of the nation's most closely watched midterm election races -- the Pennsylvania Senate race. A CBS News Battleground Tracker shows it's a toss-up, with Democrat John Fetterman just two points ahead of Republican Mehmet Oz. Robert Costa takes a look.
Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidates to debate
Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz will go head to head in the only debate for Pennsylvania's open Senate seat Tuesday night. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice breaks down what to expect.
Fetterman, Oz in dead heat ahead of debate
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker polling shows Pennsylvania Senate candidates Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz in a dead heat Tuesday ahead of their first and only debate before Election Day. CBS News political director Fin Gomez discussed how voters in the key state view both candidates.
Pennsylvania U.S. Senate debate tonight
Senate candidates in Pennsylvania will face off tonight in their first and only debate. CBS News Battleground Tracker polling shows the Democrat, Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman, just 2 points ahead of Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Pennsylvania, and then CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discuss the race.
Fetterman, Oz meet for anticipated debate
For the first and only time, Pennsylvania's Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and his Republican challenger, Dr. Mehmet Oz, will meet for a debate. The two are facing off for the open Senate seat in Pennsylvania. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Biden set to campaign in Pennsylvania
With the midterms less than three weeks away, President Biden is preparing to campaign in Pennsylvania for Democratic Senate candidate Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman. The race between Fetterman and GOP challenger Mehmet Oz remains close. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Biden visits Pittsburgh to see construction on bridge that collapsed in January
President Biden visited Pittsburgh's Fern Hollow Bridge, which is being rebuilt after collapsing early this year.
Fetterman releases updated letter from his doctor
Democratic Senate candidate has been recovering from a stroke he had days before the primary in May.
Georgia Senate debate set for tonight
Georgia's Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock will debate Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Savannah tonight. CBS News political director Fin Gomez takes a look at what to expect, and also discusses another debate planned between Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz later this month.
Side effects of Fetterman's stroke
Following Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's first in-person sit-down interview since his stroke in May, Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the potential health implications.
Fetterman's health is focus in key Senate race
With less than a month until the midterm elections, Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman gave his first in-person, on-camera interview since having a stroke in May. During the interview, he used a closed captioning device to read questions. Robert Costa has more.
Pa. Senate candidate's health in spotlight
Pennsylvania Senate nominee John Fetterman is responding to concerns about his health less than a month before the midterm elections. The state's lieutenant governor gave his first in-person, on-camera interview for NBC News after having a stroke five months ago. Julia Manchester, a national political reporter for The Hill, discussed the significance of Fetterman's health in the race.
John Fetterman addresses using closed captioning on campaign trail after stroke
"There's no secret that sometimes I'm going to miss words, and sometimes I'm going to mush two words together. And that's the truth," Fetterman said.
Final round of primaries held Tuesday
The last round of primary elections of 2022 were held in three states on Tuesday. Among the key races being watched is the GOP Senate primary in New Hampshire. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss that plus the Senate campaign in Pennsylvania.
Oz, Fetterman to debate in October
Pennsylvania Senate candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman have agreed to hold a debate in October. Jon Delano, KDKA money and politics editor, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss this development and other key Pennsylvania races.
CBS News polling on Pennsylvania races
The CBS News Battleground Tracker shows Democratic candidates pulling ahead in Pennsylvania's governor and Senate races. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" to look at key issues for Pennsylvania voters and the national implications of the state's races.
Investigation
There are more trucks on U.S. highways. But the government is inspecting them less.
A CBS News investigation finds that more than 600 people have died in crashes since 2024 with trucks operated by companies that had never been subjected to a roadside safety inspection.
Patrick Clancy says he still talks to his kids "all the time"
This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
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Photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes
U.N.-commissioned rights experts say there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes with strikes that killed scores of Iranian civilians.
Princess Diana's brother claims Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon"
The late Prince Diana's brother claims in a new book that King Charles had "contempt" for his ex-wife, telling him she would be forgotten "soon enough."
GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far"
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
Millionaires are everywhere in the U.S., new book says
Getting rich in the U.S. is still possible, but the most common path to wealth doesn't involve working for other people, according to a new book.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
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GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far"
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
After nitrogen execution blocked, Alabama inmate to die by lethal injection
Alabama is set to execute a man with a chemical injection, months after a judge blocked the state from putting him to death with nitrogen gas.
2 adults and child found dead after flooding inundates New Mexico
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren thanked first responders for working through the night in difficult and dangerous conditions as they searched for the people.
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1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Millionaires are everywhere in the U.S., new book says
Getting rich in the U.S. is still possible, but the most common path to wealth doesn't involve working for other people, according to a new book.
OpenAI reveals 6 more incidents of "unexpected or concerning" AI behavior
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of "unexpected or concerning" behavior in artificial intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated.
AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
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GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far"
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
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1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Investigation
A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon"
The late Prince Diana's brother claims in a new book that King Charles had "contempt" for his ex-wife, telling him she would be forgotten "soon enough."
1,700-year-old fragment of "Odyssey" discovered inside library book
The paper was found inside a collection of early Christian manuscripts purchased by Utrecht University in the mid-20th century.
Possible U.S. war crimes in Iran cited by U.N.-backed experts
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.'s top human rights body say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran.
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U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes
U.N.-commissioned rights experts say there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes with strikes that killed scores of Iranian civilians.
9th woman found dead in South Africa, adding to fears of serial killer
South African police say a ninth woman's body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, adding that it could be linked to a series of killings they are investigating.
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Global Citizen founder explains motivations
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival kicks off in New York City's Central Park in late September. Global Citizen co-founder Hugh Evans explains the charity work his organization does.
Sheeran torched over Macklemore tour ousting
Ed Sheeran is facing intense public backlash after rapper Macklemore, who was set to open his upcoming tour dates, was dropped from the production over pro-Palestine comments. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and Alex Suskind, news director at online music magazine Pitchfork, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Judge Judy's son takes up the gavel in new show
Judge Judy has been a staple of daytime TV for 30 years, but now televised courts are becoming a family affair with her son, Adam Levy, picking up the gavel and donning the robe for "Adam's Law." Judge Levy joins CBS News to preview the new show.
Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore decision
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
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AI's impact on warfare and weapons
Amid recent warnings by AI leaders over the risks of rapid tech development, Leigh Kiniry reports on how terrorist groups take advantage of AI.
King Charles warns of AI dangers
Britain's King Charles III hosted a summit with tech leaders about the dangers of artificial intelligence. This comes amid an Anthropic report warning that terror groups have attempted to use Claude to develop weapons. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry reports.
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.
Coast Guard concerned about AI crime
The U.S. is investigating cyberattacks on two energy tankers to determine whether Iran was involved. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has what you need to know.
AI crimes provoke legal questions
A question of criminal liability has been raised after some companies reported AI models carrying out concerning behavior. The Free Press contributor and Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld shares his thoughts. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
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Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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Coast Guard concerned about AI crime
The U.S. is investigating cyberattacks on two energy tankers to determine whether Iran was involved. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has what you need to know.
AI crimes provoke legal questions
A question of criminal liability has been raised after some companies reported AI models carrying out concerning behavior. The Free Press contributor and Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld shares his thoughts. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
I slept in the room where Lizzie Borden's stepmom was killed. Here's what I found.
In 2019, a brave team of "48 Hours producers" traveled to Fall River, Massachusetts, to spend the night in the house where Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally murdered.
9th woman found dead in South Africa, adding to fears of serial killer
South African police say a ninth woman's body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, adding that it could be linked to a series of killings they are investigating.
5 missing women are linked to Olney home in Philadelphia. Here's what we know.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
Space
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Tips for packing healthy school lunches
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NASA astronauts on their ISS mission
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann interviews NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir, the current commander of the International Space Station, as they wrap up a more than seven-month expedition aboard the orbiting laboratory. They discuss recent spacewalks, SpaceX's Starship, and what they're looking forward to about returning to Earth.
Macklemore, Robert Kraft release dueling statements
Macklemore called for Robert Kraft to match his $1 million donation to Palestinian humanitarian aid relief organizations, while Kraft said he already matched a donation made by Ed Sheeran. The dueling statements came after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Meg Oliver reports.