Ohio GOP lawmakers to vote on raising threshold for ballot initiatives
GOP state lawmakers in Ohio move ahead with plan for bill to hold special election on raising threshold for passing constitutional amendments from simple majority to 60%.
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Would Biden put Republicans in his Cabinet?
Politico reports that Democratic nominee Joe Biden's transition team is vetting several Republican candidates for potential seats in his Cabinet. Bill Scher, a contributing editor to Politico Magazine and contributor to RealClearPolitics, speaks to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the rift this may create within the Democratic Party.
Making room for Republicans at Democratic National Convention
Several prominent Republicans are voicing their support for a man who is not the leader of their party.
Biden support crosses political lines
Democrats pushed a message of unity on the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Former Ohio Governor John Kasich, a Republican, and Senator Bernie Sanders offered views from the right and the left on what they expected from a Biden presidency. CBSN political contributor and Democratic consultant Lynda Tran and Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Will virtual DNC help rally voters?
Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler joins CBSN to weigh in on pros and cons of the first virtual Democratic National Convention and how Wisconsin Democrats are reacting to Joe Biden's vice presidential pick, Senator Kamala Harris.
Kasich speaks at DNC
Former Ohio Governor John Kasich, a Republican, speaking at an actual fork in a road, said the nation is at a "crossroads." "I'm proud of my Republican heritage … but what I have witnessed these past four years belies these principles," Kasich said.
4 Republicans to speak on opening night of Democratic convention
Three more Republicans are joining former GOP Governor John Kasich in speaking on the opening night of the DNC.
Trump files for the New Hampshire primary
Vice President Mike Pence filed on behalf of President Trump for the 2020 New Hampshire primary Thursday. He also spoke about the ongoing inquiry into the president's dealings with Ukraine. CBS News campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" from New Hampshire with more.
GOP rivals weigh potential bids against Trump
Republican rivals hoping to challenge President Trump in the 2020 election have just a few more months to declare their intentions. With state deadlines this fall, the news of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich's upcoming visit to New Hampshire has fueled speculation he may be considering entering the race. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN for Wednesday's edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
Trump naysayers want to see what the mood is in New Hampshire
John Kasich is planning a visit to New Hampshire next month, and Mark Sanford has also made a trip to the state
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Kasich plans New Hampshire trip
And Mark Sanford, who's considering a White House run, told CBS News: "If you look at a state like New Hampshire, there certainly is historic precedent for somebody getting in during this window of time"
Ohio governor and lawmakers face choice on gun control laws
Jeremy Pelzer, a politics reporter for Cleveland.com, joined CBSN's Alex Denis to discuss where Ohio stands on potential gun control laws
Flake: Joe Biden "strikes fear" among GOP
Jeff Flake, former Republican senator from Arizona and CBS News contributor, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he thinks John Kasich and Larry Hogan would be "strong" if they decide to run against President Trump in the Republican primary. Flake also weighs in on reports that former Vice President Dick Cheney grilled Vice President Mike Pence on Mr. Trump's foreign policy.
2020 candidates pitch voters at SXSW
The Texas Tribune partnered with the South by Southwest festival to hold a town hall-style event featuring 2020 presidential candidates. Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith joins CBSN to discuss what we learned about the state of the race.
Trendy SXSW festival is a battleground for 2020 Democrats
"Much of what is discussed this weekend could end up being fine-tuned for voters in the early primary states," says CBS News' Ed O'Keefe
Hogan casts doubt on GOP primary challenges by Kasich, Weld
Maryland's Republican governor told CBS News the president may be vulnerable in the general election against the eventual Democratic nominee
11/15/18: Red and Blue
President Trump: The White House is running very smoothly; Ohio governor and 2016 candidate takes another trip to New Hampshire.
Will Trump's final campaign push help Ohio Republican Mike DeWine?
President Trump is holding a rally in Cleveland one day before the election
Kasich: "Vote for the person" in midterms
Ohio's Republican governor, John Kasich, remembers his friend John McCain, and says that the Republican Party is "worth fighting for" in the midterm elections.
Transcript: Ohio Gov. John Kasich on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Ohio Gov. John Kasich on "Face the Nation"
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews former Secretary of State John Kerry and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Plus, we look back at the nation's memorial for Sen. John McCain.
Kasich, invoking McCain, says "party shouldn't matter" to midterm voters
"If you're a divider and if you can't see the fact that we need to unify people then I can't be for you. I mean, nothing personal. I just can't help you"
9/2: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews former Secretary of State John Kerry and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Plus, we look back at the nation's memorial for Sen. John McCain.
John Kasich: There will "never be another John McCain"
The outgoing Ohio governor talked about John McCain's strong faith after attending the senator's funeral Saturday
Close Ohio race called for Republican Troy Balderson
The race was almost close enough to trigger an automatic recount, but not close enough
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Debt ceiling deal's next steps — getting it through Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
Biden honors troops' sacrifice on Memorial Day
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
8 rescued after partial apartment building collapse in Davenport, Iowa
Officials lauded first responders Monday and said rescue operations were wrapping up and a recovery operation will begin soon.
How U.S. tech is helping Ukraine fend off mounting Russian attacks
Russia's ramping up its air war on Ukraine with both low-tech drones and modern missiles. Thanks to its Western partners, Ukraine can shoot down both.
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Kremlin is upset with remarks the South Carolina senator made about Ukraine.
Storm hits Carnival cruise ship off Charleston, water surges into rooms
Passengers on the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship described 40-foot waves and broken glass during an hours-long storm off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina.
New law in Uganda imposes life prison sentence for homosexuality
The legislation, one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, also imposes a death sentence for the crime of "aggravated homosexuality."
Billie Eilish responds to comments about her style: "Let women exist!"
Singer Billie Eilish responded to criticism about her clothing in a series of Instagram stories over the weekend.
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WGA asks Tony-nominated members not to attend Tony Awards
The WGA has already said it won't picket the Tonys after organizers agreed to host an unscripted ceremony.
Storm hits Carnival cruise ship off Charleston, water surges into rooms
Passengers on the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship described 40-foot waves and broken glass during an hours-long storm off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina.
A lawyer used ChatGPT for a court filing. It went horribly awry.
As part of an airline passenger's lawsuit, the AI invented relevant cases that didn't exist and insisted that they were real.
Ryan Reynolds remembers terminally ill fan who got his dying wish
Last month, a man terminally ill with cancer made a dying wish: To see his favorite soccer team, Wrexham AFC, and meet the owner, Ryan Reynolds.
Biden honors troops' sacrifice on Memorial Day
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
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WGA asks Tony-nominated members not to attend Tony Awards
The WGA has already said it won't picket the Tonys after organizers agreed to host an unscripted ceremony.
A lawyer used ChatGPT for a court filing. It went horribly awry.
As part of an airline passenger's lawsuit, the AI invented relevant cases that didn't exist and insisted that they were real.
For the first time, more money is going into solar power than oil
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy, but the world still must scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
Colorado delivery drivers sue Amazon, saying they had to pee in bottles
The lawsuit claims drivers urinated in bottles and defecated in dog waste bags in their delivery vans to ensure that they weren't disciplined for failing to stay on pace with their deliveries.
Celebrating monumental mistakes at the Museum of Failure
From Ford's Edsel to bottled water with flavoring for pets, notorious corporate and marketing missteps are featured in a traveling exhibition, "The Museum of Failure," now on display in Brooklyn.
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Biden honors troops' sacrifice on Memorial Day
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — getting it through Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Kremlin is upset with remarks the South Carolina senator made about Ukraine.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith join Margaret Brennan.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
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New mom nearly dies from rare flesh-eating bacteria
Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.
COVID hospitalizations reach new record low nationwide, CDC says
This is the first time fewer than 9,000 new weekly admissions were reported.
Should you take off your shoes in the house? Scientists weigh in.
You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting. But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door?
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Pfizer's Paxlovid still free, for now, after FDA grants full approval
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pills, could go to the private market by late summer.
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Shanghai records hottest day in May in 100 years, weather service says
Scientists say global warming is exacerbating adverse weather.
"Russian spy" whale surfaces off Sweden, fueling more guesswork
"It could be hormones driving him to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness," one marine biologist said of the wayward Beluga.
For the first time, more money is going into solar power than oil
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy, but the world still must scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
Stretch of Venice's Grand Canal mysteriously turns bright green
Police were investigating the unexplained discoloration spotted near the iconic Rialto Bridge, amid speculation about a possible stunt by environmentalists.
New law in Uganda imposes life prison sentence for homosexuality
The legislation, one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, also imposes a death sentence for the crime of "aggravated homosexuality."
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WGA asks Tony-nominated members not to attend Tony Awards
The WGA has already said it won't picket the Tonys after organizers agreed to host an unscripted ceremony.
Billie Eilish responds to comments about her style: "Let women exist!"
Singer Billie Eilish responded to criticism about her clothing in a series of Instagram stories over the weekend.
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Author Isabel Allende on how writing "gave me a voice when I had no voice"
The 80-year-old Chilean-born writer, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks about her tumultuous family history, and the passion and courage of her stories' female characters.
Author Isabel Allende on "The Wind Knows My Name"
Chilean-born author Isabel Allende has written more than two dozen books that have been translated into some 40 languages. The 80-year-old Allende, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her tumultuous family history, which inspired her stories' passionate and courageous characters; how her 1982 bestseller "House of the Spirits" changed her life; and about her foundation, which supports groups trying to help young girls at risk around the world.
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Full interview: Brad Smith
Brad Smith, the president and vice chair of Microsoft, joins ""Face the Nation"" to discuss the future of AI — and if it could face government regulation.
Smith on "real concern" about Chinese malware
The hacking operation code-named "Volt Typhoon" that targeted critical infrastructure in Guam and other locations in the United States is of "real concern," Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith tells "Face the Nation." Watch more of Margaret Brennan's interview with Smith Sunday on "Face the Nation."
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Private moon race ready for liftoff
As part of "CBS Mornings'" "American Innovation" series, Mark Strassmann reports on space quickly becoming the next economic frontier, if you can stick the landing.
Former Google executive speaks out against AI
Nearly 20 years ago, the movie "I, Robot" warned of an impending robot revolution powered by artificial intelligence that views humanity as "scum." Now, what was once science fiction has become a paramount concern for tech executives and futurists. Mo Gawdat, former chief business officer for Google's secretive research and development lab "X," joins CBS News to discuss the future of AI.
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Hurricanes and climate change: What's the connection?
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Unorthodox crops could be the future of food
Some scientists believe America's breadbasket could soon be at risk of potentially emptying, and they're warning a relentless drought is harming the nation's wheat crops. Science journalist Jenny Morber, who reports on climate resiliency and food, joined CBS News to discuss how researchers are trying to solve the problem.
Supreme Court weakens EPA power over wetlands
The Supreme Court has again weakened the power of the Environmental Protection Agency. This time it involves wetlands. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the court's latest ruling and its implications for the environment.
Italy leads revolt against Europe's electric vehicle transition
PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right government tried and failed to block EU plans to ban all new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035, but it's not giving up the fight entirely.
3 states reach deal on Colorado River water
Three of the seven Colorado River states - California, Arizona and Nevada - have agreed to cut their water usage by 3 million acre-feet by 2026. Some 40 million people and more than two dozen Native American tribes depend on the Colorado River. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down the details of the historic deal.
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Suspect arrested in connection to 5 shootings in Arizona that left 4 dead
Iren Byers, 20, was arrested in connection with four shootings late Friday night in Mesa and an additional homicide earlier on Friday in Phoenix.
3 killed, 5 wounded in New Mexico shooting
Three people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting at a motorcycle rally in New Mexico.
Body of escaped inmate, a convicted killer, believed found in Ohio River
Bradley Gillespie escaped from an Ohio prison with another inmate, James Lee, who was previously captured.
3 dead, 5 injured in motorcycle gang shooting in New Mexico
On Saturday at about 5 p.m., gunshots were fired at the 2023 Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety said.
Would Gabby Petito be alive if abuse warning signs were acted on earlier?
Gabby Petito, 22, died at the hands of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Now, her parents are asking if her murder could have been prevented, and hope others can be saved by learning her story.
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Virgin Galactic returns to space with successful sub-orbital test flight
The first crewed flight of Virgin's spaceplane in two years sets the stage for customers to begin flights to the edge of space in June.
Astronaut Peggy Whitson touts commercial spaceflight, private space stations
In an interview with CBS News, Peggy Whitson discusses her commercial visit to the International Space Station.
Russian cargo ship docks at space station amid commercial crew visit
The Ax-2 private astronaut mission, two cargo launches and multiple spacewalks highlight a busy early summer aboard space station.
A Japanese lunar lander crashed on the moon. NASA just found the evidence.
A camera team was able to identify what NASA called "an unusual surface change" near where the lander was supposed to end up.
See stunning images of the sun by Earth's most powerful telescope
The incredible photos show sunspots and quiet areas on the sun's topmost layer.
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Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
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Biden talks about debt ceiling deal
President Biden spoke to reporters Monday about the debt ceiling deal he reached over the weekend with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Biden said he felt "very good" about the prospects of Congress passing the deal.
Uganda's president signs anti-gay law
Uganda's President Museveni signed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ bills into law. calling for life imprisonment for anyone found to have engaged in homosexual acts. President Biden denounced it as a violation of human rights.
Top deals to look for on Memorial Day
It's not too late to take advantage of some Memorial Day deals, including bargains on household items or summer styles. Ignacia Fulcher, supervising editor for the Deals team at Wirecutter, joins CBS News with more on where to find the best discounts.
Turkish President Erdogan wins reelection
Turkey's incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially won the country's runoff election over the weekend, extending his two-decade hold on power. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Biden honors fallen troops on Memorial Day
President Biden attended a Memorial Day commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery and paid tribute to service members who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the nation. Watch his full remarks.