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It's not just the presidency that will be decided on Election Day. Voters will also decide which party controls the Senate. Right now, Democrats hold a one-seat edge, but the party is defending 23 seats. The seat most at-risk is that of Montana Democrat Jon Tester, who is facing a stiff challenge from Republican Tim Sheehy. Here's what to know about the race.
Control of the Senate in 2025 is likely to come down to a handful of key races, including two tough contests in red states involving Democratic incumbents. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Here are the races to watch as the two parties fight to win the Senate majority. Democrats have little room for losses in the 2024 elections.
As Democrats work to stay in the White House, they're also hoping to keep or grow their slight majority in the Senate. Some believe that battle may be determined by the outcome of one race in Montana. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall explains.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana came out against President Biden's reelection bid on Thursday night. Tester is the second Democratic senator to call on Biden to exit the 2024 race. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.
The race for Tester's seat is expected to be among the tightest Senate races in 2024.
In a hearing Tuesday, Senate lawmakers scrutinized top federal regulators on the downfalls of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and concerns over a lack of oversight. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson to discuss the hearing.
Tester's move is a boost to Democrats' hopes of maintaining a seat in the GOP-leaning state as they try to hang on to their narrow Senate majority.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana says a "radar anomaly" detected by the U.S. military over his state may be a false alarm, or another unidentified object.
Lawmakers in Congress and at least 11 statehouses are weighing legislation to further limit foreign ownership of farmland.
"All they care about is raising the rent because they only care about the money," said one disabled resident.
Democratic Senator Jon Tester of Montana says he expects the bipartisan infrastructure deal to pass the Senate despite some "bumps in the road."
This week on "Face the Nation," hopes for finding survivors in the collapsed Surfside, Florida, condo building are dim, and a picture of what caused the disaster starts to emerge.
While growing up in Montana, Senator Jon Tester dreamt of a career in music, but his life was changed by an early tragedy. Tester took over the family business, and eventually entered politics, where he's currently serving his third term in the U.S. Senate. He's picked some pretty big fights in D.C. along the way and in his new book, "Grounded," he has a message for both parties.
It is "our responsibility to confirm that there are clear, substantial reasons for removal," bipartisan senators wrote in a letter to Trump.
Bullock, part of a small group of Democratic governors in deep-red states, unveiled the endorsement on "Face the Nation" Sunday
The Montana Democrat accused the president of writing a $16 billion check financed by U.S. taxpayers to solve a problem of his own doing
The following is a transcript of the interview with Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana that aired Sunday, May 26, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss ongoing trade tensions and veterans affairs on this Memorial Day weekend.
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan traveled to El Paso to sit down with 2020 candidate Beto O'Rourke. Plus, Rep. Will Hurd, Homeland Security Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Jon Tester.
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan traveled to El Paso to sit down with 2020 candidate Beto O'Rourke. Plus, Rep. Will Hurd, Homeland Security Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Jon Tester
The Montana Democrat said President Trump wants to use taxpayers as an "ATM" to fund a wall on the southwestern border
The following is a transcript of the interview with Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana that aired Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, discusses the government shutdown and the two child migrant deaths at the border, saying that the deaths are "everybody's fault."
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Jon Tester, Sen. Richard Shelby, and ONE Organization President Gayle Smith. Plus, our annual year-end panel of historians joins the table to discuss their new books on presidential leadership.
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal prosecution against Jair Bolsonaro.
The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law by President Trump last week will allow him to dramatically expand his immigration crackdown.
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
Ukrainian officials say at least 8 people were killed in Russia's biggest drone and missile attack to date, as the Kremlin says it is "quite calm" about Trump's mounting criticism.
Temperatures inside EPA headquarters have soared above 80 degrees and elevators have been breaking down, sources said.
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
A Delta flight from Spain to New York made an emergency landing in the Azores after an engine problem midflight.
Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed because they needed special authorization.
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
Florida's law makes it a crime for people who are in the U.S. illegally to enter the state.
The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law by President Trump last week will allow him to dramatically expand his immigration crackdown.
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal prosecution against Jair Bolsonaro.
McDonald's is reviving its long-lamented Snack Wrap and leaning into affordable eats as it looks to reverse a rare sales slump.
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy.
The leader of FIFA has deepened his relationship with President Trump ahead of next year's World Cup.
President Trump pulled his former NASA administrator nominee, an Elon Musk-aligned entrepreneur.
The Trump administration is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his state's animal cruelty laws, arguing they are contributing to high egg prices.
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Four carton sizes were recalled due to individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as "cheese" even though they may contain peanut butter, federal health officials said.
As the Trump administration continues its push to detain undocumented immigrants, doctors are hearing that some patients are avoiding health care settings out of fears over possible ICE raids.
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the United States, and new research found that Florida adolescents carrying handguns increased by 65% from 2002 to 2022.
A Delta flight from Spain to New York made an emergency landing in the Azores after an engine problem midflight.
Ukraine has detained a Chinese man and his son and accused them of trying to smuggle info on a guided missile system back to Beijing.
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.
Hundreds of employees were wrongly convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting because of a faulty computer system.
Canadian police have charged 3 men, including 2 active service members, with training and gathering arms to oppose the government.
A Los Angeles festival called Belly Laughs includes headliners Margaret Cho, Kumail Nanjiani, Bobby Lee and Hasan Minhaj. Lisa Ling shares a meal and conversation with Cho and performer Joel Kim Booster to talk about the cultural power of food and humor.
Award-winning actor Michael C. Hall joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his return in "Dexter: Resurrection," the highly anticipated sequel series set in New York City. The show picks up ten weeks after the events of "Dexter: New Blood," with Dexter awakening from a coma and hunting a new serial killer.
In an exclusive announcement on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names Culpability her latest summer read. Author Bruce Holsinger joins Oprah and Gayle King to discuss the gripping novel about a family, a deadly crash, and the moral consequences of AI.
Parvati Shallow, one of the most iconic "Survivor" contestants of all time, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her reality TV journey and discuss her new memoir, "Nice Girls Don't Win."
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Artificial intelligence giant Nvidia became the first company to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation on Wednesday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
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Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy.
The antisemitic posts from Grok came days after Elon Musk wrote on X that the chatbot had been improved "significantly."
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.
Sunshine Stewart, 48, was found dead during a search last Thursday on Crawford Pond in the town of Union, Maine State Police said.
The Treasury Department has sanctioned a North Korean cyber operative accused of running a scheme using remote IT jobs to raise money for leader Kim Jong Un's nuclear program. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
In a court hearing Tuesday, Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys asked for an earlier sentencing date than the one currently set for October 3. Combs was convicted last week on prostitution-related charges, but acquitted on the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering counts. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking five-to-six years behind bars. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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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.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Organizations worldwide are racing to build AI skills across their teams. Udemy's dynamic instructors and AI-powered skills development platform help enterprises reskill their workforce to meet the demands of transformation.
A Democratic lawmaker in Tennessee is pushing for legislation that would ban immigration enforcement officials from wearing masks, forcing them to show their faces. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
As President Trump's trade war expands, one slogan gaining traction — "Made in the USA" — is no longer just a pitch; it's a rallying cry. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year across the U.S. -- the most in more than 30 years. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with part of its plans to reshape the federal government through mass layoffs. A federal judge had previously blocked President Trump's executive order from fully taking effect. Jan Crawford has details.