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Joe Biden introduced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential pick at an event in Wilmington on Wednesday.
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Joe Biden introduced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential pick at an event in Wilmington on Wednesday.
Democrats and Republicans have made major changes to the plans for their national conventions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both plan on welcoming their nominees and delegates virtually. Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, joined CBSN to discuss why he doesn't expect either campaign to see a post-convention bump in poll numbers, plus the impact of this year's Senate elections.
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Senator Kamala Harris, slammed President Trump over his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Here's what went into the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's selection process.
The Trump campaign is calling Harris a "phony" and Biden's liberal "handler."
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris made their first appearance together since Harris joined the ticket as Biden's running mate. Speaking at a high school in Delaware, Harris said she was "honored" to be chosen, and said she's "ready to get to work." Watch their full remarks.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris spoke at their first joint event since Biden announced Harris would be his running mate. CBS News political director Caitlin Conant and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN's "Red & Blue" for more on the event.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris held their first joint campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, where Biden praised his VP pick for her experience and readiness to tackle issues facing the nation. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand, CBS News political contributor and democratic strategist Lynda Tran, and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
"I watched her. I watched her poll numbers go boom, boom, boom. Down to almost nothing," President Trump said.
"She's ready to do this job on day one," Biden said of his newly minted partner.
"So, I was a little surprised that he picked her," President Trump told reporters Wednesday. Vice President Pence said, "It's no surprise that he chose Senator Harris."
Harris, a daughter of immigrants, is the first Black woman and the first Asian-American woman on a major party's presidential ticket.
Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, says she was "overwhelmed with emotion" when Senator Kamala Harris was named as Joe Biden's running mate. Fudge joins CBSN to explain why she believes Harris can help Biden win her home state this November.
Ian Sams was Kamala Harris' press secretary during her 2020 presidential run. He joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with a closer look at why he believes Joe Biden couldn't have made a better choice for a running mate, and how she'll handle attacks from President Trump.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are making their first joint campaign appearance since the California Senator joined the Democratic ticket on Tuesday. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on Harris' record, and CBS News campaign reporters Bo Erickson and Tim Perry join CBSN to break down how the selection happened.
Senator Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman of color on the presidential ticket for a major political party. She is also the first Californian since Ronald Reagan sought reelection in 1984. LA Times politics reporter Melanie Mason joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to talk about the senator's Golden State roots.
President Trump says Senator Kamala Harris was his "number one draft pick" for Joe Biden's running mate. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to talk about the Trump campaign's response to Biden's announcement.
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris will make their first public appearance together Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss what the latest developments mean for the 2020 race.
Ivanka Trump and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin also gave money to Harris in the past.
Representative Jim Clyburn, who spoke to Biden the day before he made his pick, said the choice was difficult up until the final days.
Nadia Ahmad, an associate professor at Barry University School of Law and the co-founder of the Muslim Delegates and Allies Coalition, joined CBSN to discuss what Joe Biden's this choice of Kamala Harris as his running mate means for progressives and how the campaign can reach out to Muslim voters.
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn joined CBSN to discuss Joe Biden's historic choice of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Clyburn reveals how he advised Biden during the vetting process, and what message the Democratic ticket sends to Black voters.
Harris is the first Black vice presidential nominee, and is only the third woman nominated for vice president.
The Trump campaign is already going after Kamala Harris as a liberal who can't be trusted.
The Biden campaign made the announcement in a text message to supporters.
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Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
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Domestic energy companies could benefit from high oil prices in the short-term, but take a hit if the Iran war drags on.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
Domestic energy companies could benefit from high oil prices in the short-term, but take a hit if the Iran war drags on.
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Thursday's meeting with Tom Homan marked a key development as progress to date has appeared stagnant.
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
In an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage done to Iran's nuclear sites.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
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The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
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Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that Saleh Mohammadi, a young member of Iran's national wrestling team, was among the three men executed in Iran.
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The following is the full transcript of the interview with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi, a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
U.S. author Jessica Joelle Alexander says Americans should consider adopting some of Denmark's "great parenting practices."
Unmade beds and overdue books. That's some of what CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman found in his Oscar-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms," which looks at the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. Hartman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Grammy winner Alessia Cara is debuting a new album 10 years into her music career. Cara joined CBS News with details on her latest collaborations.
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Spoiler alert! The latest contestant eliminated from "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his surprising elimination and if he has any regrets about how he played the game.
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
Unmade beds and overdue books. That's some of what CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman found in his Oscar-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms," which looks at the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. Hartman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has shared new images of the damage from last week's attack at the synagogue. A photo has also emerged of the attacker holding an AR-style rifle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Joseph Duggar, one of the stars of the reality show "19 Kids and Counting," has been arrested and is facing child sex abuse charges. He's accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl six years ago in Florida. Tom Hanson reports.
More details are emerging about the allegations of abuse against the late Cesar Chavez. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
After an overnight Thursday trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
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Montana hasn't elected a Democrat to the House since the late 1990s. Smokejumper Sam Forstag, who jumps out of planes into the remote wilderness to put out wildfires, is trying to change that. Forstag joins "The Takeout" to lay out his progressive campaign in the deep-red state.
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A new Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll shows two Republican candidates leading in the California gubernatorial primary election. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Hannah Muldavin join with analysis.
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