Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.
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National debt could rise under Harris, Trump
According to an analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, both Vice President Kamala Harris' and former President Donald Trump's economic plans could increase the federal deficit by trillions of dollars. Marc Goldwein, CRFB senior vice president, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
2024 race latest with Election Day weeks away
Election Day is less than one month away, and on the campaign trail over the weekend, former President Donald Trump made his return to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of the July assassination attempt against him. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris sat for two high-profile interviews. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
North Carolina getting out vote after Helene
With less than one month to go until Election Day, the North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously passed emergency measures Monday aimed at helping both election officials and voters affected by Hurricane Helene. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with the board's executive director about the changes.
Harris appears on "Call Her Daddy" podcast
Both candidates in the 2024 presidential race have gone beyond the traditional airwaves to reach voters. That includes Vice President Kamala Harris' interview with the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, examine what Harris hopes to accomplish with the appearance.
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What Kamala Harris says her tax plans mean for voters
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Kamala Harris fighting to "earn everyone's vote" in leadup to Nov. 5 election
Vice President Kamala Harris is in the midst of a whirlwind campaign as she works to sway undecided voters before the Nov. 5 election.
Kamala Harris on whether Israel's Netanyahu is a close U.S. ally
One year after Oct. 7, Harris answers questions about the U.S. relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as war in the Middle East continues.
How 60 Minutes found out Trump would not participate in election special
Voters will not hear directly from former President Donald Trump during the 60 Minutes election special. Trump, after initially accepting, later declined to participate.
VP Kamala Harris makes the case for why she should be president
In a 2024 election interview, Vice President Kamala Harris discusses the economy, immigration, the ongoing Ukraine and Mideast wars, and the differences between herself and former President Trump.
Vice President Harris, Gov. Walz 60 Minutes interview highlights
60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz ahead of the 2024 election.
How Trump is marking 1 year since Oct. 7
Former President Donald Trump is marking one year since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel with events in New York and Florida. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.
Harris, Trump mark Oct. 7 on campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump marked Oct. 7 at a memorial in Queens, New York, while in Washington, Vice President Kamala Harris planted a pomegranate tree, a symbol of a hope. Nancy Cordes has more on how Israel's war with Hamas is unavoidably a factor in the U.S. presidential election.
Harris, Trump mark 1 year since Oct. 7 attack
Monday marks one year since the deadliest massacre in Israel's history, when Hamas launched a surprise attack killing 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. Vice President Kamala Harris marked Oct. 7 in Washington, D.C., by planting a memorial tree, while former President Donald Trump visited a Jewish holy site in New York. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Nancy Cordes have more.
Affordable housing tax credits set to expire, threatening eviction for thousands
Amid unrelentingly high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in next five years.
Harris responds to critics over not having biological children: "This is not the 1950s anymore"
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
Why Harris, Trump paused campaign events
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump paused events on October 7, 2024, the one-year mark since Hamas' terrorist attacks in Israel and the beginning of the war in Gaza. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on the 2024 presidential race.
Analysis of Trump economic plan
A report from the nonpartisan nonprofit Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget found that both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would add to the national debt with their economic plans. But the analysis reveals Trump's plan would add $4 trillion more to the national debt than Harris' plan. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Harris on "60 Minutes" as part of media blitz
Vice President Kamala Harris will appear on "60 Minutes" Monday night for an interview that's part of a flurry of media appearances for Harris this week. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Harris' media blitz, Trump returns to Butler
Vice President Kamala Harris will be on "60 Minutes" Monday night for an interview that's part of a slew of media appearances as the campaign hits its final stretch. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, over the weekend for the first time since he survived an assassination attempt there. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Turner: All candidates should "deescalate" after assassination attempts
Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, responded to former President Donald Trump implying Democrats were behind the attempts on his life.
Turner: "All the candidates need to deescalate"
House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Mike Turner tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that in the wake of the assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump "all the candidates need to deescalate, especially in their language." But when asked if there's anything to imply Eric Trump's allegation that Democrats are "trying to kill" Trump is true, Turner said "of course not."
Trump, Harris campaign on border crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris made her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border in years yesterday, vowing she would institute tougher asylum rules. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump criticized Harris' handling of the border and immigration while campaigning in Michigan.
Harris survey Helene damage in North Carolina
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to North Carolina Saturday, where she viewed the destruction from Hurricane Helene. It was her second visit to the disaster zone in the past four days.
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Trump says "whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran deadline looms
Iran's regime calls on civilians to shield power plants as Trump threatens "a whole civilization" with destruction if Tehran doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
One hospice doctor. One year. $71.7 million worth of Medicare claims.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson being released after kidnapping in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq says.
Lawsuit challenges DOJ memo finding presidential records law unconstitutional
A pair of organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Justice Department's determination that a presidential records law is unconstitutional.
Trump warns Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
Georgia runoff to decide Marjorie Taylor Greene replacement
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District will choose between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.
Kanye West barred from entering U.K. after criticism over antisemitic remarks
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Oil prices rise, stocks fall ahead of Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran
"This is a potentially huge market event like no other. It's a known unknown with a clock," one investment adviser said.
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Lawsuit challenges DOJ memo finding presidential records law unconstitutional
A pair of organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Justice Department's determination that a presidential records law is unconstitutional.
Gas prices could top $5 if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, J.P. Morgan says
Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson being released after kidnapping in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq says.
Bill Gates to appear before House committee investigating Epstein
Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a source familiar with the plans.
Vance in Hungary expresses optimism Iran will respond before deadline
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Hungary to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Tuesday ahead of Orbán's reelection bid.
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Gas prices could top $5 if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, J.P. Morgan says
Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.
Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar
Delta is the third major U.S. carrier to hike its bag fees, as airlines face surging jet fuel costs and other headwinds from the Iran war.
Oil prices rise, stocks fall ahead of Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran
"This is a potentially huge market event like no other. It's a known unknown with a clock," one investment adviser said.
Ford recalls nearly 423,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue
Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Universal Music targeted in takeover bid by hedge fund Pershing Square
American hedge fund Pershing Square announced it's offered to buy Universal Music Group in a merger, saying it believed the world's biggest music label was undervalued by stock markets.
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Lawsuit challenges DOJ memo finding presidential records law unconstitutional
A pair of organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Justice Department's determination that a presidential records law is unconstitutional.
Bill Gates to appear before House committee investigating Epstein
Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a source familiar with the plans.
Vance in Hungary expresses optimism Iran will respond before deadline
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Hungary to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Tuesday ahead of Orbán's reelection bid.
Trump warns Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
Georgia runoff to decide Marjorie Taylor Greene replacement
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District will choose between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.
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Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
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U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson being released after kidnapping in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq says.
Kanye West barred from entering U.K. after criticism over antisemitic remarks
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Family missing for 7 days found alive by U.S. Coast Guard in Pacific
A family of three was found alive by the U.S. Coast Guard, seven days after they went missing on a small boat in the western Pacific Ocean.
Trump warns Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
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Trump says "whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran deadline looms
Iran's regime calls on civilians to shield power plants as Trump threatens "a whole civilization" with destruction if Tehran doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kanye West barred from entering U.K. after criticism over antisemitic remarks
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Extended interview: Mumford & Sons
Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane, members of Mumford & Sons, talk to Anthony Mason about their new album, "Prizefighter," moving forward without Winston Marshall in the band and their upcoming tour.
Referees honor "Hoosiers" decades later
The movie "Hoosiers" was released nearly 40 years ago, but its legacy lives on through a group of Indiana referees and a basketball icon in the state. Omar Villafranca reports.
Controversy surrounding the movie "The Drama"
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Universal Music targeted in takeover bid by hedge fund Pershing Square
American hedge fund Pershing Square announced it's offered to buy Universal Music Group in a merger, saying it believed the world's biggest music label was undervalued by stock markets.
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H-1B visa program changes impact global talent
Trump administration changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program have impacted the global talent coming to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports from India.
The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
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.
New film on risks and rewards of AI
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Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
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Update on CA hospice care investigation
CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi is seeking answers from a hospice doctor who submitted claims for more than 20 times the number of patients that the average California doctor cares for in a year.
Shooting near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Local officials confirmed a shooting near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
LA's most connected hospice doctor
CBS News is investigating red flags and possible fraud in the hospice industry. A hospice doctor submitted claims for more than 20 times the number of patients the average California doctor cares for in a year. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Decorated soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders
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The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
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Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
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Vance calls Trump during speech in Hungary
Vice President JD Vance called President Trump on the phone while delivering remarks Tuesday in Hungary. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
NASA releases new Artemis II moon images
NASA on Tuesday released new, stunning photos taken by the Artemis II crew that show the far side of the moon and an eclipse in space. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more.
Shawn Harris on his campaign for Congress
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide whether Republican Clay Fuller or Democrat Shawn Harris will replace former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Harris spoke with CBS News about his campaign.
Recently married soldier's wife faces ousting
A recently married U.S. soldier is fighting his wife's deportation after she was detained inside a Louisiana military base days after their wedding. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Vance's message to Iran during Hungary visit
Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary and met with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, where he weighed in on Iran and the latest U.S. strike on Kharg Island as he endorsed Orbán ahead of a key election. CBS News' Olivia Gazis has more.