DNC chair on enthusiasm for Kamala Harris
DNC chair Jaime Harrison joined CBS News to discuss the excitement he says Democratic voters have for Vice President Kamala Harris, the differences between the 2024 and 2016 races and more.
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Harris fueling Democratic enthusiasm: poll
A new CBS News poll shows more Democrats say they will definitely vote after Kamala Harris took over for President Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee. CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto has more on the state of the race.
Sen. Mark Kelly on Trump vs. Harris
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona joined CBS News from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to discuss, among other subjects, the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, maintaining a fair election and reaching across the aisle to Republicans.
Hillary Clinton's DNC speech: What to expect
Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention will feature addresses from President Biden and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on Clinton's speech and other notes about the convention, including how it differs from last month's Republican National Convention.
Katherine Clark on Biden dropping out of race
Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark, the House minority whip, joined CBS News to discuss the Democratic National Convention, President Biden's decision to step aside and former President Donald Trump's continued attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump defends personal attacks against Harris
Former President Trump is campaigning in several battleground states as the Democratic National Convention is happening in Chicago. Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with the former president, who defended his use of personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris. Then, Robert Costa helps dissect Trump's strategy.s
GOP, Democratic strategists on DNC, 2024 race
Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha and Republican strategist Matt Gorman joined CBS News to discuss President Biden's night 1 address at the Democratic National Convention, former President Donald Trump's ongoing attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris and the current state of the 2024 presidential race.
DNC kicks off in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention began Monday as thousands of delegates arrived in the city. The convention follows a weekend bus tour of western Pennsylvania for Vice President Kamala Harris, as both she and former President Trump are campaigning heavily in the key battleground state. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Breaking down Day 1 of the DNC
President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden are set to speak Monday at the DNC, but they won't be heard from again after that. Nancy Cordes breaks down that decision and other important moments from Day 1 of the DNC.
Political adviser on DNC, Kamala Harris
Ashley Etienne, a CBS News political contributor and former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke to CBS News' Nancy Cordes about the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the focus on Black women and how it's a full circle moment with Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket.
Dickerson on Biden's passing of the torch
CBS News' John Dickerson comments on the unique passing of the torch between President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris taking place this week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Swiftie at DNC on excitement for Harris
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe spoke to a Taylor Swift fan who came to the Democratic National Convention Monday in an outfit dedicated to the singer and Vice President Kamala Harris. She spoke about the excitement surrounding the Harris-Walz ticket.
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First day of DNC kicks off in Chicago; Vice President Kamala Harris to formally accept nomination this week.
Arrests made during protests near DNC
Protests are planned throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel over its war with Hamas. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest on the demonstrations, where police have made some arrests.
2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off
Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention is getting underway in Chicago. CBS News' Robert Costa, Jericka Duncan and John Dickerson have a preview of the first night, where President Biden's keynote address will be the focal point.
What Trump is doing during the DNC
Former President Donald Trump spoke exclusively with CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns about his campaign, his ongoing attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris and more. Huey-Burns has more on her interview and what Trump's campaign is doing during the Democratic National Convention.
What will Democrats' message be during DNC?
Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, joined CBS News to discuss what they expect Democrats to focus on during the DNC and what they think will differentiate Kamala Harris' campaign from Hillary Clinton's 2016 run for the White House.
Protests outside DNC peaceful so far
Protests over the war in Gaza are expected outside the Democratic National Convention Monday night with President Biden delivering the keynote address. CBS News Lilia Luciano has more on the demonstrations that have been happening throughout the day.
Trump on Comstock Act, election results
Former President Donald Trump said he would accept the outcome of the 2024 election if the results were "fair and free" while speaking exclusively with CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns. Trump also said he would soon release a list of Supreme Court nominees and that he would not enforce the Comstock Act to restrict the sale of abortion medication by mail.
What voters are saying about the economy
Vice President Harris unveiled her economic plan last week with inflation and home prices top of mind for many Americans. CBS News' Adriana Diaz spoke with voters about their thoughts on the economy and which candidate they think can steer it better.
Harris campaign co-chair on Biden address
Cedric Richmond is the Kamala Harris campaign co-chair and a former senior adviser to President Biden. Richmond joins CBS News' "America Decides" to discuss the role Harris played in the Biden administration and the party's transition to Harris from Biden.
How Biden and Kamala Harris are polling
CBS News has a new poll out showing how voters feel about Vice President Kamala Harris compared to President Biden. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on that.
What to expect from day 1 at the DNC
The Democratic National Convention is getting underway in Chicago Monday with President Biden delivering the keynote address. CBS News' Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe have more on what the Democrats' messaging will be.
Trump defends his personal attacks on Harris
In an exclusive TV interview with CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns on Monday, former President Donald Trump defended hurling personal insults at his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, saying he's going to continue to speak his mind because he thinks "she'll destroy our country" if she wins in November.
Here's what to know about Harris' plan for a $6,000 newborn credit
Harris also wants to restore the pandemic's expanded Child Tax Credit. That could help millions of families, but cost $1.6 trillion.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7M no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
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What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, officials say
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant 2-0 win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 killed, dozens injured after trains collide in England, British officials say
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
1 killed in large fire at luxury resort, several others injured
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
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Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Given 8 months to live, a teen beat cancer thanks to an extraordinary friendship
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
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Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
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1 killed in large fire at luxury resort, several others injured
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 killed, dozens injured after trains collide in England, British officials say
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
Climber trapped on Everest for days says avalanche saved him
Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
"The War and Treaty" talk new music
Husband and wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as "The War and Treaty," talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new music, major collaborations, including with Whoopi Goldberg, and how they came up with their band's name.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Peeled paint in Reflecting Pool after algae bloom
President Trump's multi-million dollar makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is not going swimmingly. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
The rise of fitness dating apps
The New York Times reports some singles are turning to fitness dating apps to find a relationship. Danielle Friedman, a contributor for the Times who wrote the piece, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
How Trump's Iran goals have changed
With a memorandum of understanding in place between the U.S. and Iran, "The Daily Report" takes a look at where things stand on some of the goals the Trump administration laid out for the conflict. CBS News' Sam Vinograd also joins with analysis.
Massive fire at resort in Dominican Republic
One person was killed and several others were hurt in a massive fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
Train collision kills at least 1, injures 89
Warning: Graphic video. Two passenger trains collided Friday in Bedford, England, outside of London. At least one person was killed and 89 others were injured, officials said.