"The Simpsons" writer comments on Kamala Harris predictions: "I'm proud"
In "Bart to the Future," Lisa Simpson replaces Donald Trump as president, wearing an outfit that is eerily similar to Kamala Harris' inauguration suit.
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Calls grow for Maya Rudolph to reprise Kamala Harris on "SNL"
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Harris in Delaware as donations pour in
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Wilmington, Delaware, where she will address workers at President Biden's campaign headquarters Monday. This comes as endorsements and donations trickle in for Harris after Mr. Biden's announcement that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Who could Harris pick for VP?
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly are among the names being floated as potential running mate picks for Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign. Chuck Rocha, a Democratic party strategist, and Kevin Sheridan, a Republican party strategist, join CBS News with a look at Harris' potential VP considerations.
Here's how investors are viewing Biden's decision to drop out
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
What Harris' 2024 platform may become
Vice President Kamala Harris' platform for the 2024 presidential race may not differ much from President Biden's main running points, but it may reflect differing takes on some of the country's top issues, such as women's reproductive rights and the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Jeffries, Schumer to meet with Harris
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries did not announce a Democratic nomination endorsement while speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill a day after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 race. Jeffries said he will be meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris, Mr. Biden's choice for the Democratic nomination, along with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Some states commit delegates to Harris
At least four states have already committed delegates to Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden announced that he was dropping out of the 2024 race. CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman breaks down the process to secure delegates for the Democratic nomination.
Pelosi endorses Harris for nomination
Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race Sunday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Voters react to Biden exit, Harris news
Voters in battleground states such as Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan are reacting to the news of President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race. CBS News' Elise Preston is following voter reaction in key states after Mr. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
How Trump is reacting to Harris news
When asked to react to news of a shuffle in the Democratic ticket for president, former President Donald Trump told CBS News that Vice President Kamala Harris is "no better" than President Biden. CBS News political director Fin Gomez is following the Trump campaign's reaction to the latest twist in the 2024 race.
Democrats endorse Harris for 2024 race
Several notable Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are beginning to publicly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic nomination less than 24 hours since President Biden dropped out of the race. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Harris praises Biden in public remarks
Vice President Kamala Harris said she is "deeply, deeply grateful" to President Biden for his service to the nation during her first public remarks since Mr. Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed her for the Democratic nomination. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
How Kamala Harris' political trajectory was launched in her native California
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
Harris in first remarks since Biden dropped out says she's "deeply grateful" to him
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Harris' first remarks since Biden decision
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Monday at the White House for the first time since President Biden announced he would end his reelection campaign and endorse Harris for president. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report on Harris' address.
Kamala Harris' strategy in White House run
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking likely to receive the Democratic Party's nomination for president following President Biden's closure of his reelection campaign and endorsement of Harris. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the endorsements and donations pouring in for Harris and Democratic strategists Joel Payne and Ashley Etienne joined CBS News to talk about Harris' strategy moving forward.
Rep. Mark Pocan on Kamala Harris
Rep. Mark Pocan, a Democrat from Wisconsin and co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, joined CBS News to discuss President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Who is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro?
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has been floated as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, should she receive the Democratic nomination for president. CBS News Pittsburgh reporter Jon Delano has more.
Investors are putting their money on the "Trump trade"
Investors are sizing up which industries could benefit under a second Trump administration. But Wall Street preach caution, saying it's easy to get burned.
Trump bashes Harris after Biden drops out
Former President Donald Trump and other Republicans are still reacting to Sunday's announcement that President Biden is ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
What to know about Kamala Harris' viral coconut tree meme
You've probably seen the viral video of Vice President Kamala Harris recalling a question often asked by her mother, "You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?" Here's where it came from.
Biden praised by foreign allies
World leaders are voicing their opinions after President Biden announced he's ending his reelection campaign. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Party leadership not yet endorsing Harris
While a wave of congressional Democrats are giving Vice President Kamala Harris their endorsements for president, some key party leaders are holding off for now. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump holds first rally since shooting
Former President Donald Trump over the weekend held his first rally since a gunman tried to assassinate him. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
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Trump says more negotiations with Iran will be held in Islamabad
President Trump threatened attacks on bridges and power plants if Iran did not accept a deal.
What it could take for the U.S. to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran
The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.
How dangerous trucking companies escape their past and get back on the road
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
U.K. police probe if Iranian proxies are behind attacks on Jewish sites
U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.
Former judges speak out on Trump admin's immigration court purges
Following President Trump's promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, more than 200 immigration judges have been fired, forced out or retired, and are being replaced by what are advertised as "deportation judges."
1 dead after small plane crashes into Florida yard
One person was killed after a Cessna plane crashed into the yard of a home near Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week.
Transcript: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: Amos Hochstein on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Amos Hochstein, Biden administration senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
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New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
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Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Transcript: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: Amos Hochstein on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Amos Hochstein, Biden administration senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with first Trump administration surgeon general Dr. Jerome Adams that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
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4/19: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.
A portrait of portraitist Michael Shane Neal
Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
Extended interview: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof." They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own. Cheadle and Edebiri talk with Tracy Smith about exploring the dynamics of a parent-child relationship, and how their off-stage relationship helps them on-stage.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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Police give update on Louisiana mass shooting
Officials in Louisiana held a news conference after 10 people were shot in a domestic disturbance that left eight children dead. Corporal Chris Bordelon of the Shreveport Police Department, Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Chief Wayne Smith provided updates on Sunday afternoon.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Investigators team up to solve mystery of missing Iowa teen
After Jade Colvin, a missing Iowa teenager, is tracked to a remote farm, photos discovered on an old cellphone reveal important clues.
Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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José Andrés on food's role in U.S. history
Chef José Andrés, who became an American citizen in 2014, says food is both tradition and "also our future. The strength of America depends on how we feed ourselves but also how we feed the world."
Turning recordings of animals into music
Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview
When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a "badge of love.
Tour Stewart Copeland's studio
The Police drummer gives Bill Whitaker a tour of his Los Angeles studio, where custom percussion, rare instruments, and nature-inspired sounds come together in his latest project, "Wild Concerto."
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's extended interview
Anderson Cooper spoke with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, an American Israeli mother whose son, Hersh, was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 and then executed. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity.