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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took questions from reporters Thursday after President Biden's Oval Office address to the nation Wednesday night. When pressed about why the president decided to change course and withdraw from the 2024 race, Jean-Pierre said he wanted to "pass the torch" and it was not a medical decision.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced repeated questions about whether visits to the White House by a Parkinson's disease specialist involved President Biden.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre got into a tense back-and-forth with members of the media Monday over questions about a Parkinson's expert reportedly visiting the White House multiple times over the last year. It was not clear whether the expert was consulting about President Biden's health or not. The briefing was the third straight briefing dominated by questions on the president's health following his debate with former President Donald Trump.
For a second straight day, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was peppered with questions about President Biden's health as fallout from last week's debate with former President Donald Trump continues. Jean-Pierre said she made a mistake Tuesday by not mentioning the jet lag the president told donors he was suffering from during the debate, despite having returned to Washington, D.C., from his overseas trip with a stop in Los Angeles on June 16. The debate was held June 27 in Atlanta. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro provided analysis following the briefing.
President Biden promoted his administration's climate actions in Washington, D.C., Tuesday as the storm swirls over concerns about his age and acuity. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Fin Gómez have the latest.
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Thursday for the first time since an IDF strike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. CBS News' Olivia Gazis and Nancy Cordes have the details.
American and Israeli officials met virtually Monday about a planned ground offensive in Rafah by the Israel Defense Forces. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
The Biden administration is criticizing Republicans for their response to the Alabama embryo ruling. Multiple GOP lawmakers expressed support for IVF after the decision, but previously supported an anti-abortion rights bill without carve-outs to protect the procedure. Jennifer Klein, director of the White House Gender Policy Council, joins "America Decides" to discuss the issue.
Authorities say one person was killed in a shooting Thursday inside a high school in Perry, Iowa. Five other people were injured. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll says President Biden is losing support from key groups who turned out for him in 2020. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe looks at the challenges for Mr. Biden's reelection bid.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Wednesday that President Biden was "familiar with" what his son, Hunter, was going to say outside the Capitol after defying a subpoena from the House Oversight Committee. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to a question about the accuracy of polling and the bad poll numbers President Biden has been getting during Monday's press briefing. "We're not gonna change the minds of Americans," Jean-Pierre said. "I get that. Americans are gonna feel how they feel and we're gonna respect that … What I can tell you is how we see things. And we believe experience, this president having experience to get things done, is important."
The White House on Monday addressed comments from President Biden over the weekend that a deal had been made with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to continue providing aid to Ukraine, but press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre struggled to provide clarity on the subject. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke of "mega MAGA Republican officials" during a briefing last year, which partially triggered the warning.
The Biden Administration has maintained it will continue to advocate for abortion access across the country. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said prior to the Supreme Court's decision Wednesday that the White House is preparing for a long legal fight if necessary. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined with more.
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
The April 26 visit, which will include a fancy state dinner, will mark the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea.
The interagency group will address the recent uptick of four "unidentified aerial phenomena" found in North America in the past nine days.
House Republicans are again seeking to restrict presidential use of the nation's emergency oil stockpile — a proposal that has drawn a White House veto threat.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join "Red and Blue" with the latest on the response to classified documents found at President Biden's home and former office, as well as concerns about the economy as the U.S. is set to hit the federal debt limit.
Congress will likely have to fund the government for one week to avoid a partial government shutdown.
With just three weeks remaining during the lame duck session of Congress, the White House and Democrats will focus on a few key pieces of legislation before Republicans take over the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join Robert Costa on "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan has been blocked by two federal courts, leaving millions of borrowers in limbo.
In a move that could drive up gas prices, the oil cartel will cut production by 2 million barrels per day starting in November.
The U.S. will provide funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops.
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe detailed the findings of an internal review of the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Kentucky Sheriff Shawn M. Stines has been charged with murder in the first degree in the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins.
The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie-talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.
Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono has not appeared publicly since the deadly attack that targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah and that has been widely blamed on Israel.
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for a path forward to keep the government open after the of the month.
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.
Dozens of former football players and coaches, including some NFL Hall of Famers, endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on National Black Voter Day.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause.
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
When Francis Apraku saw the Jeep Wrangler in the school parking lot, he said the gesture brought him to his knees.
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
Waffle House accused of using tip credit to avoid federal minimum wage, allegedly paying workers $3 an hour to cook and clean.
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Travis King fled into North Korea in July 2023 while taking part in a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Harris' Atlanta trip follows ProPublica's investigation into the deaths of two Georgia women, which it tied to the state's six-week abortion ban.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for a path forward to keep the government open after the of the month.
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Are you a back, side or stomach sleeper? Here's what a sleep expert says about the pros and cons of each.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Kokiak Cakes recalls boxes of Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40-count with use-by dates of Jan. 10, 2026.
Travis King fled into North Korea in July 2023 while taking part in a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
P.J Féret, who conducted a dig at France's Cité de Limes site in January 1825, wrote the message, archaeologists say.
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono has not appeared publicly since the deadly attack that targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah and that has been widely blamed on Israel.
The late former owner of London's luxury department store Harrods has been accused of sexually assaulting dozens of women, including several Americans.
Chris Hemsworth reveals that his children played a key role in his decision to voice Young Optimus Prime in "Transformers One."
The highly anticipated "Transformers One" movie tells the story of how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from allies to enemies. Natalie Morales sits down with Chris Hemsworth, who voices a young Optimus Prime, to discuss his role alongside a star-studded cast that includes Scarlett Johansson and Keegan-Michael Key.
Scarlett Johansson compares the physical demands of voicing Elita-1 in Transformers One to her decade-long work as Black Widow in "The Avengers."
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Apple is out with the new iPhone 16 with the new model hitting shelves in nearly 60 countries Friday. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joined CBS News to discuss the new product.
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.
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like marital status, annual income, health conditions and religious faith, but don't provide easy ways for users to opt out of data collection.
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the report, joins CBS News to discuss the concerns, standards and the "AI divide."
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
A Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge in his chambers Thursday was embroiled in a legal case before the deadly encounter. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines gave a deposition this week in a lawsuit accusing him of failing to investigate sexual abuse allegations involving one of his deputies.
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.
The sheriff who allegedly shot and killed a rural Kentucky judge was apparently involved in an argument with District Judge Kevin Mullins before the shooting. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest confirmed information.
Jordan Jarrad Law was previously arrested for allegedly using his ex-girlfriend's bank cards without permission.
A man who spit on the sidewalk outside of his home in Boston is now charged with an unsolved 35-year-old murder.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
A custodian at a Virginia high school was brought to tears when students surprised him with an SUV. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to learn more about the heartwarming gesture.
Vice President Kamala Harris made stops in Georgia and Wisconsin Friday, delivering a reproductive rights message with male voters in mind. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
Many Americans are voting with their wallets this year, which is unsurprising considering the U.S. economy consistently polls as a top concern. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are offering vastly different proposals for solving the stubborn problem of inflation. Mark Strassmann has an in-depth look at the issue.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor, is no longer attending former President Donald Trump's rally in North Carolina Saturday. It comes after CNN unearthed Robinson's alleged posts on a pornographic website. Robinson is denying the report and refusing to drop out of the race.
A Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge in his chambers Thursday was embroiled in a legal case before the deadly encounter. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines gave a deposition this week in a lawsuit accusing him of failing to investigate sexual abuse allegations involving one of his deputies.