Republican candidates prepare for first debate — with or without Trump
At least eight have met the requirements to attend the first debate in Milwaukee, but frontrunner Donald Trump has said he won't show up.
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Poll finds Trump's big lead grows, as GOP voters dismiss indictments
At the debate this week, voters want candidates to focus on making the case for themselves — not against Trump.
Trump to skip first GOP debate
Republicans attending a conservative conference in Atlanta have been weighing in on the latest indictment of Donald Trump in Georgia. The next big venue for many of the 2024 candidates will be the first Republican presidential primary debate next week in Milwaukee, but just like the conference on Friday, the former president is not expected to attend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
GOP candidates rally at Iowa State Fair
Republican presidential candidates are hoping to rally voter support at this year's Iowa State Fair ahead of the GOP primary debate later this month. CBS News political reporter Musadiq Bidar has more from Des Moines.
Where 2024 field stands ahead of GOP debate
President Biden and former President Donald Trump were on the campaign trail Tuesday night, making their pitch to voters. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence announced he has qualified for the GOP presidential debate, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis replaced his campaign manager amid a month-long reset. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Fin Gómez break down the state of the 2024 presidential field ahead of the first GOP debate in two weeks.
Pence disputes Trump team over Jan. 6
Former Vice President Mike Pence refuted the notion that former President Donald Trump only asked him to delay the counting of electoral votes on Jan. 6, 2021, to allow for audits of state election results, disputing the characterization of their interactions made by some members of Trump's legal team.
8/6: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," many believe the third indictment of Donald Trump could be the most serious case yet. We'll talk with three Trump administration figures who could testify: former Vice President Mike Pence, former Attorney General Bill Barr and Chris Krebs, the former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, now a CBS News expert and analyst.
Open: "Face the Nation," Aug. 6, 2023
This week on "Face the Nation," many believe the third indictment of Donald Trump could be the most serious case yet. We'll talk with three Trump administration figures who could testify: former Vice President Mike Pence, former Attorney General Bill Barr and Chris Krebs, the former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, now a CBS News expert and analyst.
Trump lawyer: Pence is defense's "best witness"
John Lauro, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, said former Vice President Mike Pence will "eviscerate any allegation of criminal intent on the part of Trump." Pence disputes how Trump's legal team has characterized his role in the lead-up to Jan. 6, 2021.
Transcript: Will Hurd on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Will Hurd, a former Texas congressman and current 2024 GOP candidate for president, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Aug. 6, 2023.
Transcript: Rep. Dean Phillips on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota that aired on "Face the Nation" on Aug. 6, 2023.
Trump lawyer says Pence will be their "best witness" in 2020 election case
Former Vice President Mike Pence is a key figure in the prosecution's case against former President Donald Trump.
CBS News poll: After latest Trump indictment, many see implications for democracy
Americans weigh in on what they think Trump's second federal indictment means for democracy itself.
Transcript: Mike Pence on "Face the Nation," Aug. 6, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation" on Aug. 6, 2023.
Pence adviser on latest Trump arraignment
Marc Short, senior adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence, says he doesn't know if former President Donald Trump broke the law on Jan. 6, but he thinks Trump's actions were wrong. Short spoke with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell about the latest charges against Trump and the former vice president's role in the case.
7/2: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," former Vice President Mike Pence talks to Margaret Brennan about the calls to state governors after the 2020 election; plus Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on what to expect with travel on this holiday weekend.
Pence seeks to assure donors he will qualify for RNC debates
In a Zoom call, former Vice President Mike Pence told major donors he is confident he will raise enough to make the primary debate threshold in the next 7 to 10 days.
Trump's GOP rivals react to Jan. 6 indictment
Former President Donald Trump is facing four felony charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on how his fellow GOP candidates for president are reacting to the indictment.
Trump indicted by grand jury in special counsel's Jan. 6 investigation
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
How Pence factors into charges against Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence's name is all over the new indictment against Donald Trump in relation to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News senior political analyst John Dickerson discusses.
GOP presidential race for Iowa begins to take shape
Only two of the 13 presidential candidates who appeared at the Lincoln Dinner over the weekend criticized Trump directly. One was booed off the stage.
Former Pence chief of staff on 2024 GOP field
Mike Pence is still looking to break through in the crowded Republican field. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump maintains a commanding lead as he faces a possible indictment in the Jan. 6 investigation. Marc Short, senior adviser to Pence and also his former chief of staff, joins "America Decides" to discuss the status of the former vice president's 2024 campaign.
GOP candidates race to qualify for debate
About a dozen people are running for the Republican nomination for president. And in order to make it on the first debate stage in August, they need to meet some requirements set by the Republican party. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Prime Time" to explain the markers candidates must meet, and where they currently stand.
Pence touts civility in New Hampshire
2024 presidential hopefuls Mike Pence and Tim Scott are campaigning in New Hampshire this week. CBS News political reporter Cara Korte is in Manchester, New Hampshire, with more on how voters in the Granite State are responding to the candidates.
Which presidential candidates raised the most from April through June?
Presidential campaigns had until Saturday night to report their fundraising totals for the second quarter.
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White House says Trump will "unleash hell" if Iran does not make deal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said talks between Washington and Tehran were ongoing, hours after Iran's state media said the regime rejected proosals by the Trump administration.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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Senate funding deal stalls as DHS shutdown grinds on
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer. Follow live updates.
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DHS watchdog warned of risks in airport shoes-off policy. The report got buried.
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
As Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it's borrowing from Ukraine's playbook
Trump says Iran's navy is "gone," so how does it still have a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz? Part of the answer may lie off Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
DOJ reaches financial settlement with Michael Flynn
Former Trump national security official and right-wing activist Michael Flynn sued the Justice Department for $50 million, alleging wrongful prosecution during the first Trump administration.
LaGuardia pilots have complained about close calls for years: "Do something"
CBS News reviewed dozens of reports dating back three decades about New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Supreme Court sides with internet provider in dispute over pirated music
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
LaGuardia pilots have complained about close calls for years: "Do something"
CBS News reviewed dozens of reports dating back three decades about New York's LaGuardia Airport.
DOJ reaches financial settlement with Michael Flynn
Former Trump national security official and right-wing activist Michael Flynn sued the Justice Department for $50 million, alleging wrongful prosecution during the first Trump administration.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
El Paso and LA among most polluted U.S. cities in 2025, report says
El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.
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$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
DOJ reaches financial settlement with Michael Flynn
Former Trump national security official and right-wing activist Michael Flynn sued the Justice Department for $50 million, alleging wrongful prosecution during the first Trump administration.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
Melania Trump pitches robots as potential educators for schoolchildren
First lady Melania Trump argued that humanoids can help children develop critical thinking skills — and robots never get impatient.
Supreme Court sides with internet provider in dispute over pirated music
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
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FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
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.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
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As Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it's borrowing from Ukraine's playbook
Trump says Iran's navy is "gone," so how does it still have a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz? Part of the answer may lie off Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
El Paso and LA among most polluted U.S. cities in 2025, report says
El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.
Iranians who hoped war would bring change now say they feel "doomed"
Some Iranians who'd hoped for regime change say the realities of the U.S. and Israel's war have been a "rude awakening," and they just want it to stop.
2 NATO allies report Russian drone impacts amid huge attack on Ukraine
NATO members Estonia and Latvia say Russian drones hit their territory amid one of Moscow's biggest assaults on Ukraine.
Skeleton of famed musketeer possibly found in Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673. His final resting place has remained a mystery ever since.
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New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
Rocky Carroll, who has played the role of Director Leon Vance on "NCIS" for nearly two decades, joins to discuss the show's 500th episode, which aired Tuesday.
Rocky Carroll on major "NCIS" twist
(Alert: Spoilers ahead!) Actor Rocky Carroll, who has played beloved "NCIS" director Leon Vance for 18 season, talks with "CBS Mornings" about a shocking twist in the series in the show's 500th episode and what he would tell his younger self.
Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
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Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Latest on social media addiction case
Jury deliberations continue Wednesday in the landmark California social media addiction case. Meanwhile, a jury in New Mexico found Meta violated a consumer protection law by enabling child exploitation. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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.
Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
Jury finds Meta liable in child safety trial
The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a landmark trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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.
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New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
Wife of Hawaii doctor testifies at his trial
Arielle Konig testified that her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, attempted to stab her with a syringe, and when that failed she said he repeatedly bashed her head with a rock during a birthday hike one year ago. Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of his wife. Matt Gutman reports.
Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
Cold case murder of K-9 officer's wife could hinge on dog's cause of death
Paul Kovacich's defense team contends that long-suppressed evidence debunks claims that he killed his dog weeks before his wife disappeared.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Leavitt says U.S.-Iran talks are continuing
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the United States and Iran are still engaged in peace talks. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Meta, YouTube found liable in addiction trial
Meta and YouTube were found liable by a jury Wednesday for creating products that led to harmful and addictive behavior by young users. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Caroline Polisi break down the case.
Jurors not unanimous in social media trial
A jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for creating products that led to harmful and addictive behavior by young users and voted to award $3 million in damages to the lead plaintiff in the case. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Jo Ling Kent have more.
Early details on verdict against Meta, YouTube
A jury has found Meta and YouTube both liable on all charges in a major social media addiction trial. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more.