Pence and Harris camps still negotiating venue measures ahead of debate
Pence does not want plexiglass on his side of the stage for Wednesday night's debate.
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VP debate adding coronavirus precautions
Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic VP nominee Kamala Harris will take the debate stage Wednesday night in Salt Lake City for their first and only debate. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN to discuss how the event will look different from last week's presidential debate, due to President Trump's coronavirus diagnosis.
White House still "in denial" about pandemic, Pete Buttigieg says
Buttigieg accused the White House of not wanting to "face reality" in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pence agrees to plexiglass barrier for debate after early objections
The two will meet on the debate stage Wednesday in Salt Lake City.
Trump campaign switches to virtual events
While President Trump is staying at Walter Reed Medical Center, his campaign is moving ahead with virtual events less than a month before the election. Meanwhile, his Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, is balancing staying on the campaign trail and criticizing the president during Mr. Trump's hospital stay. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Campaigns shift strategies after COVID diagnosis
President Trump's positive coronavirus test has caused both campaigns to reconsider their strategies just one month ahead of the November presidential election. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan has the latest.
Trump’s diagnosis shakes up presidential race
While President Trump remains hospitalized due to his coronavirus infection, rival Joe Biden continued his presidential campaign by holding virtual meetings. Biden's campaign took down negative ads targeted at the president, but the former vice president continued to criticize Mr. Trump's pandemic response. Ed O'Keefe has more.
How Trump's diagnosis affects the administration
President Trump's hospitalization leaves many unanswered questions. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discusses how the administration might function over the next few days and what precautions they should take to ensure a functioning government.
Lawmakers react to Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis
Republican and Democratic lawmakers offered well-wishes to President Trump and the first lady after they tested positive for COVID-19. It comes as questions loom over how this will impact the administration, Congress and the upcoming presidential election. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest.
What happens if president can't carry out duties?
The White House says President Trump is experiencing only minor symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19. But questions are being raised about what would happen should he be unable to carry out his duties for a period of time. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN to discuss what the Constitution says.
2024 primary is already in sight for Mike Pence
The vice president made his fifth trip to Iowa on Thursday.
Pence plane hits bird, returns to New Hampshire airport
He was at start of flight home from campaign event. Plane returned to airport and he flew home on cargo aircraft Secret Service uses.
Woman arrested for sending poison to White House
A woman suspected of sending the poison ricin in an envelope addressed to the White House has been arrested at the New York-Canada border. The woman is also suspected of sending similar poisoned envelopes to law enforcement agencies in Texas. CBSN has the latest.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Pence says Trump is "anxious" to move forward with SCOTUS nominee process
CBS News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell spoke Monday with the vice president.
Pence says Trump has "obligation" to quickly name Supreme Court pick
The vice president told Norah O'Donnell that confirming a new justice to the Supreme Court during an election year is not without precedent.
Pence on honoring Ginsburg and finding her replacement
Vice President Mike Pence will play a key role in the nomination process and interview of each of the candidates President Trump is considering. Pence speaks with CBS News in this exclusive interview.
Pence: Trump has "obligation" to quickly name nominee
Vice President Mike Pence defended President Trump's push to confirm a new justice to the Supreme Court before Election Day, telling "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell that moving forward with a confirmation during an election year is not without precedent and the president has an "obligation" to put forth a nominee. Watch more of the exclusive interview on the "CBS Evening News" on Monday at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Ex-Pence adviser on coronavirus endorses Biden in blistering ad
Olivia Troye, a former adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, slammed President Trump's response to the pandemic.
Red & Blue: Countdown to the Vote
With 50 days to go before the 2020 election, CBSN's Elaine Quijano anchors "Red & Blue: Countdown to the Vote" exploring the major issues and where things stand. Featuring Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' election and surveys director, with the latest CBS News Battleground Tracker polling; CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns exploring the changing American electorate; and perspectives from a wide range of contributors, analysts and political insiders.
North Carolina starts sending absentee ballots
North Carolina is the first state in the country to begin sending out absentee ballots. This comes after President Trump told residents in the state to vote both by mail and in-person -- which is illegal. Meanwhile, Democratic nomineeJoe Biden holds a slight lead over the president in state polls. WBTV chief investigative reporter Nick Ochsner joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss all things North Carolina.
President Trump refutes health speculations
President Trump is pushing back against speculation regarding his health. It comes after a new book suggested Vice President Mike Pence was put on standby to assume presidential powers when the president made an unscheduled visit to the hospital in November 2019. Ben Tracy reports from the White House.
Trump hits campaign trail after RNC
President Trump hit the campaign trail Friday, one day after formally accepting his party's nomination for president. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
RNC Night 4 preview
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burn and CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on what we can expect from President Trump's acceptance speech.
Anti-Trump Republicans offer alternative to RNC
A group of anti-Trump Republicans and Independents have organized a counter-convention to the RNC. The organizers of the Convention on Founding Principles based the event around basic American ideals that the Republican Party has abandoned under President Trump. Mindy Finn, convention co-organizer and executive director of Stand Up Republic, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Senator Mike Braun on Trump's RNC message
The U.S. is facing a number of ongoing crises as President Trump prepares to officially accept his nomination for a second term at the Republican National Convention. Senator Mike Braun, a Republican from Indiana, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the president's "law and order" message, the coronavirus response, and more.
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Iran says obstacles remain, but acknowledges deal taking shape with U.S.
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
Alleged gunman outside White House had run-ins with Secret Service, sources say
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
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Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Officials at the highest levels of the Iranian government say they don't know where Mojtaba Khamenei is and have no way to contact him directly, relying instead on a network of couriers.
Efforts to stop California chemical leak on new trajectory, officials say
More than 50,000 people in California remain evacuated due to an Orange County chemical leak that prompted Gov. Newsom to request that President Trump issue a Federal Emergency Declaration.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says
Negotiations are "in a very good place," a senior Trump official said, but, a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend.
New ebola infections in Uganda as Congo surpasses 900 suspected cases
Ugandan health authorities reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections there to seven as the number of suspected cases in the Congo continued to rise.
How the "Payam Method" keeps the joy in learning piano
From improvising classical music to playing songs students like, the approach by Payam Music focuses on student enjoyment while learning piano.
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American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
What's open and closed for Memorial Day 2026?
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Alleged gunman outside White House had run-ins with Secret Service, sources say
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
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What's open and closed for Memorial Day 2026?
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
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Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
N.J. governor requests access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
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Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Officials at the highest levels of the Iranian government say they don't know where Mojtaba Khamenei is and have no way to contact him directly, relying instead on a network of couriers.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
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Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about a leaking California chemical tank that may explode
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
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Experts from Thai rescue join efforts to save 7 trapped in Laos cave
Seven Laotian villagers entered a cave five days ago searching for gold and were trapped inside after heavy rain triggered flash flooding.
Minibus crashes into elephant, killing 3 people in Uganda national park
Three people died and four others were injured after their vehicle collided with an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, police said on Monday.
Ebola death toll climbs in Congo as new infections confirmed in Uganda
The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.
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Iran says obstacles remain, but acknowledges deal taking shape with U.S.
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
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American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Extended interview: Patti LaBelle
It's been some 50 years since Patti LaBelle first sang her hit song "Lady Marmalade." As she marks her 82nd birthday, LaBelle talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about her career and what's next.
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Patti LaBelle on being called a legend: "I have earned it"
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
The legendary Patti LaBelle
Legendary singer Patti LaBelle has been performing for six decades. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with LaBelle at her hometown of Philadelphia as she marks her 82nd birthday.
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CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
Husband convicted of hiring hitman to kill NYC art dealer in Brazil
Daniel Sikkema faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024.
New details on Saturday's White House shooting
The alleged gunman in Saturday's shooting at the White House had tried to gain access to the White House last year. Natalie Brand reports.
Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Possible shots heard from White House
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
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China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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5/24/2026: Booms, Busts and Bubbles; Sculpting Evolution; The Payam Method
First, examining lessons from the Wall Street crash of 1929. Then, a report on mouse DNA and the fight against Lyme disease. And, inside the "Payam Method" for learning piano.
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Crack in California chemical tank a positive sign, but explosion fears remain; details emerging on potential U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Living with coyotes
Once found only in parts of the West and Southwest, coyotes have dramatically expanded their range, and are now found in every state except Hawaii. Conor Knighton looks at how these animals have become part of the urban landscape in places like Chicago, and what roles they play — in history, in Native American stories, in art and in today's urban and suburban ecosystems.
New York's Trail of the Fallen
Charlie D'Agata reports on the trail just south of West Point Military Academy that honors America's fallen patriots.
Summer kicks off with gas and grocery costs up
Americans are now paying 20% more for food than four years ago. Inflation rose nearly 1% this month, mainly due to higher gas prices. Shanelle Kaul reports.