Mike Pompeo thinks Virginia's Youngkin would be a "really good" president
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is speaking Wednesday at a GOP donor retreat held by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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President Biden could announce his reelection campaign as early as next week, sources say. CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers speak with political contributor Ashley Etienne and former RNC spokesperson Kevin Sheridan about how the field is shaping for 2024.
Mike Pompeo not running for president in 2024
"This isn't our moment," Pompeo said.
Assessing the 2024 presidential field
CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa speaks with John Dickerson about the emerging 2024 Republican presidential field and the tensions between supporters of former President Donald Trump and other factions of the party.
Trump wins CPAC straw poll
Former President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference over the weekend, where he took the opportunity to galvanize his supporters as he seeks the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the takeaways from CPAC.
Notable Republicans to speak at CPAC
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are two notable Republicans speaking at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins us to discuss their upcoming appearances and what else is happening at CPAC 2023.
Trump supporters gather at CPAC
Many Republican leaders and voters have flocked to the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland, where former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak Saturday night. However, many potential 2024 presidential candidates are notably absent from the convention. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro reports from day two of CPAC.
Bolton says Trump is "poison" for GOP's chances in 2024
Bolton also blasted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, claiming he is probably "unfit" to serve as president.
Mike Pompeo on his new book, 2024 plans
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins "CBS Mornings" for a look at his new book, "Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love," and whether he plans to run for president in 2024.
Nikki Haley mulls 2024 presidential bid, though she pledged to back Trump
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says she'll take the Christmas holiday to consider a White House bid.
Big-name Republicans appear at Vegas meeting
Several high-profile members of the GOP addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition at its annual leadership conference in Las Vegas over the weekend. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Isaac Arnsdorf, a national political reporter for the Washington Post, about why this meeting is crucial for the Republican Party's future.
In Las Vegas, some potential GOP 2024 rivals warn Trump is "a loser"
Republican presidential prospects are courting anxious donors and activists in Las Vegas, as the GOP's early 2024 class warns it's time for the party to move on from Trump.
Pompeo discusses his 2024 plans
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about whether he plans to run for president in 2024.
A Trump 2024 presidential bid wouldn't keep Pompeo from running
But if Donald Trump is the GOP nominee, Mike Pompeo says he'd vote for Trump with "no hesitation."
Iranian charged in alleged Bolton murder plot
A member of Iran's elite military corps was charged in an alleged plot to murder former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the alleged assassination attempt.
Fallout from FBI search of Mar-a-Lago
We are learning more about an FBI search warrant executed at former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Multiple sources tell CBS News the search was connected to White House records. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Frmr. Secy. of State Pompeo on "The Takeout"
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins Major Garrett on this week's "The Takeout" to discuss a potential Presidential run, the 2020 election, the Israeli government, the war in Ukraine and Jan. 6.
Trump to rally for Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania
After propelling Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance to a primary victory, the power of former President Trump's support will be tested once again in the Pennsylvania Republican Senate primary. He endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz and will attend a rally for him Friday. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what is at stake in this race.
U.S. intelligence shows Iran threats on U.S. soil
There are "serious and credible" threats to current and former U.S. officials, including against former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Trump takes center stage at CPAC
The Conservative Political Action Conference, known as CPAC, has released results from its annual straw poll. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest from the event, where former President Donald Trump addressed the crowd Saturday night.
Pompeo and Noem criticize Putin while navigating potential 2024 runs
Both criticized Putin, but sided with President Trump in saying the Russian leader is "smart."
Iowa summit attracts possible 2024 candidates
More than 1,000 Christian conservatives gathered Friday in Des Moines, Iowa for the annual Family Leadership Summit, where they heard from former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. Boston Globe reporter James Pindell spoke to attendees and joined CBSN to discuss what he learned about how they feel about the prospect of former President Donald Trump running again in 2024.
Potential 2024 GOP candidates visit Iowa
Despite the sustained popularity of former President Donald Trump in the GOP, other would-be 2024 Republican presidential contenders are heading to Iowa to address conservative voters. The Des Moines Register's chief political reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel has more on who will be headlining the Family Leadership Summit on Friday, and Democrats' chances of picking up any Republican-held seats in Iowa in 2022.
China pushing online propaganda
A new report reveals China's latest propaganda push in the Xinjiang region, where tens of thousands of Uighurs and other ethnic minorities have been forced into reeducation camps. The New York Times and ProPublica analyzed thousands of videos posted on social media that appear to show Beijing's version of life across the region. ProPublica journalist Jeff Kao joins CBSN to explain their findings.
Pompeo launches political action committee
Former Trump administration Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has officially launched a political action committee, a sign he may be looking at a potential presidential run in 2024. Associated Press political reporter Meg Kinnard spoke with CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about what the PAC is doing.
Protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to hundreds of arrests on campuses
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
In Trump immunity case, Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Bears draft USC's Caleb Williams No. 1 overall in NFL Draft
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
Maryland educator framed principal for racist rant using AI-generated voice, police say
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
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Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
2024 NFL Draft: Day 1 recap of first-round picks
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
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Rise in all-cash transactions turbo charge price gains for luxury homes
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Venice becomes first city to charge a daily tourist fee
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
Amazon Ring customers getting $5.6 million in refunds, FTC says
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.
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Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
3 times you shouldn't brush your teeth, according to dental experts
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Doctors perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
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American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
Metal detectorist finds centuries-old artifact outlawed by emperor
A cross unearthed in eastern Poland likely belonged to an outcasted Russian religious community around 300 years ago.
Protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to hundreds of arrests on campuses
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
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See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
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Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
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.
Meta launches new AI assistant
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
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Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
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What's next for Harvey Weinstein
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Maryland educator framed principal for racist rant using AI-generated voice, police say
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
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In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Is the U.S. in the middle of two Cold Wars?
It's been nearly 35 years since the Cold War ended, but the author of a new book argues not only is the U.S. facing a new Cold War -- it's facing more than one. David Sanger, author of "New Cold Wars," joins CBS News to explain.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
"Little Miss Flint" on tackling water crisis
Mari Copeny, widely known as "Little Miss Flint," brought national attention to the Flint water crisis when she met then-President Barack Obama in 2016 at just 8 years old. She tells CBS News about her continued fight for clean drinking water in this extended interview.
What it's like to be an aid worker in Gaza
Israel is intensifying its strikes on Rafah ahead of a possible ground offensive. Debora Patta reports on the destruction from the war in the territory and tells the story of an aid worker risking it all to help others.