Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor
Mikie Sherrill became New Jersey's first female Democratic governor Tuesday as she was sworn into office to lead the Garden State. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Sherrill on "agenda" to get costs down
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that her state's residents elected her because they want "to see an agenda to get their costs down, and something that was going to take place quickly. As I said, you know, I'm not writing a strongly-worded letter. I'm not doing a 10-year plan."
Mikie Sherrill on why there's too much "caution" and "mediocrity" in the Democratic Party
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that voters "wanted to see an agenda to get their costs down."
Sherrill on tackling rising cost of living
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill's transition is already underway, naming several senior advisers, including her chief of staff. Sherrill sat down with CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan for an interview that will air on Sunday.
Sherrill on tackling New Jersey cost of living
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill spoke with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan after winning the state's gubernatorial race over Republican Jack Ciattarelli. The interview will air on Sunday, Nov. 9.
Examining why Democrats swept 2025 elections
On Tuesday, Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill won their gubernatorial races and exceeded pollsters' expectations. Political strategists Alex Conant and Ofirah Yheskel, along with CBS News political director Fin Gómez, join with analysis.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Mamdani tells Trump to "turn the volume up"
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani adressed President Trump directly during his victory speech on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia swept key races. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nikole Killion have the latest.
NJ Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill on her victory
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CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto explains what issues stood out for voters on Election Day and how Tuesday's elections differed from the primaries and the 2024 general election.
Watch: Mikie Sherrill's victory speech
CBS News projects that Democrat Mikie Sherrill will win the New Jersey gubernatorial race against Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli. Sherrill spoke to her supporters on Tuesday night.
Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor's race
CBS News projects that Democrat Mikie Sherrill has won the New Jersey governor's race, defeating her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Jericka Duncan have the latest.
NY, NJ, Virginia voters deciding key races
It's election night in the U.S., and voters across the country are headed to the polls for high-stakes races that could give an early indication of how the country is feeling about the two political parties and President Trump. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Lilia Luciano, Katrina Kaufman and Taurean Small have all the latest.
In New Jersey governor's race, Sherrill tries to tether Ciattarelli to Trump
Republican Jack Ciattarelli has a shot at winning 2025 New Jersey governor's race against Mikie Sherrill, after Democrats have held the office for two terms.
Key state and local elections heat up
Races in New York and New Jersey are heating up ahead of polls opening for Tuesday's Election Day. CBS News' political director Fin Gomez has the latest.
New Jersey governor's race heats up
The race for New Jersey governor between Trump-backed Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill intensified ahead of Election Day as former President Barack Obama rallied with Sherrill. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Polls tighten ahead of Election Day
The mayoral race in New York City is tightening ahead of Tuesday's Election Day. Meanwhile, the race for New Jersey governor between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill heated up with an appearance from former President Barack Obama at a rally for Sherrill over the weekend. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more details.
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CBS News political director Fin Gómez breaks down the key races in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia with just a week to go before Election Day.
N.J. governor's race gains national attention
Former President Barack Obama, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are campaigning for New Jersey Democrat Mikie Sherrill in her gubernatorial run against Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Brent Johnson, a politics reporter for NJ Advance Media, joins with more.
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Legal threats hang over governor's race after report on Sherrill's military records
The National Archives admitted it had erred in releasing a mostly unredacted version of Mikie Sherrill's military records to an ally of her opponent.
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Archives released too much of Sherrill's military record to GOP rival's allies
The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."
Ciattarelli, Sherrill win N.J. primaries
Trump-back Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's gubernatorial primaries on Tuesday. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
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President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Follow for live updates.
Senate voting on DHS funding as ICE reform deal remains out of reach
The Senate is taking a procedural vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown stretches into an 11th day.
Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch"
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model, sets deadline
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Johnson calls Democrats' boycott of Trump's State of the Union "detestable"
"We play for one team," House Speaker Mike Johnson told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil ahead of the State of the Union. "We're all for America."
Poll on Trump State of the Union finds most say admin. hasn't explained Iran policy
In new CBS News poll, most describe the state of the country as "divided;" Republicans are optimistic. Democrats and Republicans alike want to hear Trump talk about the economy and the cost of living.
3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most
President Trump is expected to tout his administration's economic record in his State of the Union address, even as affordability remains front and center.
Friend of U.S. citizen killed by ICE agent disputed official account of shooting
The close friend and passenger of a 23-year-old American citizen who was killed by an ICE agent in Texas last year disputed officials' account of the fatal shooting.
Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.
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Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
Johnson: Allegations against Gonzales are "detestable" but "we're trying to sort it out"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.
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Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
Johnson: Allegations against Gonzales are "detestable" but "we're trying to sort it out"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
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Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
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After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
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After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
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American Airlines plane from Miami found with apparent bullet hole in Colombia
The bullet was located in the right wing of a 737 MAX 8 aircraft that flew from Miami, Florida, to Medellín on Monday night as flight 923.
Photographer on capturing Jack Hughes' toothless grin after Olympic gold
Getty Images photographer Elsa Garrison shares how she managed to capture a "pretty iconic" image of Team USA's Jack Hughes.
12th century Crusader sword discovered by student off coast of Israel
A student made the discovery "by chance" while swimming, according to the University of Haifa.
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges
Once a left-leaning political campaigner, Brand has rebranded himself as a conservative guru to millions of social media followers
France to punish U.S. ambassador after "surprise" no-show to diplomatic meeting
U.S. envoy Charles Kushner will be denied access to French government ministers due to his lack of attendance after comments about the death of a far-right activist
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Jeff Probst previews "Survivor"
Jeff Probst, who has hosted "Survivor" since it first aired more than 25 years ago, talks with "CBS Mornings" about how the 50th season is different, fan influence and what to expect with the premiere on Wednesday.
Neve Campbell on return to "Scream" franchise
Neve Campbell speaks to "CBS Mornings" about reprising her iconic role in the "Scream" franchise. Campbell talks about how the movie connects to a younger generation and her choice to speak out about pay disparity for "Scream 6."
Oprah reveals "Kin" as new book club pick
Oprah on "CBS Mornings" revealed "Kin" by Tayari Jones as her next book club selection. Kin is about two motherless daughters who have been best friends since early childhood, but their lives take different paths. This is only the tenth time Oprah has picked the same author twice.
Extended interview: Madison Beer
Madison Beer opens up about the start of her music career, artists who have inspired her along the way and creating her third studio album, "Locket," in an interview with CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
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Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model, sets deadline
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
AI-driven attacks are increasing, report says
CrowdStrike is reporting an increase in AI-driven attacks around the world. Adam Meyers, the head of counter adversary operations at CrowdStrike, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Teens use AI more frequently than parents know, survey finds
A Pew Research Center survey found that just 4 in 10 parents talk to their teens about AI usage.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
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Former DEA chief examines "El Mencho" operation
The killing of Mexican cartel boss "El Mencho" has led to massive unrest across the country. Ray Donovan, who served as chief of operations at the Drug Enforcement Agency and oversaw the capture of El Chapo, joins with analysis.
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CBS News has learned authorities have charged the stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who was found dead aboard a cruise ship in November 2025, with homicide. Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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State District Judge Tony Graf decided in a Tuesday ruling to keep the Utah County Attorney's Office on the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
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The family of Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old who was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship in November, says her 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with homicide in her death, court documents show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Guthrie family increases reward to $1 million
Savannah Guthrie posted a new video on Tuesday pleading for the return of her mother. The family is now offering a $1 million reward. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
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Sen. Gallego on skipping State of the Union
Several Democrats are expected to skip President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is one of them and joins "The Takeout" to discuss his decision and more.
McCarthy previews 2026 State of the Union
President Trump is set to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins "The Takeout" to discuss the points he believes the president should touch on.
McCarthy says Rep. Gonzales should resign
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is facing calls to resign over his alleged affair with an aide who died after setting herself on fire. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined CBS News to discuss the situation and also said Gonzales should step down.
Stakes of 2026 State of the Union address
President Trump is set to address the nation on Tuesday night to tout his accomplishments and lay out his agenda for the coming year. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
What Americans think about state of U.S.
Ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address, CBS News producer Jared Ochacher asked people on the street what they think.