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Day 3 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention; Concerns grow for voting by mail in November
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Day 3 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention; Concerns grow for voting by mail in November
The coronavirus pandemic could have a major impact on the 2020 presidential election. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto helps break down some of the most recent polling in key battleground states.
President Trump spent much of Saturday attacking Democrats on Twitter over the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Trump even encouraged protesters defying stay-at-home orders, irking several Democratic governors. Nikole Killion reports.
Pres. Trump lashes out at political opponents; Astronaut Christina Koch sets new record in orbit
Pres. Trump delivers 3rd State of the Union speech; Meet California's furry, four legged politician
Trump assembles his impeachment legal team; School arranges son's early graduation for father
Justice Roberts, Senators sworn in for trial; Quest to remember the work of black composers
House move articles of impeachment to Senate; NFL player awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Lawmakers briefed on killing of Iranian General; Navigating the political landscape in Nevada.
White House sends letter to House Speaker Pelosi; Ellen DeGeneres on friendship with George W. Bush
White House blocks key witness from testifying; Trump presenting Medal of Freedom to Edwin Meese.
Trump orders troop withdrawal from Northern Syria; First lady speaks at drug prevention events
Interviews could begin in impeachment inquiry; Saudi Prince denies ordering Khashoggi murder
Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry; GOP pushes back on impeachment inquiry.
Speaker Peloski announces formal impeachment inquiry; Rep. John Lewis calls for impeachment.
Violent tornadoes kill at least 3 in Missouri; 8th grader wins National Geographic's 'Geobee'.
Attorney General Barr skips House hearing on Mueller report; Museum exhibit honors Holocaust survivors.
The House has passed a measure to increase the federal debt limit by $480 billion. But it's a temporary fix that will last only until December 3. That means lawmakers will find themselves looking for a more permanent measure in less than two months. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Democrats are facing a self-imposed deadline to pass President Biden's social safety-net plan, but they have yet to figure out a compromise to satisfy both moderates and progressives. And a new CBS News poll shows many Americans don't even know what's in the bill. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss that plus other headlines from Washington.
With Italy preparing to require workers to carry a “Green Pass” that shows their COVID-19 vaccination status, protesters took to Rome’s streets and clashed with police. Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Pope Francis on Saturday to discuss topics like climate change but had to cancel a separate planned event due to the protests. CBSN anchor Lana Zak spoke with CBS News’ foreign correspondent Chris Livesay who was in Rome to give the latest.
President Biden signed the continuing resolution bill, avoiding a government shutdown that would have furloughed thousands of federal employees. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed a vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package again as Democrats continue to struggle to reach an agreement. Caitlin Emma, budget and appropriations reporter for Politico, joins CBSN AM with the latest.
House Democrats delayed a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure deal for a second time, as progressive and moderate Democrats continue negotiating the larger bill. That multi-trillion dollar proposal focuses on addressing climate change and several social programs. Jennifer Shutt, budget and appropriations reporter for CQ Roll Call, joined CBSN with the latest on Capitol Hill.
President Biden is expected to meet with House Democrats after progressive Democrats in the House held up a vote Thursday on the bipartisan infrastructure deal over a lack of Senate Democratic support for a second spending bill focused on climate and social programs. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest.
President Biden met with House Democrats on Friday afternoon, as progressive and moderate Democrats negotiate the infrastructure deal and climate and social spending plan. CBS News political contributors and Democratic strategists Joel Payne and Antjuan Seawright join CBSN to discuss.
Tensions are rising and negotiations are intensifying as lawmakers continue high-stakes talks on President Biden's agenda. Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill after Democrats failed to unite behind it yesterday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave join CBSN with the latest developments.
Iran denied its negotiators would be meeting with U.S. officials in Qatar after President Trump announced the talks would resume at Tehran's request.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Once Russian soldiers reach certain parts of the front lines of the war in Ukraine, they can expect to live an average of just 20 to 35 minutes, according to a grim estimate by Russian military bloggers.
Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco.
A heat wave will blast a large swath of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures will feel hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
Officials say people and pets should keep a safe distance away from the water to limit the chances of an alligator encounter.
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name and party as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's Senate primary in August.
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name and party as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's Senate primary in August.
Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.
The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco.
Europe has the oldest population of any continent while also warming the fastest, leading to a dangerous and deadly situation.
Once Russian soldiers reach certain parts of the front lines of the war in Ukraine, they can expect to live an average of just 20 to 35 minutes, according to a grim estimate by Russian military bloggers.
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
Will Taylor Swift be marrying Travis Kelce this week at Madison Square Garden? Jericka Duncan reports.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton, stars of "The Invite" preview the film, which explores the unraveling and evolution of two very different marriages over the course of an unforgettable evening. The two discuss if they brought any of their own experiences to the movie and Wilde, who also directed the film, shares why she was initially reluctant to star in it.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the trailer for "The Angry Birds Movie 3." The film stars Jason Sudeikis and debuts in theaters on Dec. 23.
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
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.
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
German police say a suspect was in custody and six were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
Alex Murdaugh is expected back in court in South Carolina on Monday for the first time since the state Supreme Court overturned his convictions for killing his son and wife. Skyler Henry reports.
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
High winds and temps continue to fuel major wildfire in Utah; JetBlue flight reports collision with drone while landing at JFK.
In southern Utah, the Cottonwood Fire tore through part of Eagle Point Resort, forcing it to close. Samantha Garcia, director of marketing for Eagle Point, joins CBS News to discuss.
NASA will attempt a daring space rescue mission as soon as Tuesday morning to prevent an aging telescope from falling back to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
The back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela last week knocked out power in two of the three public hospitals in the hard-hit coastal state of La Guaira, the director of the nonprofit "United Doctors of Venezuela" tells the New York Times. New York Times reporter Genevieve Glatsky joins CBS News to discuss.