New pro-Haley super PAC ad calls Trump "chicken"
The ad criticizes Trump for not debating former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley during the 2024 Republican presidential primary campaign.
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Inside Nikki Haley's Nevada primary loss
A majority of Nevada voters staged a ballot-box protest Tuesday night during the state's GOP primary, overwhelmingly voting for the option "none of these candidates" over Nikki Haley. Former President Donald Trump will be participating in the state's caucus on Thursday. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on the confusing situation.
Why Trump wasn't on the GOP Nevada primary ballot
Former President Donald Trump noted in his victory speech after the New Hampshire primary that Nikki Haley won't be on the ballot for the Nevada caucuses.
Haley finishes second behind "none of these candidates" in Nevada GOP primary
Former President Donald Trump did not appear on the ballot.
Will Trump's immunity loss hurt his campaign?
A court on Tuesday shot down former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity from federal prosecution for a second time. CBS News political director Fin Gómez and campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi join "America Decides" to discuss the potential political fallout.
Nevada voters discuss state of 2024 race
Nevada is holding Republican and Democratic primaries on Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Silver State voters about the 2024 candidates.
Who might Trump pick to be his running mate?
Although the presidential primary season isn't over yet, former President Donald Trump is already fielding questions about who he will pick to be his running mate if he wins the 2024 Republican nomination. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi takes a look at Trump's potential picks for vice president.
Nikki Haley asks for Secret Service protection
Nikki Haley has asked for Secret Service protection amid threats she's received while running for the Republican presidential nomination.
Biden turns to Nevada after South Carolina
President Biden is facing voters in Nevada after winning South Carolina's Democratic primary. And the Palmetto State's former governor, GOP candidate Nikki Haley, announced a big January fundraising haul. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett breaks down the state of the 2024 presidential race.
Trump questions future of RNC Chair McDaniel
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel has long been an ally of Donald Trump, but the former president is hinting at a change in leadership as the RNC reports its worst fundraising year in almost a decade. Semafor national political reporter David Weigel and Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai join "America Decides" to discuss.
Biden criticizes Trump before Nevada primary
During a campaign speech in Las Vegas on Sunday, President Biden criticized former President Donald Trump, saying it would be a "nightmare" if the GOP frontrunner returned to the White House. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Nikki Haley makes surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live"
Nikki Haley emerged unexpectedly from the "SNL" studio audience on Saturday night, posing as "a concerned South Carolina voter."
South Carolina Democratic primary begins
Polls are open in the South Carolina Democratic primary, which President Joe Biden is expected to win easily. However, today's contest could reveal if he has lost support with an important bloc of voters. CBS News' Nicole Killion has more from Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Bolton says Haley should stay in presidential race through the GOP convention
Trump's former national security adviser says Haley can "carry the flag" for every Republican who doesn't want Trump to win the presidency.
Checking in with Black South Carolina voters
Black voters in South Carolina helped revive Joe Biden's campaign for president four years ago, but enthusiasm for the president seems to be waning as he mounts his reelection campaign. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is in Columbia, South Carolina, with more.
Haley rolls out new South Carolina strategy
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is ramping up criticism of former President Donald Trump in her home state of South Carolina as new poll numbers show Haley trailing Trump by double digits. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos is tracking Haley's latest effort to create momentum for her presidential run.
Presidential candidates address housing costs
Data from the Federal Reserve shows price indexes for homes and rents are up nearly 50% compared to before the pandemic. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine how much a president can do to curb prices.
Haley shifts focus in effort to close gap with Trump in South Carolina
As Nikki Haley campaigns in her home state of South Carolina, she's highlighting her record as the state's twice-elected governor.
Biden's push for momentum in South Carolina
There's just two days until the South Carolina Democratic primary, and the Biden campaign has been pushing to win the support of Black voters there. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from the Palmetto State.
Does Haley have a path to the GOP nomination?
While the Republican primary delegate count is just getting started, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley's path forward is in question. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and Republican strategist Doug Heye join "America Decides" to discuss what Haley needs to do to stay competitive in the race.
Haley pushing for strikes against Iran
Nikki Haley is pushing for strikes against Iran following the death of three U.S. troops. Meanwhile, the former U.N. ambassador is staying in the race for president despite some saying she should call it quits.
How Haley is pressing on after New Hampshire
Nikki Haley is hitting back at Donald Trump on the campaign trail, saying the former president is guaranteed to lose in the general election. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to assess the state of Haley's campaign nearly one week after losing in New Hampshire.
Haley seeks momentum in South Carolina
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is drawing larger crowds in South Carolina as she focuses her efforts on her home state's primary. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small is looking at the hurdles Haley will need to overcome to become the 2024 Republican presidential nominee.
A look at South Carolina primary
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is campaigning in her home state in an attempt to narrow the lead held by former President Donald Trump. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns is in Charleston, South Carolina, ahead of next month's crucial primary.
Sen. Scott on the Republican party's future
Sen. Tim Scott was just steps behind former President Donald Trump when he claimed victory in the New Hampshire primary yesterday. Scott weighed in on the campaign between Trump and U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, and what the future of the Republican party should look like.
Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela: "We are ready and willing"
María Corina Machado told CBS News in a network exclusive interview the people of Venezuela have picked her opposition movement to lead the country.
White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, Leavitt says
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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Venezuela's future in balance after Trump officials brief lawmakers; Maduro in jail
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spent the night in jail after he appeared in a U.S. courtroom — as questions linger about President Trump's plans for Venezuela.
Noem says she's "focused on policing the streets, not policing President Trump's words"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has deployed 2,000 agents to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to conduct immigration raids and assist in the widening fraud investigation.
Brown University shooter confesses in videos, says attack was planned for a long time
According to transcripts released by authorities from a series of recorded videos, the gunman did not reveal a motive for the killings.
Aldrich Ames, CIA officer convicted of spying for Russia, dies at age 84
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
New White House webpage rewrites history of Jan. 6, 2021, and 2020 election
The webpage, featured under the official whitehouse.gov domain, says Democrats framed "the event as a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Trump."
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is "under attack" by Trump as ICE ramps up
Walz added that he believes Minnesota is "under assault like no other time in our state's history because of a petty, vile administration that doesn't care about the well-being of Minnesotans."
How police departments' poorly-enforced rules enable off-duty misconduct
Across the U.S., police officers moonlight in bars, clubs, and private security jobs with little oversight. A CBS News and Howard Center investigation reveals how weak policies allow misconduct, corruption, and threats to public safety to persist.
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims seek accountability as trial begins
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools officer, is accused of failing to act during the May 24, 2022, attack.
Noem says she's "focused on policing the streets, not policing President Trump's words"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has deployed 2,000 agents to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to conduct immigration raids and assist in the widening fraud investigation.
Detained Americans are used as "trading chips," Marine imprisoned under Maduro says
Matthew Heath, a corporal in the Corps from 1999 until 2003, says Maduro detained Americans to be used as "trading chips" and a policy tool.
Aldrich Ames, CIA officer convicted of spying for Russia, dies at age 84
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Brown University shooter confesses in videos, says attack was planned for a long time
According to transcripts released by authorities from a series of recorded videos, the gunman did not reveal a motive for the killings.
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Fliers left stranded after Venezuela strikes. Can travel insurance help?
Travel insurance won't help most people whose flights were disrupted by the turmoil in Venezuela. Here's what such policies do cover.
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
How to file a refund claim in Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement
Eligible Amazon customers can now request a refund from a settlement over allegations of deceptive Prime enrollment practices.
Is your state raising its minimum wage in 2026? Here's the list.
Almost two dozen states are expected to boost their minimum wage at some point in 2026.
Gas prices this year could be the lowest since 2020
U.S. drivers are likely to see lower prices at the pump this year amid lower global oil prices and strong crude production.
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New White House webpage rewrites history of Jan. 6, 2021, and 2020 election
The webpage, featured under the official whitehouse.gov domain, says Democrats framed "the event as a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Trump."
Machado says Venezuelans are "very grateful" to Trump for ousting Maduro
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado hailed President Trump for removing Nicolás Maduro from power in a network exclusive interview with CBS News — and made the case for why her political coalition should lead the country.
Noem says she's "focused on policing the streets, not policing President Trump's words"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has deployed 2,000 agents to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to conduct immigration raids and assist in the widening fraud investigation.
Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela: "We are ready and willing"
María Corina Machado told CBS News in a network exclusive interview the people of Venezuela have picked her opposition movement to lead the country in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
Aldrich Ames, CIA officer convicted of spying for Russia, dies at age 84
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
CDC issues new childhood vaccine guidelines
The Trump administration is reducing the number of vaccines it recommends for children in the U.S. Under the new guidelines, the CDC recommends all children be vaccinated against 11 diseases, which is down from 17 immunizations. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations for fewer shots
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
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Machado: Maduro capture will go down in history as day "justice defeated tyranny"
The Venezuelan opposition leader called the capture a "flawless operation."
Machado says Maduro's No. 2 was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime
María Corina Machado said Nicolás Maduro's former vice president Delcy Rodríguez was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime in Venezuela.
6 countries where the "Don-roe Doctrine" may take Trump next
After the U.S. deposed Maduro, Trump and top officials did not rule out efforts at overthrow or annexation in other countries. Here's what they've said.
Why does Trump want Greenland to be part of the U.S.?
Greenland is 836,000 square miles of largely frozen ground northeast of Canada. So why does the White House say it "should be part of the United States"?
Dozens said to have been killed in Iran protests despite Trump's warning
At least 29 Iranian protesters have reportedly been killed in unrest across the nation, putting its rulers under huge pressure after Trump threatened to intervene.
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Nikki Glaser returning to host Golden Globes with "different approach"
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
From the archives: Pioneering dancer Carmen de Lavallade
Dancer, choreographer, actress and teacher Carmen de Lavallade, one of the pioneers of American modern dance, and the first prima ballerina of Creole descent to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera, died on Dec. 29, 2025 at age 94. In this Dec. 3, 2017 "Sunday Morning" report, de Lavallade talked with Rita Braver about her artistic journey (including her collaborations with Alvin Ailey and future husband Geoffrey Holder), and her decision to boycott a 2017 Kennedy Center Honorees reception following President Trump's remarks about White nationalists who marched in Charlottesville, Va.
Nikki Glaser on hosting Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser was the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo last year. She's returning to host the awards show again on Sunday. Glaser speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her preparation for the show.
Harlan Coben ditches fiction for true crime
Harlan Coben has written many bestselling mystery novels, but now he's ditching fiction for real life cases in a new CBS series. "Harlan Coben's Final Twist" dives into true crime murder mysteries. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about making the switch and challenges along the way.
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.
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AI renewing some Utah prescriptions: Politico
In Utah, artificial intelligence can now renew some prescriptions. A Politico exclusive says the pilot program will "test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine." Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her reporting.
Laundry-folding robot debuts at CES 2026
Technology leaders are gathering in Las Vegas for CES, one of the industry's biggest conferences of the year. CNET editor at large Bridget Carey joins CBS News with a firsthand look at the new gadgets on display.
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.
Nvidia announces "Vera Rubin" AI platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the new "Vera Rubin" AI platform at CES on Monday. CNET reporter David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia unveils new "revolutionary" AI tech
Artificial intelligence technology giant Nvidia announced a new endeavor that it says will be revolutionary. Emily Bary, MarketWatch's assistant managing editor, joins CBS News with more.
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The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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Lawsuit over Texas A&M student's death
The parents of a Texas A&M student who fell to her death from a high-rise apartment building have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against two organizations they say served her alcohol before her fatal fall. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
Brown University gunman confessed in videos
The man who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor in December 2025 left confessional videos in the storage unit where investigators discovered his body, the FBI announced Tuesday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Search for suspect in Ohio double murder
Police in Ohio are asking the public for leads in the search for a suspect after a dentist and his wife were killed in their home on Dec. 30. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is "under attack" by Trump as ICE ramps up
Walz added that he believes Minnesota is "under assault like no other time in our state's history because of a petty, vile administration that doesn't care about the well-being of Minnesotans."
Uvalde school officer trial begins in Texas
The trial against Adrian Gonzales, the former Uvalde school resource officer charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment after the Robb Elementary School shooting, began Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Astronomers discover never-before-seen celestial object: "Cloud 9"
The hydrogen cloud is a remnant of the universe's early formation, NASA said in a news release.
NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
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Dozens reported dead in Iran protests
Rights groups in Iran say dozens have been killed and more than a thousand others have been detained in protests there over the past week. President Trump had warned the U.S. was "locked and loaded" if Tehran violently killed peaceful demonstrators. Masih Alinejad, an Iranian women's rights activist and journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump mulling military action to acquire Greenland
The White House is doubling down on President Trump's pursuit of Greenland, saying that "using the U.S. military is always an option." The renewed focus on the Danish territory comes as questions remain about Trump's strategy in Venezuela. Ed O'Keefe and Lilia Luciano have more. Then, CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil sits down for an exclusive interview with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
The many roles of Marco Rubio
From Florida senator to a central player on the global stage, Marco Rubio has become one of the most influential figures in U.S. foreign policy.
New clue in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a person seen walking in an alleyway near the home of Spencer and Monique Tepe hours before they were found shot dead in Columbus, Ohio. Tom Hanson has more.
Trial begins for former Uvalde schools officer
Families of the children and teachers killed at Robb Elementary School sat in the courtroom this week as a former school police officer went on trial, seeking accountability nearly four years after the devastating mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Jason Allen reports.