A year in review of 2024 U.S. politics
2024 was the biggest global election year in history. Here in the U.S., politics and the presidential election dominated headlines. CBS News' Major Garrett breaks it all down.
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Gov. Chris Sununu discusses future of the GOP
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu campaigned for Nikki Haley during the Republican primary nearly a year ago. Like many Haley voters, the governor eventually chose to back President-elect Donald Trump. Gov. Sununu joins "America Decides" to discuss the future of his party following Trump's election win.
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."
Trump names N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik U.S. ambassador to U.N.
President-elect Donald Trump has offered N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and she has accepted the offer, a source confirms to CBS News.
Trump says Haley, Pompeo won't be invited to join White House
Nikki Haley served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in his first term, and then ran against him for the Republican nomination this cycle.
Harris closing out campaign in Pennsylvania
Does Pennsylvania and its 19 electoral votes hold the keys to the White House? If you look at the candidates' schedules on the eve of Election Day, it appears that is what they believe. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Mariel Saez join with analysis.
Josh Shapiro reacts to Biden "garbage" remark
In response to President Biden appearing to call former President Donald Trump's supporters "garbage" on Tuesday night, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said, "it's certainly not words that I would use." Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" with analysis. Editor's note: A graphic in this video incorrectly identifies Rocky Mount, North Carolina, as Rock Mount.
Harris focuses on Nikki Haley's primary voters in closing weeks of campaign
Among the voters Kamala Harris is pursuing in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign are those who voted for Nikki Haley over Trump in the GOP primaries.
Nikki Haley says she doesn't "agree with Trump 100% of the time"
Nikki Haley says she's supporting former President Donald Trump because she supports his policies, but she doesn't agree with him on everything.
Haley on Vance comments: "Not helpful"
Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, who challenged former President Donald Trump in the primary but is now campaigning for him, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Sen. JD Vance's comments about childless women are "not helpful."
Full interview: Nikki Haley on "Face the Nation"
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, a portion of which aired on Sept. 8, 2024.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," in the wake of a forthcoming GOP report on Afghanistan, House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Michael McCaul discusses its findings with Margaret Brennan. Plus, Brennan speaks with former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," in the wake of a forthcoming GOP report on Afghanistan, House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Michael McCaul discusses its findings with Margaret Brennan. Plus, Brennan speaks with former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley.
Nikki Haley says she's "on standby" to campaign for Trump
Nikki Haley tells CBS News' Margaret Brennan she doesn't agree with Trump's style, approach or communications, but she backs his policies.
Haley explains why she supports Trump
Former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley tells "Face The Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that she doesn't agree with former President Donald Trump's campaign style or approach but supports him because of his policies. "For me, it's not a question," said Haley about voting for Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Haley on whether she'll campaign for Trump
Former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley tells "Face The Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that she is "on standby" to campaign for former President Donald Trump, adding that she will be "happy to be helpful" if he asks for her support or advice.
Haley says Trump needs to change rhetoric
Nikki Haley in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday said Donald Trump needs to change his rhetoric if he wants to beat Kamala Harris in the presidential election. "This is a winnable election, but you need to focus," Haley said. "Your target market is suburban women, college-educated independents and conservative Democrats." CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Past rivals show big support for Trump
One-time Donald Trump rivals Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy and Marco Rubio all delivered speeches in support of the former president Tuesday at Day 2 of the Republican National Convention. Along the way, they slammed President Biden's immigration policies. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small and CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez have a recap of Day 2 at the RNC.
Nikki Haley endorses Trump in show of unity at RNC
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
Nikki Haley endorses Trump in RNC speech
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, former President Donald Trump's fiercest critic in the Republican primaries, offered her "strong endorsement" of Trump on Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention. "I'm here tonight because we have a country to save, and a unified Republican Party is essential for saving her," Haley said.
Trump arrives at RNC Day 2
Cheers erupted at the second night of the Republican National Convention when former President Donald Trump entered the convention hall ahead the speeches by former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors special coverage.
Will Haley get a warm welcome at the RNC?
Nikki Haley will speak at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night after refusing to endorse former President Donald Trump when she dropped out of the 2024 race. Matt Gorman, a Republican strategist who served as a senior adviser to Sen. Tim Scott's presidential campaign, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Nikki Haley set to speak at Day 2 of RNC
Nikki Haley, who challenged former President Trump in the Republican primary in 2024, is set to deliver a speech at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night. Haley did not hold back criticism of the former president during her failed campaign, and her invite to speak at the convention came only in recent days as the party tries to signal a unified front. Robert Costa reports.
How will RNC crowd react to Haley's speech?
Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley will be among one of Donald Trump's former opponents speaking on the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns, Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe has more on what to watch on Day 2 of the convention.
Nikki Haley to speak at Day 2 of RNC
The second day of the Republican National Convention will feature addresses focusing on crime and immigration. There will also be a speech from the last primary challenger to bow out this year against Donald Trump, Nikki Haley. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Death toll from Texas flash floods rises to at least 104, officials say
Almost a dozen people from a children's summer camp in Kerr County remain missing, officials say.
Maps show where devastating flash flooding hit Texas
Multiple parts of central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River rose rapidly.
Timeline shows when emergency alerts warned of Texas flood disaster
CBS News analysis shows there were 22 warnings sent by the National Weather Service for Kerr County and the Kerrville area, but many residents say they didn't get alerts.
Judge blocks Trump administration from cutting off Planned Parenthood funding
A judge partially froze a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act just days after President Trump signed it into law.
Passengers at some U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes, sources say
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through security.
Trump threatens more than a dozen countries with new tariffs by Aug. 1
President Trump said the U.S. will impose steep levies on imports from 14 countries starting next month, heightening pressure on trading partners.
IRS says churches should keep tax exemption even if pastors back candidates
The IRS said in a court filing that churches whose pastors endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't lose their tax-exempt status.
Milan airport briefly shut down after man sucked into jet engine
Flights at Milan Bergamo Airport were suspended for almost two hours after a man was sucked into a jet engine and killed, according to Italian news agency ANSA.
Coast Guard member describes effort to help rescue 165 from Texas floods
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods.
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People keep volunteering at Texas flooding site despite being told not to
Even as authorities in Kerr County, Texas have repeatedly discouraged civilian volunteers from showing up to help in the search for victims of the region's historic flooding, many are, anyway.
Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Passengers at some U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes, sources say
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through security.
Stocks slump Monday after Trump threatens new tariffs on certain countries
Markets fall on Monday after President Trump threatened 14 U.S. trading partners with steep tariffs starting August 1.
Coast Guard member describes effort to help rescue 165 from Texas floods
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods.
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Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Stocks slump Monday after Trump threatens new tariffs on certain countries
Markets fall on Monday after President Trump threatened 14 U.S. trading partners with steep tariffs starting August 1.
U.S. tariffs on European goods threaten consumers on both sides of Atlantic
EU said it was prepared to retaliate with tariffs on hundreds of American products, from U.S. beef, auto parts and beer to Boeing airplanes.
Trump threatens more than a dozen countries with new tariffs by Aug. 1
President Trump said the U.S. will impose steep levies on imports from 14 countries starting next month, heightening pressure on trading partners.
Trump says he'll start sending countries tariff letters at noon
The Trump administration has said that some countries will receive notices of their higher tariff rates beginning July 7.
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IRS says churches should keep tax exemption even if pastors back candidates
The IRS said in a court filing that churches whose pastors endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't lose their tax-exempt status.
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Sens. Warren, Sheehy team up on bipartisan military bill backed by Trump admin.
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tim Sheehy are introducing a new Pentagon policy that has the support of the Trump administration.
Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine, after halting some shipments
President Trump said Ukraine will get defensive weapons from the U.S., days after pausing some shipments.
Veterans Affairs Dept. drops plan to lay off thousands in August
The Department of Veterans Affairs earlier this year had planned to cut tens of thousands of workers to return its workforce to just under 400,000.
Trump says he'll visit flood-ravaged Central Texas on Friday
President Trump said Sunday that he would have gone to Texas immediately but he would be "in their way."
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Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Study finds 6% of Florida teens have handguns, a 65% increase over 20 years
Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the United States, and new research found that Florida adolescents carrying handguns increased by 65% from 2002 to 2022.
Boston aesthetician helps clients with IVF injections
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
In a nation growing hostile toward homelessness, L.A. tries harm reduction
A new care center for homeless people on Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row embraces the principle of harm reduction, a more lenient approach to drug use and addiction.
Gary, Indiana, locals fight for cleaner air
Gary, Indiana, is home to America's largest steel mill, and one of the nation's largest Black populations. As residents grapple with breathing in toxic air, some are fighting to make it cleaner.
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Milan airport briefly shut down after man sucked into jet engine
Flights at Milan Bergamo Airport were suspended for almost two hours after a man was sucked into a jet engine and killed, according to Italian news agency ANSA.
Volunteers use DNA tech, AI to find fishermen lost at sea decades ago
The foundation aims to list all unknown graves on the coasts of the North Sea, hoping to identify remains.
10 arrested at drug cartel "ranch of horror" found guilty of murder
One recruit who reportedly survived the ranch said those who refused orders or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Man, 48, identified as baby stolen during Argentina's "dirty war"
A man has become the 140th person identified as one of Argentina's hundreds of "stolen grandchildren."
Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine, after halting some shipments
President Trump said Ukraine will get defensive weapons from the U.S., days after pausing some shipments.
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Parvati Shallow on life after "Survivor"
Parvati Shallow, one of the most iconic "Survivor" contestants of all time, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her reality TV journey and discuss her new memoir, "Nice Girls Don't Win."
Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Ron Chernow on the life of Mark Twain
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer's latest book delves into the life, complexities and sardonic humor of a man who remains a vital presence in American culture.
Inside "Jaws": Making the film classic
Fifty years ago, a monumental movie premiered that forever changed Hollywood. Ben Mankiewicz talks with actors Richard Dreyfuss and Lorraine Gary and screenwriter Carl Gottlieb about filming the Steven Spielberg blockbuster.
Extended interview: Richard Dreyfuss on filming "Jaws"
In this web exclusive, actor Richard Dreyfuss talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about fighting for the role that would launch his career into the stratosphere: the shark expert Matt Hooper in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." He also discusses the notoriously problem-plagued production; his awe of co-star Robert Shaw; and the most valuable lesson he learned during the film's 159-day shoot on Martha's Vineyard.
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Study examines impact of AI use on brain
A new MIT study finds that over-reliance on artificial intelligence can reduce brain activity and critical cognitive functions. Nataliya Kosmyna, lead author of the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Tesla stock sinks after Elon Musk announces new political party
Tesla stock price fell Monday after Musk said he's formed the America Party, the latest development in the billionaire's feud with President Trump.
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.
Cloudflare limits "AI crawlers"
In a few short years, artificial intelligence has exploded into the mainstream, but it hasn't done so alone. AI companies use bots known as "AI crawlers" to comb through websites looking for data to train their AI models, usually without permission. Stephanie Cohen, chief strategy officer at Cloudflare, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss
Amazon warehouses using more robot labor
Amazon could soon have more robots than humans working at its warehouses, according to The Wall Street Journal. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
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North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
Key data used in hurricane forecasting will be cut by end of July, NOAA says
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than July 31, according to a message posted by NOAA.
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10 arrested at drug cartel "ranch of horror" found guilty of murder
One recruit who reportedly survived the ranch said those who refused orders or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Man, 48, identified as baby stolen during Argentina's "dirty war"
A man has become the 140th person identified as one of Argentina's hundreds of "stolen grandchildren."
Details on Border Patrol facility shooting
A man officials say was armed with a rifle and tactical gear was killed after he opened fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on Monday morning. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Shooter killed at Border Patrol facility
Border Patrol agents and local police killed a man Monday after he opened fire at a government facility in Texas, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Fugitive dad accused of killing 3 daughters possibly spotted in Idaho forest
Travis Decker, the Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, was possibly spotted in Idaho over the weekend.
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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Amazon Prime Day deals to look for
Tuesday marks the start of one of the biggest online shopping events of the year: Amazon Prime Day. Nathan Burrow, senior deals editor for Wirecutter, joins CBS News to round up some of the best promotions.
Study examines impact of AI use on brain
A new MIT study finds that over-reliance on artificial intelligence can reduce brain activity and critical cognitive functions. Nataliya Kosmyna, lead author of the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Ex-ambassador on Trump-Netanyahu meeting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the White House for talks with President Trump on Iran and the war in Gaza. Daniel Shapiro, U.S. ambassador to Israel under the Obama administration, joins CBS News with analysis.
L.A. restaurateur on six months since wildfire
Monday marks six months since a string of devastating wildfires burned down more than 37,000 acres of land throughout Los Angeles County in California. Vanessa Pellegrini, a Palisades business owner who lost her restaurant, joins CBS News to reflect on half a year of recovery.
Father dies saving family from Texas floods
Julian Ryan, 27, died in the Central Texas floods after cutting himself while trying to save his fiancee, their kids and his mother. Amanda Henderson with Houston CBS affiliate KHOU has the story.