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Biden: "I am the Democratic Party right now"
At the first presidential debate, President Trump tried to say Joe Biden would be "dominated" by "socialists" in the Democratic party on health care. Biden replied "I am the Democratic party right now."
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At the first presidential debate, President Trump tried to say Joe Biden would be "dominated" by "socialists" in the Democratic party on health care. Biden replied "I am the Democratic party right now."
At the first of three presidential debates between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, the candidates were asked about a wide range of topics, including the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and ongoing protests against police brutality and racism. Moderator Chris Wallace often had trouble controlling the affair, as he had to rebuke the president for interrupting multiple times. Watch the full debate.
Just 6% of likely viewers of the first 2020 presidential debate say they're tuning in because they're still undecided about who to vote for. That may sound small, but 13 states saw margins smaller than 6% in 2016. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the stakes for the first debate between President Trump and Joe Biden.
Previewing the first Presidential Debate of 2020
President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will take the stage together for the first time tonight in Cleveland for the first presidential debate of the 2020 general election campaign. Brett O'Donnell has advised five presidential campaigns on debate preparation, and he joined CBSN to break down what to expect from the candidates.
President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will go head-to-head for the first time in tonight's presidential debate. The stakes are high as the two candidates take the stage in Cleveland five weeks before Election Day. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on what to expect from the debate, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN from Cleveland to discuss.
President Trump and Joe Biden are preparing for their first head-to-head presidential debate of the 2020 election cycle. It comes after The New York Times reported on the president's tax records over the past several years. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Nicole Sganga and Bo Erickson joined CBSN with the latest.
Voters will get their first chance to compare President Trump and Joe Biden side by side in Tuesday night's presidential debate. With just over a month until the election, the debate carries different risks for both candidates. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to break down what we can expect.
President Trump and former Vice President Biden will face off in the first presidential debate Tuesday night. CBS News political contributors and former campaign managers Robby Mook and Terry Sullivan join "CBS This Morning" with what to expect and how each candidate should approach the debate.
The first presidential debate will be held on Tuesday.
President Trump refused to answer questions Monday about reporting by the New York Times that said he avoided paying any federal income tax for several years. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will face off in their first debate Tuesday night, and about 100 million people are expected to watch. Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden will take the debate stage Tuesday night in Cleveland for the first of three presidential debates. Former White House deputy chief of staff and 2012 Obama campaign manager Jim Messina joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" with a look at what to expect.
President Trump is on the defensive after a New York Times article revealed information about his tax records that he has spent years concealing. The Times report comes ahead of the first presidential debate between Mr. Trump and Joe Biden. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid reports on what the newspaper found, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN from Cleveland to discuss the upcoming debate.
A New York Times report detailing President Trump's tax returns and business dealings is likely to be one of the many topics up for discussion during the first presidential debate between Mr. Trump and Joe Biden. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss what to expect and whether what's said during the debate will be enough to shake up the race for the White House.
The first of the three presidential debates typically is the highest rated and has the highest stakes. Ed O'Keefe looks back at defining moments from past presidential debates and finds that they almost always are unexpected.
This week on "Face the Nation," the countdown to election day continues and a political fight over President Trump's Supreme Court nominee begins.
John Dickerson of "60 Minutes" on what televised debates tell us about the weight of the job – and about the candidates themselves.
President Trump and Joe Biden are set to square off in the first of three presidential debates this Tuesday in Cleveland. CBS News campaign reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest on how the two campaigns are preparing ahead of the debate.
The University of Michigan withdrew from hosting the second presidential debate last month.
A third of residents in the Palmetto State report not being able to afford prescribed medication, survey shows.
Party officials signaled Saturday that they are unlikely to budge and change the rules.
Thursday is the final day for Democratic presidential candidates to qualify for the next debate, which is one week from today in Los Angeles. So far only seven candidates have done so, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who is surging in recent polling. In Iowa, he's in a tight race with the top candidates, and a poll in New Hampshire has him leading. Buttigieg joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impeachment hearings, what his record shows in helping minority communities, and how he plans to tackle the student debt crisis. Editor's note: We have updated this video to replace an incorrect graphic in the original.
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg and artist Lizzo were in the "CBS This Morning" green room together, so co-host Gayle King asked Mayor Pete, "Have you had any DNA tests lately?"
Ambassador Gordon Sondland faces lawmakers; Prince Andrew denies Epstein accuser's allegations.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
More downpours are expected in South Florida Friday, forecasters said, and could bring "catastrophic" flooding to some areas.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
People are taking to social media to share their extreme sun habits, from anti-sunscreen stances to out-of-control tanning tips. Here's what experts say.
Federal officials are investigating after a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max went into a "Dutch roll" on a flight from Phoenix to Oakland.
The officer driving the vehicle has been placed on administrative leave. An investigation is ongoing.
Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems said documents for some aircraft parts that entered production were falsified.
Tuesday marks one year since the Titan sub lost contact about one hour and 45 minutes into its voyage to the wreckage of the Titanic.
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
The U.S. announced sanctions against Tsav 9, an Israeli group that has been blocking and damaging convoys carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems said documents for some aircraft parts that entered production were falsified.
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
A housing shortage in Texas and minimum wage increases elsewhere are fueling higher than average inflation in some cities.
Users also received pop-up notification that seemed to suggest the change would result in more user engagement.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
The U.S. announced sanctions against Tsav 9, an Israeli group that has been blocking and damaging convoys carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Pope Francis became the first pope to go to a G7 summit of world leaders. At a summit on artificial intelligence, he warned of dangers of AI.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
The judge called the Title IX rule expanding LGBTQ protections for students a "threat to democracy," temporarily blocking it Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and Idaho.
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
Health officials said hikers should take extra precautions to prevent the spread of illness, including filtering water.
People are taking to social media to share their extreme sun habits, from anti-sunscreen stances to out-of-control tanning tips. Here's what experts say.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
The U.S. announced sanctions against Tsav 9, an Israeli group that has been blocking and damaging convoys carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Pope Francis became the first pope to go to a G7 summit of world leaders. At a summit on artificial intelligence, he warned of dangers of AI.
Archaeologists used a crewed submersible called "Deep Sea Warrior" to retrieve the coins, pottery and other ancient artifacts.
Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year.
Amazon's editors announce their favorite books published from January to June 2024, featuring a Top 20 list and various category lists.
Legendary alternative rock band R.E.M. surprised fans with an acoustic rendition of "Losing My Religion" at their Songwriters Hall of Fame induction, marking their first public performance together since 2007.
The original members of R.E.M. sit down with Anthony Mason for their first group interview in nearly 30 years. They talk about crafting iconic hits, how breaking up saved their friendship, and why they don't feel the need to tour one last time.
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
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.
Apple this week unveiled its integration with artificial intelligence features the company is calling "Apple Intelligence." The company is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to upgrade its longtime virtual assistant, Siri. Connie Guglielmo, CNET's senior vice president of AI editorial strategy, joins to discuss.
As use cases for artificial intelligence emerge among students and younger consumers, an understanding of how AI can help and hurt humans is crucial in the years ahead. Alex Kotran, the CEO of the AI Education Project, joins CBS News with some tips on the future of technology.
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Photos of an Austrian Airlines flight went viral this week after a sudden hail storm ripped up the aircraft's nose and shattered its cockpit windows. One expert says it can happen in seconds.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
A grand jury indicted former ICU nurse Dani Marie Schofield on 44 counts of second-degree assault.
Police captured Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders, who had escaped police custody at a Texas courthouse Thursday and sparked a 12-hour manhunt. Sanders was in court facing burglary and unlawful weapon possession charges. Officials said that while on his way back to jail, Sanders was able to escape custody.
A Louisiana woman was found dead in her home and her two young daughters were abducted and found hours later in Mississippi — one dead and the other alive, police said.
Leonard Darnell George allegedly used the money to buy cars and jewelry, and also spent lavishly at a strip club in Tijuana.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, provided an update on her health Friday and announced she will attend the Trooping the Colour on Saturday, her first public appearance in months. In the statement, Kate said she's still undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and has "a few more months" of treatment left. CBS News' Ian Lee and royal contributor Amanda Foreman have more.
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court invalidated a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, accessories for semiautomatic rifles that increases the rate of fire. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
It's not too late to find a Father's Day gift for your dad before this weekend. Sarah Saril, senior associate editor at Business Insider, joined CBS News with some tips for anyone still trying to find a present.
Republicans welcomed former President Donald Trump back to Capitol Hill Thursday for the first time since his supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Republican strategist Terry Sullivan and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss the visit and some of the other big political stories of the week.
The Biden administration is blaming Hamas for the ongoing bloodshed in Gaza and accuses the group of stalling on a proposed cease-fire deal with Israel. According to senior Hamas officials, no one knows how many of the Israeli hostages taken on Oct. 7 are still alive. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.