National GOP dives into Newsom recall with $250,000 investment
Local organizers say they have enough signatures to get the recall onto the ballot.
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RNC planning to invite Trump to donor retreat
Mr. Trump has not yet made a public appearance since he left office on January 20.
Pipe bombs found at DNC and RNC buildings were viable
It's unclear how big they were or how much damage they could have done.
Trump ally Ronna McDaniel reelected to head RNC
Her victory came the same week pro-Trump supporters of President Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol and when Republicans lost two Senate races in Georgia, which gave Democrats control of the chamber.
FBI offers reward for information on pipe bombs set during Capitol assault
The FBI is offering $50,000 for information "leading to the location, arrest, and conviction" of whoever is responsible.
Local Matters: Georgia GOP sues Republican secretary of state
Georgia's Republican Party chairman and the Republican National Committee are suing Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger over alleged issues regarding ballot observer access during the state's vote count for the 2020 presidential election. Tia Mitchell, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Washington correspondent, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the lawsuit and the state's critical Senate runoff races.
Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele endorses Biden
"Now, I'm a lifelong Republican – and I'm still a Republican. But this ballot is how we restore the soul of our nation," said Michael Steele, who called Joe Biden "a good man."
GOP fundraiser Broidy charged in scheme to lobby DOJ and Trump admin
Broidy was charged in federal district court in Washington.
New Jersey contact tracers "frustrated" with RNC info about Trump fundraiser
The Republican National Committee information included only names and emails — no states, towns or telephone numbers were shared, though attendees came from multiple states.
RNC responds to Trump's transition comments
President Trump is refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power should he lose the 2020 election. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy reports on the president's comments, and Cassie Smedile of the Republican National Committee joined CBSN to give the party's response.
Transcript: Ronna McDaniel on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel that aired Sunday, August 23, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
RNC chair defends plans for Pompeo to address convention
The Republican National Convention will kick off Monday.
8/23: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation", halfway through this year's unconventional political conventions, the spotlight turns to the Republicans to make their case that President Trump deserves a second term.
Trump campaign, RNC sue Nevada over expansion of mail-in voting
The lawsuit takes aim at a new bill signed by Governor Steve Sisolak on Monday.
Trump targets Reagan Foundation after issues over ex-president's likeness
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said the party has used President Reagan's image for "decades."
RNC scales back convention in Florida next month
The event will be hosted in a mix of outdoor and indoor venues, according to a letter by RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
RNC will test Jacksonville attendees daily for COVID-19
President Trump will be accepting the Republican nomination at a massive convention in Jacksonville, Florida this August.
Biden out-raises Trump in June
Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee raised more money in June than President Trump and the Republican National Committee. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Nicole Sganga and Bo Erickson have the latest on the race for the White House.
Trump campaign and RNC raise $131 million in June
Trump and the RNC are heading into the summer with over $295 million in the bank.
RNC tours Savannah in search for new host for Republican convention
After dropping Charlotte, the RNC is searching for a new city to host the nominating convention. Officials are expected to visit Phoenix and Dallas later this week.
Trump says governor has "forced" new convention location for RNC
Governor Roy Cooper said earlier Tuesday that the likelihood that the Republican National Convention will take place in Charlotte depends on the party's willingness to scale back its event.
Digital campaign teams try to adapt amid coronavirus
Safety precautions forced Democratic and Republican organizers to rapidly transition operations to 100% virtual and, in some cases, in a matter of days.
Trump campaign and RNC rake in $212 million in first quarter
The RNC and the Trump campaign together brought in $63 million in March alone, a dip from the $86 million raised in February.
Trump campaign, RNC suspend in-person fundraising events
The campaign and the RNC will continue with digital fundraising efforts.
Trump campaign, RNC rake in $86 million in February
Brad Parscale, Trump campaign manager, said the president's reelection effort and the RNC are putting together an "unstoppable juggernaut" focused on November.
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses amid protests
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Trump trial resumes with testimony from Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump is continuing his testimony.
Police break up UCLA protests; hundreds arrested on U.S. campuses
California police recently began dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators' fortified encampment at the UCLA campus.
Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Biden calls ally Japan "xenophobic," along with China and Russia
President Biden blamed the countries' economic performance on xenophobia.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
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Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Nearly 8 tons of beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli risk
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Taylor Swift back on TikTok as Universal reaches deal with platform
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses amid protests
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
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Nearly 8 tons of beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli risk
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Taylor Swift back on TikTok as Universal reaches deal with platform
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
"Belligerent" United passenger faces hefty fine. Here's how much.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady. Here's the financial impact.
The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.
Johnson & Johnson offers $6.5 billion to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
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In a first, an orangutan is seen using a medicinal plant to treat injury
Researchers say an orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant.
Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses amid protests
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Biden calls ally Japan "xenophobic," along with China and Russia
President Biden blamed the countries' economic performance on xenophobia.
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Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Ground beef tested negative for bird flu, USDA says
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Johnson & Johnson offers $6.5 billion to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
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Meet Scar: "Monster" catfish may have broken a U.K. record
It took nearly an hour and four people to get the 143-pound catfish out of the lake: "My wrist is still hurting from reeling."
Police in Mexico say bones found at charred pit are of "animal origin"
Mexico City's chief prosecutor disputed a volunteer group's claims that human remains and other evidence had been found at the site.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
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Rosie O'Donnell joining cast of "And Just Like That..."
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Jeff Daniels on new challenging role
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a director. Daniels portrays Charlie Croker, a tough-talking real estate mogul facing bankruptcy. He must defend his empire and his family against enemies attempting to exploit his fall from grace.
Last-minute mother’s day book ideas
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Sarah Gelman, Amazon Books Editorial Director, shares her top book picks for all kinds of moms.
Walker Hayes on journey toward sobriety
Country star Walker Hayes talks about his new album, "Sober Thoughts," and his journey toward sobriety.
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How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Exploring ethics of advanced AI assistants
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
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.
Newspapers accuse artificial intelligence companies of stealing content
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
New technology could help allergy sufferers
If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.
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Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
G7 agrees to phase out coal power
The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Planet's deepest blue hole discovered but depth remains a mystery
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
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Woman arrested after friend shot dead in uncompleted suicide pact
Family members said Heavenly Faith Garfield and the victim had been discussing the pact for several weeks, the affidavit says.
4 children being treated at Cook Children's after Fort Worth drive-by shooting
Authorities are searching for the suspect and a motive.
Officers kill school shooting threat in Wisconsin, officials say
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
Secret burial pits, bones and kids' notebooks found in Mexico City
It marks the first time in recent memory that anyone claimed to have found such a body disposal site in the capital.
Gang leader who turned D.C. area into "hunting ground" gets life in prison
MS-13 members targeted random civilians so they could increase their status within the gang, prosecutors said.
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Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
New NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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New hearing over Trump gag order
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial urged the judge to hold the former president in contempt of court for more gag order violations days after he was penalized for nine posts on social media and his campaign website. The judge did not immediately rule on the additional four alleged violations. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
President Biden addresses campus protests
President Biden on Thursday delivered remarks from the White House about the protests over the war in Gaza that have gripped college campuses across the country. "There's the right to protest," Biden said, "but not the right to cause chaos." Biden also said there was no place in America for antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism or hate speech. Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.
Leader Jeffries I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Norah O’Donnell profiles Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, who, depending on the November elections, might become the first-ever Black speaker of the House. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
New gag order violation claims against Trump
Just days after former President Donald Trump was ordered to pay $9,000 for violating a gag order in his "hush money" case, prosecutors urged the judge to penalize him again for additional violations. They argue he violated the order four other times in recent weeks. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
Trump touts role in overturning Roe v. Wade
Former President Donald Trump was in Wisconsin and Michigan Wednesday where he hyped up his part in overturning Roe v. Wade and defended his policy of letting states make their own abortion laws. On the Democratic side, President Biden is heading to Charlotte, North Carolina, to meet with the families of the law enforcement officers killed in a shootout this week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on the campaigns.