CBS News' Bob Schieffer has covered every presidential election since 1968
CBS News' Bob Schieffer has covered every presidential election since 1968. But this one, he says, isn't like the rest.
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Donald Trump seemed to be pulling away from Ted Cruz in the final polls released before Monday night's Iowa caucuses
Donald Trump seemed to be pulling away from Ted Cruz in the final polls released before Monday night's Iowa caucuses. But that didn't stop any candidates from going out and trying to sway just a few more voters. Major Garrett is on the campaign trail with a look at how members of the GOP are working their ground games.
Singer Adele has one message for GOP frontrunner Donald Trump: Stop using my music at your rallies
Singer Adele has one message for GOP frontrunner Donald Trump: Stop using my music at your rallies. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more.
It's finally caucus day in the first nominating state of the presidential election. In Iowa, these are the Republican and Democratic candidates with the most Facebook chatter surrounding their campaign.
It's finally caucus day in the first nominating state of the presidential election. In Iowa, these are the Republican and Democratic candidates with the most Facebook chatter surrounding their campaign.
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A day before the Iowa Caucuses, a Bloomberg Politics/Des Moines Register poll has Donald Trump with a 5-point lead on Ted Cruz for the Republican presidential nomination; the Beargrease is a grueling 383-mile sled dog marathon, and for one family, it has become a tradition
Hillary Clinton holds a slim lead over Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Iowa caucuses, but it's Martin O'Malley's supporters who could be the deciding factor thanks to caucus rules
Hillary Clinton holds a slim lead over Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Iowa caucuses, but it's Martin O'Malley's supporters who could be the deciding factor thanks to caucus rules. Nancy Cordes has more on the final push in Iowa for the Democrats.
A day before the Iowa Caucuses, a Bloomberg Politics/Des Moines Register poll has Donald Trump with a 5-point lead on Ted Cruz for the Republican presidential nomination
A day before the Iowa Caucuses, a Bloomberg Politics/Des Moines Register poll has Donald Trump with a 5-point lead on Ted Cruz for the Republican presidential nomination. This comes after a month where Cruz has repeatedly traded the lead with Trump. Major Garrett has more from the GOP campaign trail.
With just one day before the first voters start to caucus, Ted Cruz is taking fire for last-minute campaign mailers
With just one day before the first voters start to caucus, Ted Cruz is taking fire for last-minute campaign mailers, Marco Rubio seems to be building momentum after the last debate, and Donald Trump says it's ok if he doesn't win Iowa. Republican strategist and CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN with more.
Just one day away from the Iowa Caucuses, "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson joins CBSN with an analysis on where each candidate stands before the first votes are cast
Just one day away from the Iowa Caucuses, "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson joins CBSN with an analysis on where each candidate stands before the first votes are cast.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Iowa Caucus and the last efforts Democrat and Republican candidates are making to secure votes
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Iowa Caucus and the last efforts Democrat and Republican candidates are making to secure votes.
Kim Strassel of the Wall Street Journal, Ezra Klein of Vox.com, Ed O'Keefe of the Washington Post, and the Federalist’s Ben Domenech discuss the state of the Democratic and Republican primary races one day ahead of the Iowa caucuses
Kim Strassel of the Wall Street Journal, Ezra Klein of Vox.com, Ed O'Keefe of the Washington Post, and the Federalist’s Ben Domenech discuss the state of the Democratic and Republican primary races one day ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio talks with CBS’ “Face the Nation” on January 31, 2016 to discuss the state of his campaign heading into the Iowa caucuses and his ongoing feud with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio talks with CBS’ “Face the Nation” on January 31, 2016 to discuss the state of his campaign heading into the Iowa caucuses and his ongoing feud with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio notes, “Ted helped design George W. Bush's immigration platform.” Sen. Rubio also suggests Cruz has flip-flopped on immigration policy.
GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio says Ted Cruz’s attempt to portray himself as the only conservative in the race is a lie. On immigration, the Florida senator notes, “Ted helped design George W. Bush's immigration platform.” Sen. Rubio suggests Cruz has flip-flopped on immigration policy. “He used to support doubling the number of green cards,” he adds. “Now, he's against it.”
Donald Trump says he agrees with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on trade. The GOP front-runner says both he and Sanders are frustrated by competition with China. “The difference is I'll make great trade deals,” he said.
Donald Trump says he agrees with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on trade. The GOP front-runner says both he and Sanders are frustrated by competition with China. “The difference is I'll make great trade deals,” he said. “He is incapable of doing that.”
Donald Trump says Ted Cruz’s poll numbers have been “severely affected” by news of his undisclosed Goldman Sachs and Citibank loans. Trump also claims Ted Cruz has lost steam because top constitutional lawyers have questioned his presidential eligibility
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says Ted Cruz’s poll numbers have been “severely affected” by news of his undisclosed Goldman Sachs and Citibank loans. Trump also claims his GOP opponent Ted Cruz has lost steam because top constitutional lawyers have questioned his presidential eligibility. “He can't be president, because of the fact he was born in Canada,” Trump says.
A day before the primary season’s kickoff nominating contest in Iowa, “Face the Nation” brings you the latest on the presidential race, with GOP candidates Donald Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, and others
A day before the primary season’s kickoff nominating contest in Iowa, “Face the Nation” brings you the latest on the presidential race, with GOP candidates Donald Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, and others.
A new face is on the political horizon: "Honest Gil" Fulbright, whose ads promise exactly what no politician dares promise: to be loyal to fundraisers and cash-laden lobbyists at the expense of voters
A new face is on the political horizon: "Honest Gil" Fulbright, whose ads promise exactly what no politician dares promise: to be loyal to fundraisers and cash-laden lobbyists at the expense of voters. He's the brainchild of Represent Us, a bipartisan grassroots organization dedicated to attacking the influence of money in politics. Dean Reynolds reports.
With less than 48 hours until the first votes are cast in the 2016 campaign, candidates held rallies across the state
With less than 48 hours until the first votes are cast in the 2016 campaign, candidates held rallies across the state. Major Garrett has more.
Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, touts a comprehensive bipartisan effort to combat the issue of drug addiction in the GOP's weekly address, released January 30, 2016
Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, touts a comprehensive bipartisan effort to combat the issue of drug addiction in the GOP's weekly address, released January 30, 2016.
The GOP front-runner talks with CBS' "Face the Nation" about his belief that his advantage over rival Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is largely due to the citizenship questions surrounding Cruz's White House eligibility
Just days before the nation's first nominating contests in Iowa, the GOP front-runner talks with CBS' "Face the Nation" about his belief that his advantage over rival Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is largely due to the citizenship questions surrounding Cruz's White House eligibility
We are only two days away from Iowa caucuses, so what can we expect on Monday?
We are only two days away from Iowa caucuses, so what can we expect on Monday? Washington Post political reporter Philip Bump joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to give a preview.
The Republican presidential frontrunner talks with "Face the Nation" about his campaign, his fundraiser for veterans' groups, and more
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump talks with "Face the Nation" about his campaign, his fundraiser for veterans' groups, and more.
Dr. Ben Carson was part of last night's GOP showdown in Des Moines, Iowa
Dr. Ben Carson was part of last night's GOP showdown in Des Moines, Iowa. He joins CBSN to discuss his campaign ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Republican presidential hopefuls made their case in the first primary debate of 2016 with a notable candidate missing from the stage
Republican presidential hopefuls made their case in the first primary debate of 2016 with a notable candidate missing from the stage. CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett, CBSN political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Rick Davis, and Mashable politics editor Juana Summers analyzed the debate with CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
As the Iowa caucuses quickly approach, CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto discusses one of America's oldest political traditions
As the Iowa caucuses quickly approach, CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto discusses one of America's oldest political traditions.
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's trial as jury weighs the case
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
More than 800 missing, including 65 Americans, as Nepal flood deaths mount
More than 1,000 people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
Jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial begins deliberations
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts started deliberations Thursday after closing arguments were presented.
Judge considers Kennedy Center board's push to put Trump's name back on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz agreement with Oman puts ball back in U.S. court
As U.S. economic pressure bites, Iran touts a plan with Oman to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and suggests the next move is Trump's.
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Dolly on Thursday became the fourth named storm in the Atlantic Ocean this year.
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Grand jury: DeSantis administration "misappropriated" $10 million
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
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Judge considers Kennedy Center board's push to put Trump's name back on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6
The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
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OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6
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Fed's Cook responds to Trump firing threat, calls attacks "unfounded and untrue"
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show
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Bill Gates issues stark warning about AI's impact on American jobs
In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates argues that artificial intelligence poses a mounting threat to U.S. workers.
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Judge considers Kennedy Center board's push to put Trump's name back on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Fed's Cook responds to Trump firing threat, calls attacks "unfounded and untrue"
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
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FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
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Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
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Nepal flood highlights glacier risks in warming Himalayas: "The new normal"
The deadly flash flood in Nepal was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.
UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA leader Gianni Infantino
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Ratko Mladic, so-called "Butcher of Bosnia," dies in prison at 84
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Ancient gold treasures stolen from museum in "super-fast" raid
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Suspect arrested for allegedly killing influencer on livestream
Cesar Gastelum was dressed as a food delivery worker and taking part in a social media challenge along with two friends when he was shot dead.
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Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6
The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.
From the archives: Yayoi Kusama, the princess of polka dots
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"Big Brother" to air 1,000th episode
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Alex Warren on sophomore album "WILDCHILD"
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Tributes to Dolly Parton pour in
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OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
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.
Meta settles social media addiction suit
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
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Meta's multi-billion dollar settlement with 47 states over social media addiction could result in some major changes to social media rules, especially for children. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins with more.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
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Doctor on postpartum depression
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9 key takeaways from the Lindsay Clancy trial
A jury is deliberating in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman who killed her three children in 2023. Her defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. Prosecutors say she planned the killings and faked a suicide attempt that left her paralyzed from the waist down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has been covering the weekslong trial and shares the key moments.
Deliberations begin in Lindsay Clancy trial
The jury has begun deliberations in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children. Clancy has admitted to killing the kids, but has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul, Katrina Kaufman and Rebecca Roiphe have the latest.
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A mistrial motion, testimony from family members, and a battle of forensic psychology and psychiatry experts mark the final days of the Lindsay Clancy trial. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi break down the key testimonies, the debate over postpartum psychosis, and what comes next for the jury.
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's trial as jury weighs the case
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
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In 2022, families spoke with 60 Minutes about the impact of social media on their children. On Wednesday, Meta reached an agreement with dozens of states, settling claims that its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, harm and addict children. The tech giant will pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its products.
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