Milwaukee mayor previews GOP convention
The Republican National Convention kicks off Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joins "America Decides" to discuss how officials are preparing.
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Viktor Orbán's political director on Ukraine
As world leaders depart the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will stop Thursday night at Mar-a-Lago to meet with former President Donald Trump. The problematic NATO ally has also become an icon within certain factions of the American conservative movement. His political director, Balázs Orbán, spoke with CBS News' Margaret Brennan ahead of the meeting.
Poll: 67% call for Biden to drop out
According to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll, 67% of respondents say President Biden should not continue his campaign. That includes a majority of his supporters. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Matt Gorman join "America Decides" to discuss.
What is Project 2025?
In recent weeks, President Biden and other Democrats have been sounding the alarm on the potential dangers posed by a second Trump term by dropping the name "Project 2025." Two weeks ago, the Biden campaign even launched a website that outlines how the conservative plan would allegedly reshape the U.S. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen breaks down the proposal.
Can a news conference save Biden's candidacy?
President Biden is holding his first solo news conference since November on Thursday. It's one of his biggest public tests since June's poor debate performance as a growing number of Democratic lawmakers call on the president to step aside. CBS News' Major Garrett and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
George Clooney calls on Biden to drop out
One month ago, George Clooney was a featured star at a blockbuster fundraising event for President Biden. Now, he's calling for the president to exit the 2024 race. Susan Page, Washington bureau chief at USA Today, joins CBS News with analysis.
Trump goes after Biden and Harris at rally
Former President Donald Trump challenged President Biden to another debate during a rally in Florida on Tuesday night. And with some in the president's party calling on him to step aside, Trump also took particular aim at Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.
George Clooney urges Biden to drop 2024 bid
Oscar-winning actor and producer George Clooney wrote an op-ed published in The New York Times Wednesday praising President Biden, but arguing that Democrats need a new nominee and calling for Mr. Biden to exit the 2024 race. Susan Glasser, staff writer for The New Yorker, joins "America Decides" to assess the likelihood of Mr. Biden exiting the race.
How Biden and Trump differ on NATO
President Biden and former President Donald Trump could not disagree more on NATO's importance to the U.S. This as leaders from the alliance are in Washington, D.C., this week to celebrate 75 years of cooperation. Sabrina Siddiqui, White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal, and Sam Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump teases Marco Rubio as potential VP pick
Former President Donald Trump teased Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his potential running mate during Tuesday's rally in the Sunshine State. Rubio also took the stage to deliver remarks praising Trump and blasting President Biden. CBS Miami reporter Jim DeFede joins "America Decides" with more.
Report: 6 states move toward Trump
The non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report is shifting six battleground states in former President Donald Trump's direction. Jessica Taylor, a Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Biden hosts NATO leaders amid 2024 concerns
President Biden has spent the last few days trying to reassure his NATO counterparts and fellow Democrats that he is fit to serve another four years as commander-in-chief. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane are following Wednesday's NATO meeting and calls for the president to step aside.
Biden addresses NATO allies amid 2024 woes
President Biden is hosting NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, D.C., this week. It's a meeting of the most powerful leaders in Europe and North America. Mr. Biden is trying to project confidence to the 32-member security alliance that, despite June's debate performance, he is ready and able to lead the U.S. for another four years. The Atlantic Council's Matthew Kroenig and CBS News' Scott MacFarlane join with more.
Nevada voters on Vice President Kamala Harris
While Democrats are openly debating if Vice President Kamala Harris should replace President Biden on the top of the ticket, she is still doing her part to help the president get reelected. The vice president spent Tuesday evening speaking to voters in Las Vegas, Nevada. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
House Democrats don't fully commit to Biden
House Democratic leaders say they are having "constructive" discussions about President Biden's candidacy in the wake of his debate performance. Still, they are not fully committing to backing him through to Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
A look at history of U.S. immigration policy
Immigration remains a top issue for voters heading into the 2024 election. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to look at the national questions you need answered in this election cycle.
Trump holding rally as VP decision nears
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail in Florida on Tuesday. And as a running mate announcement nears, Sen. Marco Rubio, who's one of the possible picks, is joining Trump on stage. David Weigel, politics reporter for Semafor, and Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Biden insists on staying in 2024 race
President Biden is trying to end the discussion about removing him from the Democratic ticket following his debate performance. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is preparing for his party convention next week by trying to distance himself from work done on his behalf. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to unpack the latest developments in the 2024 race.
Pennsylvania lawmakers rally behind Biden
Some Pennsylvania Democrats are standing by President Biden as party members express doubt that the president has what it takes to win in November. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Hogan Gidley join "America Decides" to discuss.
Biden dismisses calls to step aside
It's a pivotal week for President Biden as more Democrats call on him to step aside as the party's nominee in the wake of his debate performance. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
RNC panel approves Trump-influenced 2024 GOP platform
The 2016 RNC platform mentioned the word "abortion" 35 times. The proposed 2024 platform mentions the word once.
Biden: I am running and going to win again
President Biden remained defiant at a rally in Wisconsin on Friday amid calls for him to drop out of the 2024 race following his poor debate performance. Mr. Biden said he's still running, will win the Badger State and beat former President Donald Trump again. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Voters explain how they're making 2024 pick
CBS News polls consistently show that democracy and the American Dream itself are on the ballot this November, but why do voters think that? And how do their personal lives shape their views on our national conversations? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with people from across America, including some who participated in our polls, to find out.
Women voters on role of abortion in 2024 race
November 2024 will mark the first presidential election since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with Brooke Westlake, an entrepreneur in Reno, Nevada, and Hyun-Ju Kwak, an investor in northern New Jersey, about how reproductive rights are factoring into their vote.
Gay teacher responds to LGBTQ backlash
The American Library Association found that 4,240 books were targets of censorship efforts in 2023, with about half of those books written by or including people of color and those from LGBTQ communities. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with Anthony Nicodemo, a gay teacher and basketball coach in Westchester County, New York, about his message to proponents of book bans.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
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Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Joseph Duggar of "19 Kids and Counting" appears in court on child abuse charges
Joseph Duggar's arrest comes almost five years after his older brother Josh Duggar was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
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"SWIM" kicks off BTS's return after hiatus
"SWIM" by K-pop super-group BTS is taking the world by storm. It's their first single after a four-year hiatus, kicking off the comeback of one of the world's biggest bands. Billboard News host Tetris Kelly joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Chuck Norris dies at age 86
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Taylor Frankie Paul mugshot emerges
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI 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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
"American Nightmare" survivor Denise Huskins' new discovery exposes victim privacy loophole in California law
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Derrick Thompson sentenced to nearly 59 years in prison
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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From the archives: Day 1 of the Iraq War
On March 20, 2003, a coalition of U.S.-led forces invaded Iraq, marking the start of the eponymous war. Watch the full "CBS Evening News" broadcast from that day.
Carousel owner steps up after fire hits businesses
Years after the Vietnam War, a veteran who suffered from PTSD found hope and joy in an old carousel he brought back to life. When a recent fire destroyed the businesses around it, he stepped in to give back. Steve Hartman has the update.
Remembering Chuck Norris' life and career
Action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has died, his family said. He was 86. Mark Strassmann looks back at his life and career.
U.S. sending thousands more Marines to Middle East
Thousands more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the Middle East, two U.S. officials told CBS News, as the war nears the three-week mark with no signs of letting up. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Vanderbilt Commodores head coach on success
The NCAA women's basketball tournament is officially underway. Shea Ralph, head coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the team's historic season and securing the two seed in the tournament.