DeSantis says Biden's and Trump's ages are a "legitimate concern"
"The presidency is not a job for someone that's 80 years old," DeSantis, a GOP candidate for president, told "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
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Political impact of Biden impeachment inquiry
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's decision to green-light an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Political advisers Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" to look at the impact of the decision.
CBS poll: Most Americans support Ukraine aid
The Biden administration is sending more security assistance for Ukraine, including more air defense equipment and anti-tank weapons. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto looks at how Americans are reacting. Plus, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines the political impact on the 2024 race.
Where prospect of government shutdown stands
The House returns from its August recess on Tuesday ahead of a deadline to avert a government shutdown. Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing pressure from conservatives to pass their priorities, but those provisions have little chance of making it through the Democratically-controlled Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Trump asks judge in Jan. 6 case to recuse
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump on Monday argued that the federal judge overseeing his election interference case should recuse herself for previous statements they say give the appearance of bias. Political strategists Joel Payne and Hogan Gidley join "America Decides" to discuss how Trump's legal issues could impact his 2024 campaign.
Nancy Pelosi announces 2024 reelection bid
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday said she is running for reelection in 2024. Jonathan Martin, senior columnist and politics bureau chief at Politico, joins CBS News to discuss the impact of Pelosi's decision.
DeSantis goes all-in on Iowa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is betting big on Iowa with four months left until the state hosts the nation's first presidential nomination contest. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro takes a look at why the DeSantis campaign thinks the Hawkeye State is key to winning the Republican nomination.
Harris addresses criticism from Republicans
Vice President Kamala Harris responded to criticism from 2024 Republican hopefuls in an exclusive interview with CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan on Thursday. Plus, former Harris communications director Ashley Etienne examines the vice president's remarks.
Could 14th Amendment keep Trump from office?
A Colorado lawsuit claims Donald Trump should be disqualified from running for president again due to section three of the 14th Amendment. Laurence Tribe, university professor of constitutional law emeritus at Harvard, joins "America Decides" to break down the case.
CBS News obtains secret George Santos report
CBS News has obtained a secret "vulnerability report" that sounded alarms about Rep. George Santos long before his election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Puerto Rico and the 2024 Republican presidential primaries
Puerto Ricans have no vote in the U.S. presidential election, but they can vote in the primaries.
Lawmakers face deadline to avoid shutdown
The Senate returned to session on Tuesday after the August recess, and lawmakers are facing a looming deadline to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News' Christina Ruffini and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
Pence criticizes populism in New Hampshire
Republican presidential candidates former Vice President Mike Pence and Vivek Ramaswamy made their pitches to New Hampshire voters on Labor Day weekend. CBS News reporter Cara Korte has more.
Ramaswamy launches Labor Day campaign blitz
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy continued his push in the key state of New Hampshire on Monday. He made several stops on the campaign trail during the holiday weekend, but other GOP contenders seemed to take the weekend off. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Mike Pence makes Labor Day campaign stops
Former Vice President Mike Pence made multiple campaign stops in New Hampshire on Labor Day. CBS News reporter Cara Korte has more on what the candidate said to voters.
Aging lawmakers' health issues raise concerns
After Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze in the middle of a press conference for the second time in less than two months, aging lawmakers and their health have become a focal point amid the 2024 race for the White House. Political advisers Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join CBS News to discuss.
DOJ rejects subpoenas related to Hunter Biden
The Justice Department rejected a pair of congressional subpoenas as House Republicans ramp up their scrutiny of the Hunter Biden investigation. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Justice Thomas reports gifts from GOP donor
Over the last few months, Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have faced intense criticism over their financial dealings. On Thursday, their annual financial disclosure forms were made public. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins "America Decides" to discuss the potential implications of what came to light.
Mitch McConnell cleared to resume Senate duties
Mitch McConnell, the top-ranking Republican in the Senate, was cleared to return to work after appearing to freeze up during a press conference for the second time in several weeks Wednesday. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Asa Hutchinson unpacks first 2024 GOP debate
Former Arkansas governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson sat down with CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa on Wednesday. Hutchinson said his campaign has been "consistently underestimated" and believes he'll meet the qualifications for the second Republican debate in California next month.
Capitol physician clears McConnell
The Capitol attending physician said Thursday Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is "medically clear to continue with his schedule." The statement came a day after McConnell appeared to freeze during an exchange with reporters in Kentucky. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Marking 2 years since Kabul airport bombing
It has now been two years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Biden administration defends the move while Republicans say it was chaotic and a failure. Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul, House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, joins "America Decides" to give an update on the investigation into what happened leading up to the deadly bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members.
Steve Scalise announces he has blood cancer
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says he's been diagnosed with a form of blood cancer. The Louisiana Republican is undergoing treatment and described the condition as "very treatable." CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Where election safety stands ahead of 2024
How safe are U.S. election institutions ahead of 2024? David Becker, CBS News election law expert and political contributor, assesses election integrity and confidence heading into 2024.
How will Trump campaign fare amid legal woes?
There are new developments Monday in the criminal cases that are increasingly complicating former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign schedule. A judge set the trial date in the federal 2020 election conspiracy case for March 4, 2024 -- one day before Super Tuesday. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Robert Costa have more.
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