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Former President Donald Trump says he won't drop out of the 2024 race for president despite the federal charges against him. John Dickerson examines what the charges mean for voters, as Trump asks them to send him back to the White House.
While the majority of Republican leaders continue to defend former President Donald Trump amid his indictment on federal charges, several 2024 competitors have shown a willingness to publicly criticize him. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss the impact Trump's indictment could have on the race.
DeSantis isn't far behind on electability and does better with those who want to appeal to middle.
The federal indictment of Donald Trump is already playing out politically with a majority of Republicans in Washington defending the former president. South Carolina Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace joins "America Decides" with her reaction.
Trump said he will plead not guilty to the charges, which are related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Former President Donald Trump will appear in court Tuesday to face federal charges. While he addresses his legal troubles, his fellow Republican presidential candidates remain on the campaign trail. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in federal court Tuesday after he was indicted last week over his handling of national security documents after he left office. Over the weekend, Trump insisted again that he's innocent. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports on what happens next and Anthony Salvanto has more on how Republican voters feel about the charges.
Trump still easily leads GOP field; voters say no change in view
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts by the Justice Department.
A federal indictment could have more serious implications for former President Trump's 2024 presidential run than the indictment brought against him by a New York grand jury in March, CBS News Political Director Fin Gómez said Thursday.
Mike Pence and Chris Christie are among the latest Republicans who think they have what it takes to defeat President Biden in 2024. Rep. Veronica Escobar, Democratic congresswoman and Biden 2024 co-chair, joins "America Decides" to discuss what the president's reelection campaign thinks of the burgeoning GOP field.
The GOP presidential field grew substantially this week with multiple Republicans launching campaigns, but the possibility that Donald Trump will be indicted a second time is looming large over the race. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins "America Decides" to discuss how a potential second Trump indictment could affect the race.
In his 2024 campaign kickoff speech in Iowa Wednesday, Mike Pence said former President Donald Trump "endangered my family and everyone at the capitol" on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Robert Costa and Caitlin Huey-Burns report on the latest candidate entries in the presidential race.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is officially a presidential candidate again. He filed paperwork declaring his run with the Federal Election Commission earlier Tuesday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Robert Costa report on the latest developments in the 2024 presidential race from the campaign trail.
Former New Jersey governor and 2016 presidential hopeful Chris Christie announced his 2024 candidacy Tuesday night in New Hampshire. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from the campaign trail.
New Hampshire is at the center of the political world this week as Chris Christie announces his candidacy there Tuesday night. Jennifer Horn, former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party, joins "America Decides" to discuss the GOP's fight for the pivotal Granite State.
It's set to be another huge week in the 2024 presidential race. Former Vice President Mike Pence is now officially a 2024 presidential candidate, and two other Republicans are set to enter the race in the coming days. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join with the latest.
Several Republican hopefuls made their case to voters over the weekend in Des Moines, Iowa. Political advisers Jon Kott and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" to discuss where former Vice President Mike Pence fits in the GOP field, and the likelihood of Sen. Joe Manchin launching a presidential bid.
A Pride ceremony recognizing a drag nun went on as planned Monday at the California State Capitol despite some pushback from Republican lawmakers.
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday filed the paperwork declaring his candidacy for president of the United States. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss the role Pence could play in the 2024 presidential race.
Donald Trump was just about 6,000 votes shy of winning the Iowa caucuses when he first ran in 2016. One key demographic -- evangelicals -- helped Texas Sen. Ted Cruz claim victory. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter for CBS affiliate station KCCI in Des Moines, joins to discuss the former president's campaign stops in the state Thursday.
Thursday was the first full day with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump trading barbs on the campaign trail. DeSantis discussed Trump in New Hampshire without using his name, and Trump spoke at a number of events in Iowa. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines.
Several senators on both sides of the aisle are vowing to vote against the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement. Joel Payne, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Michael Ricci, communications director for the pro-Pence "Committed to America" PAC, join "America Decides" to discuss the bipartisan opposition to the debt ceiling bill and the latest developments in the 2024 GOP primary.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
While many Republicans on Capitol Hill have praised Speaker McCarthy and the debt ceiling agreement, others haven't been shy to voice their dismay. Republican Congressmen Garret Graves and Patrick McHenry, who helped negotiate the deal, join "America Decides" to respond to conservative criticism of the compromise.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Authorities said Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area outside of Cainville, Utah, and her mother was arrested Tuesday morning.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
Three people, including two police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said, days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away.
Maintenance workers secured metal bars over the window thieves used to break into the Louvre in October.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
There have been more than 1,700 flight delays in the U.S. so far Wednesday, according to FlightAware. That's due in part to a major storm hitting the West Coast. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
More than a dozen staffers have left the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation for a nonprofit founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, the Wall Street Journal reports. The internal blowup was sparked by foundation president Kevin Roberts defending Tucker Carlson's interview of white nationalist commentator Nick Fuentes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has agreed to most of the United States' 20-point plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine, but control of the Donbas region remains a sticking point. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
2025 marks a milestone for a Christmas book that sparked a holiday tradition for millions of families: Elf on the Shelf is 20 years old. The first book about the beloved and sometimes mischievous character was published along with the elf doll in 2005. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more.
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna announced late Tuesday that they are bringing inherent contempt charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more details.