2/7: Red and Blue
Polling predicts challenges for Biden's State of the Union; What Democrats' and Republicans' game plans look like ahead of the speech.
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2/22: Red and Blue
Democrats decry Tucker Carlson's access to Jan. 6 tapes; What does Vivek Ramaswamy bring to the 2024 GOP race?
2/15: Red and Blue
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley launches presidential campaign in home state; How past candidates announced presidential bids.
2/23: Red and Blue
Tensions rise between U.S.-China over Russia's war in Ukraine; 2024 GOP presidential field begins to take shape.
2/21: Red and Blue
President Biden's Poland trip drums up support for Ukraine; Which other GOP candidates will challenge Trump for nomination?
Pence makes several stops in Iowa
The former vice president made several stops in Iowa on Wednesday amid more 2024 speculation. CBS News reporter Musadiq Bidar joins from Cedar Rapids to discuss.
Official criticized for family photo with guns
Shortly after the school shooting in Nashville, a photo resurfaced of Republican Rep. Andy Ogles, whose Tennessee district includes The Covenant School, posing with his wife and children in front of their Christmas tree, all holding guns. When asked whether he now regrets that Christmas card photo, he said, "Why would I regret a photograph with my family exercising my rights to bear arms?"
Trump holds first major 2024 campaign rally
Former President Donald Trump hosted his first major 2024 presidential campaign rally in Waco, Texas, over the weekend. The rally coincided with a Manhattan grand jury weighing whether it will formally indict the former president in connection to its "hush money" probe. Kevin Sheridan, a founding partner of Protean Public Affairs, a former senior adviser for the Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan 2012 campaign and a former spokesman for the Republican National Committee, joined CBS News to discuss.
DeSantis' time as Navy lawyer at Guantanamo
In a rare comment on his time serving in Guantanamo, Ron DeSantis described to CBS News in 2018 his role doing legal review as commanders contemplated force-feeding detainees on hunger strikes. Five years later, he said he had no authority to make that call. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede, who interviewed DeSantis on the subject, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Trump awaits grand jury decision
CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" with the latest from New York City, where a grand jury has been investigating former President Donald Trump.
GOP lawmakers push focus on China
Some Republicans are pushing for the Biden administration to focus more on China and less on Russia and the war in Ukraine. CBS News anchors Meg Oliver and Errol Barnett spoke with Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent at Puck, about why.
DeSantis hits back at Trump in interview
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke out in an interview with Piers Morgan about the differences between himself and former President Donald Trump. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joins "Red and Blue" to look at what DeSantis said and what a GOP primary race between him and Trump would look like.
Republicans split on Ukraine ahead of 2024
Foreign policy and the future of aid to Ukraine are poised to become a top issues for Republican candidates in the 2024 presidential race. Ramesh Ponnuru, nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and editor of National Review, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Republicans react to possible Trump charges
Prominent Republicans are speaking out as the Manhattan district attorney appears to be nearing an indictment of former President Donald Trump. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday that an indictment would be politically motivated. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano with more.
Biden issues first veto, rejecting GOP-led bill to reverse investing rule
The resolution would have nixed a Labor Department rule over how retirement plan managers pick investments.
Pence speaks at New Hampshire GOP event
Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at a Republican Party event in New Hampshire amid speculation over a 2024 presidential bid. CBS News political director Fin Gomez discusses the speech and the potential GOP field.
Harris visits Iowa, talks reproductive rights
Vice President Harris is in Iowa today for a panel on women's reproductive rights. Her visit comes as a federal judge in Texas is weighing blocking access to an FDA-approved abortion pill commonly used in the U.S. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne, who is also chief communication officer for MoveOn, join us with more.
Mike Pence visits New Hampshire
Former Vice President Mike Pence visited New Hampshire Thursday. He has not announced a 2024 presidential bid, but he has made multiple trips to the first-in-the-nation primary state in recent months. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has more on Pence's trip.
Democrats seek to undo Trump-era bank law
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation in response to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The bill would repeal part of a Trump-era rollback of bank regulations. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano with more on the proposal.
Trump comments on DeSantis, Pence
Former President Trump is ramping up his attacks on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. On his way back from from a speech in Iowa Monday, Trump claimed if it wasn't for him DeSantis would probably be working at "a law firm, or maybe a Pizza Hut." CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses tensions between the two potential GOP rivals.
CBS News' exclusive talk with Trump
Former President Donald Trump made his first campaign visit to Iowa Monday as he once again seeks the Republican nomination. CBS News political director Fin Gomez traveled with Trump to and from the event and has more on their exclusive interview, including Trump's comments about potential GOP rival Ron DeSantis, and Mike Pence's recent comments on the Jan. 6 attack.
Trump in Iowa for campaign speech
Donald Trump is in Davenport, Iowa, to give a speech on education as he faces a growing number of potential challengers for the GOP nomination. Iowa-based pollster J. Ann Selzer joins CBS News to discuss new numbers from her firm on what Republicans in the state think of Trump and other high-profile Republicans.
DeSantis makes first Iowa visit ahead of 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in Iowa for his book tour in what many are speculating is a pre-2024 campaign visit. Former President Donald Trump has also scheduled a trip to the influential early voting state. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa spoke with Republicans in Iowa about the 2024 presidential field.
Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley make stops in Iowa
With the 2024 presidential campaign season underway, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley were in Iowa on Friday. While DeSantis has not yet announced his candidacy, he is considered by many to pose the biggest threat to former President Trump's chances at clinching the Republican nomination. Trump will visit the state Monday. Robert Costa has more from Iowa.
Politics roundup: Iowa visits, Fox News suit
Nikki Haley returns to Iowa for her campaign while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are set to visit the state in the next week. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins to discuss the 2024 Republican campaign as well as the latest revelations from the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Fox News.
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
Tulsi Gabbard resigning as intel chief, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
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Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
The secretary of state tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
Breaking
40,000 evacuated in California chemical leak as officials warn tank may explode
Southern California officials have expanded an evacuation zone in several Orange County cities over a toxic chemical tank that they say is "actively in crisis."
Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Trump administration to require most green card applicants to leave U.S. first
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Kyle Busch was coughing up blood a day before his death, 911 call reveals
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Pentagon releases more UFO files: "Speechless after these observations"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
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How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes
Kindness 101 is a program that uses the stories CBS News finds in our "On the Road" series to teach kindness and character. The stories are paired with lesson plans created by a nonprofit at Iowa's Drake University called "Character Counts!"
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
Kyle Busch was coughing up blood a day before his death, 911 call reveals
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
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AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
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CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Trump administration to require most green card applicants to leave U.S. first
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
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Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
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U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
Fake political party led by an AI cockroach overruns Indian politics
The satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" calls itself a "political front of the youth, by the youth, for the youth." India's government may be trying to squash it.
NATO allies welcome Trump's turnaround on Poland troop deployment
Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will head for Poland, a week after the White House said a planned deployment of 4,000 was being nixed.
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
2 climbers die on Everest as record-holder warns of overcrowding
At least five climbers have died during this Everest season. A U.S. and a Czech climber died on Mount Makalu earlier this month.
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The movies to tune in for this summer
Disney's latest addition to the Star Wars franchise, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," is kicking off the summer slate of blockbusters. Some other highly-anticipated movies that will be tested at the box office this summer are Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," "Toy Story 5" and "Supergirl." Lucas Shaw, managing editor for media and entertainment at Bloomberg News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rob Base, rapper on classic hip-hop track "It Takes Two," dies at 59
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Weenie 500 winners relish first-place finish
The Indianapolis 500 is this Memorial Day Weekend, kicked off by the second annual Weenie 500. "Cook 'Em Cam" and "Jack and Cheese," whose New York dog won the race, join CBS News to discuss.
New movies to watch this summer
Major franchises are bringing new movies to a theater near you this summer. Fandango's Erik Davis joins with more.
Britney Spears argument, DUI arrest on video
A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
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CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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Lawyers shot outside North Carolina courthouse
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
Mosque attack was streamed online
The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Britney Spears argument, DUI arrest on video
A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
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The weather heading into Memorial Day weekend
CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the weather forecast as the U.S. heads into Memorial Day weekend.
The Memorial Day sales to look out for
A recent survey from digital savings platform Retail Me Not found 54% of respondents plan to shop Memorial Day weekend sales this year, up 36% from last year. But the survey found the amount people plan to spend has dropped a whopping 70% from last year. Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch has more.
Is the DOJ independent of the president?
This week, the Justice Department created a so-called "anti-weaponization fund" as part of a settlement between President Trump and his own federal government over the leaking of his tax returns. The settlement also includes a pledge from the IRS that it will not pursue any legal claims it may have against Mr. Trump, his family and his companies. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
The movies to tune in for this summer
Disney's latest addition to the Star Wars franchise, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," is kicking off the summer slate of blockbusters. Some other highly-anticipated movies that will be tested at the box office this summer are Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," "Toy Story 5" and "Supergirl." Lucas Shaw, managing editor for media and entertainment at Bloomberg News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Some schools teach kindness classes
Schools teach kids how to read, write and do math. But what about a class on how to be kind? In some places, it is. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story.