GOP presidential candidates use TikTok, Taylor Swift to appeal to young voters
Vivek Ramaswamy used to call Chinese-owned TikTok "digital fentanyl," but he later became the first Republican presidential candidate with an account on the app.
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Highlights and analysis from 2nd GOP debate
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has highlights, analysis and interviews from the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, following the second Republican primary debate.
DeSantis: Trump is "missing in action"
Several Republican candidates took former President Donald Trump to task Wednesday night over his decision skip the second primary debate. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is second in most polls, said Trump was "missing in action." James Uthmeier, DeSantis 2024 campaign manager, joins "America Decides" to discuss the governor's performance.
Why Newsom is attending the second GOP debate
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom will attend the second Republican presidential primary debate Wednesday night in Simi Valley, California, on behalf of his party. Newsom joins "America Decides" to discuss President Biden's reelection campaign and what he is looking out for at the debate. Plus, CBS News Sacramento political analyst Gary Dietrich unpacks the governor's comments.
Trump criticizes Biden, Democrats, automakers over electric vehicles
Former President Trump addressed many of his remarks to UAW workers who were not in the room where he was speaking.
The second Republican debate's biggest highlights: Revisit 6 key moments
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
DeSantis responds to CBS News polling of GOP race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to be standing center stage at the second Republican presidential debate Wednesday night. CBS poll numbers have him failing to close the gap in early-voting states. DeSantis campaign senior adviser and pollster Ryan Tyson joins "America Decides" to discuss the findings.
CBS poll: Trump leads in Iowa, New Hampshire
Former President Donald Trump won't be joining his fellow Republican presidential hopefuls at the second debate Wednesday night, and new CBS polling suggests his reluctance to debate isn't really hurting him in the early-voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Second Republican debate: Who qualifies for and when is it?
The second 2024 Republican primary debate will be held in Simi Valley, California, in late September.
DeSantis pre-debate memo criticizes Trump, is dismissive of other rivals
The memo, first obtained by CBS News, argues the "fundamentals" of the race haven't changed.
Rivals slam Trump for saying 6-week abortion ban is a "terrible thing"
Trump primary opponent and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told an Iowa radio show that "pro-lifers should know [Trump] is preparing to sell you out."
How Rupert Murdoch's retirement impacts 2024
Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday he is stepping down as chairman of Fox and News Corp. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins "America Decides" to discuss Murdoch's legacy and how his retirement could impact the 2024 presidential race.
DeSantis unveils energy agenda
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described his plans to "restore America's energy independence" while seemingly downplaying the effects of climate change during a visit to Midland, Texas, on Wednesday. CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro outlines the governor's agenda.
Pence knocks Trump for skipping 2nd debate
Former President Donald Trump said he will skip the second Republican presidential debate scheduled for next week in California. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa spoke with former Vice President Mike Pence about Trump's decision.
DeSantis plays up fight with McCarthy over government shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy also said of DeSantis, "He would not have gotten elected without President Trump's endorsement."
DeSantis injects presidential politics into the COVID vaccine debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is drumming a message of "medical freedom" that some critics view as "dangerous."
Trump, DeSantis give dueling speeches
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis both gave speeches to different conservative summits in Washington on Friday in an effort to court evangelical voters, but the former president is far ahead of his rival in recent GOP primary polling. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the latest.
Ron DeSantis on Trump, 2024, and the issues
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss what's next for his 2024 campaign, how former President Donald Trump's legal troubles are impacting the race, his stance on China, North Korea and more.
DeSantis says he does not support criminalizing women who get abortions
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declined to say whether he supports a national abortion ban.
DeSantis addresses NAACP criticism
The NAACP issued a travel advisory in May that called Florida "openly hostile for African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals." 2024 Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to the warning in a sit-down interview with CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on securing border
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tells Norah O'Donnell, anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," that he supports deploying the U.S. military to the U.S.-Mexico border with authorization to use deadly force against Mexican cartel members.
DeSantis discusses presidential age concerns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hopes to be a younger alternative to former President Trump and President Biden. He sat down Tuesday for an interview with CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss that and other issues. Plus, CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins "America Decides" to assess DeSantis' presidential campaign.
DeSantis on age limits for elected officials
Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and said he believes the Founding Fathers would probably have put an age limit on elected officials "if they could look at this again."
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.
DeSantis on North Korea, China and more
Presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a wide range of topics, including North Korea's nuclear program, increasing tensions with China and the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Oil prices surge as Trump suggests U.S. fees on Strait of Hormuz
Trump's declaration that the U.S. will control the Strait of Hormuz and charge fees on cargo has sparked a second day of oil price rises.
ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5M sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Maps show extreme heat and flood threats across U.S.
Much of the U.S. is facing either extreme heat or excessive rainfall and potential flooding on Tuesday. Here's where the greatest threats are expected.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Folarin Balogun addresses FIFA decision to lift red card suspension
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun told "CBS Mornings" he "was in shock" when he received a red card in a World Cup match and discussed FIFA's decision to lift the one-game ban.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
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ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
United's newest economy upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5M sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
U.S. citizens traveling in Congo must spend 21 days elsewhere before entering U.S.
U.S. health officials are concerned about the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Shippers balk at Trump's Strait of Hormuz fees: "Dangerous Pandora's Box"
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which could cost tens of millions of dollars per ship.
United's newest economy upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
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E. Jean Carroll receives $5M sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
U.S. citizens traveling in Congo must spend 21 days elsewhere before entering U.S.
U.S. health officials are concerned about the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Shippers balk at Trump's Strait of Hormuz fees: "Dangerous Pandora's Box"
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which could cost tens of millions of dollars per ship.
Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends
A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
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States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
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.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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Kagan opening statements on security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses on ICE shooting in Maine
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Judge's stunning rebuke of Trump, DOJ
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over a lawsuit against the IRS, saying it was filed for an "improper purpose." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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Kagan on interactions with Lindsey Graham
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan took a moment before her opening remarks on Capitol Hill to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, recalling her nomination process and her interactions with the lawmaker.
Kagan opening statements on security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Supreme Court asks for more security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are asking lawmakers to raise the court's security budget following an increase in threats. Jan Crawford has more details on their rare testimony.
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FaceTime scams are on the rise
Consumer advocates say they're tracking a rise in cases where scammers are using FaceTime. The scams often start with a text about suspicious activity on your bank account or credit card. Ash-har Quraishi explains.