Disney is pulling out of a roughly $1 billion investment in Florida
Disney's Lake Nona development, which would have brought 2,000 new jobs, is scuttled amid a year-long battle with Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Disney scraps $1B Florida development plan
The Walt Disney Co. said it is pulling out of a roughly $1 billion investment in Florida, citing "changing business conditions." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses some of the factors behind the decision, which comes amid conflict between the company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Where DeSantis fits in GOP primary field
After months of speculation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to officially jump in the Republican nomination for president next week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro discuss the latest developments in the 2024 race.
How DeSantis aims to win over Trump voters
Sources have confirmed to CBS News that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to launch his 2024 presidential campaign next week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses why DeSantis thinks he can to beat former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.
Sources: DeSantis expected to announce 2024 bid
Multiple sources told CBS News Wednesday that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce a 2024 presidential bid next week. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
DeSantis to launch presidential campaign May 24, sources say
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to make his 2024 presidential bid official next week, but will hold a bigger launch event later.
Ron DeSantis to enter 2024 presidential race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to file paperwork to enter the 2024 presidential campaign next week, two people familiar with the planning tell CBS News.
What to expect from DeSantis 2024 campaign
Sources tell CBS News that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will officially launch his 2024 presidential campaign next week. CBS News politics reporter Aaron Navarro has been closely following this story and has more.
Ron DeSantis to declare presidential run
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will officially launch a 2024 presidential campaign next week, sources tell CBS News. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
DeSantis-backed candidates lose races
Candidates endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Kentucky's Republican gubernatorial primary and the Jacksonville mayor's race both lost Tuesday night. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and former Trump administration official Hogan Gidley join to discuss the implications for 2024.
DeSantis signs bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
The Florida governor also signed bills banning minors from attending drag shows, and an expansion on a bill prohibiting the instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
DeSantis: GOP has developed culture of losing
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend said the GOP has "developed a culture of losing" in response to a question about whether Trump lost the 2020 election. It comes as a pro-DeSantis super PAC, Never Back Down, revealed plans to ramp up hiring in early primary states. Erin Perrine, Never Back Down communications director, joins to discuss a potential DeSantis 2024 White House bid.
DeSantis meets with voters in Iowa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met with voters in Iowa over the weekend. He urged Republican voters there to break out of the party's "culture of losing" and not to get "distracted" in the 2024 presidential race. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump says he will reschedule his weekend event in Iowa after postponing it due to a tornado warning. CBS News political director Fin Gomez discusses the latest with Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.
DeSantis makes last-minute Iowa stop amid plan to move headquarters
The Florida governor spent Saturday in Iowa, an early presidential primary state.
Trump and DeSantis head to Iowa
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are both giving speeches in Iowa this weekend. Competition between the two men is escalating ahead of the state's GOP caucuses next year. Chief political reporter for KCCI-TV Amanda Rooker joins CBS News to discusses their appearances.
DeSantis signs immigration bill, slams Biden as Title 42 set to expire
The bill includes $12 million to transport migrants to other states.
Ex-Trump official on backing DeSantis in 2024
Former Trump administration official Ken Cuccinelli launched a PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis before DeSantis has even jumped into the race. Cuccinelli speaks with Robert Costa about why he's supporting DeSantis instead of the former president.
DeSantis embraces controversial bills
In the final days of the Florida state legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to sign several conservative bills that could be a sneak peek at his platform for a potential 2024 Republican primary. These include a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, the ability for Florida residents to carry concealed guns without a permit and expansions to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill. Ed O'Keefe reports from Tallahassee.
DeSantis looks at 2024 run as Florida's legislature wraps up session
The GOP supermajority in Florida gave DeSantis conservative-friendly bills to fuel a possible presidential run.
DeSantis hints again at 2024 run
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis once again hinted at a White House bid Thursday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News political director Fin Gómez join to discuss the latest developments in the 2024 presidential race.
Florida legislature passes flurry of bills
Florida's Republican-led legislature passed a series of conservative bills, including measures easing up gun laws, expanding the state's so-called "don't say gay" law and banning transgender people from using bathrooms that match their gender identities. It comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce a 2024 run for president. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Vladimir Dutheirs and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
DeSantis' ultra-conservative Florida record
The Florida state legislative session is in its final days and Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed several high-profile bills into law that he could use to his advantage in a 2024 Republican primary. These include a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, the ability for Florida residents to carry concealed guns without a permit, and a lowered threshold required for juries to impose the death penalty. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
4/27: Red and Blue
Former President Donald Trump holds first campaign event since President Biden launched his 2024 reelection bid; Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
CBS News Poll: How GOP primary race could be Trump v. Trump fatigue
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DeSantis responds to Disney lawsuit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to Disney's lawsuit against him Thursday, saying the company is "upset because they're actually having to live by the same rules as everybody else."
Trump touts first-year accomplishments in lengthy White House briefing
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term as he prepares for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, others in probe alleging immigration obstruction
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.
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"Mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest fraud scheme speaks out
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
Judge bars Lindsey Halligan's continued use of U.S. attorney title
A federal judge said Lindsey Halligan's continued use of the U.S. attorney title "ignores a binding court order" that disqualified her from the position last year.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to oust Lisa Cook from Fed board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in August.
Trump U-turns on U.K.-Chagos Islands deal, links it to bid for Greenland
Trump says the U.K. decision to hand a strategic island to Mauritius, which he previously supported, was stupid, and justification for his attempt to acquire Greenland.
Trump's 10% credit card cap deadline is here. Will card companies comply?
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
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Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website amid sheer fabric complaints
The company said its "Get Low" collection is temporarily unavailable for sale online, but remains in stock in stores while it reviews customer feedback.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to oust Lisa Cook from Fed board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in August.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
Judge bars Lindsey Halligan's continued use of U.S. attorney title
A federal judge said Lindsey Halligan's continued use of the U.S. attorney title "ignores a binding court order" that disqualified her from the position last year.
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Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website amid sheer fabric complaints
The company said its "Get Low" collection is temporarily unavailable for sale online, but remains in stock in stores while it reviews customer feedback.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
Trump's 10% credit card cap deadline is here. Will card companies comply?
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
A new buy now, pay later option from Affirm will help tenants cover rent
A new BNPL pilot from financial technology company Affirm will give renters the option to break up their rent into two equal payments.
Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, making it all cash
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
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Concerns mount over Iranian-American journalist wrongfully detained in Iran
Lawyers for Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen arrested in 2024 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, filed a petition Tuesday with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to oust Lisa Cook from Fed board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in August.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
Judge bars Lindsey Halligan's continued use of U.S. attorney title
A federal judge said Lindsey Halligan's continued use of the U.S. attorney title "ignores a binding court order" that disqualified her from the position last year.
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GOP senators demand end to program they say encourages Chinese "birth tourism"
A trio of Republican senators asked the Trump administration to end a visa waiver program in far-flung U.S. territories in the Pacific that they say encourages "birth tourism."
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Concerns mount over Iranian-American journalist wrongfully detained in Iran
Lawyers for Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen arrested in 2024 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, filed a petition Tuesday with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
China "super embassy" greenlit in London despite concerns
Despite fears of Chinese spying and hacking, the British government gave the go-ahead for China to build a massive new embassy in the heart of London.
Mexico sends 37 cartel members to U.S. amid pressure from Trump administration
Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals."
CBS News finds empty cells at Syrian jail that held ISIS suspects
Chaos around prisons holding ISIS detainees in Syria is highlighting security risks for U.S. forces in the region.
6-year-old girl is sole survivor of family killed in Spanish train wreck
"There are many people who are very sad for the victims of this terrible accident, but there were also many who survived, like the miracle of the girl who is safe," the mayor said.
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"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on why he skipped cast interview on "CBS Mornings"
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
Bert Kreischer talks new comedy series
Actor and comedian Bert Kreischer stars in the new comedy series "Free Bert," where he plays a fictional version of himself. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, which was inspired by his own family, and why the show almost didn't happen.
"Queer Eye" cast reflects on show
The cast of the series "Queer Eye" talks to "CBS Mornings" about a member of the show's absence, the series' legacy ahead of its 10th and final season and how it has impacted them.
Fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Acclaimed fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, has died at age 93. Seth Doane looks back at his life and legacy.
Billy Bob Thornton on "Landman" popularity
Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the second season of the hit series "Landman," which he stars in as oil executive Tommy Norris. Thornton talks about his immediate chemistry with Ali Larter and why the show resonates with viewers.
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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Almanac: January 18
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Indiana judge, wife shot in home
The manhunt is underway in Indiana after a judge and his wife were shot and wounded in their Lafayette home. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Timothy Busfield detention hearing underway
Actor Timothy Busfield is back in a New Mexico courtroom for a detention hearing. He's accused of inappropriately touching two child actors, which he denies. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Mexico sends 37 cartel members to U.S. amid pressure from Trump administration
Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals."
Key player in Minnesota fraud speaks out
Aimee Bock, who has been called the "mastermind" behind a major fraud case in Minnesota, spoke with CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan from her jail cell about her alleged crimes.
Legal fights heat up in Minnesota over ICE
The Trump administration is navigating multiple lawsuits surrounding federal immigration raids in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Trump official on foreign policy priorities
With President Trump marking one year of his second term, CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with State Department principal deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott about the administration's foreign policy agenda.
Trump officials defend effort to acquire Greenland
President Trump is heading to Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday night, where he will continue his insistence that the U.S. take control of Greenland. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with two White House officials at the World Economic Forum to learn more about the administration's stance.
Indiana judge, wife shot in home
The manhunt is underway in Indiana after a judge and his wife were shot and wounded in their Lafayette home. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Former U.S. diplomat on Trump, Greenland
President Trump's push for Greenland continued ahead of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Brett Bruen, president and CEO of the Global Situation Room, joins CBS News to discuss.
Timothy Busfield detention hearing underway
Actor Timothy Busfield is back in a New Mexico courtroom for a detention hearing. He's accused of inappropriately touching two child actors, which he denies. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.