Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis tossed, second suit pending
A federal judge has dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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DeSantis sets sights on South Carolina
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sets his 2024 sights on South Carolina, the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down PAC is embracing the use of AI for a controversial political ad in Iowa. It comes as talk of a third party candidate heats up. Ed O'Keefe reports from Columbia, South Carolina.
GOP contenders in New Hampshire
As the New Hampshire primary approaches, top contenders — including former President Donald Trump, whose lead over Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is narrowing — have arrived in the state. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Manchester.
Trump and Haley face off in New Hampshire
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential campaign on Sunday before endorsing former President Donald Trump days before New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary. Meanwhile, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is intensifying her criticism of Trump as she attempts to close the gap in the Granite State. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil is joined by Caitlin Huey-Burns and Robert Costa to discuss the state of the GOP race.
How COVID shaped DeSantis' political image
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil examines how a controversial response to the COVID-19 pandemic shaped Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' political image.
Biden and Trump say GOP primary is over
President Biden and Donald Trump both believe New Hampshire has ended the battle for the GOP presidential nomination and the general election has begun. However, Nikki Haley wants the race to continue. Anthony Salvanto and Robert Costa have more.
Trump targets Haley in New Hampshire
Former President Donald Trump's schedule sees him on the offensive in New Hampshire, targeting Nikki Haley, his main competitor in the upcoming GOP primary. Meanwhile, in New York, his heated exchanges during E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit led to judicial warnings. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
What to know ahead of New Hampshire primary
Former President Donald Trump and former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley will face off Tuesday in the New Hampshire primary. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to discuss the latest in the race.
How does the New Hampshire GOP primary work?
Republicans are set to award the next 22 delegates in the race for the GOP nomination at Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "America Decides" to explain what to watch for.
How New Hampshire may impact Haley's momentum
Nikki Haley and Donald Trump are the only ones left in the New Hampshire Republican primary. Bloomberg News senior national political correspondent Nancy Cook and 24sight national politics reporter Tom LoBianco join "America Decides" to discuss each campaign's strategy.
What went wrong with DeSantis' 2024 campaign?
There are just two Republican presidential contenders left after Ron DeSantis' abrupt exit from the GOP primary. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett join "America Decides" to look back at the Florida governor's campaign and assess what went wrong.
DeSantis misattributed quote to Churchill in post ending campaign
The Winston Churchill quote used by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on X is often misattributed to the former British leader, scholars say.
Haley rallies for support after DeSantis exit
Nikki Haley will get a head-to-head battle with Donald Trump in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary after Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race Sunday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on where Haley's hoping to finish in the primary and Trump's defamation case in New York.
Ron DeSantis drops out of 2024 Republican presidential race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the Republican presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump after falling short of lofty expectations at the 2024 Iowa caucuses.
Reactions to DeSantis dropping out of race
Ron DeSantis announced he was suspending his presidential campaign over the weekend, leaving Donald Trump and Nikki Haley in a two-person race for the GOP presidential nomination with the New Hampshire primary Tuesday. CBS News' Penny Kmitt, Olivia Rinaldi and Aaron Navarro have more.
Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential race ahead of the New Hampshire primary. In a video posted to X on Sunday, DeSantis announced his decision to suspend his campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Nidia Cavazos join Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments in the 2024 race.
Without DeSantis, what shifts in New Hampshire?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Sunday he is dropping out of the 2024 Republican presidential race. In a video posted to X, DeSantis said he could not ask his campaign staffers to give their time "without a clear path to victory." CBS News political director Fin Gomez breaks down what's ahead in New Hampshire. Then, CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi takes a look at the Trump campaign's reaction to DeSantis exiting the race.
Face The Nation: Sanders, Huey-Burns, Costa
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders didn't directly respond on "Face the Nation" when asked if Trump would be able to unite the country. But she said she thinks "this election right now is very simple: It's a very clear contrast between two individuals who have a four-year record", allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been polling a distant third in the state — have been privately debating whether he should drop out or stay in the race, Robert Costa reports. Meanwhile, GOP sources in New Hampshire are acknowledging that Nikki Haley has an "uphill climb" in the state, Caitlin Huey-Burns reports, and Former President Donald Trump won Michigan in 2016, but the state flipped for President Biden in 2020. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan speaks to a group of Michigan Democrats on how they plan to vote in 2024 — and what issues matter to them.
DeSantis allies debating if he should stay in the race
With the New Hampshire primary approaching on Tuesday, allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been polling a distant third in the state — have been privately debating whether he should drop out or stay in the race, Robert Costa reports. Meanwhile, GOP sources in New Hampshire are acknowledging that Nikki Haley has an "uphill climb" in the state, Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Final push before New Hampshire primary
Republican candidates for president are traveling across New Hampshire this weekend, making a final push for voters before the state's primary on Tuesday. It's the nation's first primary, and some are looking to topple former president Donald Trump after his win in the Iowa caucuses. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from New Hampshire.
March for Life attendees seek a sharper stance from Trump on abortion
For many attendees, abortion will be a top issue in upcoming elections and colors how they view candidates.
Tim Scott to endorse Trump in blow to Haley
The three remaining GOP candidates are holding events in New Hampshire before next week's primary. Ahead of the contest, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is set to give his endorsement to former President Donald Trump, delivering a blow to former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign. CBS news political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from the campaign trail.
Why DeSantis is prioritizing South Carolina
Trailing behind former President Donald Trump and former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley in New Hampshire primary polls, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has shifted resources to South Carolina. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro reports on DeSantis' strategy.
Haley trying to keep Trump attacks policy-based
Time is running out before Tuesday's crucial primary vote in New Hampshire where the race is essentially between former President Donald Trump and his former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley. With just a few days to go, they're both on the attack, but they're taking different approaches. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns, Olivia Rinaldi and Nidia Cavazos have more.
Political strategists on GOP primaries
Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are ramping up campaign efforts in New Hampshire, while Ron DeSantis focuses his energy on South Carolina. Meanwhile, President Biden is leaning into his reelection bid and highlighting pro-abortion rights messaging on the campaign trail. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss the 2024 race for the White House.
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Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.
As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record-breaking 76-day shutdown
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier
President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
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Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its May 16 House primaries in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.
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2 employees killed in Kentucky bank robbery, suspect at large, police say
Kentucky State Police said a man went to a U.S. Bank in Brea, Kentucky, and shot and killed a man and a woman, both employees at the bank.
5 wounded in possible stabbing attack at Washington high school
The suspect, a student, was detained at the scene, police said.
Texas mother of 4 released from ICE custody after more than a month in detention
Meenu Batra, a single mother of four adult U.S. citizens, was arrested on March 17 by federal immigration officers while traveling for a work trip.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
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Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
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"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
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Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds
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Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
What states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats
The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana's congressional map could have implications for several states as it narrowed the section of the Voting Rights Act about majority-minority districts.
Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say
A Pentagon official publicly placed the Department of Defense's cost for Operation Epic Fury at $25 billion.
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The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier
President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
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U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack
The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
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A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The fifth member of the "Survivor 50" jury, who was eliminated during Wednesday's episode, talks about being voted off and a huge twist in the game.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
New details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd was in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday as prosecutors laid out a timeline and highlighted new details in their case against him in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
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Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
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Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
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In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
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Saving the Venus fly trap
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Fin Gómez on correspondents' dinner shooting
CBS News political director and executive director of politics and White House Fin Gómez reflects on the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack on "The Daily Report," saying he was proud of "our fellow colleagues."
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NYT reveals possible Epstein suicide note
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New details about correspondents' dinner
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump last weekend appeared in court on Thursday as new details are still emerging about the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Powerful blast sends officers into the air
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
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Hegseth testifies on Iran war at Senate hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, facing intense questioning from Democrats on the Pentagon budget, the war with Iran and more. These are some of the most notable exchanges from the hearing.
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LIV Golf is seeking new backers after Saudi Arabia's public investment fund announced it will be pulling its funding at the end of the season. Gabby Herzig, a staff writer at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Fin Gómez on correspondents' dinner shooting
CBS News political director and executive director of politics and White House Fin Gómez reflects on the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack on "The Daily Report," saying he was proud of "our fellow colleagues."
Analyst breaks down economy amid Iran war
The national average gas price is up to $4.30 per gallon, the highest in four years, as President Trump said Thursday that gas prices "will drop like a rock" when the Iran war ends. Ted Rossman, principal analyst at Bankrate, joins "The Daily Report" with more.