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Last night, both Tim Kaine and Mike Pence came into the debate with specific goals in mind and stuck to them. Mike Pence wanted to show a calm demeanor to his running mate, where as Time Kaine wanted to show that even Mike Pence doesn't agree with some of Donald Trump's policies. Nancy Cordes has more.
The bitter rivalry is coming to an end
Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have addressed the police shootings that have left two African American men dead. Political reporter for RealClearPolitics.com Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss.
Reince Priebus, the RNC chief, said on "Face the Nation" it’s past time for former 2016 hopefuls like John Kasich and Ted Cruz to “get on board” with Trump
Hillary Clinton battled back against attacks launched by Donald Trump during a forum Wednesday night. Among his more controversial statements were disparaging comments about U.S. military leaders and Trump ranking Vladimir Putin as a better leader than President Obama. Nancy Cordes reports.
Donald Trump heaped praise on Russian president Vladimir Putin during a national security forum Wednesday night. Hillary Clinton and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan each took issue with his comments on Thursday. Major Garrett reports.
Hillary Clinton spent much of August raising money out of public view, but is now back on the campaign trail. She debuted a new plane on Monday that she will share with her traveling press corps -- a first for her this year. Nancy Cordes reports.
Donald Trump arrived in Mexico Wednesday afternoon to meet with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. After their meeting, Trump outlined his goals for the U.S.-Mexico relationship. Major Garrett reports.
In response to Donald Trump's visit to Mexico, immigration activists in Los Angeles organized a voter registration drive. At least 13 million Latinos are expected to vote in this year's election. Mireya Villarreal spoke to some of them.
Donald Trump hit Hillary Clinton at a rally in Virginia on Wednesday for what he called her "pay for play" emails. The rally came a day after his controversial Second Amendment comments about Clinton. See his full remarks.
A man used suction cups to climb Trump Tower in New York City Wednesday. NYPD officers removed a number of windows in the tower to try to stop the man. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Hillary Clinton responded to Donald Trump's controversial Second Amendment comments at a rally in Iowa on Wednesday. Clinton said, "If you are running to be president, or you are president of the United States, words can have tremendous consequences." See her full remarks.
Donald Trump is rejecting claims that he incited violence when he said "Second Amendment people" could stop Hillary Clinton. The controversy comes after 50 Republican national security experts penned an open letter slamming the GOP nominee. Eliot Cohen signed the letter and joins CBSN to explain why he believes Trump's rhetoric is "dangerous."
Says this year's battle for the presidency is shaping up as one of the nastiest and dirtiest in American history
On Thursday, Trump said little related to Cruz's failure to endorse him. But Friday was a new day
Two of the nation's top political reporters, John Dickerson and Bob Schieffer, weigh in on the week that was the Republican National Convention
The Arizona delegation came to Cleveland with a majority of Ted Cruz supporters, obligated to vote for Donald Trump; they discussed how Cruz's speech played out in the arena
Republicans were divided over their 1964 nominee, Barry Goldwater, and Democratic President Lyndon Johnson wanted to make sure voters knew it
A convention that started with the pick of a stabilizing V.P. is ending in volatility
"I am not in the habit of supporting people who attack my wife and who attack my father," Cruz said at a Thursday morning event
Ted Cruz refused to endorse GOP nominee Donald Trump during his convention speech
After a bitter primary battle with Trump, the Texas senator mentioned the GOP nominee just once in his entire convention speech
Why GOP voters will see his performance on Wednesday as an act of political treason
Ronald Reagan failed to capture the 1976 GOP nomination, but his speech at that year's RNC lit up conservatives and sowed the seeds of his own comeback
The Texas senator's speech Wednesday night will focus on strict constitutionalism
President Trump says he sent a U.S. delegation to Pakistan for another round of peace talks with Iran but Tehran says it doesn't plan to participate.
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a tsunami alert across the region.
The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.
Following President Trump's promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, more than 200 immigration judges have been fired, forced out or retired, and are being replaced by what are advertised as "deportation judges."
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a tsunami alert across the region.
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Amos Hochstein, Biden administration senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.
Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof." They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.
Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own. Cheadle and Edebiri talk with Tracy Smith about exploring the dynamics of a parent-child relationship, and how their off-stage relationship helps them on-stage.
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Five people were injured Sunday in a shooting near the University of Iowa's campus in Iowa City. No arrests have been made yet.
Eight kids ranging in age from 1 to 14 were killed Sunday morning in a Shreveport, Louisiana, mass shooting. Jason Allen reports.
Officials in Louisiana held a news conference after 10 people were shot in a domestic disturbance that left eight children dead. Corporal Chris Bordelon of the Shreveport Police Department, Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Chief Wayne Smith provided updates on Sunday afternoon.
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3- to 11-years-old, police said.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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.
First, U.S. eyes Iran's highly enriched uranium. Then, Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview. And, turning recordings of animals into music.
Eight kids killed in Louisiana shooting; U.S.-Iran ceasefire on shaky ground.
Retired California teaching assistant Angel Barba has been a baby squirrel foster mom for the last seven years. Italy Hod reports.
First-time homebuyers make up just 21% of the market, and they face record-high prices, high interest rates and stiff competition from baby boomers. Carter Evans reports.
Charlie D'Agata, Olivia Rinaldi and Lana Zak report on the current state of Iran war, what we know about peace talks and how the conflict is spiking fuel prices here at home.