Texas 2020 election results: Trump projected winner
CBS News projects that Trump wins Texas and receives a whopping 38 electoral votes.
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Texas emerges as unlikely battleground
The state of Texas has emerged as a battleground in the 2020 presidential election. While Joe Biden's campaign still considers winning the state a long-shot, the closeness of the race could point to a shift in future elections. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest on the race from Richardson, Texas.
A man just drove over 1,200 miles to Texas so he could vote
"We as Americans, as Texans, get to call this aspect of the shots," Jeff Wilson told CBS News.
Young Texas voters turn out in record numbers
More than 1 million voters under the age of 30 have already voted in Texas. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined CBSN AM with more on how this group could potentially sway the election.
Key House races to watch on Election Day
There are several close elections in critical districts which could indicate which way the presidential race will swing.
Judge rejects attempt to block nearly 127,000 drive-thru votes in Texas
The lawsuit filed by four Texas Republicans asked a judge to order that votes cast at Harris County drive-thru sites be rejected.
Texas restaurant: County order "null, void and unenforceable"
With conflicting edicts from local and state officials, some businesses remain open despite COVID-19's surge.
FBI investigating after Biden bus surrounded by Trump supporters
A Biden campaign official said the incident occurred Friday on I-35 between Austin and San Antonio.
Eddie Hassell, "The Kids Are All Right" actor, killed in Texas
The 30-year-old was best known for his roles in the Oscar-nominated film "The Kids Are All Right" and the NBC series "Surface."
Trump and Biden in homestretch
President Trump and Joe Biden are making their final campaign pushes the Sunday before Election Day. Mr. Trump praised a group of his supporters who were filmed harassing a Biden campaign bus several days earlier, blaming the bus driver for the incident. Weijia Jiang reports.
Texas early voting surpasses total turnout from 2016 election
As of Friday, the last day of early voting in Texas, over 9 million people have already voted in the state.
Kamala Harris campaigning in Texas
Joe Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris, is visiting Texas on the last day of early voting in the state. Chuck Rocha, a former senior advisor for the 2016 and 2020 Bernie Sanders campaign, joined CBSN to give insight on the growing Latino voting population in Texas and why Sanders supporters are throwing their support behind Biden.
Young voters turning out in Texas
A record number of young people are turning out to vote early in Texas. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
El Paso judge imposes two-week shutdown as COVID-19 cases spike
Texas' attorney general says he'll challenge the order in court.
El Paso hospital overwhelmed by COVID-19
Coronavirus infections are up in 45 states over the past two weeks and hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients. Janet Shamlian reports.
Texas facility now holding soon-to-be expelled migrant families
The families are being processed under an emergency COVID-19 policy that authorizes their swift removal from the U.S. without a court hearing or asylum interview.
Train derailment causes pileup in Texas, forces evacuations
Five tank cars were breached in the derailment and no injuries were reported, authorities said.
Reality check of asylum seekers at border
CBS News is investigating how President Trump's policies are affecting families hoping to start a better life in the United States. Mireya Villarreal travels to the border in Texas to find out how those hoping to cross the border are doing.
Trump and Biden make final campaign push
The Trump and Biden campaigns are making their final pitches to voters in key battleground states with just one week until Election Day. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico reporter Daniel Lippman join Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest in the race.
Texas Supreme Court limits ballot drop off sites to one per county
The order would drastically limit the number of drop off sites in the state's largest counties.
Trump and Biden in close race in Texas
According to the latest CBS Battleground Tracker poll, President Trump leads Joe Biden by just 2 points in Texas. The state is seeing record turnout for in-person early voting. CBS News campaign reporter Cara Korte joins CBSN with more.
El Paso imposes curfew as virus cases overwhelm hospitals
The crisis prompted the state to dedicate part of the city's civic center as a makeshift care center for the ill.
Curfew enacted in El Paso as hospitals and ICUs near capacity
"In less than three weeks we've spiked from 259 to 786 COVID-related hospitalizations — a 300% increase," said El Paso's public health director.
Governor asks to use El Paso military hospital as COVID-19 surges
The request comes as COVID-19 cases have been surging throughout Texas and the country.
Democrats optimistic in Texas
New polling from Quinnipiac University estimates President Trump and Joe Biden are tied in Texas at 47% each. It comes as Democrats in the state express optimism that they can flip the state House blue for the first time in nearly two decades. Renuka Rayasam, Texas correspondent for Politico, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Federal agents clash with protesters day after ICE officer fatally shoots woman
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS: 2 people shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portlant, officials said.
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy, plans to meet with Machado in Washington
Days after ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes.
Retired ICE agent breaks down deadly Minneapolis shooting video
CBS News watched bystander video of the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis frame-by-frame with retired ICE agent Eric Balliet to discuss the tactics used. He raised a few key points that dispute the DHS narrative of what happened.
DOJ pursues new criminal probe into Letitia James over financial transactions
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
House approves 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.
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5 states sue Trump administration for freezing social services funding
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Inside chaotic Minneapolis protests a day after woman was killed by ICE officer
CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports from the scene of a protest Thursday outside a federal building in Minneapolis.
Mayor says ICE seeks to cause "chaos and disruption" in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey indicated Thursday that the city is united in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Minneapolis ICE shooting brings back painful memories for community
The 2020 murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police occurred less than a half-mile away from where a federal agent fatally shot Renee Good while she was in her vehicle.
DHS: 2 people shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portlant, officials said.
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Trump says he wants government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
President Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.
Avelo Airlines to halt deportation flights for ICE
Budget carrier Avelo is ending a contract with the U.S. government to deport migrants, citing "operational complexity and costs."
USPS says your mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
IRS says tax returns can be filed starting Jan. 26. Here's what to know.
Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.
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5 states sue Trump administration for freezing social services funding
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Mayor says ICE seeks to cause "chaos and disruption" in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey indicated Thursday that the city is united in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
White House says it wasn't economical to save East Wing amid ballroom construction
The White House says structural issues and decay had made it unfeasible to save the East Wing.
Trump says he wants government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
President Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.
Angie Craig, Tom Emmer spar on House floor over ICE shooting
Rep. Angie Craig told WCCO she wanted to address what she saw as Rep. Tom Emmer's lack of standing up for Minnesotans.
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RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Concerns with drinking water on some airlines
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
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Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say
Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran faced a "nationwide internet blackout," a monitoring group said, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Pope Leo asks cardinals to help him "point the way for our path ahead"
Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.
Could the Iran protests "be a turning point" for its Islamic rulers?
Iran's exiled crown prince wants Iranians to seize the momentum of mass protests, and one analyst believes it could prove a tipping point.
Police reportedly to question bar owners after deadly ski resort blaze
A lawyer for victims' families hopes police questioning the Swiss bar's French owners means "a welcome resurgence of the investigation" into the deadly blaze.
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Meet the team behind "The Traitors"
The drama and deceit of the Emmy-winning reality show "The Traitors" returns in season four with a star-studded cast. Anthony Mason got a behind-the-scenes look at the show with host Alan Cumming.
Holly Hunter on "Star Trek" series
Academy Award winner Holly Hunter is starring in the new Paramount+ original series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" as the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary. She talks with CBS Mornings about the series and being part of the Star Trek legacy.
Nick Reiner's attorney withdraws, insists client is "not guilty of murder"
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
Sophie Turner talks new thriller "Steal"
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner is starring in a new thriller series called "Steal." She plays Zara, who works at a London pension fund investment company when thieves force her to help them steal billions of dollars. She talks to CBS Mornings about the series, how she prepared for the role and rising to fame in "Game of Thrones."
Brigitte Bardot's funeral draws hundreds to pay respects in Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
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Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
AI company, Google settle lawsuit over Florida teen's suicide linked to chatbot
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
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.
AI renewing some Utah prescriptions: Politico
In Utah, artificial intelligence can now renew some prescriptions. A Politico exclusive says the pilot program will "test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine." Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her reporting.
Laundry-folding robot debuts at CES 2026
Technology leaders are gathering in Las Vegas for CES, one of the industry's biggest conferences of the year. CNET editor at large Bridget Carey joins CBS News with a firsthand look at the new gadgets on display.
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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.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Update on Portland shooting involving feds
Two people were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, local police said in a statement. At a news conference, the city's mayor called on ICE to cease operations until an investigation was complete. Jessi Mitchell anchors a special report.
Details on past car incident involving ICE agent
CBS News has learned the ICE officer who shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday was dragged by a car in a June 2025 incident. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison joins with analysis.
ICE agent in Minneapolis shooting identified
The ICE agent who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has been identified through court documents. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman is on the ground in Minnesota with more.
Ex-FBI official assesses fatal ICE shooting
Protesters are in the streets of Minneapolis after an ICE agent killed a woman on Wednesday. Chris Piehota, former FBI executive assistant director, joins "The Takeout" to assess the incident.
Sheriff on federal takeover of ICE shooting probe
Minnesota investigators say the FBI is now leading the fatal ICE shooting probe and restricting access to evidence. Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt, whose department has jurisdiction over the site of the shooting, joins CBS News with her reaction.
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ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA considers bringing space crew home due to medical issue
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
Astronomers discover never-before-seen celestial object: "Cloud 9"
The hydrogen cloud is a remnant of the universe's early formation, NASA said in a news release.
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Officials answer questions on fed shooting
Officials in Portland, Oregon, answered questions from reporters after two people were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Update on Portland shooting involving feds
Two people were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, local police said in a statement. At a news conference, the city's mayor called on ICE to cease operations until an investigation was complete. Jessi Mitchell anchors a special report.
Reflecting on fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
With so much to be said about the last 24 hours, CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil reflects on what's yet to be said -- and what some still need to hear.
Anti-government protests in Iran turn deadly
What began as a revolt over a collapsing currency and rising prices in Iran has morphed into nationwide unrest, with dozens killed and thousands arrested. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Protests around U.S. after ICE shooting
Demonstrations have been erupting around the U.S. since the deadly ICE shooting of a woman in Minneapolis. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.