Who is Tim Kaine?
Hillary Clinton just tapped Tim Kaine as her VP. So, who's Tim Kaine? Here's everything you need to know...
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Clinton picks Kaine
Hillary Clinton made her VP pick via Twitter on Friday, choosing Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate. Former Hillary Clinton spokesperson Mo Elleithee, CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto and CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join CBSN with more.
Clinton in Florida
At a campaign rally in Florida, Hillary Clinton responded to Donald Trump's rhetoric at the RNC and even found herself agreeing with Ted Cruz for once. See her full remarks.
Clinton makes VP pick
Hillary Clinton has named her pick for Vice President, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. Nancy Cordes has a closer look at Kaine's background.
Trump speaks after RNC
Donald Trump held a campaign rally on Friday following the end of the RNC, where his acceptance speech painted an America in despair. He continued with the same rhetoric, and attacked his opponent Hillary Clinton. Major Garrett has more.
Obama on Trump speech
In an interview with John Dickerson for "Face the Nation," President Obama dismissed the gloomy depiction of America that Donald Trump painted during the RNC. "One of the the best ways of preventing [terrorism] is to make sure we don't divide our country," Obama said.
Who is Tim Kaine?
Hillary Clinton has yet to name her pick for Vice President, but political insiders seem to think she is leaning towards Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. Nancy Cordes has a closer look at Kaine's background.
Clinton and Kaine
Senator Tim Kaine joined Hillary Clinton onstage and helped her bash Donald Trump Thursday in Northern Virginia. Kaine is on the short list of Clinton's possible running mates. See their full remarks.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, says President Obama should seek congressional authorization for U.S. military involvement in the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, says President Obama should seek congressional authorization for U.S. military involvement in the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
The latest on the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and politics back home
The latest on the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and politics back home, with Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy, and others.
Senator Tim Kaine on American Rescue Plan
The House could vote on the final version of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan this week now that it's passed the Senate. Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, joined CBSN to discuss the economic relief bill as well as the future of the filibuster and his proposed war powers legislation.
Health experts issue dire COVID forecast
The Biden administration's COVID-19 advisors held their first coronavirus briefing and warned the U.S. could see another 90,000 deaths from the virus within the next four weeks. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest on that and other developments from Capitol Hill.
One on one with Senator Tim Kaine
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, a former 2016 Democratic vice presidential nominee, is now campaigning on behalf of Democrats in Georgia's Senate runoff. He joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss why he thinks Georgia Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are guilty of "anti-democratic" behavior.
Kaine presses Pence on Trump's tweets to "LIBERATE" states
Maine Senator Angus King also told Pence "I have never been so mad about a phone call in my life."
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine endorses Joe Biden
The former vice president is trying to secure endorsements ahead of Super Tuesday next week.
Senate approves resolution to block military action in Iran
The vote passed 55 to 45, with eight Republicans joining all Democrats to vote in favor of the resolution.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on January 12, 2020
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, we sit down with Sec. of Defense Mark Esper, former Sec. of State John Kerry, Sens. Tim Kaine, Mike Lee and Rep. Adam Schiff.
This week on "Face the Nation," January 12, 2020
Sec. of Defense Mark Esper, former Sec. of State John Kerry, Sens. Tim Kaine, Mike Lee and Rep. Adam Schiff will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday
Kaine: Trump's rhetoric "emboldens" white nationalists
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, joins Margaret Brennan from the Colombian border to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and the massacre in New Zealand.
Open: This is Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan will talk to acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and Sen. Tim Kaine. Plus, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara is here to discuss his new book, "Doing Justice."
Democratic senators decry Trump's asylum deal with Guatemala
"Our country cannot continue to impose the cost of what's happening on other countries, mainly Mexico and now apparently, we're trying to do it to Guatemala," Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii told CBS News
Senate honors legendary Capitol Hill staffer Bertie Bowman
After running away from home, Bertie Bowman worked his way up from sweeping the Capitol steps
Transcript: Sen. Tim Kaine on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia that aired Sunday, March 17, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Kaine says Trump's rhetoric "emboldens" white nationalists
"He's not creating them. They're out there," Kaine said of white nationalists, days after a deadly mass shooting in New Zealand
Ralph Northam's staff standing by him for now, source says
The Democrat, elected in 2017, is under fire over a racist photo printed under his name in a 1984 yearbook
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Trump says U.S. "going to keep" Strait of Hormuz and "probably run it"
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's cause of death was aortic dissection, medical examiner says
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
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.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer hall fire, authorities say
Video shared by first responders shows a huge blaze, with flames coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao bar in the northern part of the Thai capital.
Margaret Brennan: I spoke with Lindsey Graham a day before he died
Fierce Ukraine supporter Lindsey Graham passed away Saturday on the heels of his tenth trip to the warzone, and at a key moment for one of the Republican senator's proudest accomplishments.
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Trump says U.S. will get paid "a lot of money" to guard Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said, "We'll become the guardian of the Strait. Maybe we'll call it the 'Guardian Angel of the Strait.' And we should be reimbursed for that."
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.
Bison tosses man 8 feet in the air at Yellowstone, video shows
A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by bison who charged at him in Yellowstone National Park, video shows.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
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."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
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Trump says U.S. will get paid "a lot of money" to guard Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said, "We'll become the guardian of the Strait. Maybe we'll call it the 'Guardian Angel of the Strait.' And we should be reimbursed for that."
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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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.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
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Trump says U.S. will get paid "a lot of money" to guard Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said, "We'll become the guardian of the Strait. Maybe we'll call it the 'Guardian Angel of the Strait.' And we should be reimbursed for that."
Europeans sanction Russia over alleged "sabotage and espionage" attacks
Paris will summon Russia's ambassador and the EU and U.K. are announcing new sanctions over an alleged "vast cyber campaign" targeting European countries.
Truck carrying wedding guests hit on Indonesia highway, killing 13, police say
A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two other trucks on a busy highway in Indonesia's, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police say.
Speedboat capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 tourists
"They were being submerged by the waves but still waving their hands for help," a witness said.
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Trump says U.S. "going to keep" Strait of Hormuz and "probably run it"
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
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"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.
7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
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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."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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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.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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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.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Trump praises Lindsey Graham after his death
President Trump and other U.S. lawmakers paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham after the South Carolina Republican senator died Saturday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Lindsey Graham's political legacy
Tributes are pouring in for Sen. Lindsey Graham after his death, with some highlighting the late senator's bipartisan efforts throughout his career. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Justin Wallin join to discuss.
Tributes pour in for Lindsey Graham
Tributes poured in for Sen. Lindsey Graham from Democrats, Republicans, former U.S. presidents and world leaders after his death stunned Capitol Hill. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Recapping Sinner, Noskova Wimbledon wins
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon men's singles to win his second title in a row. Meanwhile, Linda Nosková beat fellow Czech Karolína Muchová on the women's side. Charlie Eccleshare, a senior tennis writer for The Athletic, joins with more.
Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina speaks with "CBS Mornings" about his friendship with fellow South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and how he helped to shape policy. Graham, who won his primary and was running for reelection in November, died suddenly over the weekend.