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Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, has officially announced he is running for president in 2024. Scott kicked off his campaign Monday with an event at Charleston Southern University in his hometown. Watch a portion of his address with analysis from CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
Sen. Tim Scott has officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign. He is the latest high-profile Republican to join the party's growing presidential field, but even in his home state, he's polling well behind former President Donald Trump. Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and former Trump administration deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley joined CBS News to talk about Scott's chances.
Scott kicked off his campaign with Sen. John Thune, who is number two in the Republican Senate leadership.
The Republican presidential field is set to expand this week with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis set to announce Wednesday he is joining the race. Sen. Tim Scott will officially kick off his campaign with a rally on Monday in North Charleston. A recent CBS News poll found GOP voters still overwhelmingly prefer former President Trump as their candidate. Robert Costa reports from South Carolina.
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina on Friday announced he is joining the 2024 presidential race.
South Carolina GOP Sen. Tim Scott filed documents formalizing his candidacy with the Federal Election Commission Friday.
As South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott prepares for a likely 2024 presidential bid, CBS News has exclusively learned he would name longtime aide and former chief of staff Jennifer DeCasper to be his campaign manager. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News political director Fin Gómez report.
Tim Scott fuels speculation of possible 2024 run; Sensitive data about Biden Ireland trip leaked
CBS News is first to report DeCasper's role. She would be the first woman of color to run a GOP presidential campaign.
CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the failure of First Republic Bank, the 2024 elections, the stance of some Republican candidates on abortion rights and more political news
And why Trump is winning easily.
Sen. Tim Scott says he's just about ready to reveal his decision about entering the 2024 presidential race.
The 2024 presidential race may embrace another notable Republican. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina announced he is establishing a presidential exploratory committee, potentially posing a challenge to former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina announced Wednesday that he is launching a presidential exploratory committee for a possible 2024 bid.
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is one step closer to a possible White House bid. The Republican lawmaker has launched a 2024 presidential exploratory committee. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins us to discuss the latest on the emerging GOP field.
South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott sat down for an exclusive interview with CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns about his presidential exploratory committee launch, Donald Trump, the abortion issue and more.
The launch of Senator Tim Scott's presidential exploratory committee brings him one step closer to officially announcing a run for office. But he would face heavy competition in his bid for the Republican nomination. Astead Herndon, a national political reporter for The New York Times and host of “The Run-Up” podcast, joined "Red & Blue" to discuss the race.
The senator had deflected questions regarding whether he has indicated to former President Donald Trump that he would run.
In an interview with CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns, Sen. Tim Scott also shared his mother's reaction when he announced his intention to run.
In a hearing Tuesday, Senate lawmakers scrutinized top federal regulators on the downfalls of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and concerns over a lack of oversight. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson to discuss the hearing.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted an event just miles from Trump's Mar-a-Lago with supporters and donors in attendance, hinting at a 2024 presidential run. CBS News political director Fin Gomez discusses that plus Nikki Haley's campaign finances, a potential run by former vice president Mike Pence and when to expect a reelection announcement from President Biden.
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott was in Iowa in this week, fueling speculation he may jump into the 2024 presidential race. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne, former communications director for Kamala Harris, and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez discuss the latest from the campaign trail.
South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott was in Iowa, fueling more 2024 speculation. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what a Scott campaign would look like.
Iowa has become the GOP hotspot for potential presidential candidates, with Nikki Haley, Asa Hutchinson, Mike Pence and Tim Scott each visiting the Hawkeye State over the last two weeks. CBS News' Weijia Jiang is joined by Jeff Kaufmann, Iowa's Republican Party chairman, to discuss the state's importance in the 2024 primaries.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ended abruptly Monday in Plymouth Superior Court when a witness began speaking about religion and the defense unsuccessfully called for a mistrial.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Karen Solomon, wanted for questioning in the death of her Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer husband, has been found dead after a massive search.
A federal judge has postponed a trial in the U.S. for a Libyan man charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, citing the discovery of new evidence.
Days after his sudden firing by the Pentagon, Erik Slavin, the former editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, told CBS News that "time will tell" whether the military newspaper will remain editorially independent.
Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
A federal judge has postponed a trial in the U.S. for a Libyan man charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, citing the discovery of new evidence.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Days after his sudden firing by the Pentagon, Erik Slavin, the former editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, told CBS News that "time will tell" whether the military newspaper will remain editorially independent.
Mike Lindell is withholding the payment required for a recount and audit of ballots cast in the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, claiming that the Secretary of State's office has proposed an unlawful recount process, according to a statement released by his campaign Monday.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Lara Korte, a Stars and Stripes reporter who was dismissed last week, told CBS News on Monday that the paper's editorial independence remains paramount.
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites.
Hosted by Steve Hartman. Featured: The explosion of tick bites and Alpha-gal syndrome; singer Kenny Chesney; botanist and bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer; origami artist Robert Lang; one artist's very quirky home; an iconic photo of Harlem jazz legends; and a retirement home for musicians in Milan.
A federal judge has postponed a trial in the U.S. for a Libyan man charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, citing the discovery of new evidence.
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."
Levi Zhang and his parents share some recipes from their new cookbook and talk about how their viral videos started.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is author of the New York Times bestsellers "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry" – books that advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth. She talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the importance of respecting both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge, planting trees, and sharing the gifts of nature.
In his recent memoir, "Heart Life Music," Kenny Chesney describes his life's journey, from Knoxville, Tenn., to No Shoes Nation and beyond. Chesney sits down with Lee Cowan in the Florida Keys, where the country superstar is just another laid-back local, to talk about family, touring, and how he recovered from a 2009 concert which he describes as "hitting a wall." [Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2025.]
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, China, in a stadium repurposed from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Many of the machines on display can now outrun and out-jump even the best real-life Olympians. Anna Coren has the story.
While hiring for AI companies is booming, women are getting left behind, according to new research from LinkedIn. It found that female candidates accounted for 26% of hires for jobs requiring AI skills in the U.S., compared to 50% of women hired into non-AI positions. Sarah Steinberg, the head of global public policy partnerships at LinkedIn, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.
A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
The owner of the San Francisco 49ers was arrested this weekend at a trailer park, allegedly there to pay $140 for sex in what turned out to be a police setup. Carter Evans reports.
Video captured three people wearing headlamps and rubber overalls emerging from a manhole in New York City last week during the overnight hours. This is at least the third such sighting, and police cannot fully explain it. Tom Hanson has more details.
Closing arguments are expected this week in the murder case of Lindsay Clancy. The defense called for a mistrial on Monday after a prosecution witness brought up Clancy's Catholic faith and the concept of mortal sin. Shanelle Kaul has more details from the courthouse.
Lindsay Clancy's defense team asked for a mistrial Monday after a witness began speaking about Catholic religion. The judge in the case denied the request. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her children, called for a mistrial on Monday, citing a witness who used the phrase "moral sin." The judge denied the request. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was kicked out of Sunday night's WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky after getting into a heated argument with Natasha Cloud during the third quarter. Freedom has been a vocal opponent to transgender athletes in women's sports and declared himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA draft in an effort to challenge the league's policy regarding gender. Brian Hamilton, senior writer at the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down some of the claims made Sunday on "Face the Nation" by Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about vaccines and drug prices.
President Trump announced Monday a new 50% tariff on all Canadian automotive and steel imports, beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nearly 25% of U.S. workers are "functionally unemployed," a new analysis finds. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, China, in a stadium repurposed from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Many of the machines on display can now outrun and out-jump even the best real-life Olympians. Anna Coren has the story.