Romney: McConnell said electoral vote is "most consequential"
Senator Josh Hawley has said he will challenge the results of the presidential election when Congress meets to count electoral votes.
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D.C. attorney general prepares for protests over Electoral College
Trump supporters are expected to travel to Washington, D.C., to protest the certification of Joe Biden's victory.
GOP senator to contest Biden's electoral win
Republican Senator Josh Hawley says he'll likely vote no on certifying the results of the presidential election, forcing a vote in the Senate and the House. This as President Trump returns to Washington Thursday and continues his push for $2,000 relief checks. Paula Reid reports.
GOP Senator Josh Hawley to challenge certification of electoral votes
Hawley, of Missouri, is the first Republican senator to commit to objecting when Congress meets to tally the Electoral College votes January 6.
How does Congress count electoral votes?
Congress will convene in a joint session January 6 to count electoral votes from each state and the District of Columbia and reaffirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Trump meets with GOP allies on longshot bid to challenge electoral votes
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows confirmed the meeting, teasing "stay tuned."
GOP leadership urges Senate Republicans to not protest election results
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday.
Biden accuses Trump of "unprecedented assault on democracy"
The 538 members of the Electoral College formalized his victory just hours earlier.
Senator Mitt Romney on Electoral College vote
Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Electoral College vote and President Trump's legal battles. Romney is also working with a bipartisan group of senators to pass a coronavirus relief package.
Attorney General Bill Barr resigns
As the Trump administration comes to a close, Attorney General William Barr is the latest Cabinet member to resign from office. Although sources tell CBS News Barr wasn't forced from office, the president has repeatedly made it clear he's been unhappy with the head of the Justice Department. Ben Tracy reports.
All 538 electors have voted, formalizing Biden's 306-232 win
At 5:30 p.m. ET, California cast its 55 Electoral College votes for the president-elect, putting him over the 270 needed to win.
Some Republicans start calling Biden president-elect
Biden secured 306 electoral college votes, well over the 270 he needed to affirm his victory.
Biden on democracy: "The will of the people prevailed"
President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation Monday night, after the Electoral College affirmed his victory in November's election. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran, and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden addresses the nation after Electoral College win
President-elect Joe Biden addressed the country hours after the Electoral College certified his victory. Mr. Biden noted President Trump's "dozens and dozens of legal challenges" against the election's results and said "they were found to be without merit." "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report.
Electoral College affirms Biden's victory
President-elect Joe Biden has officially sealed his win after electors certified the 2020 election results on Monday. Nikole Killion reports.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Trump camp's bid to toss ballots
The court's decision came an hour before Wisconsin electors were set to meet and cast their ballots Monday.
Electoral College formally votes for Joe Biden
President-elect Joe Biden has cleared the 270 electoral vote mark to formalize his victory. The Electoral College milestone came Monday afternoon when California's electors affirmed Mr. Biden's win in the state last month. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report.
Electoral College to cast votes today
As Electoral College members meet in each state to cast their ballots, formally affirming Joe Biden as the next president of the United States, President Trump is vowing to continue fighting the election results. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy discusses the latest in the Biden-Harris transition with Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM."
Trump defiant as Electoral College meets
President-elect Joe Biden will be one step closer to the White House as members of the Electoral College meet today to affirm his victory. However, President Trump continues to refuse to accept the election results. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Electoral College members cast votes
Electoral College members are meeting today to officially assign their states' electoral votes for the presidential election. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster about why this is a significant milestone even though the presidential transition has already begun.
Trump continues to dispute election results
On Monday, the Electoral College will cast their votes to elect Joe Biden to the presidency, but President Trump is still insisting that he's not done fighting to stay in power. Chip Reid reports.
CBS News poll: Most feel election is "settled"
CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto has the latest on voters' views of the election results ahead of the Electoral College meeting on Monday.
Face The Nation: Garrett, Gottlieb, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on hospitals struggling to cope with the coronavirus surge, voters split on willingness to take COVID-19 vaccine and voters' views of the election results ahead of the Electoral College meeting.
The last long-shot chance for Trump allies to challenge election results
A joint session of Congress to ratify the election is also an opportunity for lawmakers to challenge results.
Texas sues to block other states' election results
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing over the election results in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia, four battleground states that helped swing the race for President-elect Joe Biden. Michigan's attorney general called it a "publicity stunt." CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what Paxton is arguing, and where the lawsuit could be headed.
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U.S. seizes tankers as Trump's Venezuela strategy draws scrutiny from Congress
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize two Venezuela-linked tankers as Trump administration officials prepared to brief all senators on Venezuela.
Nick Reiner to be arraigned in the murders of his parents
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner is facing murder charges.
Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela: "We are ready and willing"
María Corina Machado told CBS News in a network exclusive interview the people of Venezuela have picked her opposition movement to lead the country in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
Watch Live: House Oversight Committee holds hearing on Minnesota fraud
The House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing on a series of multimillion-dollar pandemic fraud schemes in Minnesota, with testimony from state lawmakers.
U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, Leavitt says
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Dozens said to have been killed in Iran protests despite Trump's warning
At least 29 Iranian protesters have reportedly been killed in unrest across the nation, putting its rulers under huge pressure after Trump threatened to intervene.
Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she keeps using U.S. attorney title
A federal judge in November found that Lindsey Halligan had been invalidly appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
How police departments' poorly-enforced rules enable off-duty misconduct
Across the U.S., police officers moonlight in bars, clubs, and private security jobs with little oversight. A CBS News and Howard Center investigation reveals how weak policies allow misconduct, corruption, and threats to public safety to persist.
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Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she keeps using U.S. attorney title
A federal judge in November found that Lindsey Halligan had been invalidly appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
Nick Reiner to be arraigned in the murders of his parents
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner is facing murder charges.
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.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's latest hostile bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's board again urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's offer, calling it inferior to Netflix's bid
U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's latest hostile bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's board again urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's offer, calling it inferior to Netflix's bid
Pilot who landed jet after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
Captain Brandon Fisher was commended for helping ensure none of the 177 people aboard flight 1282 were killed when the blowout happened in January 2024.
Fliers left stranded after Venezuela strikes. Can travel insurance help?
Travel insurance won't help most people whose flights were disrupted by the turmoil in Venezuela. Here's what such policies do cover.
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.
How to file a refund claim in Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement
Eligible Amazon customers can now request a refund from a settlement over allegations of deceptive Prime enrollment practices.
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Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she keeps using U.S. attorney title
A federal judge in November found that Lindsey Halligan had been invalidly appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
Watch Live: House Oversight Committee holds hearing on Minnesota fraud
The House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing on a series of multimillion-dollar pandemic fraud schemes in Minnesota, with testimony from state lawmakers.
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U.S. seizes tankers as Trump's Venezuela strategy draws scrutiny from Congress
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize two Venezuela-linked tankers as Trump administration officials prepared to brief all senators on Venezuela.
New White House webpage rewrites history of Jan. 6 riot and 2020 election
The webpage, featured under the official whitehouse.gov domain, says Democrats framed "the event as a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Trump."
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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.
Flu cases surge across U.S.
There have been at least 11 million cases of the flu so far this season. As cases climb, doctor visits for the flu have hit their highest level in almost three decades, the CDC says. Skyler Henry reports.
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.
CDC issues new childhood vaccine guidelines
The Trump administration is reducing the number of vaccines it recommends for children in the U.S. Under the new guidelines, the CDC recommends all children be vaccinated against 11 diseases, which is down from 17 immunizations. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
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U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
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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U.S. seizes tankers as Trump's Venezuela strategy draws scrutiny from Congress
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize two Venezuela-linked tankers as Trump administration officials prepared to brief all senators on Venezuela.
Machado: Maduro capture will go down in history as day "justice defeated tyranny"
The Venezuelan opposition leader called the capture a "flawless operation."
Machado says Maduro's No. 2 was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime
María Corina Machado said Nicolás Maduro's former vice president Delcy Rodríguez was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime in Venezuela.
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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.
Nikki Glaser returning to host Golden Globes with "different approach"
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
From the archives: Pioneering dancer Carmen de Lavallade
Dancer, choreographer, actress and teacher Carmen de Lavallade, one of the pioneers of American modern dance, and the first prima ballerina of Creole descent to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera, died on Dec. 29, 2025 at age 94. In this Dec. 3, 2017 "Sunday Morning" report, de Lavallade talked with Rita Braver about her artistic journey (including her collaborations with Alvin Ailey and future husband Geoffrey Holder), and her decision to boycott a 2017 Kennedy Center Honorees reception following President Trump's remarks about White nationalists who marched in Charlottesville, Va.
Nikki Glaser on hosting Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser was the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo last year. She's returning to host the awards show again on Sunday. Glaser speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her preparation for the show.
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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.
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.
Nvidia announces "Vera Rubin" AI platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the new "Vera Rubin" AI platform at CES on Monday. CNET reporter David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia unveils new "revolutionary" AI tech
Artificial intelligence technology giant Nvidia announced a new endeavor that it says will be revolutionary. Emily Bary, MarketWatch's assistant managing editor, joins CBS News with more.
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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.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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Mental health could impact Nick Reiner's case
Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is set to be arraigned Wednesday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. It comes as details emerge about his time in custody and how his mental health history could play a role in his case. Matt Gutman reports.
Trial for ex-Uvalde school officer begins
The trial has begun for the first officer tried in the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Adrian Gonzales pleaded not guilty to charges of abandoning or endangering a child. Prosecutors claim he failed to engage the gunman as 77 minutes went by before law enforcement confronted the shooter.
Nick Reiner to be arraigned in the murders of his parents
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner is facing murder charges.
White House tries to rewrite Jan. 6 history
The White House launched a website five years after the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots that appears to rewrite the facts of what occurred in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Judge letting high school gunman be resentenced, potentially freeing him
A judge granted a request for resentencing by Charles Williams, the gunman in a deadly 2001 shooting at a San Diego high school, potentially allowing him to be freed after 23 years in prison.
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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.
NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Olympian on losing home, medals to wildfires
Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. lost his home and his medals to the Los Angeles fires that ravaged hundreds of homes one year ago. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports on the lessons learned since the devastating event.
Anti-government protests spread in Iran
Human rights groups say at least 36 protesters have been killed as anti-government protests in Iran are spreading throughout the country. President Trump has threatened U.S. intervention if Iran's government continues its crackdown. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Behind the scenes of "Hollywood Squares"
The CBS game show "Hollywood Squares" returns Wednesday for its second season with CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson as the host. Natalie Morales got an inside look at how the show comes together.
What we know about deadly protests in Iran
Human rights groups say dozens have been killed during anti-government protests in Iran. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer breaks down what's known about the manifestations.
U.S. considering options to acquire Greenland
The White House says President Trump and his advisers are discussing options for how to acquire Greenland. The self-governing territory of Denmark, a NATO partner, is located in a prime spot to monitor threats to the U.S. and is rich in rare earth minerals. Danish officials have long rejected the proposal.