Maryland U.S. Senate candidates debate abortion rights
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
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Lake, Gallego spar over immigration, trade personal barbs in debate
Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego are battling for Arizona's open Senate seat, a race that could determine control of the Senate.
Key Senate race shifts to "toss-up"
A key Senate contest in the Midwest has significantly narrowed, shifting to "toss-up" status, according to the Cook Political Report. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report, joins "America Decides" to explain.
Sen. Cotton on Jan. 6 question at VP debate
When asked about former President Donald Trump's continued false claims about the validity of the 2020 election at the vice presidential debate Tuesday night, Sen. JD Vance said the focus needs to be on the future. Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas joins "America Decides" with his reaction.
Sen. Katie Britt on JD Vance, VP debate
Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama joins "America Decides" to discuss Tuesday night's vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Sen. Warren previews Vance-Walz debate
Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on the debate stage Tuesday night for their only scheduled vice presidential debate. Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts joins "America Decides" to discuss her hopes for the match-up.
Senate votes to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt
The CEO of troubled hospital operator Steward Health Care was held in criminal contempt of Congress after he failed to appear at a hearing.
Senate releases Trump rally shooting report
A new report from a Senate committee says the security failures during the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, were preventable. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to unpack the findings.
House passes funding bill, averting shutdown
The House passed a short-term funding bill ahead of the Oct. 1 government shutdown deadline. The Senate is likely to take up the bill Wednesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
House GOP fast-tracks 3-month funding bill
The House of Representatives will fast-track its three-month funding bill to avert a government shutdown and could hold a vote as soon as Wednesday. Lawmakers also recommended Secretary of State Antony Blinken be held in contempt of Congress over testimony on Afghanistan. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest on Capitol Hill.
Zelenskyy to meet Thursday with senators
It's unclear whether Ukraine's president will also meet with House members.
Johnson unveils new plan to avoid shutdown
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his new plan to avoid a partial government shutdown by Oct. 1 after his last one failed. The limited continuing resolution would fund the government until Dec. 20. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what's different about the latest attempt.
Dan Evans, former senator and Washington state governor, dies at 98
Dan Evans created the nation's first state Department of Ecology, which President Richard Nixon used as a model for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Are Republicans shifting on abortion?
Abortion access is one of the most popular policy positions for Democrats, and Republicans are well aware of it. A recent edition of The Washington Post's "Early Brief" newsletter explores how the overturning of Roe v. Wade two years ago is changing the positions of some GOP lawmakers this election cycle. Co-author Leigh Ann Caldwell joins to discuss.
Why Senate control could hinge on Montana
As Democrats work to stay in the White House, they're also hoping to keep or grow their slight majority in the Senate. Some believe that battle may be determined by the outcome of one race in Montana. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall explains.
Senate GOP blocks IVF protections package
Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked legislation designed to protect access to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, across the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Steward Health Care CEO skips Senate hearing
Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre is facing a contempt of Congress vote after failing to appear at a Senate hearing Thursday. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions accuses de la Torre of financially benefiting from the bankruptcy of his company. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss the impact of Steward's bankruptcy on patients and hospitals.
Senators expected to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt
The CEO of the troubled hospital chain did not appear at a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, despite a subpoena calling for his testimony.
McCormick talks Trump ahead of debate
Pennsylvania is not only home to Tuesday night's presidential debate, but it's also the home of one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Republican candidate David McCormick about his support for former President Donald Trump and more.
House GOP pushes to ban noncitizen voting
Federal law makes it illegal for noncitizens to vote in statewide or national elections. Nevertheless, House Republicans are pushing legislation to make noncitizen voting illegal. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to set the record straight.
Democrats urge emphasis on "freedom" message
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is urging an emphasis on freedom in close House races, according to a memo. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Rep. Emmer unpacks GOP plan to avert shutdown
Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Monday following a weeks-long summer recess to address yet another fast-approaching government shutdown deadline. House Republicans are pushing a continuing resolution that would keep the government funded through March 28. Republican Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota joins "America Decides" to discuss the plan.
CBS News poll: Democrats lead in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Senate races
Democrats are leading in Senate races in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, but there are still enough undecided voters for all three races to tighten.
Spotlight on threats to lawmakers
A New York man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for making more than 12,000 harassing and threatening phone calls to congressional offices. Among the many threats, prosecutors say he told one congressional staffer that he was going to kill them. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the increased threats against lawmakers.
3 vulnerable Senate Democrats to skip DNC
Sens. Jon Tester of Montana, Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Sherrod Brown of Ohio will be absent as Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris' nomination.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Mark Sanchez files motion for guilty plea in stabbing incident
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
Missouri's top court blocks new House map favoring GOP until voters can weigh in
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new House map backed by President Trump from being used in the November election, a setback in Republicans' efforts to pick up an additional House seat.
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9/11 memorial service should be about remembrance, not politics, Mamdani says
This year's 9/11 memorial service will be Zohran Mamdani's first as mayor of New York City.
American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
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Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
The Social Security Administration overpaid her. Now she owes $35,000.
The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay it back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid.
Chocolate eyeball candy sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx recalled
The recalled candy, sold under the brand "Crystal Temptations," was distributed in 13 states.
U.S. layoffs in August fell to their lowest level in 4 years
Job cuts around the U.S. have declined this year even amid signs that hiring is weakening.
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Federal prosecutor fired after investigating ICE officer for civil rights offenses
A federal prosecutor in Minnesota who was investigating an ICE officer for possible civil rights crimes has been fired, four sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
FBI using AI to zero in on threats faster, deputy director says
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
Missouri's top court blocks new House map favoring GOP until voters can weigh in
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new House map backed by President Trump from being used in the November election, a setback in Republicans' efforts to pick up an additional House seat.
Work on Trump-backed Triumphal Arch will start in coming weeks
The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Postal Service rules on mail ballots
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots just weeks before the November midterm elections.
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Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
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DOJ reviving dormant prize law to try to claim Iranian oil tankers
The Justice Department is planning to try to use a legal regime last used during the Spanish-American War to speed up the seizure of ships and their cargo during the Iran conflict.
"Supersized" El Niño's harshest weather ahead includes heat, drought, floods
A new forecast predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will remain in place until early 2027, peaking later this year.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
Maduro, wife seek dismissal of drug trafficking indictment on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
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KIND Snacks founder on his new podcast
"Shark Tank" judge and KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new podcast, "Build or Break," where he sits down with fellow entrepreneurs and industry disruptors.
Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon and a pioneer in the women's liberation movement, has died at 92. CBS News' Jarred Hill looks back at her historic career.
Adria Arjona talks career, "Onslaught" role
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Artists sue AI-generated music company
Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
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Testing London's first self-driving taxis
The first self-driving taxis have launched in London. Uber has 15 vehicles operating in the city with a required supervisor in the car. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall, whose AI technology is powering the robotaxis in London's iconic Westminster.
Why NYC is banning AI in some classes
New York City Public Schools is banning the use of artificial intelligence in most classrooms for the next year. New York City Councilman Eric Dinowitz joins with more.
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.
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AI interviews rolling out for some federal hires, sources say
The federal government will shift into using artificial intelligence in the interview process for some job applicants in the coming days, according to U.S. officials.
Hack exposes millions of ID scans on dark web
The FBI is investigating a recent hack that put more than 150 million U.S. and Canadian driver's license scans for sale online. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency joins with more.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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.
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Gloria Allred discusses Lindsay Clancy trial
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has sparked complicated conversations around motherhood, postpartum and mental health. Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred joins CBS News to discuss the case.
FBI using AI to zero in on threats faster, deputy director says
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
What led to downtown Minneapolis shooting
Two people were killed, and several others were wounded, in a shootout with police in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The suspected gunman was also killed. Jonah Kaplan reports on the details.
Woman shot man over parking spot in June
Warning: Disturbing footage. Newly released video shows the moments after a woman fatally shot a man over a parking spot outside a Walmart. The Broward County State Attorney said they released the video to explain their decision not to charge her. Jason Allen has more details.
Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked on Day 6
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney said a single juror is all that prevents a unanimous verdict in her murder trial. He said the claim came in a note from the foreperson, who said the holdout juror is not following the judge's instructions on "reasonable doubt." The jury of nine women and three men is weighing the question of whether Clancy is criminally responsible for the killing of her three young children.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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 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.
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.
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Dangerous cleanup effort beneath ground zero
Large chunks of debris crashed through underground basements during the 9/11 attacks. 60 Minutes visited several months afterwards, when an exhausting and dangerous cleanup effort was underway.
Gloria Allred discusses Lindsay Clancy trial
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has sparked complicated conversations around motherhood, postpartum and mental health. Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred joins CBS News to discuss the case.
Gloria Allred on Gloria Steinem's legacy
Gloria Steinem, a journalist and trailblazer of the women's liberation movement, has died at 92, her foundation announced Thursday. Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred joins CBS News to discuss Steinem's impact on the world.
World Cup of Tiramisu contest seeks judges
Tiramisu is one of the most popular desserts in the world, and in Italy, the 10th annual World Cup of Tiramisu is a real competition seeking judges. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
High gas prices to hit Labor Day travel
Labor Day travelers are set to face gas prices over $4 a gallon this year. Clint Henderson, managing editor of The Points Guys, shares his best tips for planning an affordable trip.