GOP candidates face 1st primary season test
Iowa voters will soon weigh in on who should be the Republican presidential nominee. CBS News' Robert Costa, Aaron Navarro, Nidia Cavazos and Shawna Mizelle report from the Hawkeye State.
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Ramaswamy's campaign prospects after Iowa
Vivek Ramaswamy is polling in the single digits but has implored his supporters to brave frigid temperatures and show up at Monday night's Iowa caucuses. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more on the Ramaswamy campaign.
Campaigns playing for 2nd in Iowa caucuses
Iowa voters will brave frigid temperatures to cast the first ballots in the 2024 presidential election Monday night. Donald Trump is hoping for a landslide win while Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are trying to prove their campaigns are viable. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa have a look at expectations from the campaigns.
Previewing Iowa caucuses as GOP candidates make final push
"Face The Nation" moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan previews the 2024 Iowa caucuses, bringing you reporting and analysis from the Hawkeye State in this special Sunday edition of "America Decides."
Three days until the Iowa caucuses
Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are making their final pitches to voters in Iowa, hoping to sway those who are considering an alternative to former President Donald Trump. The former president attended his New York civil fraud trial on Thursday instead of campaigning in Iowa. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is keeping up with the 2024 presidential elections.
GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy talks need for fresh leadership, Iowa caucuses
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is polling in single digits in most Iowa polls.
Snow hits campaign trail before Iowa caucuses
Temperatures in Iowa may reach a high of minus 5 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday during the state's presidential nominating caucuses, according to the Weather Channel. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi is following the winter's impact on the campaign trail.
Trump leading GOP field before Iowa caucuses
The GOP candidates vying to win over Iowa voters ahead of Monday's caucuses will participate in different events Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump will take part in a Fox News town hall, while Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis will face off in a debate on CNN. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small is following the events from Des Moines.
Final push to beat Trump in Iowa
The Iowa caucuses are a week away, and the Republican candidates aiming to beat former President Donald Trump are making their final push to become the choice for their party in the 2024 general elections. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos is keeping up with the campaign events in Iowa.
Trump, GOP embracing potential Jan. 6 pardons
Former President Donald Trump has said he is "inclined to pardon" many of the Jan. 6 defendants if he wins the presidency in 2024. Nearly three years after the Capitol riot, more Republicans are toeing Trump's line on those potential pardons. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
6th grader killed in Iowa school shooting
Authorities say one person was killed in a shooting Thursday inside a high school in Perry, Iowa. Five other people were injured. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Iowa voters prepare for 2024 caucuses
Some Iowa voters are still making up their mind as Republican candidates continue to campaign in the state ahead of the 2024 caucuses. CBS News political director Fin Gomez is following the latest presidential election developments.
Candidates make final push before Iowa caucus
The first test of the 2024 presidential election is approaching with the Iowa caucuses less than two weeks away. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains what some of Donald Trump's opponents are saying about him refusing another debate.
What Iowa voters are saying ahead of caucuses
In less than two weeks, voters in Iowa will choose their preferred Republican candidate for president. 2024 hopefuls are on the campaign trail looking to cut into former President Donald Trump's commanding lead in the polls. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Aaron Navarro have more.
Trump leads polls as Iowa 2024 caucuses near
Former President Donald Trump is maintaining a strong lead in Iowa as 2024 GOP presidential candidates make a final push to appeal to voters preparing to caucus. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle reports.
Campaign trail news you may have missed
Nikki Haley didn't mention slavery when reflecting on the cause of the Civil War, Donald Trump was ruled ineligible for the ballot in Maine and Ron DeSantis seems to have staked his entire campaign in Iowa. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has a look at what you may have missed from the campaign trail last week.
Could Haley's Civil War remarks cost her?
2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is backtracking her comments that did not mention slavery as a cause of the Civil War. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne join CBS News to examine the impact this could have on her campaign.
Haley criticized over Civil War comments
Nikki Haley's 2024 competitors are criticizing her for omitting the role of slavery in causing the Civil War. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest on the state of the race for the White House.
Ramaswamy slams TV ads, campaign halts them in Iowa and New Hampshire
The campaign had in early November announced an eight-figure advertising buy in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Ramaswamy campaign pulls TV ad spending
2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is stopping TV ads in Iowa and New Hampshire with less than 30 days until the early state contests, according to a campaign spokesperson. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.
GOP candidates react to Trump Colorado ruling
Donald Trump's lawyers say they plan on appealing the Colorado Supreme Court's historic decision disqualifying him from the state's 2024 primary ballot. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains how Trump's presidential opponents are reacting.
Republicans denounce Trump-Colorado ruling
Donald Trump's GOP presidential competitors were united in their criticisms of the Colorado Supreme Court ruling that says the former president is disqualified from appearing on the primary ballot in the state. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on how Republicans are reacting.
Breaking down Trump Colorado disqualification
Donald Trump cannot be president under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, Colorado's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The decision prevents Trump from appearing on the state's ballot. David Becker, Robert Costa, Anthony Salvanto, Aaron Navarro and Nidia Cavazos have the latest.
GOP candidates gear up for Iowa caucus
Former President Donald Trump extended his considerable lead in Iowa this week, according to a new poll. The state is holding the first Republican caucus in just one month. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has the latest analysis.
Ramaswamy campaigns with former congressman with a history of racist remarks
Although Steve King has not endorsed Ramaswamy officially, he did express his intention to caucus for the Ohio businessman — and the support has been welcomed by Ramaswamy with open arms.
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Iran and U.S. ramp up tit-for-tat strikes as Khamenei laid to rest
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried amid an escalating exchange of fire on the 132nd day of the war.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect said "he wishes he hadn't done it," roommate says
Lance Twiggs said in a recorded interview with a Utah prosecutor that he saw Robinson the day after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.
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Schiff launches inquiry into DOJ's closure of tainted baby formula probe
Sen. Adam Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the Justice Department shuttered a long-running criminal investigation into bacteria-tainted infant formula.
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Scaled-back Alibaba settlement reflects DOJ's approach to food and drug cases
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Here's who's vying to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democratic Senate nominee
Graham Platner's move to suspend his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
Trump's proposed arch needs structural revisions to earn final approval
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Home prices across the U.S. hit an all-time high
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
Questions arise over new Air Force One after Trump uses old plane
The Secret Service advised that President Trump take the old plane to depart Turkey, according to people briefed on the situation.
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Firm hired to check air quality after L.A. warehouse fire has controversial history
Arkansas-based Onterris reported "good" air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
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Scaled-back Alibaba settlement reflects DOJ's approach to food and drug cases
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Trump's proposed arch needs structural revisions to earn final approval
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
Home prices across the U.S. hit an all-time high
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
Millions of Americans have until July 10 to claim refunds from the IRS
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Home prices across the U.S. hit an all-time high
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Millions of Americans have until July 10 to claim refunds from the IRS
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Kia recalling almost 463,000 Tellurides that may catch fire in motion or parked
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A Florida airport is now named after Trump, with old airport code still used for now
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Here's who's vying to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democratic Senate nominee
Graham Platner's move to suspend his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
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Scaled-back Alibaba settlement reflects DOJ's approach to food and drug cases
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Trump's proposed arch needs structural revisions to earn final approval
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Schiff launches inquiry into DOJ's closure of tainted baby formula probe
Sen. Adam Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the Justice Department shuttered a long-running criminal investigation into bacteria-tainted infant formula.
Questions arise over new Air Force One after Trump uses old plane
The Secret Service advised that President Trump take the old plane to depart Turkey, according to people briefed on the situation.
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Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
What to know about infant botulism
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
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Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
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39 killed in southern China flooding after days of heavy rain
Authorities in southern China say 39 people have died in flooding after days of heavy rainfall from a tropical storm.
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Irish citizen found guilty of murdering American woman in Hungary
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American-made technology guiding Ukraine's strikes into Russia
The American defense firm Shield AI has played an increasingly important role in Ukraine's campaign of strikes in Russia.
Israeli strike kills aid worker who brought World Cup screenings to Gaza
An Israeli strike has killed an aid worker who organized World Cup game screenings for Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip, a hospital director says.
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Jon Batiste performs "Georgia On My Mind"
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
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The War and Treaty performs "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay"
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Deepfake vulnerabilities in Meta's new AI tool
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China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Satellites search for wildfires from space
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
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Maine Democrats to hold nominating convention
Until Wednesday night, Graham Platner was the Democratic nominee seeking to unseat Maine's Republican Sen. Susan Collins. He exited the Maine race after a credible allegation surfaced that he raped a former romantic partner, which he denies. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
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AI chipmakers rebounded from a selloff and oil prices dipped Thursday, sending the stock market surging. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
American-made drone tech helping Ukraine
American-made drone technology is helping guide Ukrainian strikes further into Russia, despite the U.S. walking back some of its military support for Ukraine. CBS News international reporter Aiden Stretch has more.
2 killed by feds in separate Memphis shootings
A member of the federal crime task force in Memphis shot and killed a man while DEA agents were serving a drug warrant on Wednesday. On Sunday, two National Guard officers shot and killed Tyrin Johnson. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Nirav Shah announces bid to replace Platner
A slew of Democratic candidates are throwing their hats into the ring to replace Graham Platner in Maine's U.S. Senate race, including the state's CDC Director, Dr. Nirav Shah. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with the latest.