Pennsylvania voters weigh in on economy, hotly contested Senate race
A recent CBS News survey shows the economy and inflation remain top concerns for both Republican and Democratic voters.
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Voters on aging politicians
A large majority of Americans support age limits for elected officials. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil traveled to the nation's largest senior community to see how people there feel about it.
"The Takeout": CBS News 2020 campaign embeds
CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Musadiq Bidar, Nicole Sganga and LaCrai Mitchell join Major to talk about how voters in their respective states are feeling heading into the early primaries, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Senator Michael Bennet on "The Takeout"
2020 Democratic presidential candidate and Colorado Senator Michael Bennet joins Major Garret for this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding a whistleblower's complaint about President Trump's phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Arizona Senate candidate pivots on key issues
After winning the Arizona Republican primary for Senate last month, candidate Blake Masters is softening his language on key issues. Masters has dropped suggestions that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election from his campaign website. Jerod Macdonald-Evoy, reporter for the Arizona Mirror, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the race.
Biden kicks off midterm campaign
The president is campaigning for fellow Democrats ahead of this year's contentious midterm elections. Nancy Cordes reports.
Senate back in session today
Senators return to Washington on Tuesday following the chamber's summer recess. Issues on the agenda include marriage equality, prescription drugs costs, election security, inflation and pandemic aid. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
8/16: Kushner, Lightfoot, Reeves
Today on "Face the Nation," the pandemic continues to rage as the race for president shifts into high gear and President Trump ramps up his campaign to discredit mail-in voting.
Jenna Ellis appears before special grand jury
Jenna Ellis, a legal adviser to former President Donald Trump's 2020 campaign, appeared before a special grand jury in Atlanta on Thursday. The grand jury is looking into whether Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia, and prosecutors are interested in Ellis' role in helping coordinate hearings in Georgia and other states where false claims of election fraud were pushed. Tamar Hallerman, a senior reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined Major Garrett to discuss.
Rep. Charlie Crist discusses Florida gubernatorial race
Florida voters on Tuesday chose Rep. Charlie Crist as the Democratic nominee for governor. Crist, a former Republican governor of the state, will face incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. Crist joined "Red and Blue" Thursday to discuss the race.
Testimony from Sidney Powell, Mark Meadows sought in Georgia election probe
The prosecutor who's investigating whether Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia is seeking to compel testimony from more allies of the former president.
Pence says he would "consider" testifying before Jan. 6 panel
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he would "consider" testifying before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Meanwhile, early voting is underway in the New York primary elections. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to discuss Pence's recent statement and the New York primaries.
Cheney tries to hold on in primary shaped by Trump
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney's political career could be nearing an end after becoming one of former President Donald Trump's fiercest critics. She tells Robert Costa what's at stake in her primary.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Liz Cheney trails Trump-backed primary challenger
Rep. Liz Cheney's primary in Wyoming is one of the most closely watched primaries this election season. Cheney has become one of the loudest critics of former President Donald Trump. Robert Costa reports.
Viktor Orban speaks at CPAC
CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined Nikki Battiste and David Begnaud with an update on the Arizona primary election, where Trump-backed ally Kari Lake won the GOP nomination for governor, and details about the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, where controversial Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban spoke Thursday.
Top trends from the August 2 primaries
CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins David Begnaud with a breakdown of some of the top trends from Tuesday's primary election results.
Kansas voters cast ballots on abortion rights
The Justice Department is suing Idaho over a law that outlaws nearly all abortions. It comes as voters in Kansas become the first in the country since the overturning of Roe v. Wade to weigh in on the fate of abortion rights. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Abortion rights on the line in Kansas
On Tuesday, Kansas becomes the first state since Roe v. Wade was overturned to ask voters whether the state's constitution should secure the right to an abortion, or whether the issue should go to the Republican-controlled legislature. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Olathe, Kansas.
Primary elections in five states Tuesday
Voters will head to the polls for primary elections in five states tomorrow. Those elections will be held in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Arizona and Washington. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to discuss these races.
Experts testify on Arizona GOP election audit
The House Oversight Committee held a hearing to examine what Arizona Republicans called an audit of the state's 2020 presidential election results. Witnesses said the audit undermined faith in the election process. David Becker, the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, and Gowri Ramachandran, senior counsel for the Brennan Center for Justice's democracy program, both testified and join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano.
Confusion over NYC primary results
New York City's Board of Elections has released corrected vote counts in the Democratic mayoral primary, after accidentally including about 135,000 sample votes in a tally of results. The mistake happened after the city's first election with ranked-choice voting. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins Tanya Rivero on "Red and Blue" with more on the race and what went wrong.
New Yorkers reject voting rights expansion
New York voters rejected three ballot measures last week focused on expansion of voting rights and changes to the state’s political redistricting process. Rachel Holliday Smith, senior reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why the proposals were voted down.
New voting laws shaping Texas primaries
Early voting has started for the Texas primaries, and new voter ID laws are already causing issues for some voters. Thousands of mail-in ballots have been rejected over the new requirements. Chuck Rocha, host of the podcast "Nuestro," talks with Major Garrett on CBS News' "Red & Blue" about how the new law may impact the election, and the shift happening among Hispanic voters in Texas.
Vermont may keep universal mail-in voting
As some states push for new voting restrictions in the wake of the 2020 election, others are looking to keep the expansion of absentee voting. Vermont state representative Sarah Copeland Hanzas joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss Vermont's push for universal mail voting.
Is Trump's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
NOAA's 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook announced
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
Minnesota fraud ringleader Aimee Bock gets over 40 years in prison
Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison on Thursday.
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DOJ onboards largest-ever class of immigration judges in deportation push
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
U.S.-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
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NASCAR star Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, family says
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won't compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, his family said.
Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
NOAA's 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook announced
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
Arrest made in Connecticut 40 years after woman's murder in Virginia
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
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Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears
Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
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DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
Exclusive
DOJ onboards largest-ever class of immigration judges in deportation push
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
State Democratic Party censures governor after he commutes Tina Peters' sentence
The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party on Wednesday voted 89.8% in favor of a measure to censure Gov. Jared Polis.
Texas Dem under fire for saying she'd make ICE jail "prison for American Zionists"
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
Vanessa Trump announces cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan.
Noah Wyle's push to help healthcare workers
Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO's "The Pitt," joins "CBS Mornings" with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental health and quality of life for healthcare workers.
Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel: "No way out"
Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.
Ukraine ups security as Russia holds nuclear strike drills with Belarus
Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
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"Survivor 50" players on game strategies
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
Survivor 50 winner describes show experience
(Warning: spoiler alert!) The "Survivor 50" final five contestants join Gayle King to discuss the season finale.
"Survivor 50" winner crowned
(Warning: spoilers ahead!) The "Survivor 50" winner has been crowned after a monumental season featuring some of the best in the game. Gayle King breaks down the wild finale.
"Peanuts" music owner sues U.S. government over use of iconic songs
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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Meta's massive layoffs
Meta is cutting thousands of jobs as the company invests in artificial intelligence. Business Insider's Hugh Langley joins CBS News with more details.
What Nvidia's Q1 earnings say about AI race
Cementing its status as the world's most valuable company, Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Britney Nguyen, Nvidia and chips reporter at MarketWatch, joins with analysis.
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.
Google announces AI-focused search bar revamp
Artificial intelligence is prompting Google to change its iconic search bar for the first time in more than 25 years. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
Concern ramps up over the use of AI in combat
The Defense Department says it wants to be "AI-first," but some service members are concerned about how quickly the technology is developing. Chris Livesay reports.
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NOAA's 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook announced
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
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Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
Arrest made in Connecticut 40 years after woman's murder in Virginia
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
TikTok star charged in alleged murder plot
A TikTok star and her father were charged for allegedly plotting to kill the father of her daughter, boy band singer Jack Avery, by paying in bitcoin and using the dark web and coded messages. Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced to 41+ years
Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison on Thursday.
Daycare owner charged with fraud tried to flee U.S. after closing center, prosecutors say
New fraud charges were unsealed Wednesday against a Minnesota daycare owner who federal prosecutors allege tried to flee the country just two days after shutting the center down.
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SpaceX ready to launch more powerful Super Heavy-Starship
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
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Supreme Court dismisses death penalty case
The Supreme Court has dismissed a case surrounding the death penalty and IQ tests for inmates on death row. CBS News' Jessica Levinson and Katrina Kaufman have more.
Cuban reaction to Raúl Castro's indictment
Cuban's are still dealing with an energy crisis on the island and are not seeing any relief despite the U.S. indicting former leader Raúl Castro. Roxanna Vigil, an international affairs fellow in national security at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News with more.
Backlash over Itamar Ben-Gvir video
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's national security minister, is facing backlash after video emerged of him taunting detained flotilla activists. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
The "Payam Method" | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Can piano lessons be fun? Teacher Payam Khastkhodaei has a new method that he says makes students love their lessons. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
Iran is reviewing the latest U.S. peace proposal
Iran's state media says the regime is reviewing the most recent U.S. peace proposal. This comes as President Trump signals patience with the diplomatic process. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.