White House releases memo from Biden's doctor on Parkinson's specialist visits
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced repeated questions about whether visits to the White House by a Parkinson's disease specialist involved President Biden.
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Tense exchange on Biden's health at briefing
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre got into a tense back-and-forth with members of the media Monday over questions about a Parkinson's expert reportedly visiting the White House multiple times over the last year. It was not clear whether the expert was consulting about President Biden's health or not. The briefing was the third straight briefing dominated by questions on the president's health following his debate with former President Donald Trump.
White House grilled over Biden's medical history
Ten days after President Biden's disastrous debate performance, CBS News has learned a Parkinson's specialist from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center visited the White House at least eight times times over the last year. The president's spokesman says Biden's examinations have "found no sign of Parkinson's, and he is not being treated for it." Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House on Biden's critical week ahead.
Pivotal week for Biden amid calls to drop out
Waning support for President Biden's reelection campaign among Democrats is likely to come to a head this week as more congressional members voice their concerns about the president's prospects against former President Donald Trump in November. Biden, for his part, remains defiantly committed to staying in the race. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Biden says he's not going anywhere
President Biden's debate performance last week against former President Donald Trump is continuing to cast a long, dark shadow over his reelection run as calls grow for him to drop out of the race. Mr. Biden said Thursday he's not going anywhere. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
More questions about Biden health at briefing
For a second straight day, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was peppered with questions about President Biden's health as fallout from last week's debate with former President Donald Trump continues. Jean-Pierre said she made a mistake Tuesday by not mentioning the jet lag the president told donors he was suffering from during the debate, despite having returned to Washington, D.C., from his overseas trip with a stop in Los Angeles on June 16. The debate was held June 27 in Atlanta. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro provided analysis following the briefing.
Biden says he's committed to reelection
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed a deluge of questions from reporters Wednesday on President Biden's debate performance. The president, meanwhile, told his campaign staff he is not dropping out of the 2024 race, according to a source. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Harris says Biden will beat Trump again
In an exclusive interview, Vice President Kamala Harris told CBS News that she's proud to be President Biden's running mate and that, "Joe Biden is our nominee. We beat Trump once and we're gonna beat him again. Period." CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos, who spoke with the vice president, has more on the growing concerns about Biden's reelection bid.
Trump leads Biden in post-debate CBS poll
President Biden's rough week isn't getting any relief from the latest CBS News poll that shows Donald Trump leading him by two points nationally and three points in battleground states among likely voters. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the growing concerns from Democrats about the president's standing in the race after his poor debate performance last week.
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White House defends Biden after debate performance; First lady Jill Biden courts Latino voters
White House holds first post-debate briefing
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced a barrage of questions about President Biden's health and his capacity to serve in the first press briefing since his debate against Donald Trump last week. Jean-Pierre flatly said no when asked if Biden had Alzheimer's or dementia, but said the administration understands the concerns about his health and admitted, "The president did not have a great night at the debate."
Biden reacts to Trump immunity ruling
President Biden spoke out against the Supreme Court's ruling allowing former President Donald Trump some legal immunity over official acts while in the presidency. Donald Trump CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang is following Mr. Biden's reaction to the ruling.
White House on Biden's health after debate
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shot down a reporter's question asking whether President Biden has Alzheimer's disease or dementia following his lackluster performance during Thursday's debate against former President Donald Trump. Jean-Pierre on Tuesday held the first White House briefing since the debate.
The implications of Trump immunity ruling
The Supreme Court's landmark decision giving presidents immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts in office will impact more than just the prosecutions against former President Donald Trump. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe goes inside the ruling and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on how President Biden is responding to it.
Biden trashes Supreme Court immunity decision
President Biden bashed the Supreme Court's ruling Monday that gives presidents immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts in office, saying "There are no kings in America." The remarks came as his campaign continues its recovery efforts from last week's disastrous debate performance. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on that and the White House's response to Hurricane Beryl.
Biden condemns Supreme Court's ruling on Trump immunity case
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
Sen. Klobuchar on Biden-Trump debate
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, says democracy is on the ballot in this year's election. She spoke with CBS News ahead of Thursday's first Biden-Trump debate of 2024. See the interview for Klobuchar's thoughts on abortion rights, Donald Trump's actions after the 2020 election and President Biden's age.
Latino voters on Biden, Trump, 2024 election
Both President Biden and former President Trump are vying for the Latino vote, which analysts believe could play a decisive role in the 2024 race, especially in Nevada. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos spoke to some Latino voters about their thoughts on the race for the White House.
How voters feel ahead of Biden-Trump debate
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head Thursday night in a debate that CBS News polls show won't make a difference to most voters who plan to watch. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has a preview of the matchup.
White House reacts to social media ruling
The Biden administration celebrated the Supreme Court siding with its efforts to combat misinformation on social media by pressuring technology companies to remove the content. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Upcoming Supreme Court rulings and Trump
Decisions are still coming from the Supreme Court in two cases that could have major ramifications for Donald Trump: one involving the scope of charges brought against Jan. 6 defendants and one on his claim of total immunity from prosecution for anything he did as president. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joined CBS News to break down the cases involving the former president.
Netanyahu increasingly at odds with U.S., IDF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is starting to look like a man alone on an island after the collapse of his war cabinet and the admission by the IDF's chief spokesperson that Hamas cannot be destroyed, contradicting Netanyahu's stated goal for Israel's war in Gaza. What's more, the White House is expressing dismay with and denying Netanyahu's claim that the U.S. is withholding weapons from Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest on the war and John Bresnahan, co-founder of Punchbowl News, joined CBS News to discuss Netanyahu's situation.
White House rift with Netanyahu growing
The White House is taking issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims in a Tuesday video that the U.S. is keeping weapons and ammunition from the Israelis, with White House national security communications adviser John Kirby calling the video perplexing and disappointing. Doubt is also growing from both U.S. and Israeli officials over Netanyahu's goal of destroying Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Biden to prep for debate at Camp David
President Biden is expected to head to Camp David tomorrow to begin his debate preparations, while former President Donald Trump's prep is expected to be more informal. Meanwhile, a source says the White House canceled a meeting with Israel over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that the U.S. is withholding weapons. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Latest on the 2024 campaign trail
Donald Trump spent the weekend in Michigan where he tried to make his case for president to Black voters while President Biden was joined by Barack Obama at a star-studded California fundraiser. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Jake Rosen have more from the weekend on the campaign trail.
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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, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Armed man arrested for allegedly charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
At least 5 dead in Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami airport
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five and injuring five others, officials said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of outright majority
Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.
Armed man arrested for allegedly charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order.
Rep. Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said neither he nor his colleagues in Congress have received "any information" about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sweeping leak investigation.
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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.
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AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of outright majority
Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro appears publicly after hospitalization
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
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Transcript: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
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Transcript: Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
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Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
Passage: In memoriam
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9/6: Sunday Morning
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"Come From Away": Transforming tragedy into art, darkness into light
Irene Sankoff and David Hein discuss their acclaimed musical about the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, who offered aid and comfort to 7,000 air passengers and crew members stranded in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
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U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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
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Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy trial
A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.
Luxury brands' labor practices under scrutiny
Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labor and exploitation.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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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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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.
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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
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Armed man arrested after charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
An armed man was arrested after charging toward the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people, campaign officials said.
Minnesota State Fair marks end of summer
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Taliban back in control 25 years after 9/11
Twenty-five years after 9/11 began America's longest war, and five years after it ended, the Taliban is firmly back in control in Afghanistan. Imtiaz Tyab in Kabul with a look back on America's longest war.
School turns Sept. 11 loss into legacy
The Adam J. Lewis Academy in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a living tribute to principal Patty Lewis' husband, who died in the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. "CBS Weekend News" producer Caroline Lewis reports on her dad's legacy 25 years after the terrorist attacks.
Latest on push to restrict mail ballots
The Trump administration has again asked the Supreme Court to intervene in its push to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections. Taurean Small, who is in Bridgewater, New Jersey, traveling with the president, has the updates.