Polling analysis: Do voters view Biden and Trump as moderate or extreme?
The Trump campaign is trying to portray Biden as too radical for the country. Do voters agree?
CBS News Polls
Biden has edge in North Carolina, race is tight in Georgia — CBS News poll
Concern about President Trump's handling of coronavirus pandemic is continuing to take a political toll on him.
Most view kneeling during anthem as acceptable form of protest
Views on this are divided by political party and race.
Is there an enthusiasm gap between Trump and Biden supporters?
Is there an enthusiasm gap between Trump and Biden supporters, and what would that mean for the election?
Biden leads in Michigan and Trump has one-point edge in Ohio
CBS News' latest survey finds glaring divisions over the matters shaping the nation's cultural and race relations and public health — all of which are strongly tied to voting.
Battleground Tracker: COVID reshapes presidential race in Sun Belt
Biden has an edge over Trump in Florida, while the two are neck and neck in Arizona and Texas.
5 things to know about CBS News' 2020 Battleground Tracker
The CBS News Battleground Tracker explains what's on voters' minds and provides detailed snapshots of the presidential race in each state.
Record number of Americans say virus fight going badly, CBS News poll finds
President Trump gets his lowest marks for handling the pandemic since it began.
Majority of Americans agree with Black Lives Matter, CBS News poll finds
Eight in 10 Americans think the protests will have at least some influence on the way police treat racial minorities.
Americans weigh in on issues before the Supreme Court - CBS News Poll
Most favor keeping DACA in place and upholding the nation's abortion access law, Roe v. Wade.
Nearly one in five say coronavirus has caused financial hardship
Lower-income Americans are more likely to feel hardship, according to latest CBS News poll.
Americans' views shift on racial discrimination - CBS News poll
Over the years, CBS News has asked Americans if there's been real progress in ending racial discrimination.
Americans see differences in police treatment of whites, blacks
Trump tweets are seen as divisive by Americans, according to latest CBS News poll.
Poll: Americans worry COVID outbreak will worsen amid reopening
Americans continue to say the virus is having a disproportionate impact among minority communities.
CBS News poll: Americans differ on views of COVID-19 impact
Americans see different impacts of coronavirus across communities — and in the death toll; many see changes in food prices and differ on origins of virus.
Nation says COVID containment is still going badly - CBS News poll
Americans foresee a longer timeline to return to normal, and most want a national testing program, according to a CBS News survey.
Trump's marks for handling COVID-19 outbreak decline — CBS News poll
Most Americans trust Dr. Anthony Fauci, but Republicans are divided, according to a new CBS News survey.
CBS News poll: Elizabeth Warren tops Democrats' wish list for VP
Many Democrats say picking a woman helps the ticket. The economy and outbreak factor into presidential race.
Most foresee a country forever changed after coronavirus — CBS News poll
But amid divisions, Americans have widespread pride in medical and service workers during this time.
Americans prioritize staying home, worry restrictions will lift too fast
Sixty-three percent of Americans are more worried about restrictions lifting too fast and worsening the outbreak — than worry about lifting restrictions too slowly and worsening the economy.
CBS poll: Views of Trump's handling of outbreak slip again
He has comparably better marks for his handling of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
CBS poll: Americans fear outbreak will leave U.S. in recession
But those most concerned about losing work, including those who already have, are the most likely to say the U.S. is headed for a recession, or even depression.
How Joe Biden became the presumptive nominee — polling analysis
An exit poll analysis of the Democratic primaries — how Biden beat Sanders.
High approval for COVID-19 relief package amid concern about job loss
But most say package won't be enough.
Half of Americans say coronavirus outbreak will get worse over next month
Seventy-seven percent say doctors and nurses don't have the supplies they'll need.
Politics
Texas Democrats who fled the state over redistricting bill begin returning
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to deny a quorum are making their way back, each on their own timeline, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 17, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Dan Sullivan join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.
Putin agreed to allow NATO-style protection for Ukraine, Trump envoy says
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate.
Transcript: Fiona Hill on "Face the Nation"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Fiona Hill that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.
Transcript: José Andrés on "Face the Nation"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.
Rubio says "both sides are going to have to make concessions" to end Ukraine war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "both sides are going to have to make concessions" to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Full transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation"
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.
European leaders to join Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
White House says National Guard members deployed to D.C. "may be armed"
A White House spokesperson told CBS News that while deployed National Guard members "may be armed," they will not make arrests.
West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio to deploy National Guard troops to D.C.
The moves come as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
U.S. to more heavily scrutinize "good moral character" citizenship requirement
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining whether immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship have a "good moral character."
Trump says he will meet with Zelenskyy after "very successful day" with Putin
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Democrats unveil maps of California's redistricting proposal
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
Here's the transcript of what Putin and Trump said in Alaska
Both President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered brief remarks, but took no questions, in Alaska.
Clinton says Trump should get Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war without concessions
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said if President Trump is the architect of a deal to end the war in Ukraine without Kyiv ceding land to Russia, "I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize."
Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ends with no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over "secret report" on climate change
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
DOJ removes D.C. emergency police chief, agrees to rewrite immigration directive
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.
Transcript: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan on "Face the Nation"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.