CBS News poll: Dems want to hear about beating Trump, not impeachment
Sixty-nine percent of Democrats want the party's candidates to talk about defeating Trump, the CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds
CBS News Polls
CBS News Battleground Tracker: The "Beat Trump" factor shapes Democratic field
Democrats' main criteria for a candidate is the ability to defeat President Trump
CBS News Battleground Tracker: Biden leads, with Warren, Harris, Sanders close behind
Electability has propelled Biden into an early lead, but Warren and Sanders are also in the mix
Americans say Trump should cooperate with congressional probes — CBS News poll
But most want congressional Democrats to move to other issues
Americans feel good about economy and give Trump credit — CBS News poll
In latest CBS News poll, Americans show confidence in stock market but are skeptical of tariffs
Majority of Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade, CBS News poll finds
Republicans say abortion should be restricted, but they're divided on overturning Roe v. Wade
CBS News poll: Americans want China to change policies
Many see tariffs having a negative impact in the short term
Majority of Democrats want candidate who will unite the country
The most liberal Democrats prefer a candidate who will promote more liberal policies, according to an analysis of CBS News polls
What traits are Democrats prioritizing in 2020 candidates?
With a historically diverse Democratic field of presidential candidates, we looked at what traits voters are looking for in 2020. Rather than simply ask, we looked at what kinds of candidates voters choose in hypothetical match ups.
How Biden has been viewed by the public over the years
Biden announced his third presidential run Thursday, and many early polls show he's leading the race for the Democratic nomination
Support for marijuana legalization hits new high, CBS News poll finds
65% of Americans now think marijuana should be legal — a record high in CBS News polling
Majorities across party lines want full Mueller report released
Most Republicans think Trump has been cleared, but Democrats remain unconvinced
Can Sanders win support from minorities and women in 2020?
CBS News polling analysis of where Sanders' strengths and weaknesses were among the Democratic primary electorate in 2016 as he begins his 2020 run
How much does being an early frontrunner in 2020 matter?
Taking a lead early in the primary process hasn't always led to the nomination, CBS News polling analysis shows
Gun policy public opinion a year after Parkland shooting
CBS News polling review and analysis finds that most Americans are frustrated by national debate over gun policy
CBS News poll reveals what viewers want to hear in Trump's State of the Union
Americans who plan to tune in to the speech are more likely to be from the president's own party than either Democrats or independents
State of the Union: Little has changed since last year
Recent CBS News polling shows pessimism about the country and low marks for the president despite strong economy
CBS News poll: Most Americans oppose Trump declaring national emergency for wall
According to new CBS News poll, Americans want both sides to keep negotiating
Poll finds football fans divided on use of instant replay
Half of Americans also say the NFL should require players to stand if they're on the field during the national anthem, according to a new CBS News poll
Americans optimistic about economy, but pessimistic about country’s direction - CBS News poll
More than two-thirds of Americans feel the economy is good, yet most Americans only rate the way things are going in the country overall as only fair or even going badly
More Americans now see Mueller probe as justified, CBS News poll finds
But they also say Democrats should be focusing on their own agenda — and not investigating Trump
Pelosi has edge over Trump on budget negotiations, CBS News poll shows
Seven in 10 Americans don't think the issue of a border wall is worth a government shutdown, new CBS News survey finds
Trump, Democrats and GOP draw disapproval over shutdown - CBS News poll
New CBS News poll finds Americans are concerned about the impact of the government shutdown, poised to be the longest in U.S. history
Views on southern border wall have been consistent
Recent CBS News polling on southern border wall and immigration shows most oppose building wall, though a majority of Republicans support the idea
2018: The year in polling - CBS News
The Trump presidency, women in Congress, #MeToo, the Kavanaugh nomination, Catholic priest abuse, guns -- here's a snapshot of the year in CBS News polling
Politics
Trump admin. revokes clearances of 37 current and former U.S. officials
National Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said 37 current and former government officials are losing their security clearances.
Politics may have spurred August purge of 5 veteran FBI agents
Details are emerging about the possible motivation behind the firing of five senior FBI agents.
Nebraska governor announces plan for immigrant detention center
Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in a farming area in the state's southwest corner.
Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to dismiss criminal charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador only to be brought back to face smuggling charges — asked a federal judge to dismiss his indictment.
White House launches official TikTok account as Trump's deadline to ban app looms
The White House launched an official TikTok account on Tuesday, less than a month before a Sept. 17 deadline for the app to either find a new owner or face a U.S.-wide ban.
Texas Rep. Nicole Collier alleges "illegal confinement" by GOP
A Democratic state lawmaker who fled Texas in protest of a GOP redistricting effort is asking a court to let her exit the Capitol, after she was told she needs a police escort to leave the building.
House committee to make Epstein files public after Justice Department subpoena
The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.
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U.S. strikes deportation deals with Honduras and Uganda, documents show
The U.S. has expanded its campaign to persuade countries to aid its crackdown on illegal immigration by accepting deportations of migrants who are not their own citizens.
David Allvin, top Air Force general, to retire early
Air Force chief of staff Gen. David Allvin announced he will retire in November, just two years into what is usually a four-year term as Air Force Chief of Staff.
State Department revokes over 6,000 student visas
More than a million foreign students study in the U.S. each year.
Trump working to arrange a summit between Putin, Zelenskyy
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
Oklahoma to test political leanings of teacher applicants from N.Y., Calif.
Oklahoma will require applicants for teacher jobs coming from California and New York to pass an exam the GOP-dominated state's top education official says is designed to safeguard against "radical leftist ideology."
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to become FBI co-deputy director, joining Bongino
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will serve as the FBI's co-deputy director, alongside the law enforcement agency's current second-in-command, Dan Bongino.
Trump vows to try banning mail-in voting before 2026 midterm elections
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
20 states and D.C. sue Trump admin. for tying crime victim grants to immigration
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to crime victim grants.
Newsmax to pay $67M to settle Dominion Voting Systems defamation case
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming the voting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems over its role in the 2020 election.
Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders show united front in White House talks
President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House.
Judge gives Trump administration partial victory in "Alligator Alcatraz" case
A federal judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Florida Everglades, handing a partial victory to the Trump administration.
Sherrod Brown launches Senate comeback bid in Ohio for 2026
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown announced a bid to once again represent Ohio in the Senate on Monday, nearly a year after his reelection effort in 2024 fell short.