Poll: Most say they'll try to avoid political talk at Thanksgiving
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
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Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Abortion rights support didn't always translate into Harris support — exit poll analysis
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
How Trump won the 2024 election — CBS News exit poll results
Trump's election victory was a product of voter discontent with the state of the country, the economy and a desire for change, and he made inroads with some Democratic groups.
How turnout and persuasion could play out for Trump, Harris in battlegrounds
We explore how turnout and persuasion scenarios could play out in the critical states for Trump and Harris in the final weekend leading up to the 2024 presidential election.
CBS News Harris-Trump poll: All tied up in Pennsylvania
More voters say they would be better off financially with Trump, but more think Harris has the cognitive health to serve.
Harris-Trump poll has closer look inside gender gap as candidates draw even
Just over a week out from the 2024 election, a CBS News poll finds the Trump-Harris race is essentially tied nationally and across the battleground states.
CBS News Trump-Harris poll finds Trump with slight edge in Arizona
In the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, Democrat Ruben Gallego leads Republican Kari Lake by 9 points.
Trump-Harris poll shows how information and beliefs are shaping tight campaign
Trump is one point closer to Harris nationally in CBS News' polling than last month, and the decisive battleground states also remain effectively even.
Who won the VP debate? Here's what debate watchers said in CBS News poll
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Views of Vance, Walz ahead of debate — CBS News poll
Most voters say they plan to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance Tuesday night, which will be moderated by CBS News.
Poll: Tight race in Georgia, where Trump has 2-point edge over Harris
Trump has 2-point edge over Harris amid widespread concern over state of democracy; partisans divide over election board actions.
Trump v. Harris poll: How much does their likability — or unlikability — matter?
A quarter of voters who find Donald Trump insulting are voting for him over Kamala Harris anyway.
Harris gains against Trump, economic views brighten a bit — CBS News poll
Trump voters approve of his comments about immigrants, but most voters do not approve.
CBS News poll: Democrats lead in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Senate races
Democrats are leading in Senate races in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, but there are still enough undecided voters for all three races to tighten.
Harris-Trump poll finds Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin tight ahead of debate
More think Kamala Harris has the cognitive health to serve as president. Inflation concerns are bolstering Trump.
Poll analysis: What Democrats' excitement for Harris means and what it doesn't
Democrats are excited about Harris, but she trails Trump on some key issues among the electorate overall.
Enthusiasm for Walz as VP is high among Democrats
Most Democrats think Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will fight for people like them.
How many voters are persuadable in the presidential election?
There aren't many voters who can still be moved, but they could nonetheless be decisive in the 2024 presidential election.
Poll: Gender gap, enthusiasm, economy make for tight Harris-Trump race
Harris leads Trump nationally in CBS News 2024 presidential poll, but it's even across the battlegrounds.
Poll: Boosts in Democratic excitement help Harris reset the race against Trump
Harris draws even with Trump across the battlegrounds and has 1-point edge nationally.
Harris polled slightly ahead of Biden versus Trump before switch-up — poll analysis
Polling was conducted days before Biden's decision to exit the presidential race against Trump.
Poll: Many Democrats back Harris, feel election chances improved after Biden exit
Many Democrats believe Biden's exit from the campaign will improve chances of beating Trump in November.
CBS News poll: Trump's national lead over Biden grows
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Poll: Trump maintains edge over Biden in battlegrounds on eve of GOP convention
Nationally, about half of Democrats continue to say Biden should step aside as nominee in the wake of his poor debate performance against Trump in June.
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Trump administration threatens to take Harvard's patents
The federal government told Harvard University it could take control of the school's patents — the latest in a months-long feud between the Trump administration and the school.
Trump tells military to target Latin American drug cartels, source says
President Trump has directed the military to target drug cartels in Latin America, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska next week, Trump says
It would be the first face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and an American leader since former President Joe Biden met with Putin in June 2021.
Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders sign peace agreement at White House summit
The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shook hands as they joined President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday for a peace summit where they signed an agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict.
Billy Long out as IRS commissioner after just 2 months
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to be ambassador to Iceland.
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Putin needles U.S. with award for CIA official whose son died fighting for Russia
Vladimir Putin gave Trump envoy Steve Witkoff an award meant for a senior CIA official whose son was killed in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces, sources say.
Watchdog group asks for probe of acquisition of Qatari jet on Trump's behalf
A watchdog group asked the Pentagon inspector general to probe whether the Defense Dept. broke laws by accepting a $400 million Qatari plane on Trump's behalf.
Newsom hosts Texas Democrats breaking quorum over redistricting, says California "will nullify" GOP action in Texas
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
DOJ subpoenas NY AG over whether she violated Trump's civil rights, source says
The Justice Department subpoenaed New York AG James as it probes whether she violated Trump's civil rights, a source said.
Appeals court tosses contempt order in case over Venezuelans sent to El Salvador
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled in April that probable cause existed to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt over its removal of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Federal judge issues fourth block of Trump's birthright citizenship order
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman ruled that President Trump's administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily.
Kennedy Center Honors could see some changes under Trump
The Kennedy Center has slightly delayed naming its list of annual lifetime achievement honorees and may make some other changes, sources said.
White House signals increase in federal law enforcement in D.C.
After an alleged attack on an ex-DOGE staffer, Trump said he might put D.C. under federal control if it doesn't "get its act together, and quickly."
DOJ asks high court to stop restrictions on Southern California immigration stops
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to stay a lower court's order blocking immigration stops in Southern California.
Video shows DOJ adviser telling Jan. 6 rioters attacking police to "kill 'em"
Footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol shows a man who now works at the Justice Department telling police officers they are "disgusting" and "the Gestapo."
Trump nominating top economic aide Stephen Miran to Fed board
President Trump said Thursday he will nominate top economic adviser Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve's board of governors for four months.
Trump renews threats to "federalize" D.C. Here's what to know.
After an attempted carjacking involving a government staffer, Trump renewed his push to take federal control of D.C. — but he'd need Congress to make it happen.
Dean Cain says he will be "sworn in as an ICE agent ASAP"
An ICE spokesperson ICE Assistant Secretary confirmed that Dean Cain will be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer in the coming month.
Air Force denies retirement pay for some transgender service members
The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
Unarmed soldiers tackled and subdued gunman, Army secretary says
Six soldiers were given the Meritorious Service Medal for their actions during the shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia.