What Americans think of normalizing relations with Cuba
CBS News poll measures U.S. sentiment on Cuba and the President's handling of relations with Cuba
CBS News Polls
Do Americans think their health care costs are affordable?
A new CBS News/New York Times poll asked Americans about their medical bills
Do Americans still think gas prices are too high?
New CBS News poll surveyed Americans on gas prices and what they're doing with the money they're saving on a tank of gas
Most Americans consider waterboarding to be torture: poll
CBS News survey looks at Americans' opinions of Senate Intelligence Commitee Report and CIA's post-9/11 interrogation program
CBS News, NY Times, KFF survey: Who are the Americans who aren't working?
CBS News, the New York Times and the Kaiser Family Foundation surveyed Americans who aren't working to find out why Americans aren't working, how they're making ends meet and what it would take to get them working again
Michael Brown and Eric Garner: The police, use of force and race
A new CBS News poll finds stark racial differences on views of the police and race relations in the U.S.
What the exit polls say about the young voter turnout in 2014
Was there anything unique about the young voters who cast a ballot in the midterm elections this year?
Americans anxious about their retirement savings, according to CBS News poll
Do Americans think they'll be financially ready to retire by the time they reach the age of 65?
2014 Midterm Elections: Why Republicans may have had an edge
Voters were pessimistic about the economy and dissatisfied with both parties
What Americans think of Congress and the President
Going into the midterm elections, CBS News poll measures Americans' opinions of the President and of Congress, as well as who they believe will do a better job on the economy and foreign policy
Do Americans believe there should be a quarantine to deal with Ebola?
New CBS News poll on whether the federal government is prepared for a large Ebola outbreak
How do Americans feel Obama is handling Ebola?
In a new CBS News poll, Americans also rate the CDC on their fight against Ebola
Public confidence in CDC nosedives, poll finds
As Ebola stokes mounting fears across the nation, Americans' faith in agency tasked with stopping it has fallen off a cliff
How concerned are Americans about an Ebola outbreak?
A new CBS News poll also asks Americans whether they think the federal government is prepared to deal with an outbreak
To fight ISIS, are U.S. ground troops needed?
In a new CBS News poll, Americans weigh in on their support for sending U.S. troops and whether U.S. troops will be needed to battle ISIS
Will Obama be a driving force for midterm voters?
A month before Election Day, a new CBS News poll looks at how voters feel about the president and Congress
Americans not happy with Obama's handling of ISIS
A new CBS News poll also reveals Americans' thoughts on which party has the edge on the terrorism issue
What's the top issue for midterm election voters?
Voters also weigh in on the ISIS threat and whether Obama's policies have made the country safer from terrorism
Potential 2016 candidates don't inspire much enthusiasm
Few voters from either party can volunteer the name of a potential candidate as someone they're enthusiastic about
Is Obama tough enough in dealing with ISIS?
A new CBS News/NY Times poll looks at the president's ratings and how voters feel heading into November's midterm elections
Did the protesters and police in Ferguson go too far?
Americans weigh in on the protests and the police response following the shooting of Michael Brown, in a new CBS News/New York Times poll
Mixed marks for Obama on Ferguson from Americans
CBS News/New York Times poll shows race, partisanship playing roles in reactions
What do Americans say should happen to child border crossers?
A new CBS News poll reveals that there's a divide between Hispanics' opinions and Americans' on immigration-related issues
Who do Americans sympathize with more: Israelis or Palestinians?
Four weeks into the latest conflict in Gaza, Americans have chosen a side - but do they think the U.S. should get involved?
Americans' views of Obama, Congress: Gloomy
And Americans aren't very optimistic about the economy or the direction of the country either, a new CBS News poll reveals
Politics
Have 1.6 million undocumented immigrants really left the U.S. this year?
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
California to take on Newsom-backed redistricting plan today, after Texas passes maps
After Texas moved forward on a new Trump-backed congressional map this week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded, "It's on," moving forward on his own redistricting plan that favors Democrats.
U.S. and EU flesh out trade commitments under new framework deal
The U.S. and European Union said they have formalized a deal aimed at rebalancing their trade relationship.
3 U.S. warships to sail off Venezuela as Trump pushes cartel crackdown
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
Fed Chair Powell faces delicate balancing act in Jackson Hole speech
Jerome Powell will address the state of the U.S. economy — and perhaps offer hints about interest rates — in a closely watched speech this week. Here's what to expect.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Trump admin. can end deportation protections for Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
An appeals court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end deportation protections for over 60,000 people from Nicaragua, Honduras and Nepal — at least for now.
Gabbard cutting Director of National Intelligence staff by roughly 40%
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.
Pilot rescued after U.S. fighter jet crashes off coast of Virginia
This marks the sixth F-18 fighter jet that the Navy has lost in the last ten months.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Trump calls on Fed governor to resign after mortgage fraud allegations
President Trump called on Fed Governor Lisa Cook to resign on Wednesday after one of his appointees accused her of mortgage fraud.
Judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
U.S. to probe "anti-American" views of those applying for immigration benefits
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
House Bill 4 advances to the Senate after Democrats return from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the Texas congressional maps.
Native Americans want to avoid Medicaid snafus as work requirements loom
As states prepare to implement changes to Medicaid required by President Trump's recent tax-and-spending law, tribal leaders say they are concerned Native American enrollees could lose their coverage.
Trump admin. revokes clearances of 37 current and former U.S. officials
Director of National 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.