Poll: VP choice matters to most voters
The CBS News/New York Times poll to be released today also shows Republican voters' enthusiasm is up significantly
CBS News Polls
Poll: John Roberts more popular among liberals
Most have no opinion of Supreme Court chief justice, but in the wake of health care decision, liberals think more highly of him, CBS News/NYT poll shows
Obama, Romney in dead heat in presidential race
CBS News/NY Times survey finds Romney with 47 percent support to Obama's 46 percent; Romney leads among men, Obama among women
Most say Obama policies contributed to downturn
Two in three say president had at least something to do with economic downturn in CBS News/NY Times poll, though more blame Bush
Most say Romney policies favor the rich
CBS News/New York Times poll finds 53 percent believe Romney's policies favor the wealthiest Americans; 21 percent say same of Obama
Poll: Uncommitted voters say Romney wins debate
In a CBS News instant poll, uncommitted voters agreed 2 to 1 that Mitt Romney beat President Obama in the first presidential debate
Poll: Biden takes debate over Ryan, voters say
A CBS News instant poll shows 50 percent of uncommitted voters dubbing Biden the winner of the VP debate; 31 believe Ryan won
Poll: Obama edges Romney in second debate
A CBS News instant poll shows 37 percent of uncommitted voters handing the second presidential debate to President Obama
Poll: Obama's lead in Ohio narrows
In a new Quinnipiac University/CBS News poll, the president's lead over Mitt Romney in Ohio is cut in half from last month
Poll: Obama, Romney locked in tight race
In a new CBS News poll, Mr. Obama continues to hold a very slight lead over Mitt Romney - a lead within the poll's margin of error.
Poll: Obama leads Romney on foreign policy
As candidates prepare for final presidential debate, a new CBS News poll shows Obama ahead on foreign policy, terrorism
Poll: Decisive win for Obama in final debate
Uncommitted voters handed President Obama a clear win, 53% to 23%, against Mitt Romney in final, foreign policy-themed debate
Poll: Obama holds small Ohio edge; Fla., Va. tight
A new Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times poll shows a close race in three of the most important battleground states
Primary winners also top Twitter
CBS News' Twitter tool shows Tweet volume rising sharply during the primaries
How Mitt Romney became the presumptive nominee
Analysis of Romney's ascent to the top shows a consistent candidate who knew how to win when it mattered most
A history of the gender gap
Recent polls show a sizable gender gap in voters' support in the campaign between Obama and Romney, which is not unusual for presidential elections
What can May polls say about November?
If history is a guide, polls conducted in the month of May aren't necessarily a predictor of who will win in November
How Walker won the Wisconsin recall election
Walker became first governor to survive a recall election with strong support from his base and a majority of independents
Most Colo. voters don't favor stricter gun laws
Most voters in Wisconsin and Virginia agree and voters in all three states do not believe stricter gun laws would help prevent acts of mass violence
How Santorum won the Alabama primary
Exit Poll Analysis: Conservatives, evangelicals, lower income voters and women propelled the former Pennsylvania senator in the southern state
How Romney won the Illinois primary
Exit poll analysis: A very different electorate from last week's primaries in the South gives Romney his third win in the Midwest
"Values" voters propel Santorum to Louisiana win
Exit poll highlights the problems GOP front-runner Romney is having appealing to more religious and socially conservative voters
Key groups propel Romney to wins in Wisc., Md.
Exit poll analysis: Electorates in Wisconsin and Maryland similar to other states Romney won; He may have also been helped by a sense of inevitability
Poll: Romney leads in Colo., Obama in Va., Wis.
Two states that Barack Obama picked up for the Democrats in the 2008 election are now split, according to a new swing state poll
Poll: Ryan VP pick energizes Wis. voters
Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times poll shows Romney closing in on Obama after adding Ryan to the ticket
Politics
Gabbard barred sharing intel on Russia-Ukraine talks with "Five Eyes" partners
A July 20 memo ordered U.S. intelligence agencies not to share information about Russia-Ukraine talks with Five Eyes partners U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Woman charged with murder after using abortion pill details claims against D.A.
Lizelle Gonzalez was indicted on murder charges in 2022, after she used medication to induce an abortion. The charges were later dropped.
U.S. Navy sailor convicted of selling secrets to China
Jinchao Wei, who was an active-duty sailor stationed in San Diego, was found guilty of charges he sold military secrets to China.
Trump says he's going to patrol D.C. with police, National Guard
President Trump said he's going out into the city alongside law enforcement and the National Guard.
Energy prices could be election issue as voters see jump in utility bills
Energy suppliers are having trouble keeping up with the rapid increase in demand, and consumers in some states are seeing higher monthly bills.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
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.