If Trump wins, more voters foresee better finances, staying out of war
Biden trails Trump in potential rematch in polling a year out from 2024 presidential election.
CBS News Polls
Americans give mixed reactions to Biden's approach to Israel-Hamas conflict
There is broad support for sending humanitarian aid to Israel and a split on sending weapons.
Should the next House speaker work across the aisle? Be loyal to Trump?
Most Republicans say yes to both and split over "MAGA," as Americans look for bipartisanship.
CBS News poll: Trump leads in early states, where campaigning hasn't closed gap
Early-state voters differ on abortion and how much the eventual GOP nominee should appeal to moderates.
CBS News poll finds concerns about Biden finishing a second term
Trump has one-point edge over Biden in potential rematch.
Poll finds less concern about new COVID variants now than with Omicron
Partisanship remains in potential booster uptake; since vaccines became available, vaccine uptake for Democrats has outpaced that for Republicans.
Age, elected office: Concerns about performance outweigh experience benefit
In new CBS News poll, many say the jobs of president and senator are too demanding for politicians over the age of 75.
Ukraine: Americans back most U.S. steps as Republicans grow more split
Republicans are increasingly divided over sending aid to Ukraine, though big majorities of Americans continue to support it.
Poll: Democrats are satisfied with Harris but not as enthusiastic about her
Many are still unfamiliar with Kamala Harris' work as vice president.
Debate guide: Four types of GOP primary voters, and just how solid is that Trump vote, anyhow?
Here's a description the four groups of GOP voters watching the first Republican debate Wednesday night, based on three waves of CBS News polling.
Poll analysis: Policy goals voters want to hear about in first GOP debate
GOP primary voters divide over wanting a candidate who supports a national abortion ban.
Poll finds Trump's big lead grows, as GOP voters dismiss indictments
At the debate this week, voters want candidates to focus on making the case for themselves — not against Trump.
CBS News poll: After latest Trump indictment, many see implications for democracy
Americans weigh in on what they think Trump's second federal indictment means for democracy itself.
CBS News poll on how people are coping with the heat
Most Americans continue to want climate change addressed right now.
The economy's long, hot, and uncertain summer — CBS News poll
High prices and interest rates are still weighing on personal budgets.
Poll: Abortion access politics a year after Dobbs overturned Roe
Frustrated Democrats call on party to do more; Republicans largely more satisfied with progress party has made.
CBS News poll: Most say colleges shouldn't factor race into admissions
Attitudes can be connected to perceptions of discrimination; but affirmative action more generally finds narrow support.
CBS News poll finds most say Roe's overturn has been bad for country
Many women's concerns now extend beyond abortion access to health and reproductive care.
Analysis: GOP primary voters see Trump as best shot against Biden
DeSantis isn't far behind on electability and does better with those who want to appeal to middle.
CBS News Poll: After Trump indictment, most see security risk, but Republicans see politics
Trump still easily leads GOP field; voters say no change in view
Poll analysis: Border situation views depend on opinion about migrants
What Americans want done at the border is related to why they think people are trying to cross it in the first place.
CBS News poll: Do you think your town could house migrants?
Increasing numbers are calling on the Biden administration to be tougher at border.
Poll analysis on book bans, trans rights as GOP primary fight ramps up
For many Republicans, there's a pushback against the perceived overreach of today's diversity and inclusion efforts.
CBS News Poll: How GOP primary race could be Trump v. Trump fatigue
And why Trump is winning easily.
As Biden announces campaign, do Americans feel things at home are under control?
And if not, why not? A large majority say things in the country are "out of control."
Politics
White House withdraws E.J. Antoni nomination to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
E. J. Antoni was nominated for the role in August, after President Trump fired former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.
Trump administration to defund federal watchdog council
Two GOP senators are raising questions about the defunding of the Council of Inspectors General.
Why is the U.S. heading toward a government shutdown?
The government will shut down at 12 a.m. on Wednesday if lawmakers do not reach an agreement to extend government funding.
Feds find more SIM cards in N.J. after disrupting network last week
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Immigration officials outline plans to accept new DACA applicants
Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.
Pfizer to lower some drug prices as White House builds "TrumpRx" website
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
ACA tax credits for 22 million are at the center of the shutdown drama
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
live updates
Government faces midnight shutdown deadline as Senate votes fail
The Senate failed to pass a House bill to keep the government open ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.
Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
Senate Democrats press DOJ to end taxpayer reimbursements of Jan. 6 rioters
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.
Louisiana seeks arrest of California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
Louisiana is pursuing a criminal case against an out-of-state doctor accused of mailing abortion pills to a patient in the state, court documents filed this month revealed.
Here's how Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan would work
President Trump floated a framework to end the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted — though it's unclear how Hamas will respond.
Judge suspends Trump's plan to cut jobs at Voice of America's parent agency
A U.S. district judge in D.C. ruled that the U.S. Agency for Global Media cannot implement a reduction in force eliminating 532 jobs for full-time government employees.
How would a government shutdown impact the U.S. military?
Active-duty troops and National Guard members on missions will continue to work with the promise of back pay after Congress passes legislation to fund the government.
YouTube to pay $22 million for White House ballroom to settle lawsuit from Trump
YouTube will pay almost $25 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump for suspending his account — most of which will support a planned White House ballroom.
How would a government shutdown affect travel around the U.S.?
A prolonged government shutdown, as occurred in 2018, could lead to long lines at TSA checkpoints and economic losses, experts warn.
Exclusive
Bessent hires new chief of staff, two sources say
The treasury secretary's current chief of staff, Dan Katz, is heading to the International Monetary Fund.
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ICE officer seen on video pushing woman to ground has returned to duty
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Labor Dept. says a government shutdown could delay Friday's jobs report
The agency's Bureau of Labor Statistics would suspend operations if the U.S. government shuts down this week, potentially delaying key economic reports.