Kelly has edge in Arizona Senate race — CBS News Battleground Tracker
Voters want emphasis on these issues, not 2020. Arizona governor's race is deadlocked.
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Battleground Tracker: GOP House lead shrinks again as voters see high-stakes contest
Voters say rights and freedoms are on the ballot, along with finances and the economy.
The Jan. 6 investigation and the Trump effect — CBS News poll
What impact have the Jan. 6, 2021, investigations had on voting choices?
Poll: Personal and national factors collide in tight Georgia Senate race
Voters feel positive about things in Georgia, helping Kemp move ahead of Abrams.
Economy, abortion shape Pennsylvania races — CBS News Battleground Tracker
Democrats lead in key Senate and gubernatorial contests.
CBS News poll: Big majority favor maximum age limits for elected officials
Many Americans say more young people in office would make politics better.
Americans increasingly concerned about political violence — CBS News poll
Many see democracy eroding for the next generation.
CBS News poll: Americans see politicized election system in U.S.
This is part of an ongoing look at views on democracy in America.
CBS News poll — Americans continue to feel U.S. democracy under threat
What do they think threatens it?
CBS News poll: GOP House seat lead shrinks as Biden approval rises
Voters' views of economy, abortion, and Trump are also in the mix.
Poll: What do voters in each party want in a candidate?
The CBS News Battleground Tracker looks at the potential impact of a Trump endorsement, Jan. 6, and other candidate traits.
5 things to know about CBS News' 2022 Battleground Tracker
The CBS News Battleground Tracker regularly estimates the race for Congress — how many seats each party is currently poised to win in the House.
Battleground Tracker: GOP leads race for House at start of 2022 campaign
Republicans are estimated to hold a 25-seat lead, driven by an edge in turnout and broad dissatisfaction with the way things are going.
CBS News poll: Half say Trump tried to stay in office through illegal means
The Jan. 6 House select committee hearings haven't changed how people view that day's events.
Expectations negative as views of economy, finances worsen — CBS News poll
Most Americans expect a slowdown or a recession in the coming year.
CBS News poll: Americans react to overturning of Roe v. Wade
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
Poll: Candidate position on gun laws matters more to Democrats than GOP
Just over half of Republicans would be less likely to vote for a candidate who supported restrictions on semi-automatic weapons.
CBS News poll: Can mass shootings be prevented, and if so, how?
Americans say the gun debate is more about partisanship than public safety.
CBS News poll: Parents, children scared about gun violence in schools
Most parents want teachers and school officials to be allowed to carry guns.
Americans have range of views on timing, circumstances of legal abortions
Many who oppose legal abortion admit there should be exceptions, while many in favor would set time limits.
CBS News poll: Americans feel uneasy as economic concerns grow
Negative views of the economy and the percentage who say things in the country are going badly in the country have reached new highs of the Biden presidency.
CBS News poll: More Americans label GOP extreme, but Democratic Party as weak
Divisions find Republicans split over Trump loyalty, while Democrats are not seen as effective.
Poll: Does Roe v. Wade change motivation to vote?
The potential overturning of the landmark law allowing abortion has yet to motivate most, but Democrats report being more motivated to vote than Republicans.
CBS News poll: What's next after Roe v. Wade?
Americans weigh in on what's next after Roe v. Wade; most want abortion to be legal in their states.
Extreme weather experiences impact views on climate change - CBS News poll
Those who have experienced extreme weather have become more concerned.
Politics
Government website blames shutdown on "radical left," prompts ethics complaint
The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a banner on its homepage Tuesday blaming the government shutdown on the "Radical Left."
Judge removes Trump-appointed Nevada prosecutor as "not validly serving"
A judge ruled Tuesday that the top federal prosecutor in Nevada is not serving legally in the role — marking the second time that a judge has partially sidelined one of the Trump administration's prosecutors.
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 government shut down? Here's what's behind the funding lapse
The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to 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.
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Government shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
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 will the 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 could 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.
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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.