Economy, abortion shape Pennsylvania races — CBS News Battleground Tracker
Democrats lead in key Senate and gubernatorial contests.
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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.
Fewer Americans see climate change as priority than they did a year ago
Climate change is more of a priority for Democrats than Republicans; they divide on approach U.S. should take on energy policy.
Large majority favor legal recreational marijuana under federal law
Most Americans are not opposed to having legal marijuana businesses in their area.
Higher gas prices a factor for those considering hybrid/electric car
But more would still buy a gas-powered vehicle.
CBS News poll on the war in Ukraine: What should the U.S. do now?
There's strong support for sending more weapons, increased sanctions.
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Here's the transcript of what Putin and Trump said in Alaska
Both President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered brief remarks, but took no questions, in Alaska.
Clinton says Trump should get Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war without concessions
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said if President Trump is the architect of a deal to end the war in Ukraine without Kyiv ceding land to Russia, "I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize."
Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ends with no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over "secret report" on climate change
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
DOJ removes D.C. emergency police chief, agrees to rewrite immigration directive
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.
Transcript: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan to air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.
Watch Trump and Putin's remarks after meeting in Alaska
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
What Ukraine and Russia want from the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska
President Trump visits Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin — a discussion the White House has called a "listening exercise."
Bondi scraps limits on cooperation between D.C. police and immigration agents
The move amounts to a sweeping reversal of "sanctuary" policies in the nation's capital, allowing the Metropolitan Police Department, for the time being, to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
CBS News poll finds tipping expectations have grown
A majority of Americans say they feel expectations for tipping have grown in recent years.
Judge blocks Trump administration guidance targeting DEI programs in schools
In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher found that the Education Department violated the law when it threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions that continued with DEI initiatives.
Unknown powder reported inside 26 Federal Plaza in NYC
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated following reports of an unknown white powder.
D.C. police chief expands cooperation with immigration enforcement
D.C. police officers will be able to assist federal immigration authorities by sharing information about people not in police custody and by providing some transportation.
DOJ fires, charges staffer who threw sandwich at federal agents deployed in D.C.
Sean Dunn, who worked as a Justice Dept. paralegal, admitted he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer deployed in D.C.
West Point Cadets honor Junior ROTC cadet killed in Parkland shooting
Peter Wang, killed in the 2018 Parkland shooting at the age of 15, was an honorary member of the West Point class of 2025.
In governor's race, Spanberger makes pitch to Virginia's Latino voters in new ad
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is trying to win over Latino voters in her bid to be the next governor of Virginia.
California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
Trial over California National Guard deployment concludes
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
Former Atty. General Eric Holder talks with House Democrats about redistricting
Holder gave House Democrats an overview on the latest in the GOP Texas redistricting effort.
Appeals court allows Trump administration to cut billions in foreign aid
A divided panel of appeals court judges says the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign aid.