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.
CBS News Polls
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.
CBS News poll: Inflation outweighs jobs on economic views
Rising prices force cutbacks, and economy continues to take a toll on President Biden's numbers.
Rock is America's favorite music, just not among young people
It's in third place for adults under 30 years of age, behind hip hop and pop.
Poll analysis: After two years, most say COVID divided the country
More than half say COVID vaccines were a big accomplishment. The unvaccinated disagree.
Poll analysis: Americans less concerned as they face future of pandemic
Few say it's over, but Americans venture out.
CBS News poll: Strong support for sanctions even if gas prices increase
Americans look to punish Russia, concerned it will invade others too.
Speech watchers weigh in on State of the Union: CBS News poll
More than half say the speech made them feel the coronavirus is mostly behind us.
Wide support for Russia sanctions - CBS News poll
Ukraine tops list of what viewers want to hear about in State of the Union address.
Most do not think new laws in their state are make voting harder
Black Southerners more likely to say states are making voting more difficult.
Most don't see enough Black representation in corporate America
Large majorities of Black people say they don't have enough representation, while White people divide along party lines on this question.
Big majorities reject book bans - CBS News poll
Most say teaching about the history of race in America promotes understanding.
Black Americans approve of Biden, but not on inflation - CBS News poll
Biden's approval on inflation is lower than other approvals; ratings are not as high compared to start of his term.
Republicans still back Trump but don't want party to punish disloyalty
Republicans prefer that party moves on from January 6 and talks about issues like economy, crime and immigration.
CBS News poll: U.S. efforts on COVID, economy are better, not yet good
There is still support for mask requirements amid some frustration.
Poll: Americans say either stay out or side with Ukraine over Russia
A slight majority favor the U.S. stay out of negotiations around Russia and Ukraine.
Biden approval has sunk most with young Americans, independents
Their continued frustration could make Democrats' already tough path to holding Congress this year even more difficult.
Analysis: Democrats still back Biden, but his ratings have declined
Biden's job approval has slipped more among moderate Democrats than liberal ones.
Harris' approval rating tracks with Biden's - CBS News poll
Democrats see the vice president as a net-positive in the administration; independents and Republicans do not.
CBS News poll analysis: Who wants to end or keep the filibuster?
Senate Democrats are trying to drop the filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation with a simple majority. Many Americans haven't been following this issue.
Biden at year one: Not enough focus on inflation leaves many frustrated
Guidance on COVID-19 is seen as confusing, and it weighs on his ratings.
CBS News poll: Is social media making things easier or harder?
CBS News Elections and Survey unit study on state of democracy examines the role of social media.
Can we talk? Most feel Americans get along, but vocal minority more active, divided — CBS News Poll
Here's more from the CBS News Elections and Survey Unit study on state of democracy.
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.
live updates
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.