Poll analysis: What Democrats' excitement for Harris means and what it doesn't
Democrats are excited about Harris, but she trails Trump on some key issues among the electorate overall.
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These Republicans denounced Trump and endorsed Harris at the DNC
Several Republicans took to the stage at the DNC and urged their fellow Republicans and independents to back Vice President Kamala Harris in November.
JD Vance says he would welcome RFK Jr. endorsement
Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, said he would welcome an endorsement from RFK Jr., who sources say is considering leaving the race.
What are the differences between IVF and IUI, the fertility treatment used by Tim Walz's family?
Around 1.7% of women have tried artificial insemination to have a baby.
Oprah on why she endorsed Kamala Harris at the 2024 DNC
Oprah Winfrey opens up to "CBS Mornings" about her decision to endorse Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election.
DNC invites social media influencers for first time
The DNC's decision is part of the Harris campaign's strategy to shore up support among young voters ahead of the November election.
DNC Day 4: Kamala Harris to accept nomination on final day of Democratic convention
Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic party nomination for president, capping the four-day convention.
DNC Day 3: Tim Walz accepts VP nomination, rallying Democrats to fight
Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
Watch: Oprah Winfrey's full speech at the 2024 DNC
Rewatch Oprah Winfrey's full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
At DNC, Walz says of Trump and Vance "I'm ready to turn the page on these guys"
VP nominee Tim Walz told the crowd at the DNC, "We got 76 days. That's nothing. There'll be time to sleep when we're dead."
Oprah urges Americans to "choose common sense over nonsense"
Oprah Winfrey, in her DNC speech, called on Americans to back Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and "choose optimism over cynicism."
Amanda Gorman debuts new poem on DNC's third night
Poet and activist Amanda Gorman debuted a new poem on the third night of the Democratic convention Wednesday.
Bill Clinton, in DNC speech, draws stark contrast between Harris and Trump
Former President Bill Clinton in his DNC address said Harris has "the vision, the experience, the temperament, the will — and yes — the sheer joy to get something done."
Enthusiasm for Walz as VP is high among Democrats
Most Democrats think Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will fight for people like them.
Trump returns to outdoor rallies, now surrounded by bulletproof glass
A rally attendee told CBS News "I think it's safer now, just because of what happened previously."
Here are all the songs on the DNC roll call playlist
The DNC's ceremonial roll call became a star-studded fest that included a performance from Lil Jon and a medley of songs that corresponded to each U.S. state and territory.
Hundreds of proposals in Project 2025 match Trump's policies
CBS News identified at least 270 proposals in Project 2025 matching former President Trump's policies and promises.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ending presidential campaign, 2 sources say
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, suggested the two might back Trump's bid for the presidency.
DNC centers abortion rights as women tell personal stories
Democrats are assailing Republicans' record on abortion rights, and women are telling their personal stories.
DNC speakers address immigration as party embraces tougher border measures
Democrats have coalesced around tougher messaging around border security amid record levels of migrant crossings.
DNC Day 3: Here's what to expect from the third day of the Democratic convention
The Democratic National Convention continues on Wednesday as Day 3 gets underway in Chicago.
Obama urges Americans to embrace Harris, reject "chaos" of a second Trump term
"We have seen that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse," Obama said of a second Trump term in his DNC address.
Michelle Obama, at DNC, pays tribute to her late mother and jabs at Trump
"America, hope is making a comeback," Michelle Obama said at the Democratic convention, alluding to her husband's iconic 2008 campaign on hope.
Emhoff says Harris is "exactly the right president" for the nation at this time
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff recalled his childhood growing up in New Jersey and California and shared the story of meeting his now wife, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Abortion rights ballot measures to go before voters Montana and Arizona
Voters in Arizona and Montana will be able to decide in November whether they want to protect the right to an abortion in their state constitutions.
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Photos: Trump hosts trick-or-treaters for White House Halloween bash
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
Justice Department investigating Black Lives Matter foundation, source says
The Justice Department is investigating whether donations to the national Black Lives Matter foundation were misused by the group's leadership, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
Here's what Trump says he and Xi agreed to in their meeting
President Trump said the U.S. and China reached deals on several items, including a short-term agreement on rare-earth minerals, and soybean sales to China.
Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant arrested near Obama's home sentenced to time served
Taylor Taranto, a pardoned Jan. 6 defendant, was later convicted of charges stemming from livestreaming a bomb threat in 2023 as he drove around former President Barack Obama's D.C. neighborhood while armed,
Comey asks court to toss indictment, arguing senator's questions were "confusing"
Former FBI Director James Comey is arguing his testimony in response to Sen. Ted Cruz's questions was "literally true" and cannot support a conviction.
The 2025 U.S government shutdown, by the numbers
The 2025 federal government shutdown, in the first year of Trump's second term, is one of the longest in U.S. history.
Trump sets lowest refugee cap in U.S. history at 7,500, mostly for Afrikaners
The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would set the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history at 7,500 spots.
Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's global tariffs
The Senate voted Thursday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on countries around the world, the third in a trio of rebukes of the president's trade policy this week.
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Treasury sanctions alleged human smuggling network across 4 continents
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sweeping sanctions on members of an alleged human smuggling network based in Mexico that it says trafficked people from four continents using yachts, hotels and cartel connections.
Senate confirmation hearing for Casey Means postponed after she goes into labor
Casey Means and her brother, Calley Means, became prominent in recent years after viral interviews decrying the influence of the food and drug industry.
Senate adjourns for the weekend with no breakthrough on ending shutdown
Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote.
Trump orders Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing after 33-year halt
Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries.
DOJ puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they described Jan. 6 "mob"
The Justice Department placed two federal prosecutors on leave after they filed court papers calling the Jan. 6 Capitol siege a "riot" perpetrated by a "mob," three sources told CBS News.
Trump slashes China tariffs after "amazing meeting" with Xi Jinping
While flying back to Washington on Air Force One after the meeting, Trump told reporters it was a "great success" and said he would head to China in April for new talks.
Trump administration says it struck another alleged drug boat, killing 4
The U.S. military carried out a 15th strike on an alleged "narco-trafficking vessel," said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, bringing the known death toll to more than 50.
Trump gives approval for South Korea to build nuclear-powered submarine
President Trump said Wednesday he's allowing South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia.
New Mexico will become first state to offer free universal child care next week
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who championed the new initiative, told CBS News it would save families an average of $12,000 a year.
Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Some White House ballroom contractors go underground
Some firms involved in the White House ballroom project appear to be trying to lower their online profiles.
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Border Patrol takes lead role in Chicago crackdown, carrying out more arrests than ICE
Border Patrol agents have been responsible for more Chicago-area arrests than ICE amid "Midway Blitz," an unprecedented shift that has caused some internal tensions, CBS News has learned.