Tim Walz's wife Gwen discloses she used different fertility treatment than IVF
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spoken publicly about his and his wife's struggles with infertility.
Election 2024
Obamas make the case for Harris and take on Trump in fiery DNC speeches
"We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos," Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Map shows where RFK Jr. is — and isn't — on the ballot in November
RFK Jr. fought to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate. Now, he's trying to get off the ballot in many states.
Gaetz projected to defeat primary challenger backed by McCarthy revenge tour
Rep. Matt Gaetz led the effort to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership.
How many voters are persuadable in the presidential election?
There aren't many voters who can still be moved, but they could nonetheless be decisive in the 2024 presidential election.
Ocasio-Cortez urges Democrats to "choose a new path" in DNC speech
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York made her primetime Democratic National Convention debut.
Ashley Biden introduces her father at DNC as the "OG girl dad"
"We don't tell you enough that you are the love of our lives and the life of our love," Ashley Biden said of her father at the first night of the DNC.
Stephanie Grisham, former Trump press secretary, says Harris "has my vote"
Stephanie Grisham, a former White House press secretary in the Trump administration, recalled her tenure working for the former president, saying he "mocks his supporters" and calls them "basement dwellers."
DNC Day 2: Here's what to expect from the second day of the Democratic convention
Democrats from across the country are returning for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket.
DNC Night 1: Biden says "I love the job, but I love my country more" in keynote speech
The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."
"I gave my best to you," Biden says in DNC speech, passing torch to Harris
"All this talk about how I'm angry at all those people (who) said I should step down — that's not true," President Biden said in his DNC speech Monday.
Hillary Clinton says "the future is here, it's in our grasp," in energetic DNC speech
Hillary Clinton spoke at the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Fact checking DNC 2024 Day 1 speeches by Biden, Hillary Clinton, other Democrats
President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed the convention on its first night.
Intelligence officials warn of Iran's attempts to interfere in election
The U.S. intelligence community said it has "observed increasingly aggressive Iranian activity during this election cycle" that's targeting Americans and presidential campaigns.
Trump defends personal attacks on Harris, discusses election outcome
GOP nominee Donald Trump told CBS News in an exclusive interview he'll "very gladly" release his medical records.
Trump shares fake "Swifties for Trump" images
Trump also shared a fabricated image of Taylor Swift that reads, "Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump." She has not endorsed him.
Here's what to know about Harris' plan for a $6,000 newborn credit
Harris also wants to restore the pandemic's expanded Child Tax Credit. That could help millions of families, but cost $1.6 trillion.
DNC in Chicago brings up old memories of 1968 convention
As Democrats gather in Chicago for their national convention, parallels to the turbulent 1968 Democratic National Convention are apparent.
Biden's speech headlines DNC Day 1 schedule. See today's full agenda.
Democrats from across the country are descending on Chicago for the convention, where the party will rally around Harris — and her new running mate — as the party's nominees.
Who is speaking at the 2024 DNC? Here's the list of speakers for the Democratic convention
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are addressing the Democratic National Convention this week.
Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care
As Democrats convene in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue.
The Democratic National Convention is underway. Here's what to know.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
Bill Daley on Democrats' prospects in 2024: "All of a sudden the cards have all been reshuffled"
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
Election 2024 polling models and map show high-stakes race
The CBS News Battleground Tracker analysis includes our most updated estimates race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Poll: Gender gap, enthusiasm, economy make for tight Harris-Trump race
Harris leads Trump nationally in CBS News 2024 presidential poll, but it's even across the battlegrounds.
Politics
Trump calls on Senate Republicans to "Get rid of the Filibuster"
President Trump's call to terminate the filibuster could alter the ways the Senate and congressional dealmaking operate.
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.
Exclusive
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.