More Democrats join wave of lawmakers calling on Biden to drop out
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
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Silicon shift? Major tech titans throw financial, political support to Trump
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Highlights from the 2024 Republican National Convention
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Trump accepts GOP nomination with lengthy RNC speech, his first since shooting
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Trump on assassination attempt: "I'm not supposed to be here"
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Fact check of Trump, others on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the fourth and final night of the 2024 RNC, when Donald Trump addresses the convention.
Montana's Jon Tester calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said President Biden should not seen another term in the White House.
CBS News poll: Trump's national lead over Biden grows
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
RNC Day 4: Trump to accept GOP nomination after attack
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
Biden campaign sees no big change in odds he'll get Democratic nomination
The Biden campaign sees no substantial change in the president's prospects of securing the Democratic nomination and eventually resuscitating his campaign after another day of rough headlines, sources say.
Usha Vance introduces husband JD Vance at RNC, recalls their meeting at Yale
Usha Vance introduced husband JD Vance at the RNC, telling the delegates that when she met him at Yale Law School, his "idea of a good time was playing with puppies and watching the movie 'Babe.'"
Vance says he will "never" forget "where he came from" in first speech as VP nominee
Sen. JD Vance formally accepted the vice-presidential nomination at the third night of the Republican National Convention.
JD Vance's abortion stance attacked by Biden campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris said Vance "participated in blocking protections for IVF" and has indicated he backs a national abortion ban.
2024 RNC Day 3 fact check of the Republican National Convention
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the third night of the 2024 RNC. Vice presidential nominee JD Vance is slated to address the RNC.
Secret Service director set to testify to House lawmakers
The committee's Republican chairman subpoenaed U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle as Republicans ramp up efforts to investigate the assassination attempt.
Biden says he'd reconsider running if "some medical condition" emerged
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
House Republicans ramp up investigations into Trump assassination attempt
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed increased alarm about how the gunman was able to get within a few hundred feet of the former president.
Schiff says Biden should drop out, citing "serious concerns" about viability
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Wisconsin voters say apprehension, worry dominate 2024 presidential election
Over bratwurst, a couple of beers and a whole lot of Wisconsin cheese, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil set out to answer a few bedrock questions about the 2024 presidential election.
DNC says virtual roll call to nominate Biden will happen in August
The DNC sent a letter to the convention rules committee saying that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
RNC Day 3: What to expect from the convention after the GOP's show of unity
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
RNC Day 2 features calls for GOP unity from Haley, DeSantis and Trump allies
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
2024 RNC Day 2 fact check of the Republican National Convention
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the second night of the 2024 RNC, where Donald Trump will become the GOP presidential nominee.
Eric Trump calls security failures that led to rally shooting "infuriating"
Eric Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump, praised the Secret Service agents who protected his father onstage last weekend, but said the failures that led to the shooting were "infuriating."
Some Democrats want DNC to cancel early virtual vote to nominate Biden
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
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Judge again blocks deployment of National Guard troops to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut said she "found no credible evidence" that protests in the city grew out of control before the president federalized the troops.
Duffy says airport delays are "going to get worse" as shutdown drags on
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government will "stop traffic" if it becomes a safety issue, adding, "We're not going to let that happen."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 2, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Rep. Dan Crenshaw on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 2, 2025.
Transcript: Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 2, 2025.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 2, 2025.
Transcript: USAA CEO Juan Andrade on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with USAA CEO Juan Andrade that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 2, 2025.
Trump: China knows the consequences of military action in Taiwan
In an exclusive 60 Minutes interview with Norah O'Donnell, President Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping understands the consequences of taking military action against Taiwan.
Transcript: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 2, 2025.
Poll finds rising concern over shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally
President Trump and both parties are drawing negative ratings for their handling of the government shutdown.
Trump deportation program divides Americans along party lines, poll finds
A majority of Americans think Trump's policies are bringing migrant crossings at U.S-Mexico border down.
U.S. carries out lethal strike against alleged drug carriers in Caribbean
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a social media post, said the vessel was allegedly operated by a U.S.-designated terrorist organization but did not name which group was targeted.
Obama, Mamdani talk as Election Day approaches in New York City mayor's race
Zohran Mamdani is viewed as the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City, even as the contest has divided the normal partisan lines between Republicans and Democrats.
Syrian leader to meet Trump at White House this month, U.S. envoy says
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., on Nov. 10, Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria and U.S. ambassador to Turkey, confirmed.
Canadian prime minister says he apologized to Trump over anti-tariff ad
Prime Minister Mark Carney also told Ontario's Premier Doug Ford not to run the ad.
Rep. Nancy Mace cursed and berated airport police, incident report says
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was flying out of Charleston International Airport on Thursday when the incident occurred.
President Trump sits down with 60 Minutes
President Trump's interview with Norah O'Donnell airs Sunday, Nov. 2, on 60 Minutes.
Trump threatens to cut aid to Nigeria, escalates claim of Christian persecution
For a second-straight day Saturday, President Trump accused the Nigerian government of not doing enough to prevent the killings of Christians.
In New Jersey governor's race, Sherrill tries to tether Ciattarelli to Trump
Republican Jack Ciattarelli has a shot at winning 2025 New Jersey governor's race against Mikie Sherrill, after Democrats have held the office for two terms.
Judges say Trump administration must keep paying some SNAP benefits
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.