Trump backs Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Louisiana this week passed a controversial law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom in the state.
Election 2024
Trump campaign bets big on Minnesota, Virginia with new field offices
A new memo obtained exclusively by CBS News shows how the Trump campaign is trying to expand the 2024 map.
Bob Good primary race too close too call as he signals he'll push for recount
Rep. Bob Good currently trails in GOP congressional primary for Virginia's 5th District by just over 300 votes.
From Sada Baby to Queen Latifah: Rappers and what they mean to Trump and Biden
Several older, well-known rappers have been backing Biden, while some younger artists are siding with Trump.
Trump campaign says it raised $141 million in May, surpassing Biden's $85 million
Former President Trump saw a spike in donations after his felony conviction last month.
Trump to campaign in Virginia after first presidential debate
Donald Trump hopes to flip Virginia, a state Joe Biden won by 10 points in 2020.
DNC plans to hit Trump in Philadelphia on his relationship with Black community
The DNC has a message ready for former President Donald Trump at his rally Saturday in Philadelphia.
Judge hearing arguments over Jack Smith special counsel appointment
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon heard from outside groups about whether Jack Smith should be allowed to prosecute Trump.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for presidential debate
Candidates had until 12:00:01 a.m. ET Thursday to meet the qualifications for the first presidential debate, which will be hosted by CNN.
Trump, GOP urge early and mail voting while continuing to warn of voter fraud
Republican groups are pushing GOP voters to embrace early and mail voting — while Trump sometimes calls mail ballots "treacherous."
White House touts new Biden immigration policy
Biden's campaign manager says his newly announced policy on undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens shows he's "fighting for issues that matter to them and to their families."
"Lawful, but awful": Harassment of local officials on the rise
Beth Smith was surprised by the vitriol and toxicity she's faced since she joined the Washoe County School Board.
Virginia GOP primary race between Rep. Bob Good and John McGuire too close to call
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good's race against primary challenger state Sen. John McGuire is too close to call, with just 345 votes separating them.
U.S. Secret Service member robbed at gunpoint in California during Biden trip
President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars.
Democrats weigh in on GOP claim that Trump could win these 3 blue states
Trump and Republicans think 3 Democratic states could swing his way in the fall election. Here's what Democrats from those states say.
Biden campaign calls Trump a "convicted felon" in new TV ad
A new ad from President Biden's campaign is leaning into anti-Trump messaging and using the former president's legal issues against him.
Rubio says Trump remark on immigrants "poisoning the blood" of U.S. not about race
In a TV interview, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a potential Trump running mate, defended Trump's comment that immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country."
Could Trump limit access to abortion pill if he wins 2024 election?
The Supreme Court preserved nationwide access to medication abortions, but the political debate goes on. Trump said in April he'd release a policy position on the drugs used.
RFK Jr. offers foreign policy views on Ukraine, Israel
Kennedy told voters during an event in California that U.S. foreign policy has been based on the "delusion" that American intervention abroad will uphold democracy.
CBS News poll analysis: Should Trump have immunity? Should all presidents?
Most Americans don't believe Trump should have immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while he was president. Some Republicans disagree.
Trump returns to Capitol Hill for first time since Jan. 6 attack
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has openly criticized former President Donald Trump for years but has endorsed him for president, called the meeting "really positive."
Southern Baptists call for restrictions on IVF, a hot election year topic
The Southern Baptist Convention is calling for restrictions on IVF, as the hot-button topic of reproductive rights takes center stage ahead of the November elections.
Poll analysis: Do Trump and Biden have the mental and cognitive health to serve?
Do Joe Biden and Donald Trump have the mental and cognitive health to serve as president? A quarter of American voters say neither one does.
FBI quarterly report shows drop in violent crime compared to last year
Preliminary violent crime data released by the FBI shows dramatic decreases, including a 26% drop in murders in the first quarter of 2024, compared to last year at the same time.
Nancy Mace defeats Kevin McCarthy-backed challenger in Republican primary
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has rallied behind primary challengers against the GOP members who voted last year to remove him from his post.
Politics
Potential consequences of Prop 50 redistricting measure, beyond California
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps, CBS News projects
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
How each NYC neighborhood voted in the mayoral race
Zohran Mamdani won every borough except Staten Island, which went for Andrew Cuomo.
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general's race despite texting scandal
At the beginning of October, Jay Jones' violent text messages from in 2022 resurfaced and were condemned by both parties.
What Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Mamdani wins NYC mayoral election as affordability focus energizes voters
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
Democrats win key governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia after post-Trump slump
Democrats are set to sweep Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger projected to win.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
2 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat, Hegseth says
Dating back to early September, the Trump administration has reported well over a dozen such strikes in the waters of the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean off South America.
Maps show election results for big races in NYC, N.J. and Virginia
See local results in the 2025 elections for New York City mayor and the governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races on Election Day 2025 in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year.
Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.
Border Patrol agent testifies sandwich thrown at him "exploded all over"
Sean Dunn has been charged with a misdemeanor felony count for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent during President Trump's federal takeover of D.C.
Attorneys for Jan. 6 defendants face lawsuits for plagiarism
A Texas-based researcher produced a 26-page study for a defense lawyer in a Jan. 6 Oathkeepers case to argue for a change of venue, which she alleges was "pirated" by other attorneys.
Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
White House says administration is complying with court order on SNAP funds
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
Exclusive
Dems seek details on Epstein co-conspirator probe that was "inexplicably killed"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein provided the Justice Department with "precise and detailed" information about 20 alleged co-conspirators, House Democrats say.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.