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
Khanna says DOJ Epstein files release was a "slap in the face" to survivors
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Transcript: Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Transcript: UNICEF's Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Transcript: Massie, Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Paul S. Coakley, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Oklahoma City Archbishop, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in poll
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
At least 15 newly-released Epstein files have disappeared from DOJ's website, records show
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Stefanik's exit
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for Dec. 21, 2025
This week's guests include Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, who led the push for Friday's release of the Epstein files.
U.S. seizes a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race after Trump stays neutral
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
Over 500 pages in initial Epstein files release were entirely blacked out, CBS finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Stefanik ends bid for New York governor, says she won't seek reelection
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
More than 60,000 pages of Epstein files already released so far this year
The latest deluge of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Justice Department, adds to a huge trove of documents and photos that have already been made public.
Trump reaches deal with 9 major drugmakers to lower prices
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
Kennedy Center adds Trump's name to building
Mr. Trump's name was added in large letters above "The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" on the building's facade.