Primary races to watch in Nevada, South Carolina, Maine
GOP South Carolina Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons face primary challenges Tuesday, and Nevada Republicans to choose candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen.
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Trump proposes at Nevada rally ending taxes on tips
In a pitch to service workers, former President Donald Trump vowed to end taxes on income earned as tips.
Trump and Biden neck and neck nationally and in battlegrounds — CBS News poll
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
Biden campaign ramps up efforts to flip moderate Republicans in 2024
Moderate Republicans, specifically those who supported Nikki Haley's GOP presidential run, have been targeted by the Biden campaign since she dropped out of the primary race.
Trump VP-shortlister Tim Scott pledges $14 million in Black voter outreach
Sen. Tim Scott is one of several Black Republican lawmakers who are looking to shift minority voters away from Democrats.
Trump's potential VP picks received vetting forms. Who received them?
There's been an increased focus on four potential vice presidential candidates, although Trump's shortlist is not yet complete.
DNC to unveil new billboard calling Trump a "convicted felon"
It marks the first time the DNC is using the language "convicted felon" in paid advertising since former President Donald Trump was found guilty in his "hush money" trial.
Trump outpaces Biden and RFK Jr. on TikTok in race for young voters
Less than a week after joining TikTok, former President Donald Trump's following on the app has dwarfed those of his opponents in the presidential race.
Contraception bill falls short in the Senate amid Republican opposition
Republicans largely opposed a vote to advance a bill to protect access to contraception Wednesday, as Democrats make a push to center reproductive rights in the run-up to the election.
Trump asks to have gag order lifted in New York criminal trial
Trump lawyer Todd Blanche filed a motion requesting that the gag order on the former president in the "hush money" trial be lifted.
$64 million mystery: The anonymous donors fueling the 2024 presidential campaign
The source of a single $64 million donation in 2020 used to help Joe Biden defeat Donald Trump remains a mystery.
Donald Trump joins TikTok after reversal on app he tried to ban as president
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
Trump's guilty verdict: A stress test for democracy
Being found guilty of 34 felony counts would normally mark the end of someone's political prospects. But this week's conviction is not stopping Trump (who has built his career, and brand, on grievances) from running for another term in the White House.
Views of Trump trial unchanged following verdict — CBS News poll
Half the country says Trump is not fit to be president; Republicans call the trial unfair, according to CBS News poll.
Trump says "we're going to fight" in remarks a day after his conviction
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Fact checking Trump's remarks after historic conviction in "hush money" trial
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
DNC files complaint alleging shady fundraising practices from RFK super PAC
The Democratic National Committee accuses the Kennedy-linked super PAC American Values 2024 of not properly disclosing loans and repayments to hide that the PAC's largest donor is a Trump supporter.
Trump campaign says it raised $52.8 million after guilty verdict
Former President Donald Trump's campaign and the GOP raised $52.8 million in the hours after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in his "hush money" trial.
Biden addresses Trump verdict for first time
President Biden said the "American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed" after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Trump, Biden debate will face obstacles in bypassing commission, co-chair predicts
"There's a lot of questions" about the debates that haven't been resolved, co-chair Frank Fahrenkopf said, adding, "That could prevent it from happening."
RFK Jr. plans to file lawsuit against Nevada over ballot access
In late March, the Nevada Secretary of State's Office acknowledged that a staffer wrongly informed Kennedy's campaign that it did not need to name a vice-presidential pick on its petition.
Can Trump still vote after being convicted?
Former President Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York. Can he still vote in the presidential election?
Biden campaign warns: "Convicted felon or not," Trump could still be president
"There is still only one way to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office: at the ballot box," President Biden's campaign said.
How Trump's conviction could change the dynamics of the 2024 race
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan criminal trial.
Trump's felony conviction can't keep him from becoming president
The Constitution says nothing about criminal history in its very few qualifications for being president.
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Trump administration ending protected status for South Sudanese nationals
The termination marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward South Sudan, a country that U.N. experts warn could be sliding "back toward another deadly war."
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Supreme Court hears arguments today over Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
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.