Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to severe weather
The Wilmington rally was expected to be former President Donald Trump's first campaign rally since his "hush money" trial began.
Election 2024
RFK Jr.'s quest to get on the presidential ballot in all 50 states
RFK Jr. denies he's a spoiler who won't be on the ballot in enough states to reach the 270 electoral votes needed to win.
Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.
Trump campaign, RNC aim to send 100,000 volunteer vote-counting monitors
The RNC announced an ambitious initiative to monitor vote processing in the 2024 presidential election.
NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
Several RFK Jr. siblings endorse Biden
Several of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brothers and sisters endorsed the president, even as their brother makes his own bid for Biden's job.
Biden to ask U.S. trade rep to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel
The White House says American workers face unfair competition from Chinese steel and aluminum imports.
Trump allies encourage visits with foreign leaders at Mar-a-Lago before election
Trump's allies are encouraging foreign countries to send emissaries to Mar-a-Lago to reconnect ahead of another potential Trump stint in the White House, sources confirmed.
First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president
Seven Manhattan residents were selected Tuesday afternoon to serve on the jury in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial.
Biden campaign tries to keep Jan. 6 top of mind with voters. Will it work?
President Biden believes painting former President Trump as a "threat" to democracy is a crucial contrast to highlight in his campaign.
Major news outlets urge Biden, Trump to commit to presidential debates
In a joint statement, twelve major news organizations, including CBS News, called on President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to commit to debates during the 2024 White House campaign.
Poll: How Ukraine aid views shaped by Cold War memories, partisanship…and Trump
Views also connect to U.S. role in the world; Republicans trust Trump over the Pentagon for information.
Kamala Harris blames Trump for abortion bans during Arizona visit
Harris portrayed Trump as the architect of restrictive abortion bans like the one upheld by the Arizona Supreme Court.
Trump backs Johnson at Mar-a-Lago as speaker touts "election integrity" bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson got the vote of confidence he needed from former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday.
Biden campaign launching 7-figure ad buy on abortion in Arizona
The Arizona Supreme Court earlier this week upheld a 160-year-old total ban on abortions.
Trump says Arizona's 160-year-old abortion law goes too far
Former President Donald Trump continued to praise the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Another Trump delay effort in "hush money" trial rejected
For the second time in two days, a New York appellate judge declined to push back Trump's New York criminal trial, slated to begin April 15.
Special counsel pushes Supreme Court to reject Trump's immunity bid
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 25 on whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.
New York RFK Jr. campaign official suggests he's a spoiler who can help Trump win
"The only way that Trump can even (have a) remote possibility of taking New York is if Bobby is on the ballot," said RFK Jr. staffer Rita Palma.
Judge denies 11th-hour request by Trump to delay start of his criminal trial
Former President Donald Trump is trying to delay his New York criminal case by filing a lawsuit against the judge.
Biden could miss the deadline for the November ballot in Ohio
President Joe Biden could miss the deadline to be included on the ballot in Ohio this fall.
Trump says abortion should be left up to states, despite calls for federal ban
Facing dueling pressures, the former president has flirted with supporting a federal abortion restriction, but reiterated on Monday that he thinks the issue should be left up to states.
Trump campaign says it raised $50.5 million at Florida fundraiser
The record-breaking sum that the Trump campaign reported raising far surpassed the amount brought in by a star-studded fundraiser for the Biden campaign last month.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests Jan. 6 prosecutions politically motivated
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a statement that he's "concerned about the possibility that political objectives motivated the vigor of the prosecution of the J6 defendants."
Sen. Jacky Rosen places $14 million ad reservation in key Nevada Senate race
Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada, who's facing a close reelection race this fall, is making a $14 million investment in ad spending.
Politics
Mamdani's election draws celebration, pride and anger around the world
Mayor-elect Mamdani's win in New York is cheered by his London counterpart and a former mentor in Uganda, but draws a warning from Israel's U.S. ambassador.
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Trump pushes Senate GOP to scrap filibuster to end government shutdown
President Trump told GOP senators that "we must get the government back open soon and really immediately" on Day 36 of the shutdown. Follow live updates here.
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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."
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
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.
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 his 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., VA and CA's Prop 50
See local results in the 2025 elections for New York City mayor, the governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and for California's redistricting measure, Proposition 50.
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.