RFK Jr. campaign disavows its email calling Jan. 6 defendants "activists"
The campaign walked back an email that said those facing charges connected to the Capitol riot were "activists" who have been "stripped of their Constitutional liberties."
Election 2024
No Labels abandons plans for "unity" ticket in 2024 presidential race
The organization said it had not identified suitable candidates, so "the responsible course of action is for us to stand down."
Palestinian American doctor explains why he walked out of meeting with Biden
Dr. Thaer Ahmad, an emergency physician who traveled to Gaza earlier this year, walked out of a meeting with President Biden and other Muslim and Arab leaders and activists.
GOP dealt blow in bid to win potentially key extra Nebraska electoral vote
The Biden-Trump rematch, in at least one scenario, could come down to who wins a lone electoral vote in Nebraska. But the GOP has suffered a setback in efforts to make winning that vote more likely.
Special counsel pushes back at judge in Trump classified documents case
Judge Aileen Cannon asked the special counsel and Trump to file hypothetical jury instructions in the classified documents case by Tuesday.
Biden campaign releases ad attacking Trump over abortion
The Biden campaign launched the ad a day after the Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for the state's six-week ban to be implemented.
Trump barred from attacks on judge's daughter in New York case gag order
New York Judge Juan Merchan has barred former President Donald Trump from making public comments about the judge's family.
Trump allies hope to raise $40 million at Florida fundraiser
Wealthy GOP donors hope to raise more than $40 million at a fundraiser next week, a total that would eclipse the eye-popping $26 million President Biden raised in New York.
Cesar Chavez's family to endorse Biden over RFK Jr.
The endorsement of President Biden comes as independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling on his family's ties to the Latino community and the civil rights leader.
Black voters, organizers in battleground states anxious about Biden enthusiasm
Black voters in battleground states say they're anxious about President Biden's level of support heading into the general election.
A question both Republican job applicants and potential Trump jurors must answer
Prosecutors pursuing a Trump conviction and Republican leaders have little in common except this question, which both are using to sift through jurors and applicants.
Biden holds NYC fundraiser with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton
Thursday's event with former Presidents Obama and Clinton is expected to raise over $25 million, a new fundraising record for the president's reelection campaign.
Judge imposes gag order on Trump in New York "hush money" case
A judge imposed a gag order restricting what former President Donald Trump can say about those involved in his upcoming criminal trial in New York.
RFK Jr. announces Nicole Shanahan as running mate for independent presidential bid
Nicole Shanahan is a donor and California-based attorney and entrepreneur.
RFK Jr. threatens to sue Nevada over ballot access
CBS News reported earlier Monday that signatures gathered by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign for ballot access in Nevada could be invalid.
Appeals court scales back bond due in Trump fraud case and sets new deadline
Former President Donald Trump will not have to obtain a bond of $464 million to appeal the judgment against him in the civil fraud trial, a New York appeals court ruled Monday.
RFK Jr.'s ballot signatures could be invalid in Nevada without VP
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to name a vice presidential pick on Tuesday, but it will still have to resubmit its ballot signatures to qualify in Nevada.
Trump's campaign spends on legal fees in 2024, as Biden spends on ads, staffing
Trump's legal bills continue to mount, with his campaign and the super PACs supporting him spending over $10 million in 2024 alone on legal fees.
Kamala Harris set to make first trip to Puerto Rico as VP as Democrats reach out to Latino voters
Vice President Harris' visit aims to highlight the administration's efforts to bolster the island's recovery and the impact of Puerto Rican culture around the world.
Menendez to skip N.J. Democratic primary, may run as independent
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey faces more than a dozen charges stemming from allegations he traded his political influence for money as part of a yearslong bribery scheme.
Biden and Trump vie for Latino support with very different pitches
President Biden campaigned in Arizona and Nevada this week, as he looks to shore up the key voter bloc.
North Carolina GOP nominee for governor has history of inflammatory remarks
The Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinonson, has a history of inflammatory remarks that have widely circulated since the primary.
Why Trump is suing ABC and George Stephanopoulos for defamation
Former President Donald Trump is suing ABC, ABC News and George Stephanopoulos, claiming defamation over comments by the ABC host during an interview.
California special election for Kevin McCarthy's seat to go to runoff
Kevin McCarthy left Congress late last year after he became the first speaker in U.S. history to be ousted from his post.
Access to early voting has seen major expansion since 2000, report says
A new report found that just four states won't offer early voting options this year, as access to early voting has expanded in recent decades.
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.
Live
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.
Exclusive
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 justices seem skeptical of Trump's sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday 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 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.