Biden raised $42 million in January, his campaign says
The president set a record with the fundraising total, but his approval ratings remain low amid an expected 2024 general election rematch with Donald Trump.
Election 2024
Trump fraud ruling adds to his string of legal losses in New York
Former President Donald Trump and his company have been winless in a series of costly, cascading high-profile legal battles in New York in the last 14 months.
Sen. Tim Scott: Voters "more focused on their future than Donald Trump's past"
Sen. Tim Scott said the American people aren't talking about Trump's legal challenges, but are focused on their own challenges.
The age-old question: How old is too old for Washington, D.C.?
With the two oldest candidates in U.S. history leading the race for the presidency, and Congress dominated by politicians decades older than the average citizen, the question of age has come to dominate the campaign trail. But should it?
Manchin announces he won't run for president
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, announced he will not run for president in 2024.
Trump's first criminal trial set for March 25, judge in "hush money" case says
"At this point I can inform you that we're moving ahead with jury selection on March 25," Judge Juan Merchan said at a pretrial hearing.
Democrats in one Pennsylvania county say they're unconcerned about Biden's age
Democratic voters in the Philadelphia suburbs told CBS News re-electing former President Donald Trump was a bigger concern than President Biden's age.
Trump endorses North Carolina GOP chair and Lara Trump to lead RNC
The GOP frontrunner announced his picks for new Republican National Committee leadership on Monday night.
CBS News poll: South Carolina Republicans give Trump large lead over Haley
As in other states, more see Trump as "fighting" for them; Haley's South Carolina "home state" status is not seen as factor in the 2024 GOP primary election.
Harris, governors dish on abortion, immigration, special counsel— but not dumping Biden
A meeting hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris with battleground state governors included discussions about how to campaign more aggressively on abortion rights and immigration.
RFK Jr.'s super PAC airs $7 million ad during Super Bowl
The super PAC aired an ad with images of from his uncle's John F. Kennedy's slogans, clips and a song, and Robert Kennedy Jr. then apologized to members to his family if the ad caused them pain.
Haley says Trump "mocks our men and women who are trying to protect America"
Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley rebuked Donald Trump for comments he made about her husband, who is deployed.
Trump indicates he "would encourage" Russian aggression against "delinquent" NATO allies
Trump's comments come as Republicans in Congress have become increasingly skeptical of providing additional aid money to Ukraine.
Trump questions absence of Haley's deployed husband from campaign trail
Nikki Haley's husband, Maj. Michael Haley, is on deployment in Africa.
Social welfare organization or political party? Why No Labels may need a label
Critics have raised questions about how No Labels, which is not a political party, plans to run a candidate in the 2024 presidential race.
Two states' top election officials talk about threats from election denialism
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joined Major Garrett this week on "The Takeout" podcast.
Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale announces Senate bid, complicating Republican effort to flip seat in 2024
Rep. Matt Rosendale, a member of the right wing House Freedom Caucus, is the second Republican to jump into the race.
Trump projected to win GOP Nevada caucuses after Haley loses symbolic primary
Donald Trump was the only remaining major GOP candidate in the field listed on the ballot for Nevada's Republican caucuses after Nikki Haley opted to file for the state's primary instead.
Trump wins U.S. Virgin Islands GOP caucuses
U.S. Virgin Islands tried out ranked choice voting in its 2024 Republican presidential caucuses Thursday, hoping to give voters more of a voice with their votes.
Haley's loss to "none of these" in Nevada primary was coordinated effort
Trump Nevada caucus captains told supporters to check "none of these candidates" to show Trump support in Nevada primary, since he wasn't on that ballot.
New pro-Haley super PAC ad calls Trump "chicken"
The ad criticizes Trump for not debating former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley during the 2024 Republican presidential primary campaign.
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel told Trump she'd resign as chair
Ronna McDaniel was recently reelected to a fourth term as Republican National Committee chair in January.
Trump's ballot eligibility is before the Supreme Court. Here's what to know.
The justices will be wading into uncharted legal waters to hear a case that could have sweeping ramifications for the 2024 presidential race.
Who might Trump pick to be vice president? Here are 7 possibilities
Who might be Trump's choice to be his vice president in 2024? Here are the names of some possible 2024 VP picks.
Why Nevada is holding a GOP caucus and primary for 2024
Donald Trump won't be on the primary ballot, opting instead to appear on the caucus ballot later this week.
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These 40 airports could be impacted by the FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
ICE officer injured by detainee as threats against agents rise, DHS says
DHS said an ICE officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston.
CEO challenging Trump in court could trigger wave of tariff refunds
Chicago-area toymaker Rick Woldenberg sued Trump over tariffs in a landmark case heard by the Supreme Court Wednesday.
Putin requests proposals for possible resumption of nuclear weapons tests
President Vladimir Putin says Russia has adhered to a ban on nuclear test explosions after President Trump claimed Moscow is testing nuclear weapons.
Moderate Democrat Jared Golden won't seek reelection in key midterm race
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine will not run for reelection next year, he announced Wednesday, a move that could complicate Democrats' efforts to win a House majority.
Judge in Comey case admonishes DOJ for "indict first, investigate second"
Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick said Wednesday that he was concerned by the Justice Department's "highly unusual" handling of the case by moving to "indict first, investigate second."
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.
Government shutdown prompts FAA to float flight cancellations as Senate talks continue
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections, and the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.
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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 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.