Nikki Haley asks for Secret Service protection
Nikki Haley has asked for Secret Service protection amid threats she's received while running for the Republican presidential nomination.
Election 2024
Nikki Haley makes surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live"
Nikki Haley emerged unexpectedly from the "SNL" studio audience on Saturday night, posing as "a concerned South Carolina voter."
South Carolina Democratic primary turnout for 2024
The showing marks the lowest turnout in the last few presidential primaries for Democrats. But the contest was far-less competitive.
Arab American leaders urge Michigan to vote "uncommitted," send message to Biden
Community leaders want voters to choose "uncommitted" in Michigan primary to show unhappiness with Biden's stance on Israel-Hamas conflict.
Senate Democrats face steep odds in trying to hold majority in November
Democrats, who hold a 51-49 majority in the Senate, will be defending 22 incumbents and face the near certain loss of West Virginia, with Joe Manchin's retirement.
Biden projected to win South Carolina's 2024 Democratic primary
South Carolina held the first official Democratic presidential primary election of 2024.
Abortion access on the ballot in 2024
Abortion access will be on the ballot again this November in 10 states.
Bolton says Haley should stay in presidential race through the GOP convention
Trump's former national security adviser says Haley can "carry the flag" for every Republican who doesn't want Trump to win the presidency.
Trump PACs spent nearly $50 million on legal bills in 2023
Trump's PACs spent $50 million in donor money on attorneys, legal consulting and investigation-related fees across 2023, his latest campaign finance filings say.
Haley shifts focus in effort to close gap with Trump in South Carolina
As Nikki Haley campaigns in her home state of South Carolina, she's highlighting her record as the state's twice-elected governor.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce conspiracy theories abound with Chiefs in Super Bowl
The claims are ludicrous and may well reflect the fear on the political right that someone as famous as Swift could influence the presidential race if she urges her fans in one direction.
Senators push federal commission to help defend voters from AI disinformation
The letter from Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Susan Collins comes after a robocall in New Hampshire gained national attention.
Nikki Haley on White House bid: "This is just getting started"
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley faces a major test in her home state next month as she pursues the GOP presidential nomination.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mulls running for president as Libertarian
Running as a Libertarian would likely assure RFK Jr. of greater ballot access than if he continues to run as an independent.
Haley faces uphill battle as South Carolina Republicans rally behind Trump
Trump has received endorsements from the South Carolina governor, its two senators, and five of the state's six House Republicans.
Republican National Committee said to scrap naming Trump "presumptive" nominee
The RNC reportedly reversed course after Trump said he wanted to win the nod "the old-fashioned way" — at the ballot box.
Biden pausing consideration of new natural gas export terminals
Environmentalists cheered and LNG companies blasted the election year decision.
How much did candidates, PACs spend on the New Hampshire primary?
Much of the money poured into New Hampshire for the 2024 primary race came from super PACs supporting the candidates.
Biden tried to put abortion in the forefront. But pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted.
President Biden took the stage surrounded by supporters with signs saying "Defend choice" and "Restore Roe," but less than a minute into his remarks, he was interrupted by the protesters.
Arizona GOP chair resigns over leaked Kari Lake recording
Arizona Republican Party Chairman Jeff DeWit has resigned after he could be heard in a leaked recording asking Senate candidate Kari Lake to name a price that would keep her out of politics.
United Auto Workers endorses Biden's reelection bid
The United Auto Workers endorsed President Biden during its political convention in Washington, D.C.
2024 New Hampshire GOP primary turnout compared to past elections
The 2024 Republican primary broke turnout records in the state even amid concern about low energy surrounding the two-person race.
Trump wins 2024 New Hampshire primary as Haley vows to continue fight
Former President Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire further cements his status as the clear front-runner to become the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nominee.
New Hampshire voter exit polls show how Trump won the state's 2024 GOP primary
How Trump won the 2024 New Hampshire Republican primary election, according to CBS News' exit polling.
Haley pledges to continue her campaign after New Hampshire primary loss
Former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley placed second behind former President Donald Trump in the New Hampshire Republican primary.
Politics
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
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DHS offers undocumented migrants $3,000 if they self-deport by end of 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
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.