Sanders says Biden will win in 2024 if he runs on a progressive agenda
The senator called for unity among progressives because "we cannot have four more years of Donald Trump in the White House."
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Hogan says he has "not closed the door" to running for president
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Puerto Rico and the 2024 Republican presidential primaries
Puerto Ricans have no vote in the U.S. presidential election, but they can vote in the primaries.
For DeSantis, Hurricane Idalia comes at critical point in his campaign
Natural disasters can be make-or-break moments for governors, especially when they're campaigning for office.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez drops out of the 2024 GOP race
Suarez, who was one of the last to announce a presidential bid, didn't qualify for the RNC debate and became the first candidate to drop out of the Republican race.
Judge sets March 2024 trial date in Trump's federal election case
The trial for Donald Trump's election-related case in Washington, D.C., could be the first of the former president's four pending criminal cases to go to trial.
Trump campaign says it's raised $7 million since mug shot release
Former President Donald Trump's mug shot has been a boon for his 2024 campaign.
The first Republican debate's biggest highlights: Revisit 7 key moments
Eight GOP candidates made their case for why they should be president before their largest audience to date.
Poll analysis: Policy goals voters want to hear about in first GOP debate
GOP primary voters divide over wanting a candidate who supports a national abortion ban.
Gov. Doug Burgum injured playing basketball, but will still debate
The North Dakota governor was taken to an emergency room Tuesday in Milwaukee.
Biden-Harris campaign adds new senior adviser to Harris team
Sergio Gonzales will be counseling Harris on campaign strategy and traveling with her on the campaign trail beginning in early fall, CBS News has learned.
Who qualifies for the first 2024 Republican presidential debate?
The first 2024 Republican primary debate will be held in Milwaukee on Aug. 23.
How the 2024 presidential field talks about taxes and budget challenges
The next president faces a rewrite of the Trump-era tax cuts and ballooning debt. Budget experts break down what voters need to know.
Republican candidates prepare for first debate — with or without Trump
At least eight have met the requirements to attend the first debate in Milwaukee, but frontrunner Donald Trump has said he won't show up.
Trump plans to skip first 2024 Republican primary debate
The former president will instead sit for a pre-recorded interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
Poll finds Trump's big lead grows, as GOP voters dismiss indictments
At the debate this week, voters want candidates to focus on making the case for themselves — not against Trump.
Trump's lawyers say his D.C. trial shouldn't be before 2024 election
Special counsel Jack Smith proposed a January 2024 trial date, but a federal judge in Washington, D.C. will have the final say.
Ron DeSantis super PAC debate memo advises him to defend Trump and "hammer" Ramaswamy
A memo from the "Never Back Down" super PAC was briefly posted online on Wednesday.
Where the 2024 Republican presidential candidates stand on abortion
The GOP field of candidates is fractured over how far into a pregnancy abortion should be prohibited and whether a federal ban is appropriate.
DeSantis replaces campaign manager in latest staff shake-up
James Uthmeier, the governor's chief of staff, will now lead his presidential campaign.
Chris Christie comes out swinging against Trump
After years in the political wilderness, the former New Jersey governor talks about taking on the former president: "He's never gotten his a** kicked by somebody from Jersey before … we know how to do that."
CBS News poll: After latest Trump indictment, many see implications for democracy
Americans weigh in on what they think Trump's second federal indictment means for democracy itself.
Vivek Ramaswamy wants civics tests for youngest voters
Vivek Ramaswamy is proposing a constitutional amendment that requiring citizens 18 to 24 to pass a civics test in order to vote — the same one immigrants take to become naturalized U.S. citizens.
Chris Christie makes surprise visit to Ukraine, meets with Zelenskyy
"I'm here because I want the American people to see what I'm seeing," GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie said of his Ukraine visit.
Pence seeks to assure donors he will qualify for RNC debates
In a Zoom call, former Vice President Mike Pence told major donors he is confident he will raise enough to make the primary debate threshold in the next 7 to 10 days.
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Justice Department releases huge new set of Epstein files
The Justice Department early Tuesday released tens of thousands of additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, unveiling the latest group of records under a new law.
U.S. military hits alleged "low-profile" drug vessel in Pacific, killing 1
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America.
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
Judge orders plan to return ex-CECOT detainees to U.S. or give them hearings
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
Blumenthal seeks details on White House ballroom from architect, dinner attendees
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
RFK Jr. says he'll work with agencies to wind down animal testing
Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free until at least next week
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Trump announces new "Trump class" of Navy battleships
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to be sworn in by Letitia James, Bernie Sanders
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
DOJ faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
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.