DeSantis signs immigration bill, slams Biden as Title 42 set to expire
The bill includes $12 million to transport migrants to other states.
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Melania Trump says she supports her husband's 2024 campaign
"He has my support," said the former first lady, who has been absent from the campaign trail.
Poll analysis on book bans, trans rights as GOP primary fight ramps up
For many Republicans, there's a pushback against the perceived overreach of today's diversity and inclusion efforts.
DeSantis looks at 2024 run as Florida's legislature wraps up session
The GOP supermajority in Florida gave DeSantis conservative-friendly bills to fuel a possible presidential run.
Election denier Jim Marchant announces Senate bid vs. Nevada's Jacky Rosen
In 2022, Marchant lost his race to be Nevada's top election official.
Asa Hutchinson on challenging Trump for 2024
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson directly criticized fellow GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump in a recent op-ed. Hutchinson joins Major Garrett on CBS News' "America Decides" to discuss his 2024 campaign and why he's challenging the former president.
Democrat Colin Allred jumps into Texas Senate race against Ted Cruz
Cruz's victory in 2018 was one of the closest wins for a Republican that year, but Democrats haven't been able to replicate that success.
CBS News Poll: How GOP primary race could be Trump v. Trump fatigue
And why Trump is winning easily.
Tim Scott sets date to announce whether he's running for president
Sen. Tim Scott says he's just about ready to reveal his decision about entering the 2024 presidential race.
Biden's emphasis on "personal freedom" in early campaign takes aim at GOP
"Freedom" isn't just ingrained in the American lexicon — it has powerful implications in political campaigns, experts explain.
Democrats see abortion as winning issue with 2024 Biden reelection launch
President Biden and Vice President Harris have signaled they'll put abortion access at the forefront of their reelection bid.
Asa Hutchinson formally launches bid for 2024 GOP presidential nomination
The former Arkansas governor is formally wading into the GOP presidential field, saying his "mettle has been tested."
Trump ally, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice expected to announce run for Senate
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has not yet announced whether he will seek reelection in 2024.
Florida Republicans try to change "resign-to-run" law ahead of DeSantis bid
Under current law, Gov. Ron DeSantis would have to resign his office, effective on Inauguration Day in 2025, even if he does not win the presidency.
"Finish the job": Biden addresses friendly union crowd after 2024 announcement
The event was billed as an official White House event and not a campaign stop.
Bernie Sanders endorses Biden's reelection, rules out his own 2024 bid
Sanders' decision signals that, at 81 years old, he will never again seek the presidency.
Biden announces he's running for reelection
The president made it official in a video, saying as he did four years ago that, "We are in a battle for the soul of America." He also took "MAGA extremists" to task.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Japan as he considers presidential bid
He is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials, and then he'll travel to South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom.
Biden set to name Julie Chavez Rodriguez as 2024 campaign manager
President Biden is expected to launch his reelection campaign with a video message on Tuesday, but that date could slide, sources say.
Pence to decide on presidential run "well before late June"
When asked whether he is leaning towards running, former Vice President Mike Pence answered, "Well, I'm here in Iowa."
Republicans eyeing 2024 presidential campaigns head to Iowa
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says Iowa Republicans want a candidate who can "take our country back" in 2024.
Biden may announce bid for reelection next week, multiple sources say
The president is hosting major campaign donors at a small, exclusive gathering next weekend, one Biden donor said.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. formally announces bid for president
Kennedy, the son of slain 1968 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of late President John F. Kennedy, notably did not mention his own anti-vaccine views.
DeSantis meets with GOP congressional lawmakers as he mulls White House bid
Lawmakers who attended DeSantis' policy discussion said they were keeping their powder dry and wouldn't make any endorsements just yet.
Nikki Haley's first-quarter fundraising came in lower than campaign claimed
She claimed she had raised $11 million in the first quarter of the year, and she used that number to hammer Trump and other Republicans and their fundraising.
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New U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3, death toll at 70
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth released aerial footage of the latest strike, which he said took place in international waters like the previous attacks.
Concerns rise as states compete for slice of $50 billion rural health fund
Amid public forums and local cries for help, states are also talking with large health systems, technology companies, and others amid intensifying competition for shares of a $50 billion fund to improve rural health.
Kazakhstan will join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost Trump initiative
Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords between Israel and Muslim majority countries, a largely symbolic move that boosts the initiative that was a hallmark of President Donald Trump's first administration.
Immigrants with health conditions may be denied visas under new guidelines
People seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a new directive from the Trump administration.
Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce run for N.Y. governor Friday, sources say
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.
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ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
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FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown. The cuts began Friday morning.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
Trump could hike other tariffs if Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA levies
Trade experts expect some U.S. tariffs to remain elevated even if the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's IEEPA levies.
Justices let Trump enforce new passport policy removing "X" gender marker
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower court order that stopped the State Department from enforcing a new passport policy put into place by President Trump earlier this year.
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in D.C. found not guilty
A man who was charged with throwing a sandwich at a federal agent was found not guilty of one count of misdemeanor assault by a jury in Washington, D.C.
See how often flights have been delayed at major airports during the shutdown
Nearly a quarter of flights arrived late into 16 of America's busiest airports in the week after air traffic controllers missed their first paycheck, data shows.
Senate GOP shuts down war powers resolution aimed at blocking Venezuela strikes
Senators took up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela.
SNAP recipients will now get up to 65% of November benefits, USDA says
A top official at the Department of Agriculture said food aid beneficiaries will receive up to 65% of their benefits, more than the initial 50% in partial payments.
Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, to retire from Congress after this term
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
Senate GOP eyes key Friday vote in different approach to end shutdown
Senate Republicans are planning a different approach to try to end the government shutdown on Friday.
Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
Zohran Mamdani won by shaking up NYC politics
Entering the mayoral race with under 1% support, Zohran Mamdani's prospects of winning initially seemed unlikely. Here are some of the ways he turned the race around.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
These 40 airports will be impacted by the FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown will hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a list released by the agency.