Pence to travel to South Carolina as he mulls presidential campaign
Pence has said he will not announce a decision on whether to pursue the presidency until some time next year.
Election 2024
Iowa poised to lose top position in Democrats' presidential nominating process
A DNC committee meets Friday about which states will be first to vet the party's presidential candidates.
Abortion rights backers look to build on success at the ballot box in 2024
"The path to restore, protect or even expand abortion access and equitable access has to run through the states right now," said Sarah Standiford of Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
Sen. Mike Braun files paperwork to run for Indiana governor
Braun has formally launched a committee for a 2024 campaign for governor in his home state of Indiana.
Nikki Haley mulls 2024 presidential bid, though she pledged to back Trump
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says she'll take the Christmas holiday to consider a White House bid.
With an eye on 2024, Pence beefs up political staff
The former vice president is expanding his fundraising and communications teams.
In Las Vegas, some potential GOP 2024 rivals warn Trump is "a loser"
Republican presidential prospects are courting anxious donors and activists in Las Vegas, as the GOP's early 2024 class warns it's time for the party to move on from Trump.
Pence thinks there will be "better choices" than Trump in 2024
The former vice president also told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that he is "closing the door" on testifying before the House Jan. 6 panel.
Ivanka Trump says she will not be involved in Donald Trump's 2024 run
"This time around, I am choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family," Ivanka Trump posted on Instagram.
Trump announces he's running for president again in 2024
He enters the race saddled with personal and professional legal battles that have not yet been resolved.
Trump intends to launch presidential campaign on Tuesday
A senior adviser told CBS News that, in Trump's mind, it would look weak if he didn't launch his campaign.
Trump says he'll make a "very big announcement" Nov. 15
The former president has repeatedly hinted at a possible 2024 White House bid.
Trump and DeSantis give glimpse of what 2024 showdown could look like
Neither Florida Governor DeSantis nor former President Trump have been clear about whether they will run for president in 2024.
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton will not run for president in 2024, source says
Cotton has been calling donors and friends to inform them of his plans not to run.
Trump mulling 2024 announcement in weeks after midterms, sources say
Three Trump advisers told CBS News that Nov. 14 is one possible date on their radar.
A Trump 2024 presidential bid wouldn't keep Pompeo from running
But if Donald Trump is the GOP nominee, Mike Pompeo says he'd vote for Trump with "no hesitation."
Pence hints he may not support Trump for president in 2024
"I have every confidence that the Republican Party is going to sort out leadership," the former vice president said.
Conway says Trump "wants his old job back;" would like to announce within weeks
She talked with CBS News' Catherine Herridge about the ex-president, who has indicated he plans to run for president in 2024.
Organization aims to boost voter registration among Black men
Black Men Vote aims to register 1 million Black males to vote by November 2024.
President Biden says he hasn't decided on 2024 reelection run
"Is it a firm decision that I run again? That remains to be seen," Biden said.
FBI raid is backdrop as DeSantis begins battleground tour
Former President Donald Trump's hold over the Republican party remained intact at campaign events over the weekend.
Trump on possible 2024 presidential run: "We may have to do it again"
The former president also pushed his baseless election claims and bashed his enemies to the crowd of the Republican faithful.
Republicans announce Milwaukee will be site of 2024 national convention
The party was deciding between Milwaukee or Nashville as the site where the party's presidential nominee will be officially named.
Maloney said she doesn't "believe" Biden is going to run for reelection
She's the third House Democrat to share doubts about a 2024 run for President Biden.
Kristi Noem's take on 2024, Trump and the Jan. 6 hearings
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Noem tells host Major Garrett she hasn't ruled out her own bid for the presidency.
Politics
19 states and D.C. sue HHS over effort to ban transgender care for minors
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
Student loan borrowers in default could see wages garnished in 2026
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he has stage-four pancreatic cancer
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
FCC banning new foreign-made drones, a move China calls "discriminatory"
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
How to watch the Kennedy Center Honors tonight on CBS and Paramount+
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
Exclusive
Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
George Conway files paperwork to run for Congress as Democrat
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
DOJ releases huge new set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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.