Pence says he and Trump "may differ on focus"
"I truly do believe that elections are about the future," Pence said.
Election 2024
Pence to speak in D.C. on eve of Trump's first speech here since Jan. 2021
The former president and vice president will be in the nation's capital a day apart from each other.
Trump considering announcing 2024 bid in fall ahead of midterms, source says
The former president will be returning to Washington for the first time on July 26.
Larry Hogan says early Trump 2024 announcement could hurt GOP this fall
Hogan is on the road in New Hampshire, a presidential primary state, to tout his plan to fight inflation.
Trump told allies he might announce 2024 presidential bid early, sources say
Trump has told allies and aides in recent days that he is seriously considering announcing a 2024 presidential run as early as this summer, three people close to him said.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on abortion ban, potential presidential run
"That was a threat to our institutions of government," Hutchinson said about Jan. 6.
States pitch DNC on being the first to vet presidential candidates
Iowa and New Hampshire are in the hot seat to be removed from the early window, due to a perceived lack of diversity and representation.
20 states vying to be first to vet 2024 Democratic presidential hopefuls
Iowa and New Hampshire have been first in the nation to weigh in on the Democratic presidential nominee for decades, but that may change.
States vying to hold first presidential Democratic primary contests
They're aiming to bump Iowa and New Hampshire from their traditional roles as the first to vet the Democratic presidential candidates.
Hogan says Trump should not run in 2024
"I just think he's enjoying playing golf five or six days a week. I think — his ego wouldn't take losing another election," Hogan said.
DNC sets criteria for states vying for first 2024 nominating contests
No more than five states will be be able to hold nominating contests before first Tuesday in March.
Pence rolls out Republican policy agenda ahead of midterms
The former vice president hasn't ruled out a potential 2024 bid, despite former President Trump's criticism of him.
Chicago being pushed as potential host for the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The state's top lawmakers are part of an effort to have the city put its name in the running for the gathering.
Trump wins CPAC 2024 straw poll, DeSantis is second but more than 30 points behind
DeSantis dominated without Trump on the ballot, winning 61% of the attendees, including two-thirds of Trump supporters.
Pompeo and Noem criticize Putin while navigating potential 2024 runs
Both criticized Putin, but sided with President Trump in saying the Russian leader is "smart."
Trump's GOP critics to gather in Washington with an eye on 2024
On the same weekend as the CPAC gathering, Trump critics will cheer on the two Republicans on the select committee probing January 6, Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger.
What Mike DeWine and Larry Hogan say about 2022, 2024 and how Biden is handling the pandemic
DeWine is being criticized by Republicans over his COVID-19 response, while Hogan is being courted to run for U.S. Senate.
Trump dangles prospect of pardons for January 6 defendants if elected in 2024
"If I run and if I win, we will treat those people from January 6th fairly," Trump said Saturday night during a rally.
Republicans mull four cities for 2024 convention
Party leaders will travel to the four finalist cities to meet with local officials before making a final decision.
Trump optimistic about GOP prospects in speech to donors
Mr. Trump did not say whether he would be on the ticket in 2024, but he twice teased a potential candidacy, according to an attendee at his speech.
Pence launches group to defend Trump-era policies
The group includes former Trump administration officials and conservative leaders, including Kellyanne Conway, Larry Kudlow and Newt Gingrich.
Biden reveals 2024 plans and doubles vaccine goals in first press conference
The president took questions from reporters for about an hour.
Biden says he plans to run for reelection in 2024
The president was asked if he plans to run for a second term, just 65 days since he took office.
Newsom vows to name Black woman to Senate if Dianne Feinstein steps down
Feinstein, 87, is next up for reelection in 2024.
Trump considering 2024 presidential bid
Trump has "100%" mentioned it in conversations with his top advisers in recent days, a Trump campaign senior adviser and a Trump ally told CBS News.
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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.
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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.