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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's unexpected Oval Office visit on Wednesday has angered some Democrats and earned her praise from President Trump. Political strategists Ofirah Yheskel and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" with analysis.
The House narrowly passed a budget blueprint on Thursday that includes cuts to taxes and spending, a big step toward eventually approving President Trump's economic agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what happens now that the plan has passed.
President Trump announced Wednesday that he's pausing tariffs on many countries for 90 days while raising tariffs on China to 125%. Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas joins "America Decides" with her reaction.
Virginia voters are seven months away from electing their next governor in a race that's already seen record-breaking fundraising. Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger joins "America Decides" to discuss the historic race between her and the commonwealth's lieutenant governor.
Sources tell CBS News that national security adviser Mike Waltz meant to add a spokesman and not a journalist to a chat on Signal where Trump administration officials were discussing plans to bomb Yemen. Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado joins "America Decides" with his take on the debacle, Trump's tariffs and the state of his party.
The White House Budget Office says that President Trump would veto a bipartisan Senate bill that limits his authority to impose tariffs, should the legislation pass and get to his desk. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Over 1,200 protests were organized on Saturday in opposition to the Trump administration's policies. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa has more.
A 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, the costliest judicial race in U.S. history, President Trump's tariffs and a tanking stock market that followed are some of the most significant political moments from the past week. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" with analysis.
Several districts in the U.S. that historically voted Democrat have made sizable shifts to the right, according to The Cook Political Report's newly published 2025 Cook Partisan Voting Index. David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst for The Cook Political Report, joins "America Decides" to explain why.
Republicans ruled the social media landscape in the 2024 election cycle. Now, some influencers who helped President Trump capture the so-called "bro vote" are expressing their concerns over this recent round of tariffs. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" with analysis.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has emerged as a fierce critic of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs, arguing they may not fit within the U.S. Constitution. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" with analysis.
There have been mixed reactions to President Trump's new global tariffs from elected officials across the United States. Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, a Democrat, joins "America Decides" with his perspective.
Democrat-backed Judge Susan Crawford won Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court race, beating her Republican-endorsed opponent by 10 points. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
President Trump promised to bring down prices on the campaign trail, but economists say his tariffs could raise them. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" to examine the potential political ramifications.
Republicans won two key House races in Florida on Tuesday with both Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis defeating their Democratic opponents. CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the win.
Republicans picked up wins in special elections for two Florida congressional districts Tuesday, while a judge toting support from Democrats won a closely-watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report on the races.
"Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House," a book that reveals new details about former President Biden, former Vice President Harris, President Trump and the 2024 election, hit the shelves Tuesday. Its authors, Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen, join "America Decides" to unpack some of the biggest revelations.
Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen, authors of "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House," join "America Decides" to discuss their book, which reveals new details about the dynamic between President Biden and Vice President Harris throughout the 2024 campaign.
Special elections in Florida are putting two house seats up for grabs Tuesday and pose a key test for the statewide Republican party. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more from the Sunshine State's sixth district.
It's been less than five months since the 2024 presidential election, and hitting the shelves on Tuesday is a new book offering insight into the highly unpredictable and unprecedented race. Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen, authors of "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House," join "America Decides" with more.
A new CBS News poll finds that 64% of Americans think President Trump isn't focused enough on lowering prices. A majority also say the president is too concerned with tariffs. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Republicans are fighting to hold on to a Florida congressional seat that has recently performed well for President Trump and the party. On Tuesday, voters in the state's sixth congressional district will determine who fills the seat recently held by Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small spoke with the candidates.
A special election on Tuesday will determine the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ideological makeup. The contest has already become the most expensive judicial race in history and includes massive donations from George Soros and Elon Musk. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with the candidates about the impact of outside money on the race.
National attention on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race seems to be impacting turnout, with more than 644,000 ballots already cast as of Monday afternoon. CBS News deputy director of elections and data analytics Kabir Khanna has more on the figures.
The U.S. is grappling with a wide range of critical issues brought about by what it lacks, including workers, housing and clean energy infrastructure. A new book argues the U.S. can rectify its major problems by renewing a so-called "politics of abundance." One of its authors, The Atlantic's Derek Thompson, joins "America Decides" to explain.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows "Hamas will disarm," easy way or the hard way, as Israel's military says a Gaza ceasefire is in effect.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for fighting for democracy in her country.
The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.
It's unclear whether the Trump administration is making an official available to answer questions about what it intends to do next with Abrego Garcia.
A 6.9-magnitude aftershock jolted quake-hit southern Philippines, triggering a fresh tsunami alert just hours after an earlier warning was lifted, authorities said.
A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
Maduro's government expressed its expectation of an "armed attack" against Venezuela in "a very short time."
The disaster killed 15,900 people, with 2,520 people still listed as missing as of the end of February, according to the National Police Agency.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.