What is an open convention?
President Biden ended his reelection bid weeks before the Democratic National Convention, which is set to kick off Aug. 19 in Chicago.
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Kamala Harris' campaign says it raised more than $100M after launch
Vice President Harris' presidential campaign said the contributions came from more than 1.1 million unique donors and 62% were first-time donors.
Who could replace Joe Biden as the 2024 Democratic nominee?
Shortly after the announcement, President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. But other contenders could emerge.
Understanding Vice President Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris is the front-runner to win the Democratic presidential nomination after President Biden officially dropped out of the race Sunday. But what kind of campaign can voters expect her to run, and, if elected, what kind of leader can they expect her to be? Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of the new book "Kamala, the Motherland, and Me," joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Assessing Kamala Harris' role on immigration
Immigration remains one of voters' top issues ahead of the 2024 election, so what does that mean for Kamala Harris in her new role as the front-runner for the Democratic nomination? CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez dives into the vice president's history with immigration and some of the criticism she's faced because of it.
Examining legal questions after Biden's exit
In four weeks, the Democratic National Committee will hold its convention where the party's nearly 4,000 delegates will vote to formally nominate a candidate. With President Biden leaving the race, those delegates previously committed to him are now free to support someone else -- but how exactly they will go about it is yet to be determined. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins with more.
Gunman flew drone near Trump rally site
Law enforcement sources familiar with the federal investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump say the gunman flew a drone over a field next to the grounds where Trump's Butler, Pennsylvania rally was held on July 13. Meanwhile, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified Monday on Capitol Hill about the shooting, calling it the "most significant operational failure" at the agency in decades. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Anna Schecter have the details.
Harris takes reins from Biden in staff speech
Vice President Kamala Harris is consolidating support in the Democratic Party for a White House bid. A majority of Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate have voiced support, as have all 23 Democratic governors. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Reps. Chu and Barragán on Harris' candidacy
Approximately 200 Democratic lawmakers have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency since Sunday. Among them are leaders of two of the most influential caucuses in Washington, D.C. -- California Reps. Judy Chu and Nanette Barragán, who join "America Decides" to discuss their support for Harris.
Secret Service director faces calls to resign
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers called on the director of the Secret Service to resign Monday during a hearing centered on the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Possible Harris VP picks endorse her 2024 bid
On Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' White House bid. He's one of many Democrats who could become her vice presidential pick if she gets the Democratic nomination. Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA Today, join "America Decides" with analysis.
All 24 Democratic governors endorse Harris
All 24 Democratic governors have endorsed Kamala Harris' White House bid, and multiple state Democratic parties are pledging their delegates to the vice president. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Anthony Salvanto and Jo Ling Kent join with more.
Harris campaign raises $81 million in first 24 hours
The now-presumptive Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, traveled to Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday to speak with campaign staffers. The visit comes on the heels of the Harris campaign raising more than $80 million in the 24 hours after President Biden left the race. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Robert Costa have the latest.
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Harris campaign
A growing number of lawmakers are throwing their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House. One of the senior members whose support she needs to earn is Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. He joins CBS News to discuss Harris' 2024 bid and her path to winning the presidency.
Harris lays out platform in speech to staff
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday after meeting with campaign staffers. Harris laid out the vision for her presidency should she win in November. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with analysis.
Who could VP Harris choose as her running mate?
Vice President Harris will have to make a decision soon over who to add on her ticket for a Democratic campaign. Robert Costa has analysis on who she could choose.
Biden calls into Harris campaign event
President Biden called in Monday to speak with Harris campaign staffers in Delaware. They were his first public remarks since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump, GOP lawmakers react to Biden's decision to leave presidential race
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
Trump says he thinks Harris is "no better" than Biden in 2024 matchup
President Biden on Sunday announced he is not running for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination.
Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
After Biden drops out of race, what happens next?
President Biden announced he's ending his 2024 race for the White House and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris — leaving many questions about what happens next.
President Biden out of 2024 race
President Biden announced Sunday that he is no longer running for reelection in 2024. Nancy Cordes has the latest on the historic decision.
Examining the fallout of Biden dropping out
President Biden announcing he is dropping out of the 2024 race just weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago could lead to a messy convention. CBS News contributor and former senior advisor to Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Ashley Etienne and Republican political strategist Terry Sullivan discuss what may happen in the coming weeks.
John Dickerson on Biden dropping out
John Dickerson joins "CBS Evening News" to examine what comes next now that President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race.
Rep. Jamie Raskin on Biden dropping out
Rep. Jamie Raskin was one of the key Democratic lawmakers calling on President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. He joined the "CBS Evening News" to discuss his reaction to Mr. Biden's announcement and what he would like to see moving forward.
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Trump, world leaders sign Gaza peace deal after Hamas frees all living hostages
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
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Government shutdown live updates as stalemate poised to begin third week
The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
What's next in the Gaza peace plan after Israeli hostages freed
As Israel and Hamas implement the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, questions remain unanswered over what comes next.
20 living hostages were released by Hamas. Here's who they are.
The hostages are civilians and soldiers, fathers and sons. Some were at the Nova music festival, where almost 400 people were killed and dozens kidnapped.
153 unvaccinated South Carolina students quarantining after measles exposure
More than 150 unvaccinated students exposed to measles in South Carolina schools are quarantining, according to local health officials.
NYC woman killed by flying solar panel during nor'easter
At least one storm-related death is reported in NYC. Officials say a 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn.
Coral reefs are first environmental system to pass climate "tipping point"
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.
Drug-resistant superbugs' spread surging, World Health Organization warns
The United Nations' health agency says the number of drug-resistant bacterial infections is surging, compromising life-saving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly.
2 killed in small plane crash on highway in Massachusetts
A small plane crashed on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday. Two people on board were killed.