Johnson may need Democrats to avoid shutdown
What does it take to avoid a government shutdown? For Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, it probably means working with Democrats. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
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Breaking down the Supreme Court's ethics code
The Supreme Court adopted a formal code of conduct Monday following months of scrutiny for undisclosed trips and gifts. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains what the code says.
Rhode Island Rep.-elect Gabe Amo's priorities
The House Democratic Caucus is gaining a new member after the 2023 special election in Rhode Island. Rep.-elect Gabe Amo joins "America Decides" to discuss his top priorities as Congress has just days to avert a government shutdown.
Democrats eye Arizona Senate race
Democrats have their eyes on several states that could be crucial in maintaining the Senate majority -- including Arizona, where Democrat-turned-independent Kyrsten Sinema has not yet announced if she will seek another term. Associated Press national political reporter Michelle Price joins "America Decides" to analyze the 2024 landscape.
Did the third GOP debate change anything?
Five Republican presidential candidates faced off for a third debate Wednesday night. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa examines whether anything changed in a GOP race that has resisted changing.
Why is Joe Manchin retiring from the Senate?
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday he won't be running for reelection after serving 13 years as West Virginia's senator. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why Manchin chose to step aside.
Manchin says he isn't running for reelection
Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, announced Thursday he will not run for reelection to the Senate in 2024. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses the rumored possibility of Manchin running as an independent in the 2024 presidential election.
Trump addresses his campaign amid legal woes
Former President Donald Trump was missing from the Republican debate stage Wednesday night, holding a rally mere miles away instead of sparring with his opponents. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to take stock of the 2024 field after three debates.
How Joe Manchin could upend the 2024 race
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday he will not run for reelection to the Senate. David M. Drucker, senior writer at "The Dispatch," and Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live anchor, join "America Decides" to take a deeper look at Manchin's decision to retire -- and the potential implications for the 2024 elections.
Congress no closer to averting shutdown
Republican lawmakers have until next Friday to pass spending bills to keep the government running, but House Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to announce a plan to get this done. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on where things stand.
Suzan DelBene on Tuesday's election results
Democrats scored key victories in elections across the U.S. on Tuesday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett speaks with Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, who also serves as the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, about what the results could mean for 2024.
What 2023 election results could mean for GOP
Democrats scored victories in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia on Tuesday. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Devin O'Malley join "America Decides" to assess the electoral results and preview more of Wednesday's Republican debate.
Biden campaign celebrates election night wins
Tuesday brought key victories for Democrats across the country. Quentin Fulks, principal deputy manager of the Biden 2024 campaign, joins CBS News to discuss what the results could mean for the president's reelection bid.
Abortion rights fuel wins for Democrats
Democrats secured key victories on election night 2023. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes examines how the issue of abortion rights impacted the outcomes.
Gov. Andy Beshear projected to win reelection
CBS News projects Democrat Andy Beshear wins reelection as governor of Kentucky, defeating his Republican challenger, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the projection.
What happens after Ohio's vote on abortion?
Abortion is on Tuesday's ballot in Ohio. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan speaks with voters and explains what happens once the results are in -- both if the amendment passes and if it fails.
How abortion access can impact key 2023 races
Access to abortion was a key issue at the ballot box in 2022. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball join "America Decides" to discuss if Democrats can rely on it to mobilize voters again in 2023.
Poll: Biden trails Trump in possible rematch
A CBS News poll found 51% of likely voters would choose Donald Trump, compared with 48% backing Joe Biden if the 2024 presidential election were held today. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines what those results mean for President Biden's campaign.
Biden's handling of economy is key 2024 issue
Former President Donald Trump appears to have an edge over President Joe Biden on key issues like the economy, according to the latest CBS News poll one year ahead of the 2024 presidential election. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes looks at the data and what it means for the campaigns.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to endorse DeSantis
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is set to endorse Ron DeSantis for president at a rally Monday evening in Des Moines. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Trump maintains dominant lead over GOP field
A CBS News poll found that Donald Trump holds a commanding lead over his Republican rivals in the 2024 race, with 61% of likely GOP primary voters saying they would vote for the former president today. Anthony Salvanto, executive director of elections and surveys, and Fin Gómez, political director, join "America Decides" to unpack the results.
If Trump wins, more voters foresee better finances, staying out of war
Biden trails Trump in potential rematch in polling a year out from 2024 presidential election.
Mayors request federal aid for migrant influx
Democratic mayors are asking the White House for $5 billion to address influxes of migrants in their cities. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on how their request was received.
Peters: Trump a "huge motivator" for Democrats
CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett discusses the 2024 Senate map with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. They discuss the races Democrats think are the most competitive, the UAW strike's impact in Michigan, whether Joe Manchin will run, and the role abortion rights will play at the ballot box in 2024.
Poll: Nikki Haley gains ground in Iowa
A new poll of Iowa caucusgoers has good news for Nikki Haley but another competitor still looms large. Semafor 2024 campaign reporter Shelby Talcott and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Appeals court rules many of Trump's tariffs are illegal, but doesn't halt them
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sending troops to Chicago would be an "invasion"
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.
SSA chief data officer resigns after filing whistleblower complaint
Charles Borges filed a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE employees uploaded a copy of all U.S. Social Security info to a "vulnerable cloud environment."
Pentagon mulls speeding process to reinstate troops discharged over COVID vaccine
Veterans forced out under the mandate have been frustrated by what they described as a slow, arduous process to return to service.
Missouri's Republican governor calls special session on redistricting
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe made the announcement just hours after Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain five more seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Judge blocks Trump admin. from expanding fast-track deportations nationwide
A federal judge dealt a major blow to the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts late Friday, blocking it from expanding a process called expedited removal nationwide.
CVS and Walgreens limit access to COVID vaccines as required by some state guidelines
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
Bones found in search for father accused of killing 3 daughters
The FBI said it found bones while searching for signs of Travis Decker. The bones were being analyzed to determine if they are human or animal.
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Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.