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Catastrophic damage across Southeast in Helene's aftermath; Mail-in voting begins for South Florida voters.
Georgia
Milton could hit still-recovering areas
The National Hurricane Center upgraded Milton to a Category 5 storm on Monday. The hurricane is projected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast by Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest from Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
2024 race latest with Election Day weeks away
Election Day is less than one month away, and on the campaign trail over the weekend, former President Donald Trump made his return to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of the July assassination attempt against him. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris sat for two high-profile interviews. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Election hurdles after Hurricane Helene
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, North Carolina is still grappling with the crushing destruction of Helene and its ripple effects. Tonight, the key battleground state is changing some of its voting rules to make it easier for people to cast their ballots. Skyler Henry reports.
Twins who died with mother are youngest-known Hurricane Helene victims
The single mother had been sitting in bed holding sons Khyzier and Khazmir and chatting on the phone with family members while the storm raged outside their home in Thomson, Georgia.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appears with Trump for first time since 2020
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed former President Donald Trump, despite Trump's criticism of him over 2020 presidential election.
Trump, Kemp appear together in Helene briefing
Former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made a rare joint appearance Friday to discuss Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. It was the first time the two have appeared together since 2020, as Trump has repeatedly attacked Kemp over the Georgia results of the 2020 election. Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
How to help Hurricane Helene survivors
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation throughout the Southeast after making landfall in Florida.
Writer details Helene damage in his community
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday for a first-hand look at Hurricane Helene's damage. Chris Moody, a reporter whose North Carolina community was ravaged by the storm, joins "America Decides" to share his experience.
Helene death toll crosses 200 mark
President Biden visited Florida and Georgia on Thursday as he surveyed the devastation from Hurricane Helene, which has killed more than 200 people. FEMA has more than 1,500 people on the ground in the Southeast, and Mr. Biden has deployed more than 1,000 soldiers to assist with search and recovery efforts. Skyler Henry reports from Asheville, North Carolina.
Biden speaks after surveying Helene damage
President Biden spoke in Ray City, Georgia, Thursday afternoon after surveying damage from Hurricane Helene in both the Peach State and Florida. Mr. Biden stressed there are no Democrats and Republicans in situations like this and promised to be there until things are restored. The president also spoke of how he ordered resources to be put in place before Helene's landfall and vowed to help the Southeast get back on its feet.
Congressional break holding up Helene funds
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power and basic needs. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Biden deploys more troops for Helene recovery
President Biden is touring damage from Helene in Florida and Georgia Thursday after ordering 1,000 U.S. troops to help those impacted in North Carolina. Many residents there are still without running water, food and other basic needs. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Tennesse probing factory after Helene
Tennessee officials are investigating a plastics factory in Erwin after 11 workers were swept away Friday by raging floodwaters from Helene. Five were rescued, two died and four others remain unaccounted for. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the investigation and rescue efforts.
Kamala Harris on Helene recovery efforts
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the federal cleanup and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene in Augusta, Georgia, on Wednesday. Earlier, President Biden authorized the deployment of active-duty U.S. soldiers who will join federal personnel to help states impacted by the storm.
Three Meals: Georgia voters voice concerns
As Trump and Harris remain in a close race, voters in Georgia discuss key issues like the economy and rising prices in CBS Mornings' "Three Meals" series.
Race continues to find Helene survivors as death toll from storm rises
President Biden said Monday there were reports that 600 people were unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene.
Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday celebration
Jimmy Carter is the longest-living former president in U.S. history. His grandson, Jason Carter, reflects on his grandfather's presidency and life after being the 39th commander-in-chief.
Helene survivors calling for supplies
Five days after Helene tore through the Southeast, rescue workers are still searching for hundreds who remain missing and millions of people remain without power. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
False Trump claims about Biden and Helene
During a press conference Monday in Georgia focused on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the Biden administration had not spoken with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp about what the state needs for recovery efforts. CBS News campaign reporters Libby Cathey and Aaron Navarro have more.
Democrats sue over Georgia ballot count rule
Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday against the Georgia state election board to block a new rule requiring every ballot to be hand counted. It's the latest outstanding legal challenge regarding how the 2024 election will be run. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker joins to break it all down.
Campaigns shift plans to respond to Helene
Helene's devastation is prompting the 2024 candidates to adjust their campaign schedules. Vice President Kamala Harris cut her visit to Nevada short to attend briefings on disaster recovery, and former President Donald Trump toured some of the storm's damage in Georgia. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Trump tours damage; Harris gets FEMA briefing
Hurricane Helene's death toll has now surpassed 115 people. Vice President Kamala Harris cut her West Coast swing short Monday for a FEMA briefing in Washington, D.C., and former President Donald Trump visited an emergency command center in Georgia. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Judge rules Georgia's abortion ban unconstitutional
The ruling means abortions in Georgia will be permitted to take place up to around 22 weeks, instead of a much earlier limit.
Georgia judge strikes down abortion ban
A Fulton County Superior Court judge has ruled Georgia's six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has the latest breaking news.
Exclusive
Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Bessent says U.S. won't be able to pay military by Nov. 15 amid shutdown
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said service members will miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown stretches on.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Hamas expands search for remaining hostages' bodies as Egypt joins effort
Under the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return all of the remains of Israeli hostages as soon as possible.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Honduran man killed on Virginia highway while fleeing ICE agents
Jose Castro-Rivera was in a vehicle that was stopped on a Virginia highway on Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police.