Nebraska priest, stabbing suspect had no connection, prosecutor says
Prosecutors say Kierre Williams appears to have no connection to Rev. Stephen Gutgsell or the town where the fatal stabbing occurred.
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Ramaswamy pushing Jan. 6 conspiracy theory
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy leaned into some conspiracy theories during a CNN town hall Wednesday night, including a claim that federal law enforcement agents fueled the Jan. 6 insurrection. There is no evidence to support that claim. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
DeSantis downplays Sununu's Haley endorsement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is dismissing New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu's endorsement of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley for the 2024 presidential elections. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small reports from Des Moines, Iowa.
Where Iowa voters stand ahead of caucuses
The clock is ticking for Republican presidential candidates in Iowa with nearly a month left until the caucuses. CBS News campaign reporters Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small join "America Decides" from the Hawkeye State to share where voters stand on the race.
New Hampshire governor endorses Haley
Despite some serious legal problems, Donald Trump maintains a massive lead in the Republican presidential primary race. One of the former president's top challengers, Nikki Haley, scored the endorsement of New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Tuesday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa breaks down how that endorsement may affect the race.
DeSantis in Iowa as Haley gains steam
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is campaigning in Iowa in the hopes of maintaining his narrowing lead ahead of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley as a potential alternative in the Republican presidential primary race to former President Donald Trump, the front-runner. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small looks at the latest from Iowa ahead of the January caucuses.
Trump holds overwhelming lead in Iowa polling
Former President Donald Trump opted not to testify as scheduled in his New York civil fraud trial on Monday. The last-minute decision came as a new Des Moines Register poll showed Trump far ahead of other Republican candidates in Iowa. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "America Decides" to discuss.
GOP showing no signs of leaving Trump
Five weeks out from the 2024 Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump's lead is growing in the state. According to the latest Des Moines Register poll, the former president has surpassed 50% support among likely Republican caucus goers in the Hawkeye State, leading both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley by double digits. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Nidia Cavazos have the latest on the race.
Which four Republicans will be on stage for the fourth presidential debate?
Four candidates have qualified for the fourth Republican presidential debate.
Doug Burgum drops out of 2024 race
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announced Monday he is suspending his 2024 campaign, leaving six Republican candidates in the race. It comes two days before the fourth GOP debate. Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball joins to discuss the latest in the presidential primary race.
DeSantis says he'll "supersede Obamacare"
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out former President Donald Trump on "Meet the Press" Sunday for not delivering on 2016 campaign promises like repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more on DeSantis' comments and how all the Republican campaigns are fairing as the Iowa caucuses approach.
Iowa Lottery posted wrong Powerball numbers — but temporary "winners" get to keep the money
Powerball losers in Iowa were actually winners for about seven hours this week after the state's lottery mistakenly posted the wrong winning numbers for the game.
DeSantis trying "full Grassley" in Iowa
Ron DeSantis is trying to stop in all of Iowa's 99 counties, dubbed a "full Grassley" ahead of the Hawkeye State's caucuses, even as former President Donald Trump is polling well ahead of the Florida governor in the state. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more on DeSantis' efforts and his upcoming debate with California Gov. Gavin Newsom as well as Trump's comments on health care.
Iowa evangelical leader on endorsing DeSantis
Earlier in November, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis received the highly coveted endorsement of Iowa's Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds. On Tuesday, he got the backing from prominent evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats who's known as a king-maker in the state. Vander Plaats joins "America Decides" to discuss his choice.
House Speaker Johnson's support of Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with former president Donald Trump Monday for the first time since Johnson took the gavel, a source told CBS News. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has the latest on Johnson's support of Trump.
Trump's GOP rivals face pressure to drop out
Some of the lowest-polling 2024 Republican candidates are facing pressure to drop out and consolidate the field to mount a stronger challenge against former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
2024 GOP candidates court Iowa evangelicals
2024 Republican candidates, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, were in Des Moines, Iowa, Friday for a Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by the influential evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more on how the candidates are hoping to pull in support from evangelical voters.
Iowa teen convicted in beating death of Spanish teacher gets life in prison
Jeremy Goodale was sentenced for his role in killing Nohema Graber, a 66-year-old teacher at Fairfield High School.
Man dies after being shot in face by fellow bird hunter in Iowa
Seth Egelhoff, 26, of Chesterfield, Illinois, is the second hunter to be fatally shot in Iowa since last month.
DeSantis campaign manager on third GOP debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his case on the debate stage Wednesday night, just days after receiving an endorsement from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. DeSantis 2024 campaign manager James Uthmeier joins CBS News to assess the third debate.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorses DeSantis over Trump
Reynolds' support could be a boost for DeSantis' presidential campaign, which has anchored itself in Iowa.
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.
DeSantis gets Iowa governor's endorsement
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, providing a potential boost for his presidential campaign that has anchored itself in Iowa -- but he still trails former President Donald Trump in early state polling. CBS News political reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
New poll shows Trump's hold in Iowa
A new poll among likely Iowa GOP caucus participants shows Donald Trump with a commanding lead over the rest of the Republican field for president. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has more on the GOP primary field.
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.
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Watch Live: Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk are speaking at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Former Trump economic official says "we've seen the job market degrade"
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chair and director of the National Economic Council in the first Trump term, said for companies in a "very difficult environment," cutting down on the cost of labor is "the one lever they can pull."
Macron calls Ambassador Kushner's criticism of France "unacceptable" for diplomat
In an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the French president pushed back on criticism for recognizing a Palestinian state.
U.K, Australia and Canada recognize Palestinian state despite U.S. opposition
More than 140 countries have already taken that step and more are expected to do so at the U.N. General Assembly this week, including France.
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ICE threatens lawsuits if Democratic states don't hold migrants
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Pentagon to impose new limits on media, documents show
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
Brazilians protest bill that could lead to pardon for Bolsonaro, allies
The bill that would make it harder to arrest or launch criminal proceedings against lawmakers passed the lower house on Tuesday, prompting Brazilians to protest.
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at New Hampshire country club; suspect arrested
One person is dead and several people were wounded during a shooting Saturday night at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on Rosh Hashanah, and a return to "our better selves"
As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl offers a message to us all about commemorating the New Year.