Iowa caucuses tonight: Here's what to know

The 2024 election will see its first ballots Monday night at the Iowa caucuses. Donald Trump still leads the Republicans vying for president, while Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are hoping for strong showings to keep their campaigns alive. CBS News campaign reporters Taurean Small, Olivia Rinaldi and Aaron Navarro have reports from all the campaigns. And CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has a look at where the candidates are polling.

• Jan 15, 2024
• 08:59

Campaigns playing for 2nd in Iowa caucuses

Iowa voters will brave frigid temperatures to cast the first ballots in the 2024 presidential election Monday night. Donald Trump is hoping for a landslide win while Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are trying to prove their campaigns are viable. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa have a look at expectations from the campaigns.

• Jan 15, 2024
• 07:43

CBS News poll: All 3 top GOP contenders lead against Biden

As Republicans prepare for their first nominating contests, a new CBS News poll finds that all three leading GOP contenders are leading over President Biden. Former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley has the biggest lead over Mr. Biden. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "Face the Nation" with more.

• Jan 14, 2024
• 05:40

Haley fares best against Biden as GOP contenders hold national leads

More still think their financial situation would be better under Trump than Biden.

• Jan 14, 2024

Polls open in Taiwan's presidential election

Polls are now open in Taiwan and millions are expected to vote in the presidential election this weekend. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports. Then, David Sacks, fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to explain the U.S.' role in the region.

• Jan 12, 2024
• 07:04

Hunter Biden now open to private deposition

Two days after House lawmakers recommended Hunter Biden be held in contempt for defying congressional subpoenas, President Biden's son now says he's willing to testify in a closed-door deposition. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joins CBS News to examine what may have led to the reversal.

• Jan 12, 2024
• 04:53

Pentagon official on U.S. strikes in Yemen

The U.S. and the U.K. struck Houthi targets in Yemen as retaliation for their continued attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. The rebel group has said their actions are in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Sabrina Singh, a deputy press secretary for the Department of Defense, joins CBS News from the Pentagon to discuss the strikes.

• Jan 12, 2024
• 04:37

Why Houthi rebels were attacked by U.S, U.K.

The U.S. and the U.K. carried out strikes on targets in Yemen as a response to Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, President Biden announced in a statement Thursday night. Bradley Martin, director of the RAND National Security Supply Chain Institute, joined CBS News with his take on the military response.

• Jan 12, 2024
• 05:30

Is Iowa a must-win state for GOP candidates?

Ron DeSantis' 2024 campaign manager, James Uthmeier, told CBS News Thursday he doesn't think Iowa is "a must-win state," just days ahead of the caucuses. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBS News to share their views on Iowa and the state of the 2024 presidential campaign.

• Jan 12, 2024
• 07:13

Two Democrat-aligned firms to partner, focus on 2024 Latino engagement

The move comes as President Biden's 2024 campaign may depend on getting support from Latino voters.

• Jan 12, 2024

Breaking down Hunter Biden's tax arraignment

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges Thursday in a Los Angeles courtroom. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the details.

• Jan 11, 2024
• 03:05

Biden speaks on U.S. airstrikes in Yemen

The U.S. and the U.K. carried out airstrikes Thursday on Houthi rebels in Yemen. This comes after the Iranian-backed militia group has targeted cargo ships and tankers in the Red Sea dozens of times over the past few months. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.

• Jan 11, 2024
• 04:31

Tracking Trump and Hunter Biden's court cases

Former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, both spent Thursday in court dealing with separate legal cases that could have serious implications for the 2024 presidential election. CBS News' Robert Costa and Erica Brown report.

• Jan 11, 2024
• 08:28

Breaking down Trump's comments after court

After three months of former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York, which was brought against him, his sons, his organization and several of its associates, the former president spoke to reporters Thursday after he appeared in court during closing arguments. Trump blamed the civil case, and his other pending legal matters, on President Biden. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down Trump's comments and legal strategy.

• Jan 11, 2024
• 07:46

Hunter Biden to be arraigned in tax case

Hunter Biden is expected to plead not guilty to federal tax charges in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday. The president's son was indicted on nine felony and misdemeanor tax-related offenses last month. He's accused of skipping out on paying $1.4 million to the IRS. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge is outside the court.

• Jan 11, 2024
• 03:31

Hunter Biden to be arraigned in California

Just one day after his surprise appearance on Capitol Hill, Hunter Biden is set to be arraigned in California on Thursday on federal tax charges. Prosecutors accused the president's son of spending "millions of dollars on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills." He is expected to plead not guilty. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.

• Jan 11, 2024
• 03:24

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax charges

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges Thursday in Los Angeles. If convicted, he faces up to 17 years in prison. CBS News investigative reporter Erica Brown and criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully break down the next steps in the case.

• Jan 11, 2024
• 13:10

Snow hits campaign trail before Iowa caucuses

Temperatures in Iowa may reach a high of minus 5 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday during the state's presidential nominating caucuses, according to the Weather Channel. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi is following the winter's impact on the campaign trail.

• Jan 10, 2024
• 03:48

Why did Hunter Biden show up to Capitol Hill?

Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, showed up to a House Oversight Committee meeting Wednesday as Republicans move forward with efforts to hold him in criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.

• Jan 10, 2024
• 03:38

Biden meets with Paul Whelan's sister after Russia rejects offer to free him

The State Department recently said the U.S. made a "significant" proposal for the release of Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich that was rejected by Russia.

• Jan 10, 2024

Record 20 million American signed up for 2024 Affordable Care Act coverage

"With six days left to still get covered, 8 million more Americans have signed up for ACA coverage than when I took office," President Biden said in a statement Wednesday.

• Jan 10, 2024

White House on handling of Austin cancer news

The Pentagon continues to face fallout for the handling of information about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jan 10, 2024
• 05:22

Republican efforts to impeach Mayorkas

The Republican-led House Homeland Security Committee held its first hearing Wednesday on the potential impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga is following the testimony by various state attorneys general at the hearing.

• Jan 10, 2024
• 04:25

Hunter Biden leaves wild House meeting

Hunter Biden made a surprise appearance at a House Oversight Committee meeting on Wednesday where lawmakers were debating holding the president's son in criminal contempt of Congress. Then, after less than 30 minutes, he left. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Nikole Killion have more.

• Jan 10, 2024
• 07:22

Secretary Austin treated for prostate cancer

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized Jan. 1 due to complications after surgery for prostate cancer in December, his doctors said in a statement released on Tuesday. The Pentagon is under scrutiny for failing to notify the White House, Congress and the public about Austin's condition for several days. Pentagon press secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder spoke to reporters about the growing controversy, and CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on the developments.

• Jan 9, 2024
• 33:14

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