Final preparations for DNC in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in the Windy City, and security is tight as Chicago prepares for thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
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Biden optimistic about Gaza cease-fire deal
The U.S., Egypt and Qatar say cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas will continue in Cairo next week. The three countries, acting as mediators, say they presented both parties with a proposal that "builds on areas of agreement over the past week, and bridges remaining gaps in the manner that allows for a swift implementation of the deal." President Biden expressed optimism about a potential cease-fire, saying "we are closer than we've ever been" after talks in Doha. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
8/16: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1
Ernesto targets Bermuda as Category 2 hurricane; Thousands pack London's Wembley Stadium for Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" amid tightened security.
8/15: America Decides
Former President Donald Trump criticizes Vice President Kamala Harris over economic policies; Former Afghan official reflects on three years of Taliban rule.
Trump takes questions at New Jersey golf club
Former President Donald Trump took questions from reporters at his golf resort in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Thursday. He criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' economic policies, and said if she's elected, "the worst is yet to come." Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman join "America Decides" with analysis.
8/15: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1
Hurricane Ernesto turns to Bermuda after lashing Puerto Rico; Disney claims widow can't sue over wife's death due to Disney+ terms and conditions.
How effective are Trump's economic attacks?
At an event Thursday announcing a deal to lower the cost of popular Medicare drugs, President Biden attacked former President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress who didn't support the bill that made cutting prices possible. Later in the day, Trump hit back, calling out the current administration for what he considers a lack of action on the economy. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak joins with analysis.
Biden, Harris hold joint event in Maryland
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday appeared in Maryland for their first joint event since Mr. Biden ended his reelection bid last month. The event focused on promoting a Biden administration plan to lower prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump criticizes Harris over economy
Former President Donald Trump held a news conference at his golf club in New Jersey on Thursday, his second in a week. Trump said Vice President Kamala Harris' economic policies are causing a catastrophe. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Willie James Inman have more.
Biden-Harris administration on drug costs
The White House announced the Department of Health and Human Services held negotiations with Medicare on some drug prices, which are expected to slash more than a billion dollars total of out-of-pocket costs for those seniors who qualify. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.
Trump outlines economic plan
Former President Donald Trump outlined his economic plan Wednesday at a campaign stop in North Carolina, using Tic Tacs to demonstrate inflation under the Biden administration. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Biden, Harris appearing together Thursday
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden will speak Thursday in Maryland in their first joint appearance since Harris secured the Democratic presidential nomination. CBS News political reporter Allison Novelo has more.
8/14: CBS News 24/7 Episode 2
Trump heading to North Carolina after casting ballot early in Florida primary; Four people shot on Virginia State University’s campus.
Biden touts economy, new inflation data
President Biden touted a win on the U.S. economy Wednesday as new data shows a slight cooling in the July inflation numbers. Kristin Myers, the editor-in-chief of ETF.com, joins CBS News with more.
8/14: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1
Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to become hurricane as it passes Puerto Rico; The fight over gymnast Jordan Chiles' bronze medal.
Biden "not confident" Trump will accept 2024 election results
President Biden sits down with "CBS Sunday Morning" for his first interview since exiting the 2024 race, discussing his concerns about former President Donald Trump and more.
Walz defends military record in speech
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday called criticism of his military record inaccurate and unfair while speaking to a major union in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release her plan for the economy later this week at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more on the Harris-Walz campaign.
Walz goes solo to court union members
For the first time, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went solo on the campaign trail Tuesday afternoon, addressing union members in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump made headlines for an interview with Elon Musk on the social media platform X. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Iran rejects calls to forgo attack on Israel
Israel is bracing for a potential attack from Iran and its proxies. The U.S., alongside the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy, are calling on Iran to "stand down." CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
Biden touts Cancer Moonshot, announcing $150 million in new funding
President Biden said the initiative set a goal of pioneering new techniques and technologies "to make cancer removal more precise, accurate, successful."
Biden, Obama and the Clintons set to speak at DNC
The Democratic National Convention will feature speeches by three presidents when the party gathers next week in Chicago.
What can Biden achieve in lame-duck period?
With less than six months left in his term, President Biden is now in the lame-duck period of his presidency. Lindsay Chervinsky, presidential historian and the executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins CBS News to discuss how much Biden can achieve from his pending agendas.
Is the Harris campaign in a honeymoon phase?
Are we in the Harris campaign's honeymoon phase, or could the Democratic ticket's surge be here to stay? Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent for NPR, join "America Decides" to weigh in on the new campaign energy.
President Biden on the stakes of this election
In his first interview since withdrawing from the race, the president reflects on his decision to end his bid for reelection and what he says is the importance of defeating Trump to protect democracy.
Highlights from Biden's "CBS Sunday Morning" interview
President Biden reflects on his decision to leave the 2024 race, his place in history, the Harris-Walz Democratic ticket, and more in a wide-ranging interview with Robert Costa.
Hegseth summons generals and admirals for rare meeting in Virginia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed numerous generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia next week.
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Archives released too much of Sherrill's military record to her political opponent
The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."
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New renderings show more details of White House ballroom under construction
The Trump administration announced in July that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with a seated capacity for 650 people will be constructed in the White House's East Wing.
White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs if government shuts down
The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska
The U.S. sent fighter jets, yet again, to identify and intercept Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
Denmark calls drones spotted near airports a "hybrid attack"
Denmark's defense chief has called a series of unidentified drones being spotted near airports and military installations a "hybrid attack."
Hikers "had to fight off" attacking bear, Alaska officials say
The hikers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while officials said they would assess the site of the attack.
HSBC uses quantum computing to achieve "world-first" in bond trading
The London-based bank said it used a combination of classical computing and quantum computing to deliver a 34% improvement in algorithmic bond trade predictions.
STDs fall in adults, syphilis in newborns rises: CDC data
While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.