Tim Sheehy defeats Sen. Jon Tester in Montana, CBS News projects
Tim Sheehy's projected Senate victory over Sen. Jon Tester in Montana is a key pickup for Republicans, strengthening their majority.
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GOP wins Senate majority, CBS News projects
Republicans will take control of the Senate after Sen. Deb Fischer's victory in Nebraska, CBS News projects. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, John Dickerson and Margaret Brennan break down how the GOP ended up here.
Latest projected wins for Harris, Trump
CBS News projects that former President Donald Trump will win Utah and Montana, while Vice President Kamala Harris is projected to win Illinois and Delaware. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Major Garrett report on Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan's latest election models.
Montana could decide control of Senate
Control of the Senate could come down to a race in Montana that pits a three-term Democrat against a rival Republican from out of state. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look at the closely-watched contest.
Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
The down-ballot races to follow this election
The 2024 election will not only decide the next U.S. president but will determine the balance of power in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down what races to watch and whether the offensive Puerto Rico comments made at Sunday's Trump rally could impact the races.
Details emerge after famous mama grizzly killed by car in Wyoming
The death of grizzly No. 399 saddened tourists, biologists and photographers who for years captured images of the bear and her many cubs.
Axe missing after camper's brutal murder as killer remains at large
Dustin Kjersem was initially reported to have been killed by a bear — but officials soon discovered he was actually the victim of a brutal homicide.
Democratic incumbents face tough Senate races
Control of the Senate in 2025 is likely to come down to a handful of key races, including two tough contests in red states involving Democratic incumbents. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Reported bear attack on Montana camper turns out to be brutal homicide
Dustin Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds," including to his skull, an autopsy revealed. His killer has not been found.
Search for missing Native American woman continues years later
Jermain Charlo, who grew up on the Flathead Reservation in Montana, vanished on June 15, 2018. A lot has changed, but one thing has not — her family and the community's desire for justice.
Police share last-known video of Montana mom
Missoula, Montana, police exclusively released the last-known video of Jermain Charlo, a young mom who disappeared without a trace in 2018, to "48 Hours" in hopes of generating leads. Michelle Miller reports on the case for "48 Hours."
Mama grizzly bear chases hunter up a tree in Montana
Multiple bear attacks have been reported in Montana in recent months.
Man sentenced for creating hybrid sheep
An 81-year-old Montana man was sentenced to six months in federal prison for illegally using sheep tissue to create hybrids for trophy hunting.
Man injured in bear attack walks over a mile to reach rescue chopper
Rangers are still trying to determine if the attack involved a grizzly bear or a black bear.
Why Senate control could hinge on Montana
As Democrats work to stay in the White House, they're also hoping to keep or grow their slight majority in the Senate. Some believe that battle may be determined by the outcome of one race in Montana. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall explains.
River otter drags child underwater, attacks mother at marina
While the mother rescued the child, the otter continued to attack, wildlife officials said.
Conflict around gray wolves has become so hostile, the U.S. hired a mediator
Conflict around gray wolves has become so hostile, the U.S. government hired a mediator. Her task is a difficult one.
Missing climber found dead from apparent fall at Glacier National Park
A missing climber was found dead from an apparent fall at Glacier National Park in Montana, officials said.
Abortion rights ballot measures to go before voters Montana and Arizona
Voters in Arizona and Montana will be able to decide in November whether they want to protect the right to an abortion in their state constitutions.
Bear attacks and injures 3-year-old in tent at Montana campground
A bear believed to have been involved was captured and euthanized, officials said.
Trump's plane diverted in Montana due to mechanical issue
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Bozeman, Montana, Friday night.
Trump campaigns in Montana, Harris in Arizona
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were on the campaign trail on Friday in Montana and Arizona, respectively. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Jake Rosen report.
Harris to Arizona, Trump to Montana
Vice President Kamala Harris will rally voters in the battleground state of Arizona as former President Donald Trump holds a rally in Montana. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Jake Rosen report.
Harris campaigns in Arizona, Trump in Montana
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are back on the campaign trail Friday, a day after Trump made headlines with a press conference where he said he agreed to debate Harris. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez and CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small have more.
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Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Pakistan "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests," official says
President Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes that "Pakistan's been testing" nuclear weapons.
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
King Charles wants brother Andrew stripped of his final military title
The former Prince Andrew is set to lose his final military title, as King Charles continues shunning his younger brother over historic ties to Jeffrey Epstein.