What's at stake in the 2023 U.S. elections?
Millions of Americans cast their ballots Tuesday in elections across the country. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nancy Cordes join to unpack the potential political ramifications for 2024.
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What happens after Ohio's vote on abortion?
Abortion is on Tuesday's ballot in Ohio. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan speaks with voters and explains what happens once the results are in -- both if the amendment passes and if it fails.
How Kentucky, Ohio results could impact 2024
The Democratic Party is paying attention to the outcomes in the Kentucky governor's race and Ohio's abortion rights ballot measure as potential boosts ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty and Kentucky Rep. Morgan McGarvey join "America Decides" to discuss.
Abortion looms over Ohio, Virginia elections
CBS News is closely tracking Ohio, where voters are deciding on an abortion rights ballot measure Tuesday. And Virginia — where the entire state legislature is up for grabs, which could help determine the future of a 15-week abortion ban in the Old Dominion. Anthony Salvanto, Jericka Duncan and Robert Costa have more.
How abortion access can impact key 2023 races
Access to abortion was a key issue at the ballot box in 2022. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball join "America Decides" to discuss if Democrats can rely on it to mobilize voters again in 2023.
Ohio voting on abortion rights
As Ohioans cast their votes Tuesday on Issue 1, a ballot measure on abortion access, there is widespread public concern, particularly among women, about the potential impact of new abortion restrictions imposed in some states. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports from Columbus.
Ohio woman indicted for "serial killings" after allegedly meeting men for sex
Rebecca Auborn, 33, is accused of meeting men for sex before fatally drugging them and robbing them. Investigators believe there are more victims.
Jim Jordan fails in first House Speaker vote
In a full floor vote on Tuesday, Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio failed to receive enough support to become the next House speaker. Jordan vowed to "keep going," and the next vote is scheduled for Wednesday morning despite it being unclear if he will have the support he needs. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Zoo worker hospitalized after she's bitten by highly venomous rattlesnake
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest rattlesnake in the world and largest venomous snake in North America.
Republicans search for next speaker nominee
House Republicans voted Friday to drop Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their nominee for speaker after he failed to win a majority three times on the House floor. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Tensions high in House GOP over speaker fight
House Republicans on Thursday made virtually no progress toward electing a new speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Can Jim Jordan gain support in a 3rd vote?
House Republicans showed no signs of ending the speaker stalemate Thursday after Rep. Jim Jordan reversed his support of a plan to empower Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry. Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball and Semafor politics reporter Kadia Goba join "America Decides" to discuss how the House could move forward.
What the speaker chaos says about House GOP
The current Republican nominee for House speaker, Jim Jordan, fell 22 votes short of the necessary 217 to win the gavel on Wednesday. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa have more.
Republicans regrouping amid speaker stalemate
Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough votes to become House speaker on the second ballot, leaving the lower chamber without a leader as Republicans' path forward remained unclear. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, who has voted for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy in both rounds, about what he thinks needs to happen next.
Why Jim Jordan lost the first speaker vote
House Republicans on Tuesday tried to elect a speaker again but Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan failed to win enough votes to secure the gavel on the first ballot. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what went wrong. Plus, Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez joins "America Decides" to discuss why he voted against Jordan.
House to vote Tuesday for new Speaker
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan will take his bid to become speaker of the House to the floor on Tuesday. Whether or not he has enough votes to take the gavel remains to be seen. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Jordan flips some holdouts for speaker vote
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan could be on the verge of becoming the next speaker of the House. It could happen as soon as Tuesday, but that's only if he can get at least 217 votes. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Jordan's efforts to sway the holdouts in his party.
Does Jim Jordan have the votes to be speaker?
House Republicans chose Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to be their nominee for speaker in a secret ballot vote Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins to discuss how much of the GOP supports Jordan's bid.
Republicans still divided over House speaker
Ahead of an expected internal vote Wednesday, Rep. Jim Jordan from Ohio and Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana made their pitches Tuesday night to their colleagues for why they should be the next speaker of the House. But with House Republicans divided, neither are poised to have the 217 votes needed. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
63 years after sister's murder, woman helps make sketch of suspect
"This man was seared into the memory of a young girl who survived a heinous crime many years ago," Ohio's attorney general said.
Who will get enough support to be speaker?
Republican House Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have both announced their intention to run for the vacant speaker seat after Kevin McCarthy's ousting Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on who is endorsing who and what's next on the road to fill the congressional leadership role.
U.S. rape suspect who allegedly faked death to be extradited from U.K.
The man in question denies being American rape suspect Nicholas Alahverdian and says he's a victim of mistaken identity.
160 arrested as Ohio cracks down on patrons of sex workers
"You don't know if you're contributing to human trafficking when you buy sex in Ohio," said Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in a statement.
2 bodies found in search for pilot instructor and student after crash
The bodies were found Thursday morning after a drone located a debris field, Trooper Corey King said in a tweet, after the plane was reported missing on Wednesday.
Indiana AG files suit over doctor talking about 10-year-old's abortion
The privacy lawsuit came days before state lawmakers filed a disciplinary complaint against the attorney general for alleged professional misconduct.
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Fed served with Justice Dept. subpoenas, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, he says.
Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
Surfer missing for over 30 hours rescued, dramatic video shows
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
Mary Peltola served as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House from 2022 to 2025.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands walk off their jobs at major hospitals.