Kamala Harris fueling Democratic enthusiasm, CBS News poll shows
A new CBS News poll shows more Democrats say they will definitely vote after Kamala Harris took over for President Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee. CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto has more on the state of the race.
6 people, including 2 Americans, missing after yacht sinks off Italian coast
Six people, including two Americans, are missing after a yacht sank off the southern tip of Italy. At least one person has died.
Breaking down Day 1 of the DNC
President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden are set to speak Monday at the DNC, but they won’t be heard from again after that. Nancy Cordes breaks down that decision and other important moments from Day 1 of the DNC.
Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention began Monday as thousands of delegates arrived in the city. The convention follows a weekend bus tour of western Pennsylvania for Vice President Kamala Harris, as both she and former President Trump are campaigning heavily in the key battleground state. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Blinken says Israel has accepted U.S.-backed Gaza cease-fire proposal, but skepticism remains
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli leaders Monday and said Israel supported a U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza. But it’s unclear if Hamas’ concerns about previous proposals were addressed. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and Middle East program director for CSIS, joined CBS News to discuss the latest […]
Arrests made during protests near DNC
Protests are planned throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel over its war with Hamas. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano has the latest on the demonstrations, where police have made some arrests.
New program aims to provide citizenship to immigrants with American spouses
The Biden administration launched a new program Monday called Keeping Families Together that will offer legal status to nearly 500,000 immigrants who are married to American citizens. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Swiftie for Kamala Harris shows off outfit at DNC, talks about excitement for Harris
CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe spoke to a Taylor Swift fan who came to the Democratic National Convention Monday in an outfit dedicated to the singer and Vice President Kamala Harris. She spoke about the excitement surrounding the Harris-Walz ticket.
Intelligence officials warn of Iran’s attempts to interfere in election
The U.S. intelligence community said it has “observed increasingly aggressive Iranian activity during this election cycle” that’s targeting Americans and presidential campaigns.
SpaceX sending private citizens on risky mission that includes spacewalk attempt
Four people arrived at the the Kennedy Space Center Monday to prepare for a historic, but fairly risky mission dubbed Polaris Dawn. The crew is set to leave next Monday and will spend five days in space where they’ll test new SpaceX suits, attempt the first-ever private spacewalk and try to travel to higher altitudes […]
