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Former Vice President Walter 'Fritz' Mondale dead at 93
2 hours, 40 minutes ago
Walter "Fritz" Mondale, who served as vice president under then-President Jimmy Carter before waging his own unsuccessful White House bid in 1984, has died, according to family spokesperson Kathy Tunheim. He was 93.
Carter mourns Mondale's death: 'The best vice president in our country's history'
6 hours, 56 minutes ago
Former President Jimmy Carter paid tribute to his former vice president, Walter Mondale, who died Monday, crediting his late "invaluable partner" with creating the vice presidency in its current form.
State Department to list 80% of countries as 'Do Not Travel' as it updates advisory system to align with CDC
7 hours, 16 minutes ago
The State Department announced Monday that it would begin to update its travel advisories to more closely align with those from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a change that "will result in a significant increase in the number of countries at Level 4: Do Not Travel, to approximately 80% of countries worldwide."
Judge in Derek Chauvin trial says Rep. Maxine Waters' comments may be grounds for appeal
9 hours, 21 minutes ago
The judge overseeing former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin's trial in the death of George Floyd said Monday that Rep. Maxine Waters' comments could be grounds for appealing a verdict in the trial.
Waters calls for protesters to 'get more confrontational' if no guilty verdict is reached in Derek Chauvin trial
9 hours, 32 minutes ago
Rep. Maxine Waters on Saturday night called for protesters to "stay on the street" and "get more confrontational" if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is acquitted in the killing of George Floyd.
Army approves DC request for National Guard ahead of verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
9 hours, 40 minutes ago
The Army is preparing to approve a request for DC National Guard forces to deploy as soon as Monday night if there is unrest in the wake of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, according to a US defense official.
Anti-riot laws vs. police reform as the US waits for Chauvin verdict
10 hours, 3 minutes ago
It is not the job of jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin to issue a verdict on American policing or racial justice, but their coming decision in the trial of the White cop who knelt on a Black man's neck for nine minutes has many in the country primed for a real turning point, one way or another.
Florida governor signs controversial 'pro-law enforcement' law cracking down on riots
10 hours, 32 minutes ago
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law a controversial bill that aims to crack down on riots and property damage in the face of fierce opposition from Democrats in the state, who argue it will have a chilling effect on peaceful protests.
Blinken warns US is falling behind China in race to capitalize on climate opportunities
11 hours, 16 minutes ago
US Secretary of State Tony Blinken said that "coming up short" in efforts to address climate change "will have major repercussions" for US national security and its economy, warning that the country is falling behind China on renewable energy and pushing for greater investment in green technologies.
The Point: 16 congressional unicorns, revealed
11 hours, 33 minutes ago
Here's an amazing statistic: Of the 435 congressional districts, just 16 -- or 3.6%! -- are represented by a House member who is not of the same party that the district voted for in the 2020 presidential race.
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Waters brushes off judge’s criticism over ‘confrontational’ comment, claims he said her words ‘don’t matter'
1 hour, 21 minutes ago
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., appeared to shake off comments by the judge in the Derek Chauvin murder trial who said her “confrontational” remarks during a weekend protest in Minnesota could result in “this whole trial being overturned.”
Whitmer faces fresh criticism after visit to Florida revealed
2 hours, 33 minutes ago
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Democrat who recently blamed travelers for new COVID-19 variants in her state, visited Florida more than a month ago, Fox News confirmed.
Los Angeles mayor proposes $24M pilot basic income program in budget
3 hours, 20 minutes ago
Eric Garcetti, the Democrat mayor of Los Angeles, outlined the city’s budget that takes effect on July 1 and includes $24 million earmarked for a Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program that will provide 2,000 low-income families with $1,000 a month for the year.
Carson accuses Democrats of using race 'to divide people and to provide power for a political class'
4 hours, 40 minutes ago
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson warned Democrats against stoking racial divisions on "The Ingraham Angle" Monday.
DeSantis signs Florida's 'anti-riot' bill into law
5 hours, 42 minutes ago
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law Florida’s "anti-riot" bill, which increases penalties for crimes committed during a riot and is aimed at "combating public disorder."
Some House Democrats have problem with Waters after judge calls her out
6 hours, 39 minutes ago
Congressional Democrats have a major problem with House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and her ‘’confrontational” comments in Minnesota over the weekend.
Trump: FDA pausing Johnson & Johnson was ‘terrible,’ only benefits Pfizer, Moderna
6 hours, 43 minutes ago
Former President Donald Trump criticizes the FDA for their management of coronavirus vaccines in an exclusive interview with "Hannity."
Mondale pens touching letter to his team prior to his death
6 hours, 49 minutes ago
Walter Mondale, the former vice president under Jimmy Carter, died at 93 years old on Monday and wrote his staff a touching letter before his death.
Trump tells 'Hannity' he's 'very seriously' considering 2024 run, misses 'helping people' the most
7 hours, 4 minutes ago
In an exclusive, hour-long interview, former President Donald Trump told "Hannity" Monday that he will "very seriously" consider running again in 2024 if the Republican Party can "get the right people" on Capitol Hill.
Lindsey Graham calls Biden’s weakness towards Russia a ‘death sentence’: ‘Nobody’ is afraid of Joe Biden
7 hours, 58 minutes ago
President Biden is bringing a weaker demeanor to the forefront of the nation and it's apparent in his relationship with Russia, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., argued Monday on "Fox News Primetime"
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We found hundreds of posts about plans to attack the Capitol. Why aren't we seeing this evidence in court?
1 hour, 35 minutes ago
The feds have presented no evidence any of the people charged in the Jan. 6 riot planned to attack the Capitol. But these posts gave detailed plans.
White House appoints voting rights adviser in federal elections bill push
9 hours, 46 minutes ago
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt worked on voting rights issues in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division during the Obama administration.
Chauvin trial judge says Maxine Waters' 'confrontational' protest remarks could fuel appeal
11 hours, 23 minutes ago
A defense attorney for Chauvin argued that the congresswoman's comments were grounds for a mistrial, a motion the judge denied.
'Words we use matter': Biden administration chucks 'illegal alien' for 'noncitizen'
11 hours, 50 minutes ago
The Biden administration has told immigration authorities to stop using terms like "illegal" and "alien" and start using "noncitizen" to confer "dignity."
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes after riot, medical examiner says
12 hours, 39 minutes ago
An autopsy revealed that Sicknick, who died hours after the Capitol riot, suffered two strokes at the base of the brain stem caused by a blood clot.
Minn. lawmaker proposes revoking convicted protesters' student loans, food stamps
12 hours, 52 minutes ago
The Republican state senator's legislation would bar those convicted of crimes at protests from state financial assistance.
Cuomo faces new probe over allegation he misused state resources for Covid book
13 hours, 8 minutes ago
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being investigated over sexual harassment allegations from several women. He has denied all the allegations.
Biden to deliver remarks after verdict in Chauvin trial
17 hours, 1 minute ago
The White House has spent weeks considering how it will respond to either an acquittal or a guilty verdict.
Biden promised 200M shots in his first 100 days. Track the progress.
17 hours, 48 minutes ago
NBC News is tracking the progress made and the time that's left to meet the administration's goal.
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Chelsea Clinton through the years
35 minutes agoChelsea Clinton is one of the most valuable assets of her mother's campaign. After all, she's been on the trail with her parents since she was two. Vinita Nair reports on the woman who could be the first daughter -- twice.
Hillary Clinton on the importance of a woman president
37 minutes agoIn an interview with "60 Minutes," Hillary Clinton talked about the magnitude of being the first female nominee for president from a major political party.
How do young people feel about the 2016 election?
39 minutes agoFor many millennial voters, this unconventional election year is their first chance to participate in the political process. DeMarco Morgan talked with three undecided young voters from Pennsylvania to get their thoughts on the campaign.
Giuliani: Trump "made a mistake" with Russia comments
40 minutes agoDonald Trump spent the final day of the DNC embroiled in a controversy of his own making. He was forced to walk back his comments calling on Russia to "find" Hillary Clinton's deleted emails, which many saw as an invitation for espionage. Major Garrett reports.
Hillary Clinton's big moment on final night of DNC
41 minutes agoHillary Clinton makes history at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. Accepting the party's nomination is the easy part -- but getting American voters to trust her will be her toughest task. Nancy Cordes reports.
Nevada killer seeks firing squad over lethal injection
58 minutes agoZane Michael Floyd says it would be more humane. His lawyers say it's not a delaying tactic. He shot four people to death in 1999.
Democrats' strategy focusing on Trump as much as Clinton
1 hour, 5 minutes agoA CBS News poll shows just a quarter of voters want the next commander-in-chief to continue President Obama's policies. Nearly a half want more conservative policies. Former "Face the Nation" moderator Bob Schieffer and The Atlantic senior editor Alex Wagner join "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Obama's Wednesday night address at the Democratic convention.
Calif. Gov. Brown on endorsing Clinton, "loose cannon" Trump
1 hour, 7 minutes agoOne of the country's longest-serving progressive Democrats was a late convert to Hillary Clinton's campaign. California Gov. Jerry Brown praised Clinton and her work to fight climate change Wednesday at the Democratic convention. Brown's endorsement of Clinton comes despite the fact his lifelong causes are similar to those of Bernie Sanders. Brown joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Democratic convention and why he thinks Donald Trump is unstable.
Pelley on Obama convention speech, party unity
1 hour, 8 minutes ago"CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Obama's "well-delivered" convention address Wednesday night and Hillary Clinton's upcoming speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president.
Clinton campaign manager: Trump's Russia espionage dare "unacceptable"
1 hour, 13 minutes agoAfter Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he hopes Russia tracks down 30,000 personal emails that Hillary Clinton deleted from her time as secretary of state, Robby Mook, Clinton's campaign manager, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he thinks Trump comments are "unbecoming" and Hillary Clinton's upcoming convention address Thursday night.
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Yes, the House can vote on expanding the Supreme Court
3 hours, 4 minutes ago
Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) gave a false response to a thorny question about a Democratic court-packing bill.
Walter F. Mondale, Carter’s vice president who lost White House bid, dies at 93
6 hours, 45 minutes ago
A former Democratic senator from Minnesota and vice president, his unusually candid and forward-looking bid for the pinnacle of American politics was blocked by President Ronald Reagan’s landslide reelection victory in 1984.
Walter F. Mondale, Carter’s vice president who lost White House bid, dies at 93
6 hours, 45 minutes ago
A former Democratic senator from Minnesota and vice president, his unusually candid and forward-looking bid for the pinnacle of American politics was blocked by President Ronald Reagan’s landslide reelection victory in 1984.
Mondale lost the presidency but permanently changed the office of vice presidency
7 hours, 30 minutes ago
Under Carter, he turned the office from one of frustration and neglect into one with influence and power. Every vice president since has benefited.
Biden tells bipartisan group of lawmakers he is ‘prepared to compromise’ on infrastructure
9 hours, 36 minutes ago
Vice President Harris traveled to North Carolina to visit a community college and a manufacturer of electric school buses as part of the White House’s efforts to promote the ambitious $2 trillion plan.
Biden will hold a big climate summit this week to reestablish U.S. leadership. Not everyone may follow.
10 hours, 29 minutes ago
President Biden is convening a global climate summit Thursday — Earth Day — in a signal that the United States has returned to the forefront of world affairs. But it’s far from certain other countries will follow America’s lead on climate change.
Judge jails two Proud Boys leaders pending trial tied to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
10 hours, 32 minutes ago
The ruling is a victory for U.S. prosecutors who say members of far-right groups conspired to thwart Congress’s certification of Joe Biden’s presidential win.
Supreme Court seems likely to back limits on immigrants seeking green cards
11 hours, 17 minutes ago
Those who entered the country illegally and now have temporary protection want the court to agree they can seek permanent residency.
There is an important difference between a celebrity candidate and a candidate who is a celebrity
12 hours, 21 minutes ago
Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who engaged rioters, suffered two strokes and died of natural causes, officials say
14 hours, 19 minutes ago
The ruling by the D.C. chief medical examiner probably will make it difficult for prosecutors to pursue homicide charges in the officer’s death.
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Georgia Faith Leaders to Urge Boycott of Home Depot Over Voting Law
1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Black religious leaders representing more than 1,000 churches in the state are planning a “warning shot” for other Republican-led states that are trying to limit voting access.
YouTube Videos Brainwashed My Father. Can I Reprogram His Feed?
1 hour, 4 minutes agoThe magazine’s Ethicist columnist on dealing with a parent radicalized by a recommendation engine and whether to cut off a friend who has joined a cult.
Jimmy Carter Leads Tributes to Walter Mondale
1 hour, 39 minutes ago
The 42nd vice president, who died Monday at 93, was recalled for his collaborative role in the Carter administration and his liberal advocacy.
Walter Mondale, Ex-Vice President Under Jimmy Carter, Dies
2 hours, 32 minutes ago
Under Jimmy Carter, he was the first V.P. to serve as a genuine partner of a president. His own run for the top position ended in a crushing defeat.
Progressives Propose Tripling Housing Commitment in Infrastructure Plan
5 hours, 45 minutes ago
The proposal, called the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, is a marker for liberals as Democrats seek to influence President Biden’s $2.3 trillion public-works package.
U.S. to Begin Offering Vaccines to Detainees at Guantánamo Bay
6 hours, 46 minutes ago
The plan, initiated during the Trump administration, had been delayed after a political and public outcry.
Officer Attacked in Capitol Riot Died of Strokes, Medical Examiner Rules
10 hours, 29 minutes ago
The determination is likely to complicate efforts to prosecute anyone in the death of the officer, Brian Sicknick.
How Much Sway Does the N.R.A. Still Have?
10 hours, 54 minutes agoThe group’s lobbying power is diminished — but that hasn’t shaken Republican opposition to gun control.
Amid Biden Climate Push, a Question Looms: Is America’s Word Good?
11 hours, 4 minutes ago
After four years of “America First,” the president tries this week to reclaim U.S. leadership in the fight against climate change. Can the world trust his promises?
Health Agencies Compromised Safety of Evacuees and Staff Early in Pandemic, Watchdog Says
11 hours, 6 minutes ago
A new report from the Government Accountability Office on the repatriation effort last year said that poor training and bureaucratic infighting left Americans unsafe.
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Conservative Group Calls Out ‘Groveling’ Marco Rubio Over Trump In Damning Ad
1 hour, 33 minutes ago
The Republican Accountability Project says Rubio's support for Trump means Florida voters shouldn't support him in next year's reelection campaign.
Tucker Carlson Slammed Over ‘Lynching’ Comments About Derek Chauvin Trial
2 hours, 9 minutes ago
The Fox News personality accused the media of "lynching" the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo May Face Probe For Alleged Misuse Of State Resources To Develop His Book
2 hours, 39 minutes ago
A Cuomo senior adviser calls the allegations "patently absurd."
Jim Jordan Asked A Snarky Question About Masks And Twitter Users Did Not Hold Back
2 hours, 56 minutes ago
"Ohioans, when you're visiting your loved one's grave, remember Jim Jordan was laughing at them," one critic fired back at the Ohio Republican.
Walter Mondale Remembered As Effective Policymaker, Public Servant
5 hours, 39 minutes ago
"It was Walter Mondale who defined the vice presidency as a full partnership, and helped provide a model for my service," President Biden said.
Walter Mondale Sent A Touching Farewell Message 48 Hours Before His Death
6 hours, 17 minutes ago
"Well my time has come," the former vice president wrote to his staff.
Former Vice President Walter Mondale Dies At 93
9 hours, 10 minutes ago
The liberal former senator from Minnesota later ran for president.
U.S. Under Biden Will No Longer Call Migrants 'Illegal Aliens'
10 hours, 13 minutes ago
Memos issued by Customs and Border Protection, as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement, tells employees to use the words “non-citizen” or “migrant.”
Kamala Harris Visits Historic Woolworth's Lunch Counter Where Sit-In Movement Began
10 hours, 58 minutes ago
In Greensboro, North Carolina, the vice president takes a seat Rosa Parks once occupied after the counter became part of a civil rights museum.
Capitol Officer Who Died After Riot Suffered 2 Strokes, Officials Say
12 hours, 56 minutes ago
Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes, the medical examiner said.
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Detroit Police Chief: Tlaib's, Waters' Remarks 'Shameful' for Non-White Communities that 'Rely on' Police
6 hours ago
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Evening Edit,” Detroit Police Chief James Craig said that the “reckless and disgusting” comments by Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Maxine Waters (D-CA) are “shameful” for “communities of color and other places
Trump: Looking at 2024 Run 'Very Seriously, Beyond Seriously'
6 hours, 42 minutes ago
Monday on FNC's "Hannity," former President Donald Trump discussed his future plans, including another bid for the White House in 2024.
Graham: 'Nobody in the World Is Afraid of Joe Biden -- And That's Dangerous for Us Here at Home'
7 hours, 8 minutes ago
Monday, during an appearance on Fox News Channel's "Fox News Primetime," Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) criticized President Joe Biden's approach to foreign policy on both the Russia and China fronts.
Eric Garcetti Unveils 'Justice Budget': Income Grants, 'DACA Fees,' 'Slavery Reparations,' 'Alternatives to Policing'
7 hours, 16 minutes ago
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti told the city Monday evening in his annual "State of the City" address that L.A. was more "just" and "forward-looking" after a year of pandemic, riots, and economic shock.
McCarthy: 'Maxine Waters Believes There's Value in Violence' -- Censure Could Result in Loss of Financial Services Chairmanship
7 hours, 22 minutes ago
Monday on FNC's "Fox News Primetime," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) argued Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) remarks warranted a censure vote because he said his California colleague see "value in violence."
250 D.C. National Guard Activated in Advance of Derek Chauvin Verdict
7 hours, 27 minutes ago
The D.C. National Guard is activating 250 members to support local law enforcement "in response to potential First Amendment demonstrations."
Exclusive--GOP Insiders: Irrelevant George W. Bush 'Laughably Out of Touch' with Pro-Mass Migration Tour
7 hours, 42 minutes ago
Former President George W. Bush's media tour promoting mass immigration to the United States is "laughably out of touch" with GOP voters and Americans at large, Republican insiders tell Breitbart News.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott: Woke Corporations Should Expect Backlash
8 hours, 13 minutes ago
Florida Sen. Rick Scott wrote an op-ed Monday warning "woke corporate America" of the backlash coming for them after the "virtue signaling" they tried in Georgia.
Facing Down Censure Vote, Maxine Waters Defiant: 'The Whole Civil Rights Movement Is Confrontation'
8 hours, 17 minutes ago
Facing a looming censure vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) is defiant in her latest public comments since House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy announced his intention to pursue the drastic consequence for her violent rhetoric this weekend.
Loeffler's 'Greater Georgia' Targets Biden, Abrams, Warnock with New Billboards
8 hours, 56 minutes ago
Greater Georgia, a grassroots organization headed by former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), announced Monday that it would be placing billboards around Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, to call out the "strike out squad" responsible for Major League Baseball's decision to pull its All-Star Game out of Atlanta.