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NAACP Image Awards on BET, Paramount+
Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Doechii are among several artists who have already won big in the NAACP Image Awards ahead of the main event airing this Saturday on Paramount+ and BET. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to receive the Chairman's Award as well. NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson and BET CEO Scott Mills join "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The rise of the "Regina George" liberal
Viral TikTok influencer Suzanne Lambert has built a following by being a "mean" Democrat. Lambert joins "America Decides" to explain why she thinks it's time for a tone shift in the party.
Democratic party is "rigid," DNC chief says
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison is about to depart his position atop the losing party in the 2024 presidential election. Harrison spoke to CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about the DNC's mission as it prepares for a second Trump presidency and the fight to take back the House in 2026.
Jaime Harrison on Democratic Party's future
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party tries to navigate President Trump's second term. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with outgoing DNC head Jaime Harrison about how his successor could help steer the ship.
Harris visits Los Angeles amid wildfires
Former Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Los Angeles on Monday after President Trump's inauguration, surveying the damage caused by the ongoing wildfires and meeting with first responders. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden, Harris announced at Trump inauguration
See the moment President Biden and Vice President Harris were announced at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
Harris and Vance meet at White House
Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President-elect JD Vance met at the White House Monday before the inauguration ceremony. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special coverage.
What to know as Trump prepares to take office
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in Monday to once again take control of the White House. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi reports on what to expect from Trump's inaugural address and first days back in the Oval Office.
Harris and Emhoff headed back to California after inauguration
Vice President Kamala Harris will take time to decide her next move, a senior administration official said Sunday.
Minnesotan's bid for DNC chair gains momentum
One candidate for Democratic National Committee chair is rapidly building support with just a handful of weeks until the election. Ken Martin's campaign first revealed to CBS News that he has secured 51 endorsements from current state party and vice chairs. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details on Martin's bid to lead the DNC.
Biden addresses wide range of topics
President Biden unexpectedly answered reporter questions on a wide range of topics on Friday, including if he regrets dropping out of the 2024 election. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has details.
Jimmy Carter's funeral at family church
Former President Jimmy Carter was honored with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday before his body was flown home to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, for a private service at his family's church. President Biden gave a eulogy for the 39th president. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump's appearance at Jimmy Carter's funeral
President-elect Donald Trump attended late President Jimmy Carter's funeral alongside other political rivals like President Biden, former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Biden says he could have won 2024 election
President Biden says he thinks he could have beaten President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. However, in an interview with USA Today, Biden also admitted he isn't sure he'd have the stamina to serve four more years. Author and political analyst Chris Whipple joins "America Decides" to unpack Biden's comments.
Wreaths laid for Jimmy Carter in Capitol
Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune delivered the first wreath to the casket of former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. House leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson delivered the second wreath, and Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff brought the third.
Kamala Harris reflects on Jimmy Carter
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. She discussed his legacy as president and his extraordinary work redefining what it means to be a former president.
What comes next for Kamala Harris?
Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of "Kamala, The Motherland, And Me," joined CBS News to discuss what Kamala Harris will do now as she leaves the vice presidency.
Congress certifies 2024 election
Congress certified the 2024 election on Monday, with Vice President Kamala Harris overseeing the electoral count. In less than two weeks, President-elect Donald Trump will return to the U.S. Capitol to take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States.
2024 election certification goes smoothly
Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election on Monday. The ceremonial process took less than an hour, without disruption or challenges, in stark contrast to the certification of the 2020 election on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa have more.
Congress certifies Trump's win
Congress convened Monday to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. It comes four years after the Capitol attack. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Harris oversees certification of Trump's win
Lawmakers gathered inside a peaceful Capitol for a joint session of Congress on Monday as Vice President Kamala Harris oversaw the certification of her defeat to President-elect Donald Trump and made his presidential election victory official. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
Harris on certifying election results
Vice President Kamala Harris commented on the 2024 election certification process in Congress four years after the Capitol attack. Harris carried out her duty presiding over a joint session of Congress as each state result was read out loud and certified.
Trump's 2024 election victory certified
President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 election victory was certified by Congress during a joint session led by Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Why the election certification matters
The 2024 election certification was calm and rapid, a stark contrast from the process on Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters took to the Capitol to violently protest the 2020 election results. CBS News' Major Garrett, Nikole Killion and David Becker break down the impact of the 2024 proceedings.
Congress certifies 2024 election results
Congress has certified President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election. This comes four years after the Jan. 6, 2021, riots on Capitol Hill during the 2020 election certification process. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.
Trump offers one-month tariff exemption to Big 3 U.S. automakers
Ford, General Motors and Stellantis will get a one-month reprieve from 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.
Vance says Trump hopes to build the entire southern border wall by 2029
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard visited the southern border on Wednesday.
House GOP pursues stopgap measure to avoid government shutdown
House Republicans are pursuing a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, with just 10 days left to head off a shutdown.
Johnson's chief of staff arrested for DUI after Trump speech
U.S. Capitol Police said a driver backed into a parked vehicle near the Capitol around 11:40 p.m. and was taken into custody.
Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70, weeks after taking office
The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.
Democratic mayors testify about "sanctuary city" policies at House hearing
The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City testified before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday on their immigration policies.
U.S. has halted sharing intelligence with Ukraine, CIA director says
The U.S. has paused intelligence sharing with its war torn ally, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
Suspect in 2021 Kabul airport bombing extradited to U.S., faces judge
Mohammad Sharifullah was allegedly one of two masterminds behind the Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 American service members.
3 skiers buried in over 40 feet of snow after Alaska avalanche
Alaska Wildlife Troopers said an avalanche buried three skiers under a blanket of snow between 40 and 100 feet deep in a small resort town.
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Tony Danza on why he enjoys playing a mob boss in "Raising Kanan"
Tony Danza talked about his role as mob boss Stefano in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."
"Sin City Gigolo" investigates shocking murder
A former star of Showtime's "Gigolos" was arrested and charged with murder, a real-life crime that stunned viewers years after the show ended. The new Paramount+ docuseries "Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas" uncovers the dark truth behind the case. Executive producer Jay Blumenfield joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss.
Tony Danza on "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
Legendary actor Tony Danza, known for "Who's the Boss?" and "Taxi," returns to TV as Queens mob boss Stefano in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." His character controls business in New York with strict rules and high stakes. Danza joins to talk about his role and the new season.
Architect behind St. John's Abbey Church helped inspire "The Brutalist"
The Oscar-winning film "The Brutalist" was inspired in part by St. John's Abbey Church, thanks to a book written by a monk who worked with architect Marcel Breuer.
Ione Skye reflects on fame, love, and loss
Ione Skye opens up about her Hollywood rise, past relationships with rock stars, and the search for love and identity in her new memoir, "Say Everything." In an interview with Anthony Mason, she discusses her complicated family history, struggles with grief, and how writing helped her find self-forgiveness.
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2 men charged over a year after 3 Chiefs fans were found dead
The medical examiner in Kansas City determined that Clayton McGeeney, 36; Ricky Johnson, 38; and David Harrington, 37, died from a combined toxicity of fentanyl and cocaine.
Kabul airport attack suspect in court
Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect in connection to the 2021 Abbey Gate suicide bombing at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, appeared in court after being extradited to the U.S. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Man posing as NBA player rep swallows $769,000 in stolen Tiffany jewelry
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."
Documents in Idaho murders case cite autism and the term "sociopath"
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
Journalist killed in Mexico, at least the 3rd such murder this year
For years, Mexico has been one of the world's most dangerous countries outside a war zone for journalists.
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