White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it

Editor’s note: This story contains offensive imagery. Washington — The White House on Friday removed an election-conspiracy video shared by President Trump on social media that included racist footage depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. A White House official said a White House staffer “erroneously made the post,”

The Drive: The lessons of the latest GOP debate

The Drive: The lessons of the latest GOP debate – CBS News Watch CBS News CBSNews.com senior political reporter Brian Montopoli explained how the latest republican debate on foreign policy shed light on the shortcomings of some candidates and brought Newt Gingrich closer to a showdown with Mitt Romney. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before

Mitt Romney reads Late Show’s Top Ten

Mitt Romney reads Late Show’s Top Ten – CBS News Watch CBS News Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman to read the Top Ten list. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px); } View CBS News In Original

Millions at risk of losing unemployment benefits

Millions at risk of losing unemployment benefits – CBS News Watch CBS News If Congress does not act before the end of the year, the unemployment benefits that millions of Americans receive will disappear. Ben Tracy reports on how that will affect one household in California. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%;

Christie: Now is not my time

Christie: Now is not my time – CBS News Watch CBS News New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ended weeks of speculation on Tuesday when he announced he’s not “prepared to walk away” from his job as governor to run for president in 2012. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before

Behind the Scenes: South Carolina Republican Debate

National Journal reporter Rebecca Kaplan sat down with debate hosts Scott Pelley of the CBS Evening News, and Major Garrett, National Journal’s Congressional correspondent, to talk about debate preparation. The hosts talked about how they prepared for the debate, their rapport on stage, and how they’ll spend the rest of the day getting ready. Original