Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is vowing to enact the first federal law against price gouging from food suppliers and grocery stores as part of her wide-ranging economic plan to bring down the cost of living. But many economists say they are skeptical the policy would lead to lower food costs for consumers. In a
Washington — Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Florida Republican who led the effort to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last fall, is facing off with a McCarthy-linked primary challenger on Tuesday to hold onto his seat in Congress’ lower chamber. McCarthy last year became the first person in history to be ousted in a House
Washington — Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Florida Republican who led the effort to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last fall, will easily defeat a McCarthy-linked primary challenger Tuesday, CBS News projects. With about 72% of the votes counted, Gaetz was leading challenger Aaron Dimmock, a former Navy officer, by a margin of 71% to
With a close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, including very tight battleground races, just how much room is there for movement before the election? Campaign ads and voter contact efforts aim to reach voters who might be persuaded to change their minds in the coming weeks. So, just how many persuadable voters are
More fencing added around United Center after DNC protesters breached outer perimeter More fencing added around United Center after DNC protesters breached outer perimeter 04:41 CHICAGO (CBS) — A total of 13 people were arrested during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, police said, including about 10 people who were arrested
Making her primetime Democratic National Convention debut, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York on Monday night gave a rousing call to arms to elect nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and “deliver on an ambitious agenda for the people.” “We choose a new path, and open the door to a new day, one that is for
Ashley Biden, President Biden’s 43-year-old daughter who typically stays out of the spotlight, introduced her father Monday night at the first night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as he delivered one of his final and most historic speeches in his time as president and a public servant. A social worker in Philadelphia, Ashley Biden