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Election superstitions: A look at if theories hold clues to the White House winner

With the race for the White House heating up, "CBS Mornings Plus" explores three superstitious election theories, from cookie sales to other quirky predictions. Scott MacFarlane checks to see if ...

Michigan's "uncommitted" voters grapple with White House's role in the Mideast conflict

With Election Day fast approaching, the U.S. is making a final diplomatic push to stop the war in Gaza, along with the cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. As Shanelle ...

GOP-led probe disputes ex-White House aide's House Jan. 6 testimony about note

A Republican-led House panel reviewing the work of the House committee that investigated Jan. 6 has released a report that Republicans say disputes a piece of testimony.

Watch live: White House holds press briefing as campaign cycle enters final stretch

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief press Wednesday morning as the 2024 campaign cycle enters its final stretch. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden, along with former ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

What the White House revealed about new letter to Israel warning on Gaza aid consequences

The White House says letters like the one sent by the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to Israeli officials about Gaza aid have resulted in cooperation in the past. CBS News chief White ...

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program Has Canceled Debt for Over One Million People

An effort to revive and maximize use of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has resulted in student loan forgiveness for over one million people.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Emhoff says White House Christmas décor will stay if Harris wins: 'Maybe a few more dreidels'

Doug Emhoff says even though he celebrates Hanukkah, Christmas at the White House isn't going anywhere if Vice President Harris becomes commander-in-chief. "We may throw some gelt in there. Maybe a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

White House calls Hamas significantly weakened after Israel kills Yahya Sinwar

U.S. officials are hoping Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar will lead to some kind of diplomatic settlement for the war in Gaza and the release of the hostages still held by Hamas. CBS ...

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other birth control

People with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House ...

Health - ABC News - October 21

Insurance should cover OTC birth control methods fully, White House says

People with private health insurance would be able to get OTC birth control methods like condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a rule the White House is proposing.

Health plans should pay for over-the-counter birth control at no cost, White House proposes

The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would provide women with private insurance free access to over-the-counter birth control pills and other contraceptives.

Watch live: White House holds press briefing ahead of busy Biden travel week

The White House will hold a press briefing Monday ahead of a busy week with President Biden. Biden will be in Washington on Monday before departing for a speech in New Hampshire on Tuesday. He will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Biden "deeply concerned" by possible leak about Israel and Iran, White House says

President Biden is "deeply concerned" by the possible leak of U.S. intelligence documents regarding Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, spokesman John Kirby said Monday.

World - CBS News - October 21

First lady Jill Biden unveils revamped White House tour, talks legacy and more

The upgraded tour, now open to the public, includes interactive displays and 3D renderings.

Judge rejects Mark Meadows attempt to get White House records for Georgia defense

A federal judge cast aside former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows's bid for a cache of records from the National Archives meant to aid in his defense against criminal charges in the Georgia ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Trump privately praised Hitler and meets 'definition of fascist,' ex-chief John Kelly says

John Kelly, who served as White House chief of staff in the Trump administration, also said his one-time boss had spoken positively about Adolf Hitler while in office.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Eye Opener: Startling revelations from a former White House chief of staff on Donald Trump

Startling revelations from a former White House chief of staff who says, based on what he says he witnessed, Donald Trump would rule like a "dictator." Also, McDonald's pulls its Quarter Pounder ...

Kamala Harris says Trump is a fascist at CNN town hall in Pennsylvania - live updates

Vice-president appears with host Anderson Cooper at event where Trump declined to appear. The Labour party has put out a statement rejecting allegations that it broke US election law because ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Watch live: White House holds press briefing amid Israel war plan leak

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief the press Wednesday afternoon, days after an apparent U.S. intelligence breach related to Israel's plans to strike Iran was unveiled. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Former Trump White House staffers back John Kelly on his warning about Trump

Thirteen more members of the Trump administration penned an open letter backing up former White House chief of staff John Kelly's assertion that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.

Trump says on Joe Rogan podcast his biggest White House mistake was hiring ‘disloyal people’

Three-hour long interview caused delay in ex-president’s arrival to Michigan rally, leaving attendees in cold for hours. Donald Trump sat down for three hours on Friday with Joe Rogan, telling ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

White House notified before Israel's attack on Iran, defense official told CBS News

A defense official told CBS News that the White House was notified in advance of Israel's attack against Iran.

Mark Cuban says he has 'no interest' in a White House Cabinet position as he campaigns for Harris

Mark Cuban has suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris should fire FTC Chair Lina Khan if she wins the White House against Donald Trump.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Biden appears to call Trump supporters "garbage," White House says he meant comedian's rhetoric

On a video call with Latino activists Tuesday evening, President Biden appeared to call former President Donald Trump's supporters "garbage" as he talked about comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto ...

Watch live: White House holds press briefing in wake of Biden's 'garbage' remark

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon. The press conference comes after President Biden sparked backlash Tuesday when he appeared to compare ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

WATCH: First lady wears panda costume as Bidens host Halloween at the White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, who wore a giant panda costume, hosted trick-or-treaters at the White House on Wednesday for the final time.

Yes, Bidenomics is working here in Pennsylvania. But it might not be enough to win the White House | JoJo Burgess

As a steelworker, I know how hard people are struggling – and I fear that next week they may fall for Trump’s simple answers. We speak to voters in the states that will decide the US election ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

AP sources: White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite stenographer concerns

Report: White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite concerns

AP: White House altered Biden 'garbage' transcript, drawing rebuke from stenographer

White House officials changed the transcript of President Biden’s comments in which he appeared to compare former President Trump’s supporters to “garbage,” prompting pushback from the office ...

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

Is white pasta bad for you?

It was lauded in the low-fat era, then demonised during the low-carb craze. Plenty of alternatives exist, but what is the healthiest, tastiest, most affordable way forward?. Walk down the pasta ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?

The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.

Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'

David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.

Trump’s Claims That Blame Migrants: False or Misleading

The Trump campaign has consistently pointed to unauthorized immigration as the cause of a series of problems it says plagues the country. That is rarely actually the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Austin appears to knock Trump for placing blame on Zelensky

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday appeared to take a swipe at former President Trump, criticizing "some who say that both sides are to blame" in the war that began when Russian President ...