Amid the fallout from his poor debate performance last week, President Biden, ahead of a critical meeting with Democratic governors, told campaign staffers on a call Wednesday that “I am running. I’m the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one’s pushing me out.” Weija Jiang reports from the White House.
White House, Biden campaign hold all-staff meetings amid debate fallout
Both the White House and the Biden campaign held all-staff meetings Wednesday as officials contend with political fallout from last week’s presidential debate. Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News, and Kadia Goba, politics reporter for Semafor, join “America Decides” to take a closer look at the current White House messaging as concerns about the president’s […]
CBS News documentary shows Americans’ views on state of U.S.
A new CBS Reports documentary reveals Americans’ unfiltered views on issues likely to shape the outcome of the 2024 election, including the state of democracy in the U.S., and the American Dream. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
Millions of Americans hit the roads, skies for July 4
AAA projects that nearly 61 million Americans will travel by car this Fourth of July holiday, while TSA planned to screen about 2.8 million flyers alone Wednesday at U.S. airports. Kris Van Cleave reports on the travel rush.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Adriana Diaz.
Fast-moving Northern California wildfire forces evacuations
The Thompson Fire broke out Tuesday near the Northern California city of Oroville amid extreme heat and has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. The blaze is burning out of control in the same county as the town of Paradise, the site of the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire recorded in California […]
Sen. Peter Welch says Biden will make “right decision” about campaign’s future
What was once a whisper in Democratic circles over President Biden’s ability to win reelection and serve another term is now front and center. Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont joins “America Decides” to weigh in on whether Mr. Biden should remain his party’s nominee.
Hurricane Beryl churns past Jamaica
After causing major destruction in Granada, Beryl was roaring by Jamaica on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane. Ahead of its arrival, Jamaica’s prime minister issued a disaster zone declaration as thousands evacuated flood-prone areas. Tom Hanson has the latest.
Concern among Democratic lawmakers over Biden’s candidacy
The White House is on damage control as concerns mount about whether President Biden can defeat Donald Trump in November. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Critically-endangered gorilla born at Ohio zoo
There’s an adorable new face at an Ohio zoo, a baby western lowland gorilla.