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Trump and Harris rally voters Trump and Harris make final push in battleground states 02:11 The vice president of the U.S. — who occupies the second-highest office in the executive branch of the federal government and who in an emergency is first in line to succeed the president — doesn’t earn the second-highest salary.  The president earns $400,000 per year, while next highest earner is the chief justice of the Supreme Court, who earns $300,000. Even associate justices on the high court, at $298,500, earn more than the vice president of the U.S., whose salary is currently set at $235,100 a year.  The last time the salary for the vice president position increased was in January 2019, when the role got a $4,400 raise, from $230,700.  The vice president’s salary was set at $284,600 for 2024, according to an executive order on pay adjustments. However, a pay freeze has been in effect since 2019, meaning that only $235,100 of the vice president’s salary is payable.  Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, a professor of history at Rice University, think the vice president’s salary is reasonably commensurate with the

CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live Sen. Tammy Baldwin is fighting to hold onto her Senate seat in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde in the battleground state of Wisconsin .  The seat is one of several up for election in 2024 that are seen as crucial for control of the Senate, as Republicans work to build a majority. The race in the Badger State, among the most competitive this cycle, has been a bruising one as the two candidates each sought to portray the other as coastal elites out of step with Wisconsinites .  Baldwin, 62, was first elected to the Senate in 2012 after representing Wisconsin in the House for more than a decade. She has a long history of courting rural voters in the state — in her last race, she won counties that had supported Trump , despite her progressive politics.  Hovde, 60, also sought the GOP nomination in 2012, but it went to former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, who went on to lose the election to Baldwin. As chairman and CEO of Utah-based Sunwest Bank, Hovde is one

November 5, 2024 / 7:00 AM EST / AP Man charged with plotting 9/11-style attack Kenyan man charged with plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S. 02:03 A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab. A federal jury in Manhattan found Cholo Abdi Abdullah guilty on all six counts he faced for conspiring to hijack an aircraft and slam it into a building, according to court records. He’s due to be sentenced next March and faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison. Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 30, seen in an undated photo. Handout / Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Abdullah represented himself during the trial, which opened last week. He declined to give an opening statement and did not actively participate in questioning witnesses. In court papers filed ahead of the trial, prosecutors said Abdullah intended to “merely sit passively during the trial, not oppose the prosecution and whatever the outcome, he would accept the outcome because he does not believe that this is a legitimate system.” Lawyers appointed to assist Abdullah

November 5, 2024 / 6:40 AM EST / CBS/AFP Russian, North Korean diplomats meet Russian, North Korean diplomats meet as troops move toward Ukraine 04:30 Seoul — North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles early Tuesday, Seoul’s military said. It was Pyongyang’s second launch in days and it came just hours before Americans were set to vote for a new president. The nuclear-armed North last week test-fired what it said was its most advanced and powerful solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). That was Kim Jong Un’s first weapons test since he was accused by U.S. and Ukrainian officials of sending soldiers to help support Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine .  North Korea , which has denied the deployment, is under growing international pressure to withdraw its troops from Russia, with Seoul warning Tuesday that thousands of soldiers were being deployed to front-line areas, including the Russian region of Kursk, which Ukrainian troops pushed into months ago. Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launch of “several short-range ballistic missiles” at around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday (5:30 p.m. Eastern, Monday) into waters east

Updated on: November 5, 2024 / 6:42 AM EST / CBS/AP Union soldiers receive posthumous Medal of Honor 2 Union soldiers receive posthumous Medal of Honor for daring Civil War train theft 01:55 For several decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities at a funeral home and cemetery in Seattle.  The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers – but nothing linking them to the Civil War. Still, that was enough for an organization dedicated to locating, identifying and interring the remains of unclaimed veterans to conclude over several years that they were all Union soldiers deserving of a burial service with military honors. “It’s amazing that they were still there and we found them,” said Tom Keating, the Washington state coordinator for the Missing In America Project, which turned to a team of volunteers to confirm their war service through genealogical research. “It’s something long overdue. These people have been waiting a long time for a burial.” Most of the veterans were

Analysis of final days on campaign trail What to know about the final days of 2024 presidential campaign 02:53 The U.S. president hasn’t been given a raise in more than 20 years. That means Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will earn the same salary as their predecessor: $400,000 a year, as specified in Title 3 of the U.S. Code, paid monthly. The president also gets an additional $50,000 for expenses (non-taxable), a $100,000 travel account and a $19,000 entertainment budget.  Of course, the nation’s commander in chief is also entitled to other benefits, not least of which is a paid-for mansion known as the White House, as a residence.  Between 1969 and 2001, the last time Congress boosted the chief executive’s pay, the president earned $200,000 annually. In a 1999 hearing on the proposed pay raise, it was noted that compensation for “one of the most difficult, demanding and important jobs on the face of the earth” had not risen in three decades, while the salaries of private-sector chief executive officers were soaring. Government reform expert Paul C. Light testified that he supported a presidential salary

That feeling of impending doom? Don’t ignore it. Doomsday could be right around the corner, via natural disaster or a block party featuring DJ Khaled, even if most of us don’t spend much time thinking about it. Our planet’s history is full of close calls — massive asteroids nearly colliding with Earth, supervolcanoes, plagues, the Cuban missile crisis. And these days we have Kim Jong Un, who acts like he might push the big, red button just to see what it does, and other real-life Bond villains (and wannabes) with buttons of their own. The near-end no longer seems that far-fetched. So why aren’t fallout shelters more common? Nobody I know has one, and I know many people, some of whom are wealthy enough to live in million-dollar homes. If that sounds like you, consider this: What’s another 60 grand or so between friends? It’ll get you a nice 200-square-foot underground shelter, capable of withstanding a nuke. Too much? You can get a precast concrete bunker half the size for about $20,000. If the world as we know it ends, you’ll have somewhere to go.

1 A social media account run by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign memed itself. Celebrities signed their political endorsements with “childless cat lad y .” Former President Trump, again the Republican presidential nominee, served fries at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s. Dubbed the “election of a generation,” the 2024 presidential race and its result may very well be adapted for the screen — it feels stranger than fiction, like a TV plot come to life. As such, The Times will be providing updates on Tuesday’s election throughout the day and beyond, including on local, state and national races. However, if you would rather be distracted as you wait for races to be called, we’ve compiled a list of TV shows to stream that we believe will keep you entertained for some time because, if the 2020 election is an indicator, it could take hours, if not several days, to know the outcome. This list is heavy on comedies and breezy, bingeable series and specials that either premiered in the last few months or have recently released a new season — it’s the perfect time to catch up.

Much like the fight for the White House and the Senate, the battle for control of the House is especially tight — but it is being played on a field tilted decisively toward the GOP. That’s no accident. Republicans designed the field itself. There are 435 House districts. The GOP drew 191 of them, the Democrats just 75 . (The rest were created by courts, commissions or divided governments; seven states have just one House member and elect statewide.) It doesn’t get mentioned enough by the media, which focuses on the horse race of how either side might reach 218 seats. Yet in a race this close, partisan gerrymandering will be central to determining which party takes control of the House. And as it has since 2012, the GOP begins with a head start. Just as importantly, there are dangerously few competitive seats remaining. Thanks to a 2019 Supreme Court decision that declared partisan gerrymandering a political issue that the federal courts could not decide, the national congressional map has been maximally gerrymandered almost everywhere it is possible. The Cook Political Report has identified only

It’s finally over. All but the shouting, vote-counting, finger-pointing, legal wrangling, possible rioting and attempted overthrowing — once more — of our 248-year-old democratic republic. But that’s all in the future. Maybe. For now, let’s celebrate the end of the most vexing, mean-spirited and household-dividing presidential election in modern times, as it heaves itself across the finish line and crumples in a lousy heap. Columnists Mark Z. Barabak and Anita Chabria look back on the rancorous path to this day and offer some thoughts on what lies ahead. Barabak: There are very few things I can say with certainty. But I can say without doubt that most people — save members of Masochists Anonymous — are glad this campaign is mercifully done with. No? Chabria: I feel like it’s the morning after a Vegas wedding and we’ve tied the knot — we’re just not sure with whom. As happy as I am that we have finally made it to voting day, I feel duty-bound to squash any relief out there by being clear that we still have a long way to go before we all

Howard University, where Vice President Kamala Harris attended college and where she will be on election night, is named after a white evangelical Christian who lost his right arm fighting to save his country and end slavery. Opinion Columnist LZ Granderson LZ Granderson writes about culture, politics, sports and navigating life in America. This Civil War hero oversaw the creation of more than 1,000 Black schools during Reconstruction. Undoubtedly there will be those who try to paint Harris’ decision to spend election night at this iconic historically Black university as tribalism; however, the truth is Howard began with a coalition that transcended race, gender and caste, and that’s what it symbolizes to this day. Given the backdrop of the 2024 election, Howard University is the perfect location to watch the results. “This is an inflection moment, I believe, in the history of our country,” Harris recently said. “This is a moment where there are powerful voices trying to sow hate and division among us. And if we’re going to deal with where we are in this inflection moment, we must speak all these truths, and

Migrants anxiously monitoring U.S. election Migrants anxiously monitoring U.S. election outcome 04:41 Nogales, Mexico — Migrants from all corners of the globe, from Latin America to far-flung countries in Africa and Asia, come to a shelter in this northern Mexican city hoping to enter the U.S. and escape economic hardship and, in some cases, deadly danger.  “They tried to kill us,” said Rosa Benalcazar, a migrant staying at the House of Mercy and all Nations, one of the biggest shelters for migrants on the Mexican side of the Arizona-Mexico border. Benalcazar said she journeyed to the U.S. after criminal gangs threatened to harm her and her family in Ecuador, which has seen record numbers of its citizens flee amid mounting violence and insecurity. Concerned migrants at the House of Mercy and all Nations shelter in Nogales, Mexico, listening to an immigration attorney. CBS News Like the other migrants at the shelter in Nogales, Benalcazar has been trying to get an appointment to enter America through a U.S. government phone app known as CBP One . Designed to discourage illegal border crossings, the Biden administration program

live updates By Hunter Woodall Updated on: November 5, 2024 / 6:12 AM EST / CBS News CBS News 24/7 Live  What to know for following 2024 election coverage After a hard-fought campaign between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Election Day is here. More than 82 million ballots have already been cast during weeks of early voting. See the latest results here after polls close in the first states beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and watch live coverage on all CBS News platforms. CBS News considers seven states on the electoral map to be battleground states that will largely decide who wins the race: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.   4m ago Who was the last president elected to non-consecutive terms? Trump is seeking to become the first president since Grover Cleveland to be elected to non-consecutive terms as president. Cleveland has the distinction of being both the 22nd and 24th president. He won his first term in 1884 but was defeated for reelection in 1888, although he won the popular vote over Benjamin Harrison. Cleveland won

The Electoral College – explained The Electoral College – explained 02:56 Until polls close on Election Day , millions of people across the United States are casting ballots for their preferred candidates to succeed President Biden in the White House. But determining the winner is not as simple as totaling up how many people voted for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump, because of the Electoral College .  The Electoral College is a controversial step in the U.S. election process that dates back to the 18th century . While there’s a growing movement to  try to get rid of it , others defend the system that gives some states more weight in presidential elections.  Why was the Electoral College created in the first place? Whether the Electoral College is fair or necessary is subject to fierce debate that in some ways dates back to its founding.  The concept emerged during the Constitutional Convention, which took place over a four-month period in 1787 to address issues with the early system of government in the United States. State delegates who attended the convention were

Early voting surges as Election Day arrives Early voting breaks records as the White House race tightens 04:29 Election Day 2024 is expected to bring out tens of millions of people to their polling places , and many may also want to know what’s open or closed if they need to run errands, like shopping or getting to the post office. While the Tuesday after the first Monday in November is designated for federal, state and local general elections, it is not a federal holiday. But some state offices will be closed, while workers in 28 states are guaranteed voting leave to take time off from work to cast their ballots.  That may leave some Americans to question whether they’ll find their local stores, banks, post offices, DMV and other services open on November 5. At the same time, some schools are closed on Election Day, partly as some educational facilities double as polling stations.  Are banks open on Election Day 2024? Yes, banks and ATMs will be open on Election Day, given that it’s not a federal holiday, nor observed by the Federal Reserve system.

At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency 03:46 Donald Trump may have joined the ranks of America’s richest people through his real estate holdings, from golf courses to hotels, but it’s his stake in the fledgling Trump Media & Technology Group that has more than doubled his net worth to $5.5 billion this year. The money-losing social media company, which trades under the ticker symbol DJT, the same as Trump’s initials, has had a volatile year since going public in March. An initial surge in the market value of Trump Media in March made the former president’s 57% stake worth  $5.2 billion , but that tumbled to $1.4 billion when the stock hit a low of $11.75 in September. The wild swings in Trump Media shares has prompted comparisons to meme stocks, or companies that trade on social media buzz rather than revenue or profit growth, investors’ favored yardsticks. Trump Media, whose main asset is the Truth Social platform, has  declining revenue and large losses , with University of Florida finance professor

CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live As former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the 2024 election , and control of Congress is on the line in House and Senate races around the country, millions of Americans will be looking for live coverage of results when the polls close on Tuesday.  CBS News will have extensive coverage of the 2024 election on all platforms.  How to watch election coverage with cable CBS News’ live coverage on TV and cable starts Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, anchored by Norah O’Donnell from CBS News’ election headquarters in New York City. Find your  local CBS station here . O’Donnell be joined at the anchor desk by CBS News’ expert team, including Margaret Brennan, John Dickerson, Bill Whitaker, Cecilia Vega, Robert Costa, Ed O’Keefe and contributor Ed Gordon. Nancy Cordes will report from the Harris-Walz campaign election night headquarters, Tony Dokoupil and Caitlin Huey-Burns will report from the Trump-Vance election nightheadquarters, Scott MacFarlane will cover the battle for control of Congress, and a team of correspondents will report from battleground states around the

SEATTLE (AP) — Factory workers at Boeing voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash. Leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers district in Seattle said 59% of members who cast ballots agreed to approve the company’s fourth formal offer and the third put to a vote. The deal includes a 38% wage increase over four years, and ratification and productivity bonuses. However, Boeing refused to meet strikers’ demand to restore a company pension plan that was frozen nearly a decade ago. The contract’s ratification on the eve of Election Day cleared the way for a major U.S. manufacturer and government contractor to restart Pacific Northwest assembly lines that the walkout idled for 53 days. Bank of America analysts estimated last month that Boeing was losing about $50 million a day during the now-ended strike, which did not affect a nonunion plant in South Carolina where the company makes 787s. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said in a

The average age of homebuyers in the United States reached an all-time high of 56 years in 2024, up from 49 in 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors. Recorded from July 2023 to July 2024, the average age of first-time buyers also rose from 35 to 38, and from 58 to 61 for repeat buyers. NAR released its annual housing market report on Monday, highlighting that while homebuyers’ ages hit historic highs, the first-time homebuyer market share hit a historic low of 24%. Prior to 2008, according to NAR, the historical norm of first-time buyers was 40%. Also noted in 2024 is a record-high 26% of buyers paying for their homes in cash. “The U.S. housing market is split into two groups: first-time buyers struggling to enter the market and current homeowners buying with cash,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR deputy chief economist and vice president of research.  NAR found that 73% of recent homebuyers did not have a child under the age of 18 in their home – the highest share recorded. “First-time buyers face high home prices, high mortgage interest rates and

DETROIT (AP) — Lakers star Anthony Davis injured his left ankle late in Los Angeles’ loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. “Landed on the spot that’s been killing me,” the NBA’s leading scorer said softly after Detroit’s 115-103 victory. Davis went up for a layup and after being fouled by Pistons center Jalen Duren, he tumbled down to the court and grabbed his left ankle. “I’ve been managing it since last summer,” he said. Davis stayed in the game and continued to score, finishing with 37 points a game after he had a season-high 38 points in a win at Toronto. The 31-year-old Davis is scoring a league-high 32.6 points, coming off an outstanding season in which the oft-injured center played in a career-high 76 games. Two hours before tipoff in Detroit, he was one of two Lakers warming up with shooting drills. “He’s a pro’s pro,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “There’s a reason why he’s had the career he’s had and why he’s going to be in the Hall of Fame. It’s not just because of raw talent, but because he’s

Nov 4: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET Nov 4: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET 45:26 U.S. and European law enforcement agencies are working together to investigate whether incendiary devices detonated in July at DHL logistics hubs in Germany and the U.K. were part of a larger operation directed by Russian Intelligence services (in particular, the GRU — Russian military intelligence), the highest level of the Russian government or by outside individuals acting in the interests of Russia, a source familiar with the matter said. Officials are working to determine whether the larger operation was to place similar devices on aircraft servicing the U.S. and U.S. allies. The Wall Street Journal first reported the alleged plot targeting U.S. aircraft. The 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment published at the end of October said the U.S. continues to be concerned about threats to the aviation and air cargo systems, including the “potential use of the air cargo supply chain to ship concealed dangerous and potentially deadly items.” DHL said in a statement that it was aware “of two recent incidents involving shipments in our network. We are fully cooperating with the