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Pedestrian crash closes portion of Hershberger Rd. NW, police say

We are told one person is hospitalized following car vs. pedestrian crash in Roanoke.

A wind advisory in effect for Eastern Highland and Western Highland Regions

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Pedestrian crash closes portion of Hershberger Rd. NW, police say

A wind advisory in effect for Eastern Highland and Western Highland Regions

JEB BUSH


How the last banking tumult fuels today's populist politics

Mike Pence and Bernie Sanders are hardly political allies.

Trump said he wouldn't call DeSantis 'Meatball Ron' as it would be inappropriate

Donald Trump said that despite his criticisms of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the nickname would be "totally inappropriate."

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Is DeSantis positioned as more than the anti-Trump?

The Florida governor is enjoying the benefit of being the challenger — but can he be more than that?

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DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 candidacy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted illegal immigration last fall by sending dozens of immigrants from Texas to an island off the Massachusetts coast.

Ron DeSantis has reached a perilous point: Inevitability

Can you recall another politician who seemed like such an ideal candidate for their party and time? Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Gary Hart . . .

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DeSantis responds to predictions Miami-Dade could turn red for first gov since Jeb Bush

Miami-Dade County may be ripe for Republicans as Gov. Ron DeSantis' popularity in the Democratic-majority county is rising ahead of a key gubernatorial election.

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Jeb Bush says plunging US math, reading scores should be 'call to arms'

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and a mother of two who pulled her children out of public school react to the test score report following the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jeb Bush Asks Trump What We'd All Like To Ask Him After Odd George H.W. Bush Claim

The former Florida governor took issue with Trump's accusation about his father, the late 41st president.

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Ex-federal prosecutor on Trump's claims about Bush stashing away secret government files: 'People say stuff like this when they're guilty and scared'

Trump claimed without evidence that former President George H.W. Bush kept "millions" of documents at a "bowling alley slash Chinese restaurant."

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Ex-federal prosecutor on Trump's claims about Bush stashing away secret government files: 'People say stuff like this when they're guilty and scared'

Trump claimed without evidence that former President George H.W. Bush kept "millions" of documents at a "bowling alley slash Chinese restaurant."

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Trump said former President George H.W. Bush kept secret government documents in a combination bowling alley/Chinese restaurant and should be investigated. Bush died in 2018.

Trump's speech also falsely claimed Barack Obama moved over 33 million pages of documents to a "totally unsafe former furniture store."

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Biden and DeSantis join together in Ian recovery effort

President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.

Alyssa Farah Griffin, Ana Navarro join 'The View' as cohosts

Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump administration spokeswoman who broke from her old boss in 2020, will be the conservative voice on the daytime talk show “The View.”.

2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere

Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump.

Florida Department of Education releases examples of math exercises they say teach critical race theory or Common Core

The Department said the textbooks had exercises based on critical race theory.

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Florida Department of Education releases examples of math exercises they say teach critical race theory or Common Core

The Department said the textbooks had exercises based on critical race theory.

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Ex-hedge fund CEO aims to be hometown boy in key Senate race

As CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund, David McCormick wore suits, lived on Connecticut’s ritzy Gold Coast and talked up bipartisanship.

2022 midterm elections: What to know ahead of Texas' primary

The 2022 midterm election season opens Tuesday in Texas.

Texas primary is George P. Bush's biggest test yet in GOP

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Florida senator fights back over nude images stolen from her

Florida State Sen. Lauren Book was sexually abused as a child for years by her nanny.

Trump Mocked For Embarrassing 'Please Clap' Moment At His Own Resort

The former president seemed to need some adulation at Mar-a-Lago.

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Trump Mocked For Embarrassing 'Please Clap' Moment At His Own Resort

The former president seemed to need some adulation at Mar-a-Lago.

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As 2024 nears, Pence to speak at SC pregnancy center dinner

Former Vice President Mike Pence is making another trip to drum up support among abortion opponents in the early-voting state of South Carolina.

Taiwan pays $900,000 for ally Guatemala to lobby Washington

Guatemala has hired for $900,000 a major supporter of former President Donald Trump to seek influence with U.S. officials in an unusual lobbying contract paid for by its ally Taiwan.

Memorable moments from Bob Dole's life and political career

Bob Dole's political career began in 1950 with election to the Kansas Legislature.

Texas congressman joins GOP race for attorney general

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert has joined the crowded field of Republicans mounting primary challenges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Judge: Florida can't enforce ban on school mask mandates

A Florida judge has ruled the state cannot enforce its ban on mask mandates in public schools to guard against the coronavirus while an appeals court sorts out whether the ban is ultimately legal.

Infrastructure push slowed by Tennessee senator's objection

A freshman senator has ground the Senate to a crawl in order to slow the passage of a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure package.

George P. Bush learns the GOP's Trump lesson the hard way

George P. Bush learns the GOP's Trump lesson the hard way

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Trump endorses Paxton over Bush in Texas attorney general race

Bush, whose family has roots in the state and the Republican Party, had been angling for Trump’s backing.

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Jeb Bush retweets 1960 photo of Cuban execution with misleading information

Photo actually shows opposition army colonel who murdered two brothers about to be executed by Castro firing squad

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DeSantis parts with Trump in response to Surfside tragedy

The tragedy in Surfside, Florida, is exposing voters to a different side of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for a reelection bid next year that could propel him into a presidential campaign.

These five South Florida hospitals are being sold for $1.1 billion

A health group is buying five South Florida hospitals for $1.1 billion. Their new owner has strong regional ties.

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George P. Bush announces run for Texas attorney general, challenging GOP incumbent Ken Paxton

The grandson and nephew of the two Bush presidents accused Paxton of bringing "too much scandal" to the office.

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George P. Bush announces run for Texas attorney general

George P. Bush announces run for Texas attorney general

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George P. Bush running for attorney general in Texas

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George P. Bush running for attorney general in Texas

George P. Bush on Wednesday launched his next political move: a run for Texas attorney general in 2022 that puts the scion of a Republican dynasty against a GOP incumbent shadowed by securities fraud charges and an FBI investigation. Bush, who has served as Texas' land commissioner since 2015, is the son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and the nephew and grandson of two former presidents.

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Republicans fear Trump will lead to a ‘lost generation’ of talent

The 45th president has brought new voices and voters to the party, but he’s driven them out too. Insiders fear the repercussions.

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Search for man in anti-Asian subway station attack in Manhattan

The attacker is accused of throwing a drink at a 34-year-old man while making anti-Asian statements in Lower Manhattan.

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GOP White House hopefuls move forward as Trump considers run

Donald Trump ended his presidency with such a firm grip on Republican voters that party leaders fretted he would freeze the field of potential 2024 candidates and delay their preparations as he considered another run.

How Trump plowed through $1 billion, losing cash advantage

This time around, though, he was betting on a massive cash advantage to negatively define Biden and to defend his own record. Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien insisted money was no issue. And it’s just not a good sign for the Trump campaign,” Ridout said. — Over $7.4 million spent at Trump-branded properties since 2017. — At least $35.9 million spent on Trump merchandise.

Iowa again a battleground, sign of Trump's Midwest obstacles

But there are signs Iowa may be competitive again. Deep concerns about the economy and dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the coronavirus have changed dynamics of the race. However, Iowa, where Trump won by 9.4 percentage points in 2016, echoes the trend in Ohio, where Trump won by 8 but is now in a pitched battle with Biden. “I believe it is a close race in Iowa," former Iowa Gov. In 2018, Democrats showed signs of resurgence, even though Republican Kim Reynolds became the first woman to be elected Iowa governor.

Chipping in? Trump may put up his own cash on reelection

Trump also is grappling with the political fallout from the mounting number of coronavirus deaths and the pandemic's economic toll. Trump spent more than $60 million of his own money on his 2016 run for the White House. Eberhart said he was skeptical that Trump will spend $100 million of his own money and questioned whether money was significantly hampering the presidents campaign. He echoed the president in saying that the Trump campaign, which was outspent in 2016, has more resources to use between now and Election Day than it did four years ago. Still, Trump added in his comments to reporters that he was prepared to spend his own cash to help his cause.

Trump embraces immigration court fight as election boost

In this June 11, 2020 photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion about "Transition to Greatness: Restoring, Rebuilding, and Renewing," at Gateway Church Dallas in Dallas. Trump has asserted without evidence that expanded mail-in voting will lead to the greatest Rigged Election in history. Trump, who often attempts to shift the nation's focus to immigration when forced to defend himself on other fronts, said Friday he would renew his legal effort. His immigration push is risky, even for someone who has built his political career on defying conventional wisdom. Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh says, Conservative judges were a huge issue in 2016 and will be again this November."

GOP candidates balance pros, cons of running with Trump

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, facing a competitive North Carolina reelection contest, is looking forward to campaigning" with Trump, Tillis' spokesperson said. GOP Sen. Steve Daines tweeted, Montana cant wait to have you back, Mr. President! after Trump promised to help him battle a strong Democratic challenger. Republican candidates are hostages, said Trump critic Tim Miller, an aide to past GOP presidential contenders including Jeb Bush. Anyone who wants to win in November should be running with the president, said Trump campaign spokesperson Erin Perrine. In the House, Democrats hope to use allegiance to Trump that GOP candidates touted in primaries against them in general elections.

Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots

But they left many of the partys strongest liberals worried that little progress would be made toward their sweeping goals. Asked whether his recent moves mean hell govern as a progressive, Biden retorted on CNBC: Im going to be Joe Biden. Biden aides say hes uniquely positioned for a wide Biden coalition because voters prioritize experience and temperament, along with policy. Republicans who dislike Trump the kind who cut deals with Sen. Biden or Vice President Biden arent likely to back President Biden's proposed public option health insurance expansion when theyve never embraced the Affordable Care Act. Winning back just that cohort back could be enough to secure Biden to the presidency alone this cycle, he said.

Oil legend T. Boone Pickens dies

(CNN) - Legendary oil man T. Boone Pickens, whose investments helped shape the American energy industry going back to the 1950s, has died at the age of 91. Pickens announced his retirement from the oil and gas industry in January 2018 due to his poor health. A longtime maverick in the US energy industry, Pickens began a campaign in 2008 to help the US lessen its dependence on oil from OPEC nations. I have always believed that maintaining the status quo inevitably leads to failure," Pickens wrote in an op-ed for Forbes in 2017. "Back then, the notion that shareholders own the companies and managements were employees was foreign to big oil companies that would rather operate like empires.

Trump's campaign offered 10 plastic straws for $15 because 'liberal paper straws don't work' and they just sold out

Now, there's Trump Straws. President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is selling 10-packs of branded plastic straws for $15. Because "liberal paper straws don't work," the president's online campaign store asserts. Trump, asked at the White House on Friday if he was in favor of banning plastic straws, said, "I do think we have bigger problems than plastic straws." Some large corporations, such as Starbucks, have even vowed to stop offering plastic straws in all their stores.

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A list of insults Donald Trump has hurled at Jeb Bush

Jeb Bush's son has recently endorsed Donald Trump for president. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has a list of insults that the GOP nominee has hurled at Jeb Bush over the past few months.

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Ted Cruz defends proposal to patrol Muslim communities

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz picked up an important endorsement from his former rival, Jeb Bush. He is also celebrating a win in Utah's caucuses. But Cruz is facing a backlash over his proposal to target Muslim Americans after the Brussels attacks. On Tuesday after the bombings, he said, "We need to empower law enforcement to patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods before they become radicalized." Cruz joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why he is proposing the policy.

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Impact of Trump's South Carolina win, Bush dropping out

As the Democratic presidential race turns toward Saturday’s South Carolina primary, the Republicans are campaigning in Nevada for Tuesday’s caucus. After a third disappointing finish, Jeb Bush suspended his campaign before all the votes were counted last Saturday in South Carolina. Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the 2016 presidential race.

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Jeb and George W. Bush spar with Donald Trump in S.C.

President George W. Bush campaigned in South Carolina Monday for Jeb Bush. The Bush brothers took veiled jabs at frontrunner Donald Trump. Trump reminded voters of the 9/11 attacks, and the former president's decision to invade Iraq. Major Garrett reports from Charleston on the primary battle.

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George W. Bush stumps for brother in South Carolina

With the South Carolina primaries just five days away, Jeb Bush is hoping his brother, former President George W. Bush, can boost his numbers. Front-runner Donald Trump continues to blame the former president for overlooking intelligence in the leadup to 9/11. Major Garrett reports.

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Donald Trump: Jeb Bush said he wanted to "moon everybody"

In one of the more curious moments of the debate, Donald Trump makes claim about the former Florida governor

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Donald Trump calls Ted Cruz "nasty"

After getting into it with Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz set their sights on eatch other, with Cruz bashing Trump for flip-flopping and Trump calling Cruz a liar.

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Donald Trump attacks George W. Bush on 9/11, Iraq

The Republican debate takes a dramatic turn as Donald Trump and Jeb Bush clash over former President George W. Bush's record on national security.

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Donald Trump, Jeb Bush get heated over Syria, national security

Donald Trump and Jeb Bush spar over how to approach the fight against ISIS and the Assad regime in Syria.

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Getting ugly: Republican race in South Carolina

Anti-Trump push polling and anonymous mailers are already appearing in South Carolina. That comes as Marco Rubio is increasing his attacks on Trump and Jeb Bush is bringing his brother, George W. Bush out on the campaign trail. Republican Strategist Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN with analysis of the GOP South Carolina primary fight.

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Republicans Battle: Marco Rubio trashes Donald Trump for profanity; John Kasich says Jeb Bush is too "negative"

As the GOP race is tightening ahead of the South Carolina primary, Marco Rubio is slamming Donald Trump for calling Ted Cruz a "p*ssy." Meanwhile, John Kasich is going after Jeb Bush for his "negativity." Real Clear Politics national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN the Republican candidates' strategies moving forward into South Carolina.

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Donald Trump on N.H. primary battle, clashing with Jeb Bush

The latest poll shows Donald Trump holding a double-digit lead on his Republican rivals in New Hampshire. John Kasich, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz are in a race for second. Trump clashed with them and even members of the audience during a GOP debate Saturday. Trump joins "CBS This Morning" from Manchester, New Hampshire, to discuss his campaign and rivals.

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Barbara Bush: "I don’t know how women can vote" for Trump

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush and his mother, former First Lady Barbara Bush, spoke with "CBS This Morning" anchor Norah O'Donnell about the current GOP race.

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Palin tours with Trump as Cruz faces criticism

The latest presidential poll finds Donald Trump’s main rival, Ted Cruz, is gaining support in New Hampshire. Trump holds a commanding 20-point lead, but the poll shows Cruz is now in second place, moving ahead of Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio who are tied for third. To stay ahead, both Trump and Cruz have to ridicule “the establishment” at every turn, but lately the lines have begun to blur. Major Garrett reports.

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Jeb Bush talks term limits with New Hampshire fan

The Republican presidential candidate is upping his ground game in the first-in-the-nation primary state. One fan, Leona Clough, asks Bush about term limits during a town hall

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Who won last night's GOP debate?

Weeks away from the Iowa caucuses, the Republican presidential candidates gathered in South Carolina for their first debate of the new year. Donald Trump and Ted Cruz attacked one another's backgrounds, and Jeb Bush criticized Trump's idea to ban all Muslims from entering the United States. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Meg Oliver and Elaine Quijano about the impact this debate will have on the race.

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Full interview: Jeb Bush, December 20

GOP presidential candidate and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush sits down with CBS' "Face the Nation" to discuss Donald Trump and the state of his campaign.

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Extended interview: Jeb Bush, December 20

An extended cut of an interview with GOP presidential candidate and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on the December 20, 2015 broadcast of CBS' "Face the Nation."

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12/20: Rubio, Bush, Salvanto

The latest on the state of the 2016 presidential race, with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto, and others

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Donald Trump, Jeb Bush continue feud after Republican debate

Donald Trump and Jeb Bush continued their debate arguments by trading insults on the campaign trail. Time Political Reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN with analysis.

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11/29/15: Carson, McCain, Bush

The latest on the fight against ISIS and the 2016 presidential campaign trail, with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, and others.

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Full Interview: Jeb Bush, November 29

John Dickerson speaks with GOP candidate Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Florida about his foreign policy strategy in the fight against ISIS and the growing refugee crisis.

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Jeb Bush: Religious minorities should be given preference

Presidential candidate Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Florida, believes religious minorities seeking refugee status should be given preference. The former governor says the greatest means of refugee support would be to create “safe havens” inside Syria.

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Jeb Bush: Trump is “misinformed at best” on foreign policy

Presidential candidate Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Florida, believes GOP front-runner Donald Trump is preying on the worst fears of Americans. The former governor says his competitor is “not a serious candidate” in the race for the presidency.

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Jeb Bush: Our “post-ISIS world” needs stability

Presidential candidate Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Florida, believes ISIS would not exist if America had maintained 10,000 ground forces in the aftermath of the Iraq war. The former governor says Sec. Hillary Clinton’s “lack of commitment” created regional instability that gave birth to the caliphate.

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Open: This is Face the Nation, November 29

The latest on the fight against ISIS and the 2016 presidential campaign trail, with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, and others

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Jeb Bush: Extended Interview

Here is the full extended interview with Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush that aired on the November 29th edition of "Face the Nation."

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