And legal struggles. Plus, covid infections rise in the fall, in the u. S. And abroad. More wildfires scorch the west, spacex launching satellites intended to make wifi universal and a sea lion plagued with seizures saved by surgery. This is the cbs overnight news. Good evening everyone im Major Garrett in washington. President trump has returned to the campaign trail with gusto, pressing against reelection head winds. Most polls are showing him trailing Vice President biden in key battleground states. But he is tapping unexpected pockets of support. A Battleground Tracker poll shows mr. Trump trailing the former Vice President in wisconsin, a state that mr. Trump narrowly won in 2016. And trailing biden in arizona. This weekend, the president made stops, in michigan, wisconsin, nevada and california at airport rallies he was greeted by big crowds, many not Wearing Masks. As the nation watches, it is voting in astonishing numbers. More than 27 million ballots cast by mail or in person.
Reporter this year, Farmer Robert graves says the division is personal. Im a registered republican. I voted for donald trump. But im very disappointed in his performance and his conduct in office. And he wont get my vote again. Are you voting for joe biden then . I am. Reporter but he says his wife is sticking with President Trump. How does that play out at your dinner table. Im going to cast mine the way i want and she can cast hers the way she wants . Reporter and youll stay marrie . Oh yes, yes, we will. Weve been married 40 years already. I think well make it. Reporter here in pennsylvania, 750,000 more democrats are registered to vote than republicans, but republicans have been gaining ground since 2016, narrowing ground since 2016, narrowing that gap by more than 200,000. Vicks vapopatch. Easy to wear with soothing vicks vapors for her, for you, for the whole family. Trusted soothing vapors, from vicks diddeodorants onlysome alumask odor . Secret aluminum free helps eliminate odo
At a press conference sunday, his doctors said the president wanted to return to the white house soon and they said he might get his wish. If he continues to look and feel as well as he does today, our hope is that we can plan for a did discharge as early as tomorrow. At the same time, they described symptoms that were at times disturbing. Over the occurs of the his illness, he has had two drops in oxygen cat rasaturation. It can be a dangerous warning sign that requires a treatment with a steroid. The president s physician tried to explain why he suggested on saturday that the president had not received supplemental oxygen when in fact, he had. I was trying reflect the up beat attitude that the team had. At the rose garden ceremony for his had Supreme Court pick. Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Super and applause ] spreader event. This photo highlights attendees, packed together and without masks who tested positive since then, including the first lady, former white house counselor, kellyann
In the oh zorks s. Ignoring the risks. And later, an appreciation of rbg. She came up to my shoulder. I always knew i was in the presence of a giant. This is the cbs overnight news. Good evening, everyone. Im major jofr in washington. A president ial election that had largely been a referendum on President Trump and in particular his hamming of the covid crisis has become something much, much more. A fight over the future of the Supreme Court following the death friday of Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. Tonight, a reminder as a narks we are continue fronted with many losses. Bells tolled at the national ka athlete need ral in the capital for the americans killed by the virus. By some counts, that number now counts 200,000. Again today mourners visited the Supreme Court where the grounds around that building have bloomed into a memorial honoring Justice Ginsburg. Tonight President Trump is pushing falls to name sauk sesor as furious democrats plot their senate moves. Paula reid at the whit
Replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg this week. Tribute thez ndond woman appointed to the high court. Mr. Trumps democratic rival joe biden is urging republicans not to jam a nominee through the senate less than two months ahead of election day. Laura podestas on the story. Whats the democratic strategy . Reporter good morning, michael. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not get into specifics but said to influence this process we have, quote, arrows in our quiver. But theres not much that democrats can do other than try to convince more republican senators to vote against a nominee. President trump may nominate a Supreme Court justice this week. We have an obligation as the winners to pick who we want. Reporter cbs news has learned two women, judges Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa are among the frontrunners. I would say that a woman would be in first place, yes. Reporter democratic nominee joe biden insists the winner of novembers election should appoint the new justice. D. The electio