Trump legal fights in Arizona and Nevada
CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the Trump campaign's legal challenges in Arizona and Nevada.
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Latest on controversial Arizona election audit
More issues are emerging from Arizona Republicans' controversial 2020 presidential election audit, which ended last week. Arizona's former secretary of state, who is overseeing the process, threatened to quit last week after being locked out of a building where the audit was taking place. Then the tally from Cyber Ninjas, the private company conducting the audit, failed to match Maricopa County's official count. Cyber Ninjas' CEO also says private donations from pro-Trump organizations helped fund the process along with the state. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how officials are responding to the latest developments.
Trump rally analysis
Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O'Keefe and CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to analyze the controversial topics President Trump raised during his speech at a rally in Phoenix Tuesday night. Mr. Trump alluded to pardoning Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He also criticized Arizona's two Republican senators without mentioning their names.
Biggest "political turkeys" of 2020
President Trump used his executive power to participate in the White House tradition of pardonting the national Thanksgiving turkey this week. At 42 lbs., is "Corn" the biggest political turkey of 2020? Not according to the National Journal's Josh Kraushaar, who spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about his biggest political turkeys of the year.
Federal judge in Arizona extends voter registration deadline
Late Monday, a federal judge sided with two advocacy groups who sued to extend the voter registration deadline in Arizona. The deadline will move from October 5 to October 23. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the judge's ruling, as well as insight into how both sides of the aisle are trying to court the state's Native American voters leading up to November.
Political fundraising and spending trends across the U.S.
"Red and Blue" host Major Garrett speaks with CBS News technology and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar, who offers his perspective on why candidates in Arizona are spending so much money on ad campaigns. Then, CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro analyzes the funds raised by candidates across the country, like Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Rep. Tim Ryan.
Trump rally reaction
Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O'Keefe and CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" offer their immediate reaction to President Trump's speech at a rally in Phoenix Tuesday night.
Officials call for end to election audit
The mostly Republican board of supervisors in the largest county in Arizona are calling for an end to the highly unusual post-election audit of ballots there. Jim Nintzel, the executive editor for Tucson Weekly, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the controversy in Maricopa County.
Census data to prompt redistricting
After months of delays, the U.S. Census Bureau has released data on which states will gain congressional districts in the 2022 elections and which will lose out. Politico state political reporter Zach Montellaro joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss why Florida, Texas and Arizona gained fewer seats than expected.
Maricopa County election audit results expected
The findings of an audit of ballots cast in Arizona's largest county are expected to be released this week — more than nine months after President Biden was certified to have won the state. The Arizona Republic's Jen Fifield shares with CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano her new reporting on the head of the company leading the audit.
Pentagon orders more troops to border
Three local reporters from Texas, California and Arizona join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the Pentagon's decision to send 3,700 more troops to the southern border and the impact border security has on each of their states.
Thunderstorms drench Southwest as water cascades from casino ceilings in Vegas
The annual weather pattern known as the monsoon has brought a parade of storms to cities across the U.S. Southwest.
Massachusetts man made bomb threat against Arizona election official, feds say
He's charged with posting the threat on the Arizona secretary of state's office website.
More human remains found at Lake Mead
Another body was found at Lake Mead this week, following several similar reports in May.
What Pence may do as 2024 looms
Former President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Mike Pence held rallies in Arizona to back different candidates in the state's upcoming gubernatorial election, as the divide between the pair continues to grow. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.
Trump, Pence back opposing GOP candidates
Former President Donald Trump spoke at a campaign event in Arizona on Friday for Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, while his former VP Mike Pence campaigned for Lake's rival Karrin Taylor Robson. Colby Itkowitz, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News with more on their messages to voters.
Delivery driver collapses in hot weather
A UPS driver collapsed on a porch while delivering parcels in extremely hot conditions in Scottsdale, Arizona, last week. After a short rest, the man stood up and walked away.
Arizona town tries to address heatwave
Phoenix, Arizona is trying to beat the heat by turning its clack asphalt streets gray. The special sealant reflects rather than absorbs all of the hot desert sun. Ben Tracy reports.
Trump claims his "persecution" would stop if he didn't run for office
"If I announced that I was not going to run any longer for political office the persecution of Donald Trump would immediately stop," Trump said at a rally in Arizona.
Trump, Pence hold dueling rallies in Arizona
Trump is backing Kari Lake while Pence endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson. On Friday, Pence noted that in 2016, Lake supported Obama and said Trump's inauguration should be a national day of mourning.
Trump-Pence proxy battle heats up in Arizona
Former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence have endorsed separate candidates in the Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary. The two will also both hold competing rallies in the state Friday. CBS News' tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar discuses how the endorsements are affecting the race.
NASA satellite images reveal Lake Mead's dramatic water loss since 2000
Lake Mead is at its lowest water levels since 1937 – which was just two years after the Hoover Dam was completed.
Pence backs Karrin Robson for Arizona governor
Former Vice President Mike Pence has endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson in Arizona's gubernatorial election, despite former President Donald Trump backing her opponent. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined "Red and Blue" to break down what the endorsement means for the Republican party as a whole.
Heat grips Texas, Arizona, Great Plains
The Texas power grid is strained as fires destroy homes in the state, and a heat wave drives temperatures higher across the Central Plains states. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Pence, GOP aim to block Trump ally in Arizona governor's race
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has already helped block one of Trump's allies from winning the Republican nomination for governor in a crucial battleground state.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
Search for Charlie Kirk's killer continues. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt forfeits opening statement at trial
Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.
Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Hyundai CEO says immigration raid will delay battery plant's construction
Construction will be delayed by up to three months as the plant now grapples with shortage of workers.
Map shows West Nile virus cases as officials warn season isn't over
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.