Democrats face uphill battle in replacing Feinstein on Judiciary Committee
Feinstein, who has been absent since February because of health problems, asked for a temporary replacement on the panel.
Chuck Schumer
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's health concerns
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to be temporarily replaced on the Judiciary Committee. Feinstein's request comes as several House Democrats call for her to resign amid concerns over her health. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Shootings near Orlando kill 3, wound 2 more
Three people -- including a child and a TV news reporter -- were killed in a series of shootings near Orlando. A suspect is under arrest. A Jan. 6 rioter who threatened Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Chuck Schumer on social media was sentenced to 38 months in prison. And Lady Gaga's former New York City apartment is up for rent – for $35,000 a month.
Schumer says Democrats will keep majority in 2024
With the midterm elections over, Democratic senators are looking ahead to 2024 election cycle. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he is optimistic that the party will keep control of the Senate. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report, along Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss Schumer's comments.
Congress tries to avoid government shutdown
CBS News congressional correspondent joins Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the negotiations in Congress to avert a government shutdown, the final public meeting of the Jan. 6 committee and testimony from the trial of the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced Friday she is leaving the Democratic Party and is now a registered independent. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains why Democrats are still confident in their Senate majority, and what the move could mean for Sinema when she's up for reelection in 2024.
Senate Dems celebrate Warnock's projected win
Incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock's projected win in Georgia's runoff election will give Senate Democrats a 51-49 majority next year. Meanwhile, the chairman of the January 6 committee said the panel will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Biden meets with congressional leaders
President Biden met with congressional leaders to discuss legislative priorities through the end of 2022, including efforts to avert a rail strike, and his desire to "find common ground." Watch his remarks.
Senate to vote on advancing marriage rights bill
The Senate is set to vote on advancing a bill that would codify same-sex and interracial marriage rights into law. Democratic strategist Jonathan Kott and GOP strategist Kevin Sheridan join CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss how Republicans appear to be shifting on the issue of same-sex marriage.
Midterm races tighten across U.S.
Candidates are making their final push ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. According to the U.S. Elections Project, nearly 16 million people have already cast their ballot by either early voting or by mail. CBS News political contributor, Sean Sullivan, deputy politics editor for campaigns at The Washington Post, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Pelosi, Schumer called for backup on Jan. 6
The House Jan. 6 committee Thursday released footage shot by Alexandra Pelosi, daughter of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, which showed Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other congressional leaders calling for the Capitol to be secured on Jan. 6, 2021, after it was stormed by rioters. Committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin showed video testimony from Trump administration officials who testified that the former president was "watching television" while others had "stepped into the giant leadership void."
7/20: Red and Blue
Schumer presses for vote on infrastructure bill; Wisconsin lieutenant governor announces Senate bid
7/19: Red and Blue
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pushes to advance infrastructure bill; Several Texas House Democrats test positive for COVID-19
12/24: CBSN AM
Republicans, Democrats locked in impeachment impasse; climate change threaten reindeer habitats
2/2: Face The Nation
Three weeks into a Trump presidency, "Face the Nation" talks to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, White House Senior Policy Advisor Stephen Miller, and others.
Impact of Senate passing climate & tax bill
On Sunday, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes major provisions for fighting climate change. The legislation now heads to the House, with a vote expected for Friday. White House reporter for the Associated Press Chris Megerian and Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter at Politico, join "Red and Blue" to discus the significance.
Manchin, Schumer reach deal on health, energy
Sen. Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer say they've reached a deal on health care, energy and tax legislation, with a vote expected next week. After weeks of delays and growing criticism against the federal government, health officials say about 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available to go to hard-hit areas. And they've been doing it for a while, and now, “Jeopardy!” says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split hosting duties for good.
GOP leader on immigration
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, spoke on where things stand in the Senate on a fix to DACA, the Obama-era program that provided legal status to undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.
Biden speaks on inflation and economy
President Biden spoke Thursday with The Associated Press about inflation and the state of the U.S. economy, and held a meeting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on economic issues. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.
Texas Dems meet with Vice President Harris
Democratic lawmakers from Texas are trying to block a pair of restrictive voting bills by fleeing the state during a special legislative session. On Tuesday, they met with Vice President Kamala Harris and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to discuss voting rights. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN’s "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why the lawmakers had to leave the state and what they could face once they return.
Senate starts debate on voting rights bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is moving forward with debate on the voting rights bill. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Politico's national political correspondent Meridith McGraw, and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Eliza Collins join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that and the day's other political headlines.
Bolton: All options on the table in Venezuela
The White House says President Trump is closely monitoring a "very serious situation" in Venezuela. Politico White House correspondent and associate editor, Anita Kumar; and Bloomberg national political reporter, Sahil Kapur, join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the country's ongoing turmoil and the rest of the day's top political headlines.
White House ends infrastructure talks with GOP
After ending infrastructure negotiations with Republicans on Tuesday, the White House encouraged a bipartisan group of senators to continue their work on an alternative proposal. Politico reporter Maya King and Axios race and justice reporter Russell Contreras join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on what comes next. They also discuss a comprehensive report on the January 6 Capitol riot that largely omitted any role played by former President Trump.
Wednesday political recap
It's a tale of two stories, after negotiations between President Trump and Democrats broke down Wednesday. Ginger Gibson, political correspondent for Reuters, joins CBSN to discuss the government shutdown.
Latest on Cuomo impeachment hearings
The New York State Assembly met Monday to discuss the impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. It comes as the Democrat's top aide resigned following the state attorney general's report saying that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. Clifford Michel, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Government shutdown nears as White House meeting yields little progress
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown.
Hamas leaning toward accepting Trump's Gaza plan quickly, source says
Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to present their response to Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, a source tells CBS News.
Exclusive
ICE officer seen on video pushing woman to ground has returned to duty
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
YouTube to pay $22 million for White House ballroom to settle lawsuit from Trump
YouTube will pay almost $25 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump for suspending his account — most of which will support a planned White House ballroom.
Bondi directs FBI, DEA, others to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
Senate Democrats press DOJ to end taxpayer reimbursements of Jan. 6 rioters
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.
Judge suspends Trump's plan to cut jobs at Voice of America's parent agency
A U.S. district judge in D.C. ruled that the U.S. Agency for Global Media cannot implement a reduction in force eliminating 532 jobs for full-time government employees.
Prosecutors want Sean "Diddy" Combs to get more than 11 years in prison
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?
The possibility of a shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.