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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., says Democrats will concentrate on the minimum wage, pay equity for women, expanding health insurance, and other economic concerns.
Democrats and Republicans in the Senate are at odds over potential changes to the filibuster, which allows a minority to block legislation. Eric Levitz, a senior writer at New York magazine's Intelligencer, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss why the future of the filibuster is so important.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., contrasts the bipartisan deal in the Senate on extending unemployment benefits with the continued opposition from House Republicans.
Praising the legacy of Cesar Chavez, President Obama says an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws is "not a matter of if, just a matter of when."
Legislators are set to introduce a pair of bills focused on fighting "environmental injustice."
Without support from Republicans, most Democratic priorities will die on arrival in the Senate as long as the filibuster is intact.
Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., says the Congressional Hispanic Caucus "will take the president up" on his administration's offer to consult with them on revising deportation policy
House Democrats prepare a discharge petition to call attention to the plight of jobless Americans whose federal unemployment benefits have expired.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stressed that the Democrats, and not the Republicans are the party of intolerance. Christie pointed to his party's inclusion of conservative abortion rights supporters, such as Tom Ridge, Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice as an illustration of his point.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., says Ukraine is in crisis and any actions the U.S. takes should be done in concert with allies.
"The Republican Party can keep telling the country what they're against," President Obama says during remarks before the Democratic National Committee. "But Democrats, we're going to keep telling America what we're for."
The fight over the Senate's filibuster rules is escalating after President Biden said he would support making changes to the procedure. That falls short of some Democrats' calls to get rid of the filibuster altogether, but would make it harder for Republicans to block legislation. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss what the change would mean.
An impeachment investigation is underway into sexual harassment accusations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who denies the allegations. If Cuomo resigns from office, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul would become the state's first female governor. Katie Glueck, chief Metro political correspondent for the New York Times, joins CBSN to discuss Hochul's career.
President Biden is facing growing pressure as thousands of unaccompanied migrant children are held at the U.S.-Mexico border. Some progressives are criticizing his administration's handling of the crisis. Congressman Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about immigration reform, progressive priorities, and the situation in the Middle East.
Feinstein, 87, is next up for reelection in 2024.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is resisting pressure to resign after several former aides went public with allegations of sexually harassment. New York Times metro desk investigative reporter Brian Rosenthal joins CBSN to discuss the investigation, and what we know about the woman who would succeed him, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul.
House and Senate Democrats are pushing for voting rights protections as the number of Republican proposals to restrict voting access in states around the country rises. University of Florida professor of political science Michael McDonald joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Seven women have accused Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct and harassment. More than a dozen House Democrats and Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have called on him to resign, but he said he won't bow to "cancel culture." Jericka Duncan reports.
McCarthy slammed Rep. Eric Swalwell for previous interactions with an alleged Chinese spy, though Swalwell says he cut off contact after being told who she was.
Breitbart's Bannon declares war on the GOP; then, Lesley Stahl goes to the top of the world where the next battle over oil and mineral resources is shaping up.
The House of Representatives passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan Wednesday, setting up much-needed relief for millions of Americans. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
The Senate confirmed Merrick Garland to be the next U.S. attorney general with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widely respected federal judge in the post as President Biden has vowed to restore the Justice Department's reputation for independence. CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano has more.
The House is expected to hold a final vote on President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday. Los Angeles Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Lawmakers are inching closer to passing the third round of pandemic relief this week. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what comes next.
The $1.9 trillion stimulus package is poised to pass in the Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday, providing another relief check to families in need. Kris Van Cleave reports.
President Trump's "Gold Card" program will be rolled out in the coming weeks, allowing the world's wealthy to apply for fast-track visas — if they pay $1 million or more.
President Trump has so far raised $200 million for a new White House ballroom from some of the nation's biggest companies.
President Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat accused of carrying drugs.
In April, a Trump ally referred New York Attorney General Letitia James for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud.
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas sharply criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr for his comments on Jimmy Kimmel, calling them "dangerous as hell" and likening his move to a mafia shakedown.
The Trump administration is ending the Temporary Protected Status of thousands of immigrants from Syria living in the U.S.
Early in-person voting began Friday in Virginia's gubernatorial election, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears making their case to voters.
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
A federal judge in Florida has thrown out President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, citing its excessive length, but gave his attorneys a chance to refile.