Clinton: "Can't possibly be surprised" by Trump, McConnell stance on SCOTUS
Former President Bill Clinton reflects on the passing of the Supreme Court justice he appointed 27 years ago, and on Republicans' efforts to quickly name her replacement.
Democratic Party
Supreme Court vacancy shakes up election
This Saturday, President Trump continued his campaign trail with a rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina, as voters anxiously speculated who he might pick to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Democratic nominee Joe Biden has not announced any potential picks should he be given the opportunity to nominate a Supreme Court justice. Nikole Killion reports.
Lawmakers mourn the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87.
How Americans with opposing political views interpret the same situation
Gallup polling going back two decades shows a stark and widening political divide on many issues, leading to questions over just show sharply one's beliefs could shape their worldview.
Conspiracy theories run wild ahead of election
As the November election draws closer, dangerous conspiracy theories like QAnon are spreading on social media and taking root in the minds of a growing number of voters. TIME national correspondent Charlotte Alter joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
9/15/20: Red and Blue
Climate change takes point on campaign trail; The path to winning Florida in November
House Dems launch probe into political interference in CDC reports
Michael Caputo, the Department of Health and Human Services' spokesman, said efforts to review the reports aimed to combat "ulterior deep state motives in the bowels of CDC."
Dems introduce THRIVE agenda
Democrats on Capitol Hill this week introduced the new THRIVE agenda in hopes of laying the groundwork to battle issues like climate change, COVID-19 and racial injustice. Lana Zak spoke with Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas about the new plan.
Democrats unveil plan for economic recovery
Democratic lawmakers unveiled their "THRIVE Agenda" on Thursday. The economic recovery plan was designed to address what they call a "collision of crises" during the pandemic. Representative Deb Haaland joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
9/10/20: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump defends his COVID19 comments; Winning the swing states in November
Biden and Trump hit the campaign trail
President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden are increasing their campaign travel with election day just under two months away. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson and Yahoo News national reporter and producer Marquise Francis join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
House Democrats ask full D.C. Circuit to rehear McGahn case
Lawyers for House Democrats said a ruling from a three-judge panel last month "has again hamstrung the House's constitutional right to obtain information."
9/8/20: Red and Blue
Senate returns but remains apart on relief bill; Examining child poverty during the pandemic
Democrats take lead in absentee ballot requests in key battleground states
Election data in states including Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida show Democrats are doing more to take advantage of mail-in options.
Biden and Harris campaign in key battleground states
On Monday, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden met with labor union members in Pennsylvania, and while campaigning in Wisconsin, vice presidential hopeful Kamala Harris met with the family of shooting victim Jacob Blake. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Polls show Biden ahead on key issues
Joe Biden is slamming President Trump for his reported remarks on U.S. service members. This comes as a report from The Washington Post explains that based on polling, Americans prefer Biden to deal with the issues that concern them the most. Philip Bump, a national correspondent for The Washington Post, joined CBSN to explain.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: How to mobilize voters? Democrats and Republicans have diverging approaches
With the first ballots going out Friday in North Carolina, Democrats plan to continue their final push mostly online.
GOP and Dems differ on how to turn out voters
Republicans and Democrats have different strategies on the ground in the battleground states because of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell and CBS News Political Unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN to discuss.
Ex-officials want focus on domestic terrorism
After the deadly mass shootings in Texas and Ohio over the weekend, a group of former senior directors for counterterrorism at the National Security Council called on the government to make addressing domestic terrorism a high priority. Authorities have said the 21-year-old accused of carrying out the shooting in El Paso, Texas, will be treated as a domestic terrorist. Javed Ali, who is in the group of former national security officials, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
What's expected for debate's second night?
Former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris will take the stage for the second night of the second Democratic presidential primary debate. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with what to expect.
Dems and GOP watching Mueller's testimony
Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before Congress in a day that's likely to be historic. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Michael Graham joined CBSN with what each party will be watching for.
What to expect from part two of Dems' debate
The second part of the first Democratic presidential primary debate will be held in Miami. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined "CBSN AM" with more on the next 10 candidates to take the stage.
Dems pick policy proposals over Trump bashing
Democratic presidential candidates focused on health care, immigration and the economy on night one of the first primary debate in Miami. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "CBSN AM" to break down the key moments and the biggest issues.
Kamala Harris' message to illegal immigrants
As President Trump threatens to conduct nationwide immigration raids, lawmakers are scrambling to respond. California Sen. Kamala Harris, who is running to be the Democratic nominee for president, spoke to CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about her message for undocumented immigrants. Also, CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN from Washington with more on what the possible raids mean for the undocumented.
Buttigieg: Trump deserves to be impeached
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said he believes President Trump should be impeached, but the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, also supported House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's cautious approach to the issue. Buttigieg covered numerous topics during an MSNBC town hall, including the president's trade war with China and his own qualifications to be president. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
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ICE threatens lawsuits if Democratic states don't hold migrants
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Pentagon to impose new limits on media, documents show
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
Newsom signs bill barring on-duty federal officers from wearing masks in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom also signed bills enhancing protections for children at schools, hospitals.
Trump nominates replacement for acting U.S. attorney in office probing Letitia James
President Trump announced that he would nominate senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office.
Armed man arrested outside site of Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona
The man told Secret Service agents he was a member of law enforcement.
Multiple people shot at New Hampshire country club, police say
Police said multiple people were shot Saturday at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Trump administration to add $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
Vermont drought is hitting dairy farmers hard as they turn to costly measures
An ongoing drought in Vermont is depleting feed crops, causing problems for dairy farmers who have been pushed to adapt and take costly measures to care for their cattle.
Sonny Curtis, who wrote "Mary Tyler Moore Show" theme, dies at 88
Sonny Curtis died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press.