4 Republicans to speak on opening night of Democratic convention
Three more Republicans are joining former GOP Governor John Kasich in speaking on the opening night of the DNC.
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House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, says a public discussion about the merits of tax reform will be "healthy"
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, says a public discussion about the merits of tax reform will be "healthy."
John Dickerson on an unconventional convention
CBS News' John Dickerson on the evolving nature of political conventions, and how, as the Democrats gather in both Milwaukee and cyberspace, a pandemic means the serendipity and boisterous frivolity of a political party will be quarantined.
Setting the stage for the Democratic Party's unconventional convention
John Dickerson on the evolving nature of political conventions, and how, in 2020, a pandemic means the serendipity and boisterous frivolity of a political party will be quarantined.
Trump ramps up attacks on Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service is warning several states that it may not be able to deliver mail-in ballots on time, as President Trump increases his attacks on voting by mail. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge join Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Harris could attract more Asian American voters to support Biden
Because of her Indian American heritage, Harris may be able to attract Asian Americans, the fastest growing voting demographic.
Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., each blame the other’s party for the gridlock in immigration reform efforts
Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., each blame the other’s party for the gridlock in immigration reform efforts.
Vice President Biden laments the disorganized state of the GOP saying Democrats would benefit from having a viable negotiating partner
Vice President Biden laments the disorganized state of the Republican Party, saying Democrats would benefit from having a viable negotiating partner.
President Obama thanks House Democrats for sticking together in the recent debt limit negotiations
President Obama thanks House Democrats for sticking together in the recent debt limit negotiations.
Republicans are intent on indicting Obamacare, while Democrats are hoping to elevate a discussion of opportunity and inequality
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about the parties’ strategies for the 2014 midterm elections.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., say the House speaker’s Republican caucus is to blame for stalled progress on immigration reform
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., say the House speaker’s Republican caucus is to blame for stalled progress on immigration reform.
Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., expresses disappointment at Republicans’ latest blockade of an extension of federal unemployment benefits
Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., expresses disappointment at Republicans’ latest blockade of an extension of federal unemployment benefits.
With borrowing limit approaching, Republicans' lack of unity could deprive them of leverage in negotiations with Democrats
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about Republicans' plan - or lack thereof - to deal with a vote to raise the debt ceiling.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the 2014 agenda in Washington
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the 2014 agenda in Washington, from Obamacare to unemployment benefits with a panel of experts.
Senate majority leader says a deal may be within reach on a longer-term extension of unemployment insurance
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., says a deal may be within reach on a longer-term extension of unemployment insurance.
White House National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling says “today is the day that 1.3 million Americans start going to their mailbox and find that the check that they expected to get… is not there.”
White House National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling says “today is the day that 1.3 million Americans start going to their mailbox and find that the check that they expected to get… is not there.”
With midterm elections approaching, both parties will be jockeying for advantage, but there could be real action on some issues
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about what – if anything – Congress will accomplish in 2014 as midterm elections approach.
President Obama says the recent budget deal and nominee confirmations show the logjam may be breaking
President Obama says the recent budget deal and nominee confirmations show "we’ve been able to break the logjam a bit over the last few weeks," calling on Congress to keep it up.
Trump ramps up attacks on mail-in voting
President Trump is escalating his rhetoric against mail-in voting as he threatens to block funding for the U.S. Postal Service ahead of the November election. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has done extensive reporting on this issue, and she joins CBSN to explain the latest developments as well as the latest on plans for next week's Democratic National Convention.
Democratic strategist says Kamala Harris is "reassuring" to moderates
On "The Takeout" this week, longtime Democratic political consultant Paul Begala said that Kamala Harris is a "reassuring" choice for "Biden Republicans."
The Senate will act on a gun control bill passed by the House Tuesday, which extends an existing law that bans guns able to get around metal detectors or X-ray machines, including those made from plastic 3-D printers
The Senate will act on a gun control bill passed by the House Tuesday, which extends an existing law that bans guns able to get around metal detectors or X-ray machines, including those made from plastic 3-D printers. Senate Democrats say they want to expand the gun control bill, but they face fierce opposition. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Obama is opening a new effort to highlight the positive side of the Affordable Care Act as the revamped website receives mixed reviews
President Obama is opening a new effort to highlight the positive side of the Affordable Care Act as the revamped website receives mixed reviews. Major Garrett reports.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called all 100 senators to the floor Thursday and announced he was changing a 96-year-old rule, lowering the hurdle for confirming appointees from 60 votes to a simple majority of 51
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called all 100 senators to the floor Thursday and announced he was changing a 96-year-old rule, lowering the hurdle for confirming appointees from 60 votes to a simple majority of 51. Republicans say it's a slippery slope. Nancy Cordes reports.
Frustrated Senate Democrats changed the Senate rules on Thursday to force an up-or-down vote on most presidential nominees
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about Senate Democrats changing the rules to prevent Republican filibusters of President Obama's nominees and what it may portend for the future.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says Senate Democrats' move to change filibuster rules is a "sad" day for the Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says Senate Democrats' move to change filibuster rules is a "sad" day for the Senate.
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.
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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.
One dead, several wounded in shooting at New Hampshire country club; suspect detained
Police said multiple people were shot Saturday at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Armed man arrested outside site of Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona
The man told Secret Service agents he was a member of law enforcement.
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.