White House, Democrats continue talks on coronavirus bill amid impasse
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters after meeting with White House officials "we're moving down the track."
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Democrats subpoena State Department aides in probe of IG's firing
The subpoenas for joint depositions were issued Monday.
Biden increases Texas staff and resources in bid to win Lone Star State
The last Democrat to win the historically conservative Lone Star State was Jimmy Carter in 1976.
Clyburn calls for long-term extension of unemployment
The House Majority Whip says he would support any measure that extended beyond a one-week extension of benefits.
Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends
A vital lifeline for more than 25 million Americans is about to disappear, as closed-door talks to end the $600 unemployment benefits appear to be going nowhere. Nancy Cordes reports.
Lawmakers weigh next coronavirus relief package
Time is running out for lawmakers to pass a new coronavirus relief package, as unemployment benefits are set to expire this week for millions of Americans. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.
Man charged with arson after fire at Arizona county Dems' office
Police described the suspect as a man who had recently been banned from volunteering with the group.
Capitol Hill debates COVID-19 relief
The clock is ticking for congressional lawmakers to pass another federal stimulus package, as unemployment benefits for roughly 25 million Americans are set to expire this week. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Wall Street Journal's Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Congress works on Phase 4 stimulus
Talks between Senate Republicans and the White House over another coronavirus stimulus continued this week, as Democrats demand an extension to the $600 per week unemployment benefit bonus. Congressman Tom Reed, a Republican from New York, joined CBSN to explain what he'd like to see in the next round of emergency funds.
Senate Republicans release virus relief plan
Senate Republicans on Monday proposed a coronavirus relief plan that would significantly reduce the $600 weekly jobless benefit for Americans, a move that Democrats oppose. Meanwhile, President Trump's national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, became the highest-ranking administration official to test positive for COVID-19. Paula Reid reports.
Senate GOP to unveil economic relief details
Senate Republicans are expected to release details of their economic relief proposal after negotiating with the White House. The package includes some items Democrats also agree on, but there are still several sticking points. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Attorney general defends response to protests
Attorney General William Barr defended the administration's decision to send federal agents to protests in cities across the country. Democrats pushed back and questioned his motives in a heated hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden says he'll have a running mate pick next week
He said he'll have a running mate "the first week of August," and he fielded questions from reporters for an hour Tuesday.
Senator pulls ad that made Jewish opponent's nose appear bigger
"This is the oldest, most obvious, least original anti-Semitic trope in history. Senator, literally no one believes your excuses," candidate Jon Ossoff said in response.
Republican COVID-19 relief bill is "stingy," Chuck Schumer says
Schumer said there is "a group of hard right-wing people in the Senate who don't want to spend any money on anything."
Pelosi, lawmakers mourn death of John Lewis
Tributes are pouring in for the late Congressman John Lewis as Georgia Democrats try to decide who should fill his seat. The 80-year-old civil rights icon died Friday after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more.
Arizona Democrats say "fire bomb" thrown at Phoenix headquarters
"The fire is devastating but we refuse to let this be a distraction," the Arizona Democratic Party said in a statement.
Tom Steyer calls on Biden to pick Black woman as running mate
The billionaire and former presidential candidate told CBS News, "I'd like it to be an African-American woman because I think it's a statement about where we are."
After John Lewis' death, Dems pressure GOP to revisit 1965 voting law
Democrats made strengthening voting rights a key campaign promise of the 2018 midterm elections.
Biden's economic plan includes caregiving
Joe Biden spoke Tuesday about the third part of his economic recovery plan which is focused on caregiving. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to break it down.
Biden proposes investment in caregiving community amid pandemic
The price tag for this care plan is $775 billion over 10 years.
Dems push to fully restore Voting Rights Act to honor John Lewis
The Supreme Court struck down key sections of the Voting Rights Act in 2013.
Dems push to fulfill legacy of John Lewis
As a tribute to the late Congressman John Lewis, Democrats are pushing to restore federal oversight of elections, a key part of the Voting Rights Act that was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2013. They say they'll increase pressure on Senate Republicans, who have refused to take up the issue, saying it should be left to states. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Democratic Party urges lawmakers not to go to Milwaukee for convention
An email to congressional staff Thursday advised, "Members of Congress should not plan to travel to Milwaukee."
Wisconsin state Supreme Court election
State Supreme Court races are usually sleepy affairs. But in Wisconsin, former Vice President Joe Biden and former Attorney General Eric Holder were among the national figures who endorsed Judge Rebecca Dallet in her race. Shawn Johnson of Wisconsin Public Radio joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the national attention the race is getting.
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.