Wisconsin Supreme Court case could remove 129K from voter rolls
The case could result in the removal of voters from the rolls before the November general election.
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Trump calls for crackdown on protests
President Donald Trump on Sunday berated Democrats and his rivals as he tweeted for more law and order in response to some of the violent protests playing out across the country. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump to resume in-person fundraisers in June
As the country begins to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, the president's campaign will soon be ending its suspension of in-person political events.
Race intensifies for Iowa Senate seat
With 35 seats up for election in the U.S. Senate in 2020, Democrats have their eyes on several states as they look to gain control in November. In Iowa, incumbent GOP Senator Joni Ernst faces a tough reelection bid as her approval ratings dip. Brianne Pfannenstiel, chief political reporter at the Des Moines Register, speaks with CBSN about the contested race.
Harris and Warren to speak at Texas Democratic convention
Texas Democrats are planning the largest digital state political convention in the U.S.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump tries to discredit vote-by-mail process
Some Republican officials are moving forward with preparations for an increase in mail-in voting, especially in upcoming primaries.
Biden appears at memorial, first public event in 2 months
The Bidens, who both wore black masks, placed the wreath of white roses before the Memorial Wall.
Mueller confronted Barr on report summary
Attorney General William Barr will face tough new questions about his response to special counsel Robert Mueller’s report at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. CBS News has confirmed that not only did Mueller send Barr a letter complaining about the way Barr characterized the special counsel's findings, but the two men also spoke on the phone. Paula Reid reports.
Democrats shift gears on Barr testimony
Democrats ripped up their questions for Attorney General William Barr and started over Tuesday night after news of special counsel Robert Mueller’s letter broke. In the letter, Mueller told Barr his summary to Congress "did not fully capture the context, nature, and substance" of Mueller’s views on obstruction of justice. Nancy Cordes reports.
William Barr refuses to testify before House
Attorney General William Barr says he will not testify as scheduled before the House Judiciary Committee Thursday, heating up an already tense dispute with congressional Democrats. The Justice Department says committee chairman Jerry Nadler's plan to let staff lawyers question Barr is "inappropriate." Nancy Cordes reports.
What would it take to hold Barr in contempt?
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Attorney General William Barr's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Klieman says Barr set a "dangerous precedent" and gave Sen. Amy Klobuchar's questioning an "A+."
Trump won't let former W.H. counsel testify
Tensions are rising again between House Democrats and the White House, with President Trump saying he will not let former White House counsel Don McGahn testify to Congress. Mr. Trump also praised his attorney general for refusing to testify to the House Judiciary Committee about the Mueller report. Paula Reid reports.
Biden and Sanders fight for Trump voters
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders are starting out as the front-runners in a crowded Democratic primary field. Despite their policy differences, both are pursuing voters who went for President Trump in 2016. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss their strategies.
Critics accuse Barr of protecting Trump
Tensions between the White House and House Democrats are escalating over Attorney General William Barr's handling of the Mueller report. Washington Post reporter Matt Zapotosky joins CBSN to explain why Barr is such a staunch defender of President Trump and the executive branch of government.
Elizabeth Warren using policy proposals to stand out
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is leading the Democratic pack when it comes to policy proposals, releasing a new plan to eliminate student debt. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN to discuss Warren's latest initiatives.
Trump to decide "soon" on executive privilege
President Trump says he'll decide "soon" whether or not to use executive privilege to block Congressional testimony by former White House counsel Don McGahn. CBSN political contributor and conservative columnist Michael Graham and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN to discuss the escalating tensions between the White House and Democrats.
Biden walks back comments about black voters who support Trump
Joe Biden is expressing regret after saying black voters who are considering supporting President Trump "ain't black." Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump against Mueller testifying before Congress
President Trump is saying special counsel Robert Mueller should not testify before Congress. In a series of tweets Sunday, the president said the Democrats are angry that Mueller’s investigation found no collusion or obstruction. But Democrats are in direct talks with Mueller, hoping to get him to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on May 15.
Cory Booker on plan to curb gun violence
Sen. Cory Booker is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. On Monday Booker unveiled his new plan to prevent gun violence in the U.S. It calls for a national gun licensing program to keep guns out of the wrong hands. His plan would also ban assault rifles, limit handgun purchases to one a month, and close loopholes that allow abusive partners to buy a gun. As part of the Road to 2020, Booker joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal the details of his plan. He also comments on the Trump administration's plan to send a U.S. aircraft carrier and a bomber task force to areas closer to Iran.
2020 Democratic contenders recap
Sen. Cory Booker unveiled his new proposal to tackle gun violence safety. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Sean Sullivan, a CBSN political contributor and Washington Post reporter, and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest 2020 Democratic contender news.
Dems threaten to hold Don McGahn in contempt
President Donald Trump's struggle with Democratic lawmakers intensified Tuesday, with the White House directing former counsel Don McGahn not to comply with a congressional subpoena and the chair of the House Judiciary Committee threatening to hold him in contempt. Tanya Rivero has the latest.
House may hold Barr in contempt of Congress
The House Judiciary Committee is voting on whether to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide the full, unredacted Mueller report. President Trump intends to invoke executive privilege. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Trump asserts executive privilege over Mueller report
As Democrats in the House continue to push for the full unredacted release of the Mueller report, President Trump has invoked his executive authority to stop the release of any documents. CBSN contributor and former prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes have more on the latest developments.
House Judiciary votes to hold Barr in contempt
House Democrats on the Judiciary Committee voted to find Attorney General William Barr in contempt. The vote comes just 84 days into Barr's tenure. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump power struggle with Congress escalates
The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr. to answer more questions about Russian interference in the 2016 election. Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for not handing over the complete, unredacted Mueller report. The president now claims executive privilege over that material. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Watch Live: Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk are speaking at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Former Trump economic official says "we've seen the job market degrade"
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chair and director of the National Economic Council in the first Trump term, said for companies in a "very difficult environment," cutting down on the cost of labor is "the one lever they can pull."
Macron calls Ambassador Kushner's criticism of France "unacceptable" for diplomat
In an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the French president pushed back on criticism for recognizing a Palestinian state.
U.K, Australia and Canada recognize Palestinian state despite U.S. opposition
More than 140 countries have already taken that step and more are expected to do so at the U.N. General Assembly this week, including France.
Taliban rejects Trump's bid to take over Afghan air base once controlled by U.S.
President Trump is renewing his call to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram, even saying "we're talking now to Afghanistan" about the matter.
Pentagon to impose new limits on media, documents show
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
Brazilians protest bill that could lead to pardon for Bolsonaro, allies
The bill that would make it harder to arrest or launch criminal proceedings against lawmakers passed the lower house on Tuesday, prompting Brazilians to protest.
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at New Hampshire country club; suspect arrested
One person is dead and several people were wounded during a shooting Saturday night at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on Rosh Hashanah, and a return to "our better selves"
As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl offers a message to us all about commemorating the New Year.