High-stakes Georgia runoff to decide Senate seat
The Senate runoff in Georgia between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker is coming down to the wire. Nikole Killion has the latest.
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Polls close in Georgia Senate runoff
Polls are now closed in Georgia, where Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock is defending his Senate seat against Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff election. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" from Atlanta to discuss the latest.
Congress honors Jan. 6 officers
Top House and Senate leaders held a ceremony to honor the officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, awarding them Congressional Gold Medals. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the ceremony, and the snub to some GOP lawmakers. Plus, he reports on new information that the House select committee is planning criminal referrals to the Justice Department.
Candidates fight for every Georgia runoff vote
The U.S. Senate runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker is being held Tuesday in Georgia. Nearly 2 million voters have already cast their ballots amid the frantic fight to the finish. Nikole Killion reports.
DNC panel votes to recommend South Carolina go first in primary process
The DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee gathered to approve recommendations by President Biden that included making South Carolina Democrats' first to hold its presidential primary contest.
DNC considers changes for 2024 primaries
CBS News reporter Sarah EWall-Wice joined us with more on the proposed changes to the Democratic presidential nominating process for 2024 and why Iowa could lose its first-in-the-nation status.
Biden wants South Carolina to have first primary in 2024
The current order of nominating contests is Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina.
Democrats consider changing primary calendar
The Democratic Party could shake up which states go first on the presidential primary calendar. The DNC's rules and bylaws committee is meeting Friday to discuss making changes after 50 years of Iowa and New Hampshire going first. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the potential changes.
Iowa poised to lose top position in Democrats' presidential nominating process
A DNC committee meets Friday about which states will be first to vet the party's presidential candidates.
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader in historic first
Long considered a rising star in the party, the 52-year-old Jeffries will make history as the first Black party leader in either chamber of Congress.
Senate votes to protect marriage equality
The Senate on Tuesday night approved historic legislation that provides federal protections for same-sex marriages and interracial marriages nationwide. The bill, called the Respect for Marriage Act, passed with 12 Republican senators and is expected to be signed by President Biden in the coming weeks. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Dems usher in new era of House leadership
House Democrats have chosen Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York to replace outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the party's top lawmaker in the chamber. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with the latest.
Hakeem Jeffries set to lead House Democrats
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York is expected to replace Nancy Pelosi as the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined us with a preview of today's leadership elections as well as what Congress is doing to avert a looming rail strike.
Senate passes landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
Early voting for Georgia Senate runoff
Early voting is underway in Georgia for the runoff between Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" with the latest on the race.
Early voting for Georgia's Senate runoff
Early voting is underway in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican candidate Herschel Walker. Early voting will continue through Friday, ahead of Election Day on December 6. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Democrats defend every state legislative chamber in their control this year
For the first time since 1934, the party in the White House did not lose control of a state legislative chamber in the midterm elections.
House GOP could threaten Biden's agenda
Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy, who is expected to become the next House speaker, is signaling plans for multiple investigations into the Biden administration once the GOP has the majority in the House. Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai joins CBS News to discuss what the next two years in Congress could look like.
Rep. Jeffries to announce leadership bid
Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries is expected to announce his bid for House minority leader today, just one day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not seek a leadership position in the next Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Pelosi's legacy as she prepares to leave role
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not seek a leadership role in the next session of Congress, but will continue to represent her district. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today and author of "Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power," to better understand Pelosi's place in American history.
Reps. Levin and Bustos on changes in Congress
Congressional leadership will be changing as Republicans take control of the House. Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will step aside from a leadership role and make way for a new generation. Democratic Representatives Andy Levin of Michigan and Cheri Bustos of Illinois join "Red and Blue" to discuss what lies ahead.
Nancy Pelosi recalls first time seeing the Capitol at 6 years old
Nancy Pelosi was in the car with her brothers when they kept trying to show her the Capitol building for the first time: "And finally, I saw it – a stunning white building with a magnificent dome."
What's left to count in the House? Republicans win control by narrow margin
CBS News projects Republicans have won 218 seats in the House, but the chamber will remain closely divided.
Republicans close to taking House majority
CBS News projects that Republicans are one seat away from reaching the 218 threshold needed to take the House majority. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "Red and Blue" with more on where the House races stand.
Arizona Democrats win; D.C. leadership fight
CBS News projects Democrat Katie Hobbs as the winner in the Arizona governor's race, beating out Trump-backed Kari Lake. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss this victory for Democrats and the upcoming leadership votes in the U.S. House and Senate.
Trump says he's committed to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace deal
The president told CBS News he's been talking with Putin and Zelenskyy and remains both realistic and optimistic.
CBS News Poll: Americans say vaccines should be made more available
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
Xi and Putin heard discussing immortality through organ transplants
"Predictions are, in this century, it may be... possible to live to 150 years old," China's Xi Jinping mused to Vladimir Putin before a historic military parade in Beijing.
Trump asks Supreme Court to take up legal battle over tariffs
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found many of his tariffs are unlawful.
What the "missing minute" in the Jeffrey Epstein jail video shows
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
Powerball's estimated jackpot soars to $1.7 billion for Saturday drawing
The estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing soared to an estimated $1.7 billion after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday's $1.4 grand prize.
Trump administration to end temporary status of another 268,000 Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections and work permits for nearly 270,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Death toll in Lisbon streetcar crash mounts, leaving Portugal reeling
Lisbon's Elevador da Gloria funicular streetcar has carried tourists in Portugal's capital for more than a century. The cause of its deadly crash remains unclear.
Judge rules Trump administration's funding freeze against Harvard was unlawful
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.