GOP keeps lead for House control as Democrats' momentum stalls
Democrats get some blame as prices rise but still lead on the issue of abortion.
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High-stakes Georgia Senate debate tonight
Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock will face his Republican challenger Herschel Walker Friday night in their first and only debate. It comes on the heels of controversy after Walker was accused by an ex-girlfriend of paying for her to have an abortion, something Walker denies. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from outside the debate hall in Savannah, Georgia, on what voters say is most important.
Ohio Senate candidate Rep. Tim Ryan
CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa sits down with Democratic congressman and Ohio Senate candidate Tim Ryan on "Red and Blue" a month ahead of the midterm elections. Ryan shares his reaction to Monday's debate against Republican J.D. Vance, and discusses the support he's getting from the party and the key issues his campaign is focused on.
Ohio Senate candidates clash in debate
CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen to discuss Monday night's debate between Ohio U.S. Senate candidates Rep. Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance. They clashed on issues including abortion rights and the economy.
Arizona, Nevada races could impact balance of power
Senator Bernie Sanders is urging Democrats to campaign on more than abortion rights. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spent the weekend campaigning in Nevada and Arizona, two states that could impact the balance of power in the Senate. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News politics reporter Musadiq Bidar join "Red and Blue" with the latest.
GOP Sen. Tuberville faces backlash over comments
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is coming under criticism for comments he made this weekend claiming Democrats are "pro-crime" and favor reparations for the descendants of people who were enslaved in the U.S. because they believe "the people that do the crime are owed that." CBS News' Meg Oliver and Lilia Luciano have more.
Sen. Tuberville faces backlash for comments on Democrats, crime and reparations
Tuberville said Democrats are "pro-crime" and "want reparations because they think the people that do the crime are owed that."
North Carolina senate race heats up
Abortion access and the economy are emerging as top issues in the race for North Carolina's open Senate seat, which pits Democrat Cheri Beasley against Republican Rep. Ted Budd. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns is in Raleigh with a look at how the race is shaping up.
Biden speaks health care, takes aim at GOP
President Biden delivered remarks about health care costs and Social Security, and took aim at Republicans in a speech at the White House on Tuesday. White House Deputy Communications Director Kate Berner joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the president's priorities ahead of the midterm elections.
What happens if court overturns Roe v. Wade?
Thirteen states have so-called "trigger laws" on the books to restrict abortion that will take effect if the Supreme Court overturns Roe V. Wade. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice spoke to Anne-Marie Green about what these laws are, and whether the issue will motivate Democratic voters in November's midterm election.
GOP advantage lessens 60 days from midterms
Republicans had an advantage heading into the 2022 midterm campaign season, but with two months to go before election day, things are beginning to shift. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Elaine Quijano and Nancy Chen to discuss the latest.
Poll: Economy, abortion among top issues for voters
The midterm elections are about two months away, with Democrats hoping to buck historical trends and hold onto Congress. The economy and abortion were among the top issues for voters ahead of November, according to a new CBS News poll. Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA Today, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the midterms.
New reporting on Dr. Oz's Palm Beach mansion
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the GOP candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania, bought a multimillion-dollar Palm Beach mansion in 2015 with the help of an attorney who was later indicted in an immigration fraud scheme. CBS News reporter Graham Kates joins "Red and Blue" to discuss his reporting and how Oz's real estate properties have drawn scrutiny in the campaign.
Dems look to gain support ahead of midterms
Midterm candidates have just nine weeks to sway voters before November's elections. Experts projected a red wave to wash over the House, but a series of recent legislative wins is boosting Democrats and cutting into Republicans' advantage. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
Biden delivers speech in Philadelphia
In a speech from Philadelphia, President Biden spoke about the "battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday night. He called out former President Donald Trump and his supporters, saying "MAGA Republicans do not respect the Constitution" and said they have extreme ideologies. He also asked Americans to vote in the upcoming elections. Watch his full remarks.
Biden to speak on state of U.S. democracy
President Biden will give a prime-time speech Thursday evening on the theme of "the battle for the soul of the nation." It's being seen as an effort to energize Democratic voters ahead of the midterms. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on what to expect.
Biden to speak on threats to democracy
President Biden will deliver a prime-time speech in Philadelphia Thursday night. According to the White House, his address will focus on "the battle for the soul of the nation" and continue criticism of those he calls "MAGA Republicans." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on what to expect.
Some Republicans shift messaging on abortion
The debate over a near-total abortion ban in the South Carolina House could signal a shift on the issue from some GOP members and candidates ahead of the midterms. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss how the rhetoric has changed since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Biden outlines "Safer America Plan"
President Biden traveled to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to detail his $37 billion plan aimed at addressing gun violence. Washington Post deputy politics editor Sean Sullivan joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the proposal.
Abortion a key issue for Democratic voters
According to CBS News polling, 77% of Democratic voters say abortion is "very important" in their vote for Congress. Tim Persico, executive director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the midterms.
Projected GOP seat lead shrinks for midterms
Republicans are looking to swing enough seats to control the House after November's midterm elections. After a tough summer, the GOP's potential "red wave" is losing some of its momentum. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on the results of the latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll and what it means.
Gen Z candidate Maxwell Frost wins primary
25-year-old Maxwell Frost won the Democratic primary for Florida's 10th Congressional District. If elected, he would fill the seat currently held by Rep. Val Demings, who is running against Senator Marco Rubio this November. Frost joined CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns on "Red and Blue" to talk about his campaign, energizing young voters, and the challenges ahead.
Primary election results in N.Y. and Florida
CBS is projecting Charlie Crist will face off against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in November, while New York Rep. Jerry Nadler has won the Democratic nomination against fellow incumbent Carolyn Maloney. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn breaks down the election results and then reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the impact going into the November general election.
Florida holds primaries Tuesday
Florida voters go to the polls for U.S. Senate and gubernatorial primaries on Tuesday. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to break down these closely watched races.
Key issues impacting voters ahead of midterms
The battle for control of the Senate in the 2022 midterms appears to be much closer than some experts had predicted. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down what's motivating voters.
RFK Jr. faces heated questions on CDC, vaccines at Senate hearing
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
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Amy Coney Barrett says the law isn't an "opinion poll"
Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020.
D.C. sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment
The District of Columbia attorney general is arguing the National Guard troop patrols violates the Constitution and home rule.
Trump to host dinner with tech giants at the White House
It will be the first official event in the renovated White House Rosen Garden.
New York AG appeals ruling that erased penalty in Trump civil fraud case
New York's attorney general is appealing the ruling that slashed President Trump's half-billion-dollar penalty in his civil fraud case.
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.
U.S. designating 2 more gangs as foreign terrorist groups, Rubio says
The announcement targeting Los Lobos and Los Choneros came after a lethal U.S. military strike against a similarly designated gang in Venezuela.
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.
Spirit Airlines to end service in 12 cities, amid bankruptcy struggles
Spirit confirmed to CBS News on Thursday that it is discontinuing service in 12 cities.