Capitol Hill Democrats feel the pressure after off-year GOP wins
Some lawmakers saw the election results as a warning about finishing the social spending and infrastructure packages.
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Democrats consider repeal of SALT deduction cap
Taxpayers can deduct up to $10,000 of their state and local taxes on their federal income tax.
Virginia voters cast ballots in governor's race
The Virginia governor race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin has gained national attention as the two are in a dead heat. Ed O'Keefe takes a look.
2021 election strategies may predict midterms
Republicans in gubernatorial races have focused on education and the economy, while Democrats in local races wait to see how the president's sagging approval rating will impact them. CBS News political analysts Leslie Sanchez and Joel Payne break down both parties' political strategies.
Key issues in two governor's races
On Election Day, most eyes are on the close governor's race in Virginia between former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe and first-time Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. In New Jersey, voters will decide whether to give Democratic Governor Phil Murphy a second term or go with former Republican Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster join CBSN to discuss the campaigns.
Democrats focus on social and climate policy
House and Senate Democrats are still working out a deal on President Biden's social and climate spending package. Plus, the closely-watched Virginia governor's race enters its final day. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Politico national political correspondent Sabrina Rodríguez and USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Virginia's final push before Eleciton Day
Voters in Virginia are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes for governor in the tightly-contested race, and one of the most anticipated since the 2020 presidential election. Laura Vozzella, who covers Virginia politics for The Washington Post, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN to discuss.
Yellen says Democrats can raise debt ceiling
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging Democrats to address the debt ceiling alone if needed to avoid default. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on what Congress could do with the social spending and infrastructure legislation.
Khanna says he’ll vote for infrastructure and social spending bills
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna says it's time for Democrats to unite and vote on both pillars of President Biden's agenda.
Virginia governor's race is down to the wire
Early voting in Virginia's gubernatorial election ends today as both candidates make their final case to voters ahead of Tuesday's election. The latest polls show Democrat Terry Mcauliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin nearly tied. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
What's in the latest Biden tax plan framework
The richest Americans would pay a surtax, and big companies would see a new corporate minimum tax.
Democrats haggle on details on spending plan
Democrats have still not finalized a deal on President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda as the president arrives in Europe for summits with world leaders. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join “CBSN AM” to discuss the latest.
Tight race for Virginia governor
A new poll by Fox News shows Republican Glenn Youngkin edging ahead of Democrat Terry McAuliffe among likely voters in the battle to become Virginia's next governor. Journalist Peter Galuszka has been covering the race and joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest.
U.S. could hit debt ceiling mid-December
Less than a month after lawmakers passed a small increase to the debt limit, the country again faces a deadline.
Biden unveils details of $1.75 trillion spending plan
President Biden unveiled a new $1.75 trillion framework for boosting social programs and combating climate change on Thursday, calling on Democrats to unite around his Build Back Better agenda. The plan still faces an uphill battle on Capitol Hill, where Democrats remain divided over the path forward. Watch Mr. Biden's remarks.
Biden urges Dems to back sweeping social agenda
President Biden revealed the framework for his "Build Back Better" plan before traveling to Europe. Mr. Biden hoped to have the spending bill approved by now, but Democrats have been unable to make a deal. Nancy Cordes spoke to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who helped broker a compromise.
Biden unveils revised social spending plan
President Biden unveiled his revised $1.75 trillion spending plan from the White House today. CBS News' Debra Alfarone breaks down what's included in the proposal, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the negotiations on getting it passed.
Incumbent Byron Brown leads in Buffalo's mayor race
The race for mayor in Buffalo, New York, is heating up with just days left until Election Day. Incumbent Democratic mayor Byron Brown is vying for a fifth term as the leader of New York's second largest city. But he's running as a write-in candidate, after losing the primary election in June to Democratic Socialist India Walton. Chris Horvatits, a reporter for CBS Buffalo affiliate WIBV-TV, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the race.
Democrats scramble to reach budget deal
Hopes are fading that Democrats can reach an agreement on President Biden's massive social spending plan before he leaves for Europe. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Democrats consider taxing billionaires
Democratic lawmakers are considering a billionaire income tax to help pay for President Biden's agenda. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on how this tax would work.
Boston mayoral candidates' final debate
Boston residents are getting ready for a historic election next week as voters elect a new mayor. Boston Globe politics reporter Emma Platoff joins CBSN AM to break down the final debate between Democrats Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George and the issues at stake.
Democrats try to finalize spending bill
President Biden heads to Europe Thursday for a series of meetings with world leaders. His trip includes a stop in Rome for the G20 Summit, where he will talk about his economic objectives on a global scale. Here at home, Democrats say they're nearing the finish line in negotiations over Mr. Biden's domestic agenda. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with more.
Democrats unveil their billionaires tax proposal
Democrats also proposed a 15% minimum tax on companies reporting more than $1 billion in profits each year.
Democrats push to seal deal on Biden's agenda
Democrats spent another long day in negotiations, hoping to iron out the framework of a deal on the president's social spending plan by Wednesday. They've said repeatedly that they're close. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Democrats say they're close to spending deal
Top Democrats in the White House and Congress say they are close to a deal on President Biden's Build Back Better bill. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Washington Post national reporter Philip Bump and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
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Charlie Kirk shot at Turning Point USA event at Utah university, organization says
Conservative activist and Turning Points USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students shot at Colordao high school
At least two students were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area.
Poland says Russian drones downed in its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Polish and allied NATO warplanes shot down Russian drones that entered Poland's airspace in what NATO says was the first such intervention during the war in Ukraine.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.
1.4 tons of cocaine found floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
The seizure comes as President Donald Trump has declared war on Latin American drug traffickers and designated cartels foreign terrorist organizations.