Biden facing pressure over VP pick
Joe Biden continues to face enormous pressure to pick a woman of color as his running mate. Ed O'Keefe joins Major Garrett to discuss the former vice president's options and when a decision could be made.
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House Democrat on social spending bill
The size of President Biden's proposed social spending bill could be significantly reduced after the president took a more prominent role in negotiations. The first major item that appears to be out is tuition-free community college, and guaranteed paid family leave could be reduced from 12 weeks to possibly four. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat who represents New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the bill.
Democrats unveil new police reform
Congressional Democrats introduced a new police reform bill following weeks of protest over the death of George Floyd. Nancy Cordes reports.
6/8/20: Red and Blue
Thousands gather to honor George Floyd; House Dems unveil police reform bill
Trump and Dems clash over coronavirus response
President Trump spent much of Saturday attacking Democrats on Twitter over the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Trump even encouraged protesters defying stay-at-home orders, irking several Democratic governors. Nikole Killion reports.
Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president
Former President Barack Obama has formally endorsed Joe Biden for president, calling for a "great awakening" among voters to defeat President Trump in November. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Wisconsin holds primary despite pandemic
Wisconsin is holding its Tuesday primary despite Democrats’ attempts to delay it over the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing will be in effect at polling stations, though the state’s Democratic governor says Republicans are forcing people to choose between their health and their right to vote. Ed O’Keefe reports on the political struggle.
2020 Democrats adapt campaigns to coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench in the campaign plans for 2020 Democrats. But candidates and their campaign staff are still working on ways to get their messages across at a time where large social gatherings are banned. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden warns Trump on ending restrictions too soon
Eager to sound optimistic, President Trump again pointed to Easter as a COVID-19 turning point. Meanwhile, his likely opponent in the fall, Joe Biden tells CBS News that Mr. Trump is wrong to raise hopes of an early end to restrictions. Major Garrett reports.
Voters head to primary polls amid coronavirus fears
Voting took place in three states holding Democratic presidential primaries despite CDC guidelines to avoid gatherings. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Sanders & Biden compete in Missouri
Missouri has 68 delegates at stake in its Democratic primary. St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the race between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden.
3/6/20: CBSN Evening News
100,000+ cases of coronavirus worldwide; On the Road: A tribute to Dan Peterson
Where the race stands after Super Tuesday
The Democratic presidential primary field is shrinking again after Michael Bloomberg dropped out to endorse former Joe Biden. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News director of elections & surveys Anthony Salvanto, the Washington Post's Eugene Scott, Politico's Maggie Severns, and Yahoo News political reporter Brittany Shepherd spoke to CBSN's "Red and Blue" about the state of the race.
Minnesota votes after Klobuchar drops out
CBSN's Elaine Quijano talks with Esme Murphy, reporter and Sunday morning anchor for CBS Minnesota about issues that matter to voters there, which candidates are projected to do well after Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar dropped out, and what happens to the early votes case for Klobuchar now that she's out of the race.
California goes to the polls on Super Tuesday
Elaine Quijano spoke with Bryan Anderson, politics reporter for the Sacramento Bee, on CBSN's "Red and Blue." He talks about what he's watching for in California's Super Tuesday results, Mike Bloomberg being on the ballot for the first time, and whether recent endorsements will help boost Joe Biden.
Preview & analysis of Super Tuesday
On Tuesday, 14 states, American Samoa and Democrats living abroad will cast their ballots for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. CBS News campaign reporters Musadiq Bidar and Adam Brewster spoke to CBSN's Elaine Quijano about the state of the race in the two largest Super Tuesday states: California and Texas.
2/29/20: Red and Blue
CBS News projects Biden will win South Carolina; U.S. signs peace deal with the Taliban
2/26/20: CBSN Evening News
Pres. Trump: Coronavirus risk to U.S. remains low; Female wrestlers make history in Kansas
2/25/20: CBSN Evening News
Top moments from the CBS News S.C. debate; Tom Steyer speaks in the CBS News spin room
How candidates are preparing for Super Tuesday
CBS News campaign reporters Adam Brewster and Musadiq Bidar spoke to CBSN's Lana Zak about how Democratic presidential candidates are preparing for Super Tuesday, when 34% of all delegates will be allocated.
Ocasio-Cortez says moderates "not really coming to the table"
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says President Biden "has been a good faith partner to the entire Democratic Party."
Booker says he's "not giving up" on police reform after talks collapsed
Senator Cory Booker explained to "Face the Nation" just why talks fell apart and the road ahead to meaningful change in policing.
2/20/20: Red and Blue
Officials: Russia trying to get Trump reelected; Tackling the issue of climate change in Nevada.
Can Biden maintain support in South Carolina?
Former Vice President Joe Biden has touted his support in South Carolina. But after the results from Iowa and New Hampshire, can he maintain his stature there? Emily Bohatch, a politics and government reporter for "The State" newspaper, joined CBSN from South Carolina with more.
2/18/20: Red and Blue
Last day of early voting in Nevada caucuses; WaPo: Trump's most expensive 2020 fundraiser
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an 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 wounded in shooting at Colorado high school; suspect dead
Authorities said a male student opened fire with a handgun Wednesday at Evergreen High School, wounding two students, before fatally shooting himself, according to authorities.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
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.
Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water
About 250,000 West Virginia residents rely on untreated sources of water, like natural springs or aquifers from coal mines.