3/6/18: Red and Blue
Voters select 2018 candidates in Bellwether Campaigns; Political implications of PA redistricting
Democratic Party
Congress makes progress on police reform bill
Democrats and Republicans in Congress are getting closer to striking a deal on police reform. Sadie Gurman, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering the Justice Department, spoke with Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the latest on the negotiations.
3/1/18: Red and Blue
Democrats make midterm push in Texas; Former governor Martin O'Malley campaigning for Democrats nationwide
"Blue wave" in November?
Democrats picked up two more state legislative seats in special elections this week. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley joined "Red and Blue" to discuss whether this is indicative of a "blue wave" -- and whether Democratic candidates need to focus on a ban on assault-style weapons.
Senate committee takes up voting bill
The Senate Rules Committee meets today to consider amendments to S.1, the For the People Act, a massive voting and elections bill that Democrats claim is necessary to counter new voting restrictions being pushed by Republicans in multiple states. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN AM to talk about the Senate showdown.
Pelosi on Trump meeting, gun reform
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says there is a sense of urgency to move forward with comprehensive gun reform legislation. Pelosi said Democrats are encouraged and optimistic after the president's remarks on the issue at a White House meeting.
Murphy on guns
Florida Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy joins CBSN to discuss the bipartisan meeting at the White House on Wednesday and her bill to get rid of the Dickey Amendment.
Democrats' momentum
After two victories Tuesday, Democrats are building momentum ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. CBSN political contributor, Boston Herald columnist and host of the Michael in the Morning podcast Michael Graham lays out what Democrats would need to do to flip more seats.
Trump dives into gun control debate
President Trump hosted another discussion with lawmakers on gun control Wednesday. He sided with Democrats on expanding background checks, and at times he clashed with Republicans. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Rep. O'Rourke on potential gun legislation
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas Beto O'Rourke says that AR-15s do not belong on U.S. streets or in schools.
Rep. O'Rourke on running grassroots campaign
Democratic Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke is running for Senate against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. O'Rourke told CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" that he's running a grassroots campaign and that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Democratic National Committee have no place in elections in Texas.
Dems' memo shakes up Russia probe
A newly-released memo from Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee is shaking up the debate over the Russia investigation. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid reports from Washington D.C.
10-page Democratic memo released
Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee released a memo Saturday rebutting claims made in a Republican memo distributed three weeks ago. The Democrats say that surveillance warrants requested for former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page were based on more than information solely obtained from the infamous Steele dossier. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the memo.
Democratic intelligence memo released
Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee released their rebuttal to a GOP one that alleged "anti-Trump bias" at the FBI and Justice Department. Paula Reid reports.
Pa. gerrymandering case
Top Republicans in Pennsylvania want the U.S. Supreme Court to block a new map of congressional districts drawn by the state's high court. The court said the previous version violated the state Constitution and unfairly favored Republicans. Michael Li, senior counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice, joins CBSN to analyze the case and what impact it could have on future elections in Pennsylvania.
The future is female for 2018 Democrats
We're months away from midterm elections, and Democrats are hoping to flip the House this year. CBSN political contributor and democratic strategist Lynda Tran gives us a closer look at who's running on the left, and says the future for progressives is female.
Trump on background checks
The White House says President Trump is "supportive of efforts to improve the federal background check system," but what do those efforts look like? Politico congressional reporter Elana Schor joins CBSN for a closer look.
Pa. court issues overhauled congressional map
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has approved a new map of the state's 18 congressional districts. The map would be in effect for the upcoming May 15 primary and could boost the Democratic Party's quest to control the U.S. House of Representatives.
Senate votes on immigration proposals
The Senate voted on four separate immigration proposals on Thursday. All of them failed. CBSN political contributor and national political reporter for RealClearPolitics Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss why lawmakers seem to be hitting a wall, and the rest of the day's political news.
MS-13 gang crackdown
Frontline's latest documentary "The Gang Crackdown" investigates the Trump administration's anti-gang push on Long Island. Marcela Gaviria, the director of the film, joined CBSN to discuss how immigrant teens are being caught up in this crackdown.
Trump on Democratic memo
President Trump took on the role of editor-in-chief when he ordered Democrats to rewrite a response to a Republican intelligence memo. The memo alleges an anti-Trump bias within the FBI.
Dem's memo blocked until changes made
President Trump said he will not declassify a Democratic memo until changes are made to it. Meanwhile, the White House is facing inner turmoil as reports surface of staffers facing abuse allegations. White House columnist for The Hill, Niall Stanage, joins CBSN to discuss these and other top political headlines.
2/8/18: Red and Blue
Sen. Rand Paul halts Senate vote as midnight shutdown looms; This week on Face the Nation: Olympics, memos, immigration.
2/7/18: Red and Blue
Senate GOP releases new FBI messages about Clinton email probe; Sen. Coons and Lankford discuss prayer in congress.
Trump: "Let's have a shutdown"
As members of Congress work on a plan to avoid another government shutdown, President Trump said he'd "love" to see a shutdown if lawmakers don't agree on an immigration deal. AP White House reporter Ken Thomas joins CBSN with more.
live updates
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in northwest suburban Franklin Park Friday morning, Department of Homeland Security officials said.
Secret Service agent who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk put on leave
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, a U.S. official said Friday.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Probe into anti-apartheid icon Steve Biko's death reopening 48 years later
South Africa's racist apartheid regime said no one was to blame for activist Steve Biko's death in prison. 48 years later, his family wants the truth to come out.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.