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As November's midterm elections draw closer, some are wondering if Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders can help progressive candidates claim victory. Candidates backed by "Our Revolution," a political action organization spun out of Sanders' presidential campaign, have won 20 congressional or gubernatorial primaries so far in 2018, and lost 27. Former Senate leadership aide and vice president at MWWPR, Joel Payne, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Sanders' role.
The New York State Assembly met Monday to discuss the impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. It comes as the Democrat's top aide resigned following the state attorney general's report saying that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. Clifford Michel, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
House Democrats' tax proposal plans to increase taxes on corporations and wealthy Americans. The plan is expected be challenged by Republicans and more moderate Democrats. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
President Biden gave an address on how the administration is responding to the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Plus, Senate Democrats try to find a way forward for a social spending plan. CBS News' Steve Dorsey, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Washington Post national political correspondent Philip Bump join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
A majority of Democrats in the House and Senate are backing a proposal to make some enhanced pandemic benefits permanent. Child Tax Credit payments of up to $300 per month begin July 15. Joseph Zeballos-Roig, an economic policy reporter for Insider, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the support and opposition the plan is facing from lawmakers.
Democratic congressional leaders are pleading with Republicans to work out a coronavirus stimulus bill, while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the two sides are still far apart. Meanwhile, the White House is focusing on President Trump's lawsuits over the election results. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and Liz Goodwin of the Boston Globe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the day in politics.
CBS News has confirmed that Mark Judge has spoken to the FBI as part of its investigation into allegations made against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Keir Dougall, a former assistant U.S. Attorney in New York's eastern district, and Rebecca Roiphe, a professor of law at New York Law School and a former assistant district attorney in New York City, join CBSN's Red and Blue to discuss the latest developments in the investigation.
President-elect Joe Biden praised members of Congress from both parties for passing the latest round of coronavirus relief, but says another aid package will be needed after his inauguration in January. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Boston Globe deputy Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on what Mr. Biden is calling for.
With 100 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are hoping their sweeping spending package will help their chances in November. Serena Marshall reports.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," with 100 days to go until the midterm elections, Democrats have revived a tax and spending package and hope voters will reward them if it passes. Plus, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari and the new CBS News Battleground Tracker.
With just 100 days to go before the midterm elections, new polls show that neither Democratic nor Republican voters are particularly happy about their options for the 2024 presidential race. Robert Costa is joined by Doug Heye, a Republican strategist and founder of Douglas Media, to discuss what these polls could mean for the November elections.
Senate Democrats announced a surprise deal on a historic $369 billion bill to help the U.S. combat climate change. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said it would help reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030. Leah Stokes, an associate professor of climate and energy policy at U.C. Santa Barbara, joined CBS News' Ben Tracy to discuss the potential impact.
President Biden downplayed growing fears that the U.S. is headed into a recession after the economy shrunk for two quarters in a row. Mr. Biden argued that a new budget deal agreed upon by top Democrats would help fight inflation and urged Congress to pass it. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Congress is racing to pass key bills on its agenda, including legislation on same-sex marriage, computer chips and drug prices, before its August recess. Anthony Adragna, the author of POLITICO's Congress Minutes, joins CBS News to discuss some of the lawmakers' goals before break.
Democrats have spent little on ads mentioning inflation and instead are focusing on proposals to lower costs as prices soar.
Preliminary lab results show President Biden was infected with the B.A 5 COVID subvariant, which is the most dominant in the United States. CBS News Radio correspondent Steven Portnoy joined Jericka Duncan and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the president's diagnosis and its potential impact on the upcoming midterm elections.
President Joe Biden holds talks with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador at the White House before traveling to the Middle East to meet with several leaders from the region. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss Mr. Biden's agenda.
President Biden declared Friday that the fight over abortion rights "is not over" as he met with Democratic governors from states where abortion is still legal. Meanwhile, patients and doctors are struggling to navigate the evolving legal landscape around abortion restrictions. Adriana Diaz has the latest.
Illinois is one of five states holding primary elections today, and redistricting in the Prairie State forced four congressional incumbents to run for the chance to seek reelection. Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson spoke with CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the races.
Five states are holding primary elections on Tuesday, including New York and Illinois. CBS News political director Fin Gomez talks about what to expect.
This week on "Face the Nation," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan joins Margaret Brennan to discuss what America's response will be if Russia invades Ukraine, which U.S. officials believe President Vladimir Putin is planning to do. Plus, a conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on why blue states are now leading the charge to lift COVID restrictions.
Following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, President Biden Friday said he will do everything he can to help women in states where abortion is suddenly illegal. He's taking two steps to start: directing the Justice Department to protect women who travel out-of-state for abortions, and expanding access to FDA-approved abortion pills. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
President Joe Biden is hoping his proposed gas tax holiday would get prices on gas and diesel down. but he's getting pushback from both Republicans and Democrats. CNS News Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBS News Mornings with more.
Senate lawmakers said they have a tentative deal on a bipartisan gun reform bill. Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Looking ahead to the 2024 presidential election, which GOP candidates could put up a fight against former President Trump — and what could low approval ratings mean for President Biden? CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join "Red and Blue" to discuss.
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed numerous generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia next week.
The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."
President Trump announced a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 25% tariff on heavy trucks.
Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."
President Trump said Thursday he will not let Israel annex the West Bank, an idea that has circulated among some hardliners in Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that paves the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.
The Trump administration announced in July that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with a seated capacity for 650 people will be constructed in the White House's East Wing.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said evidence showed that Joshua Jahn had been planning the attack for some time and acted alone.