3 former presidents will attend Biden's inauguration
President Trump and President Carter, who is 96, will not be attending President-elect Biden's inauguration.
George W. Bush
Capitol breach raises security concerns
CBS News senior national security analyst and former Homeland Security Advisor to President George W. Bush, Fran Townsend, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss security concerns surround the breach at the U.S. Capitol. She talks about what she thinks should be done now and what the breach means for the upcoming inauguration.
A look back at the dramatic 2020 election
Two decades ago on December 12, one of the most contentious presidential races in American history was finally settled when the Supreme Court delivered a 5-4 opinion that handed the 2000 election to George W. Bush over Al Gore. Jeff Glor looks back at the historic national moment, as the U.S. reckons with challenges to its democratically-held elections today.
3 former presidents say they'd take COVID-19 vaccine on camera
"I may end up taking it on TV or having it filmed, just so that people know that I trust this science," Obama said.
George W. Bush urges unity in congratulating Biden and Harris
Mr. Bush revealed he called both Mr. Biden and Harris on Sunday to congratulate them on their win.
Fran Townsend on Trump's baseless fraud claims
Fran Townsend, CBS News senior national security analyst and a former adviser to President George W. Bush, spoke to "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano about the impact of President Trump's rhetoric trying to undermine the election results and why she doesn't think Mr. Bush will weigh in.
Documentary explores 2000 election's wild end
The new HBO documentary "537 Votes" chronicles the unprecedented and highly contested outcome of the 2000 presidential election, which was decided after a weekslong recount in Florida. The film details how the international custody battle over 6-year-old Elián González triggered a political mess in Miami-Dade County in 2000 and may have swayed the election. Director Billy Corben joined CBSN to discuss.
Andrew Card on moments that define presidencies
Andrew Card, who served as White House chief of staff under President George W. Bush, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the Bush presidency, the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus crisis and its impact on the 2020 presidential race.
USPS sounds alarm on mail-in voting
Funding the U.S. Postal Service has become a political hot-button issue in the run-up to the November presidential election. The USPS has formally warned 41 states that it cannot guarantee that all votes cast by mail will be delivered in time to be counted. Former chairman of the USPS board of governors S. David Fineman joins CBSN's Lana Zak to talk about his Barron's op-ed "Quit Interfering and Save the Postal Service."
Trump attacks intel officials as "dirty cops"
President Trump is attacking U.S. intelligence officials, questioning their reports that Russia is trying to influence the election as they did in 2016. Robert Draper, a writer-at-large for the New York Times magazine, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about President Trump and about his new book "To Start A War: How the Bush Administration Took America into Iraq."
John Lewis remembered at funeral service
Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton came together to honor Congressman John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, completing a week of memorial services for the longtime lawmaker and civil rights icon. CBSN's Lana Zak has some of the highlights.
George W. Bush speaks at John Lewis' funeral
Former President George W. Bush spoke at the funeral for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. "We live in a better and nobler country today because of John Lewis and his abiding faith in the power of God, in the power of democracy, and in the power of love," he said. Watch his full remarks.
Author Robert Draper on what led the U.S. to war in Iraq
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell and Draper discuss the key players, events and decisions that led to the George W. Bush administration's invasion of Iraq more than 15 years ago.
Republican anti-Trump movement gains momentum
A growing number of Republican political action committees and other groups are working to unseat President Trump. Also, a number of high-ranking current and former Republican officials have announced that they will not be supporting Mr. Trump in the general election. CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN to discuss.
Book sheds new light on Barbara Bush
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins "Red & Blue" to discuss her new book, "The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty," and the important role Mrs. Bush played in her husband's and son's political lives.
Former Bush officials unite to support Biden over Trump
"Our democracy is at stake," the group says.
Former presidents react to George Floyd's death
Every former living president has now issued a statement on the death of George Floyd. New charges against the officers involved in the incident which led to his death were also filed Wednesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Jimmy Carter mourns continued "tragic racial injustices"
The former president said the nation needs "a government as good as its people."
Bush makes first public statement on George Floyd's death
The former president said he's waited to speak because he wanted to listen.
Report: CIA extracted high-level Russian spy
Michael Allen, a special assistant to President George W. Bush at the National Security Council and a former staff director for the House Select Committee on Intelligence, joins CBSN to discuss reports that one of the CIA's most highly protected assets was extracted by U.S. intelligence from Moscow.
Ellen DeGeneres defends friendship with George W. Bush
President George Bush and Ellen DeGeneres were seen at the Dallas Cowboys game against the Green Bay Packers, causing backlash from fans. Ellen defended the friendship by preaching the value of civility. Norah O'Donnell reports.
ISIS leader's death a "blow": expert
CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend, who was a homeland security and counterterrorism adviser for President George W. Bush, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the significance of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death.
Ex-DHS official on U.S. coronavirus response
As Homeland Security adviser to President George W. Bush, Fran Townsend helped create his administration’s strategy to handle a potential flu pandemic. She joins “CBS This Morning” to weigh in on the current state of coronavirus preparations both at home and abroad as the outbreak threatens to become a global pandemic.
The history behind social distancing
Experts had predicted social distancing would be necessary to save the country from a pandemic -- and former President George W. Bush took their warnings seriously during his administration. New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain how the concept was born years ago.
Most divisive U.S. presidents, ranked
Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and more – they served, and sometimes they divided.
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Government shutdown begins as White House moves to cut billions in funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
British conservationist Jane Goodall spent her life researching and educating others about chimpanzees and the natural world.
These hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse.
Hospitals across the U.S. are at risk of significant flooding, and climate experts warn that the Trump administration's cuts leave the nation less prepared.
Investors are unfazed about the government shutdown. Here's why.
Data shows government shutdowns tend to have a modest impact on financial markets and the broader U.S. economy.
Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt retakes prime West Wing office space
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reclaiming the press secretary's traditional West Wing office — a roomy space with a fireplace.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz isn't part of Trump's Cabinet, sources say
President Trump has decided the position will not be a Cabinet-level post, according to several sources familiar with the matter.
NYC high-rise partially collapses after explosion
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a possible gas explosion and partial building collapse in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Legal threats hang over governor's race after report on Sherrill's military records
The National Archives admitted it had erred in releasing a mostly unredacted version of Mikie Sherrill's military records to an ally of her opponent.
Iowa teen dies after being mistaken for squirrel during hunting trip
A 17-year-old hunter died in rural Iowa after he "was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party," state officials said.