McCaskill tries to have it both ways on immigration while in neck-and-neck battle for her seat
McCaskill said last week the president should use every tool at his disposal against a caravan of migrants headed for the U.S.
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Mom of man found hanging from tree gives warning to anyone involved
Melissa McKinnies addresses whoever may be connected to death of her son Danye Jones
Trump pushes to change asylum process
The president is taking new steps to block the migrant caravan from entering the U.S. He campaigned in Missouri after moving to limit where migrants can apply for asylum and suggesting that border violence will be met with gunfire. The president visits West Virginia and Indiana Friday, part of an eight-state swing in the final days of the campaign. Major Garrett reports.
At Missouri rally, Trump says "two maniacs" stopped GOP "momentum"
President Trump is in Missouri Thursday evening, the first of two times he will visit the state before Election Day
Missouri House candidate is "racist" and "homophobic," his daughter says
The son and daughter of a Missouri House candidate Steve West are urging voters not to elect him
Three meals with Missouri voters
We're taking a closer look at the midterm elections in our series, Issues That Matter. Control of the Senate hinges in part on a race in Missouri. Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is locked in a close contest with the state's Attorney General Josh Hawley. Missouri voted for President Trump in 2016 and has grown more conservative over time. CBS News contributor Steve Inskeep, who's also host of NPR's "Morning Edition" and "Up First," took a road trip and stopped for three meals with Missouri voters.
Three meals and a road trip through red and blue Missouri
Steve Inskeep takes a road trip down historic Route 66 for three meals with Missouri voters: breakfast in a small town, lunch in a suburb and dinner in a city
Video shows toddlers in "fight club" at St. Louis daycare
Teachers were seen encouraging kids to fight in a ring, jumping in excitement as preschoolers were taken down by their classmates
Key midterm races to watch for
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning" for a closer look at the crucial midterm races around the country.
"Tornado Alley" may be shifting to the densely-populated Southeast: Study
That could triple the possibility of disasters, and one of the study's authors says climate change could be the reason for the apparent movement
Missouri Senate race intensifies over sting videos
Claire McCaskill's campaign calls on rival Josh Hawley to investigate Project Veritas sting against her campaign
Missouri Senate race
One of the key races in the upcoming midterm elections is the Senate race in Missouri. Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is being challenged by the state's attorney general, Republican Josh Hawley. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor spoke to both candidates.
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Missouri Senate race goes down to the wire as battle over health care heats up
Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is being challenged by Republican state Attorney General Josh Hawley
Woman fired after blocking man from entering his apartment building
D'Arreion Toles says the woman physically blocked him from entering the building and called police on him
Some interesting Senate races to watch
From Florida to Arizona to West Virginia, here is an updated look at Senate races to watch this fall
Missouri to appeal judge's ruling blocking parts of voter ID law
Missouri isn't the only state grappling with voter ID laws ahead of next months' midterms
"CBS Evening News" to broadcast from key battleground states before midterms
Jeff Glor kicks off coverage from Phoenix, Arizona
Advancements in DNA testing helped authorities link 3 deaths to killer
An Arkansas man who killed himself during a 1999 police standoff at a motel was a killer and rapist, authorities said
Kavanaugh fight rallies GOP ahead of midterms: "It's like pouring gasoline on the base"
"It's like pouring gasoline on the Republican base," says one GOP strategist.
Jason Kander drops out of Kansas City mayoral race, citing struggles with PTSD
The former Missouri Senate candidate and prominent Democratic activist wrote about his struggles with PTSD in a Medium post
Six Flags customers to compete for prizes by spending 30 hours in a coffin
The company is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Fright Fest
Trump says there's a "lingering stench" at Justice Dept., FBI
President also weighed in on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination during a rally for Missouri Senate candidate Josh Hawley, the Republican challenging Sen. Claire McCaskill
Tight Senate race in Missouri
Incumbent Senator Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri, is vying to keep her seat in the typically Republican-leaning state. According to new CBS News battleground tracker polling, she's in a dead heat with the state's Republican Attorney General Josh Hawley. Jo Mannies, a political reporter for St. Louis Public Radio, speaks to CBSN about the tight race.
CBS Battleground Tracker Poll: Tight races in Missouri, Montana Senate
Democratic Sens. Claire McCaskill and Jon Tester are locked in close contests to defend their seats against GOP challengers, according to latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll
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Who's paying for the White House ballroom and what's in it for them
President Trump has so far raised $200 million for a new White House ballroom from some of the nation's biggest companies.
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CDC advisory panel recommends keeping COVID-19 vaccine prescription-free
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., met to discuss and vote on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
House-passed GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in Senate
A Republican measure to keep the government funded past Oct. 1 stalled in the Senate after clearing the House on Friday.
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene on Venezuelan deportation protections
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a case about its efforts to end temporary protected status for Venezuelans.
Prosecutors worry acting U.S. attorney could be fired for not prosecuting NY AG
In April, a Trump ally referred New York Attorney General Letitia James for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud.
18-year-old shot by ATF agent outside Pittsburgh dies at hospital
A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent shot a person in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, the city's mayor said.
Federal judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against NYT, citing excessive length
A federal judge in Florida has thrown out President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, citing its excessive length, but gave his attorneys a chance to refile.
Trump's plan to label antifa a "terrorist organization" likely to face legal hurdles
Legal experts say Trump lacks authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations, but the planned move could still affect some law enforcement approaches.
Texas A&M president resigning following political backlash over classroom video
In a video that captures the encounter, a student confronts a professor over class curriculum surrounding gender identity.