8/14/19: Red and Blue
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New Jersey
Democrats campaign for New Jersey governor
Top Democrats including first lady Jill Biden and former President Obama will campaign for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this month. Murphy is ahead of Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the polls, but his lead has narrowed in recent weeks. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest from the campaign trail.
Candidates face off in last N.J. gubernatorial debate
With just three weeks to go, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and challenger Jack Ciattarelli took the stage for the final gubernatorial debate before the election. Brent Johnson, politics reporter for The Star-Ledger and NJ.com, joins CBSN AM to discuss the highlights.
New Jersey gubernatorial candidates face off
New Jersey incumbent Democratic Governor Phil Murphy faced off against Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in their second and final gubernatorial debate Tuesday night. They sparred over a number of topics, including how they would handle the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joined CBSN to discuss.
Hospital worker serenades ICU patients
A hospital worker has gone viral on TikTok for serenading and uplifting ICU patients at a New Jersey hospital. Jericka Duncan spoke with the "singing phlebotomist" about using his story of redemption and hope to inspire others.
Final stretch in VA, NJ governor races
The races for governor in Virginia and New Jersey are getting tighter with less than a month until Election Day. Political analysts say the results of both of these contests could offer insight into the minds of voters ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Can Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey replicate the 2020 wins?
Both races could be barometers for both parties for the 2022 midterms.
How past housing discrimination is still affecting families today
The typical Black family has only a fraction of the wealth of the average White family, and many experts say real estate is the root of the problem.
Massive security measures are underway to protect fans and players on Super Bowl Sunday
Massive security measures are underway to protect fans and players on Super Bowl Sunday. While the big focus is on the stadium in New Jersey, concerns also stretch into New York where pre-game festivities are being held on “Super Bowl Boulevard” in Times Square. Terrell Brown reports.
David Wildstein, a N.J. Gov. Chris Christie appointee who oversaw the controversial lane closures, is accusing Christie of knowing about the closures as they were happening. Christie circulated an email Saturday assailing the credibility of Wildstein
David Wildstein, a N.J. Gov. Chris Christie appointee who oversaw the controversial lane closures, is accusing Christie of knowing about the closures as they were happening. Christie circulated an email Saturday assailing the credibility of Wildstein. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports.
Eric LeGrand's inspiring story
Rutgers, the state university of New Jersey, has a unique distinction at the Super Bowl Sunday night. The school has five former players on the Patriots and Falcons combined -- more than any school in the country. Dana Jacobson has the extraordinary story of one of their former teammates, who continues to inspire them and many others.
An official at the center of Chris Christie’s bridge scandal claims to have evidence that the New Jersey governor knew of the lane closures, but so far has not provided it
An official at the center of Chris Christie’s bridge scandal claims to have evidence that the New Jersey governor knew of the lane closures, but so far has not provided it. Elaine Quijano reports.
One of the biggest dangers from the massive storm hitting the East Coast is the threat of severe coastal flooding
One of the biggest dangers from the massive storm hitting the East Coast is the threat of severe coastal flooding. New Jersey, which was hard-hit by Superstorm Sandy is on edge. Gov. Chris Christie did not issue mandatory evacuation orders, but some shore communities advised residents to get out before the storm hits. Meg Baker of CBS News' New York station WCBS-TV reports.
Educators turn failing New Jersey school into success story
Camden Prep was struggling until a group of educators led by principal Susanna Tagoe stepped in. It's now the highest performing school in the area.
"The Many Saints of Newark"
Producer David Chase became a TV legend with his groundbreaking HBO series, "The Sopranos." Now, 14 years after the show's cryptic finale, Chase is returning to the roots of his central character in a prequel film, "The Many Saints of Newark." Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Chase about the pressures to revisit the Sopranos' crime world and the origins of Dickie Moltisanti and Uncle Junior; with actor John Magaro, who plays Silvio Dante; and with Michael Gandolfini, son of the late James Gandolfini, who plays a youthful version of the mob boss made famous by his father.
Biden urges action on climate change
President Biden issued a warning about the need for action on climate change after touring damage from Hurricane Ida in New York and New Jersey. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on that plus Mr. Biden's strategy for fighting the COVID-19 Delta variant.
Biden views storm damage, talks climate
President Biden says climate change is worsening natural disasters across the country. He called for urgent action on the issue after touring damage from Ida in New York and New Jersey yesterday. Bradley Blackburn reports for CBSN.
Biden tours Ida damage in Northeast
President Biden on Tuesday surveyed the storm damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida in parts of New Jersey and New York. He called the storm an opportunity to acknowledge the reality of climate change as extreme weather events become more common. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and Axios congressional correspondent Alayna Treene join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the president's domestic policy agenda, as well as Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Doha, Qatar.
Biden visiting storm-ravaged communities
President Biden is visiting New Jersey and New York to tour communities devastated by Ida. Mr. Biden approved major disaster declarations for six New Jersey and five New York counties affected by the remnants of the hurricane. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports for CBSN AM.
Biden tours storm-damaged New York and New Jersey amid infrastructure push
Mr. Biden surveyed storm damage in Manville, New Jersey, and Queens, New York.
Biden to make case for spending bills
President Biden is expected to push for the passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint while he visits parts of New Jersey and New York that were ravaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The storm killed dozens of people in the area and caused devastating flooding and tornadoes. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about what to expect.
Some homeowners "don't have much hope" after Ida's destruction
According to insurance experts, claims from Hurricane Ida could cost about $18 billion.
Cleanup in the Northeast continues after Ida
At least 51 people were killed in the Northeast after the remnants of Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc in the region last week. President Biden is expected visit New York and New Jersey on Tuesday to assess the storm damage. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
New Jersey governor: State facing "significant loss" from Ida
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says the state needs more federal aid to recover from the deadly storm.
Biden to survey Ida damage in New York and New Jersey
He will make the trip on Tuesday, days after visiting Louisiana, which was also battered by Ida.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Poll finds rising concern over shutdown's impact on economy, Americans personally
President Trump and both parties are drawing negative ratings for their handling of the government shutdown.
Trump says ICE raids "haven't gone far enough"
President Trump said he's OK with tactics used by ICE agents during raids "because you have to get the people out."
Judge again blocks deployment of National Guard troops to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut said she "found no credible evidence" that protests in the city grew out of control before the president federalized the troops.
Duffy says airport delays are "going to get worse" as shutdown drags on
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government will "stop traffic" if it becomes a safety issue, adding, "We're not going to let that happen."
Trump on nuclear testing, the government shutdown, immigration and tariffs
Watch as President Trump discusses testing nuclear weapons, U.S.-China relations, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration, tariffs, and whether he'll try to stay in the White House beyond 2028.
Afghanistan hit by powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake, killing at least 20
Local officials have already reported several deaths, warning the toll could climb as search and rescue operations continue.
U.S. carries out lethal strike against alleged drug carriers in Caribbean
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a social media post, said the vessel was allegedly operated by a U.S.-designated terrorist organization but did not name which group was targeted.
2 suspects sought in intentional explosion at Harvard Medical School building
Police say an explosion inside a building on the Harvard Medical School campus in Boston early Saturday morning appears to have been an intentional act.