Several Senate seats on the line in election
Early voters are already heading to the polls, and will help decide a series of important U.S. Senate races. Ed O'Keefe reports on some of those races with just three weeks to go until Election Day.
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Jaime Harrison, Graham challenger, raises record $57 million
Harrison shattered Beto O'Rourke's 2018 record.
10/6/20: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump calls off negations for COVID aid; The state of the 2020 race in Texas
Supreme Court restores witness requirement for South Carolina ballots
The high court restored a requirement that absentee ballots in South Carolina be signed by a witness.
Graham, Harrison in tight S.C. Senate race
A new poll shows Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison neck-and-neck in the Senate race in South Carolina. Jamie Lovegrove, a political reporter for The Post and Courier, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the race.
Fort Jackson recruit found dead, 4th death at base in past year
Officials at Fort Jackson in Columbia said that the 29-year-old recruit from Wisconsin was found on Saturday morning.
COVID deaths of young teachers raise alarm as school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the beginning of the new school year.
Petition calls to replace Confederate monument with Boseman statue
"Anderson needs to honor a citizen that inspired millions," the petition reads. "Anderson needs Chadwick Boseman, may he rest in peace."
Trey Gowdy on Trump's Kenosha visit
Former Republican South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy joins "CBS This Morning" with his new book "Doesn't Hurt to Ask: Using the Power of Questions to Communicate, Connect, and Persuade." Gowdy uses his experience in the courtroom and Congress to teach effective ways to ask questions in order to persuade and promote unity despite one's beliefs. He also reacts to President Trump's planned visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, and the unrest gripping the country.
Senator Tim Scott on RNC, Kenosha shooting
Republican Senator Tim Scott joins "CBS This Morning" to look ahead at President Trump's convention speech on the final night of the RNC. He also weighs in on what must be done to stop police violence in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Nancy Mace seeking to flip S.C. district
Congressman Joe Cunningham, a Democrat from South Carolina, notched one of the biggest upsets of the 2018 midterms when he won in a district President Trump won by 13 points. Nancy Mace is seeking to flip that seat back to Republicans. She joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to make the case for her campaign.
Senator Tim Scott speaks at RNC
As the last speaker on the first of the Republican National Convention, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina painted a picture of American promise under President Trump. "There are millions of families like mine across this nation, full of potential seeking to live the American dream," Scott said. "And I'm here tonight to tell you that supporting the Republican ticket gives you the best chance of making that dream a reality." Watch his speech.
Woman with 88 great-grandchildren turns 100
Julia Lee Kelley is the matriarch of a large South Carolina family. She has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 49 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild, according to one of her great-granddaughters, Kelley Oakley. With all that family, it's no surprise so many people showed up for Kelley's 100th birthday party last week.
Grandmother with 88 great-grandchildren turns 100
"She's a healthy little ox," one of her great-granddaughters said.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina
Isaias restrengthened from a tropical storm back to a hurricane before it made landfall in the U.S.
Hurricane warning issued in Carolinas as Isaias makes landfall
Isaias is forecast to bring "dangerous storm surge" and up to 8 inches of rain in spots as it moves up the coast.
South Carolina voters name top U.S. issues
Elaine Quijano of CBSN's "Red & Blue" sits down with voters at the Brookland Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, who say they want to see 2020 Democratic candidates talk about health care, the economy, climate change and faith.
Democrats want their party to chase nonvoters
The CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds that 67% of likely Democratic voters in the early primary and caucus states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina believe that if their party wins back the White House, it will be because they turned out voters who stayed home in the past. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Wall Street Journal reporter Ken Thomas spoke to "Red & Blue" about the 2020 race.
Joe Biden campaigns in South Carolina
Former Vice President Joe Biden has gotten endorsements from 23 key players in South Carolina. Polling also shows Biden with a strong lead against Democratic rivals in the early primary state. CBS News 2020 reporter Bo Erickson is on the campaign trail with Biden and joins CBSN with more.
South Carolina draws tourists amid pandemic
South Carolina, alongside Arizona, Florida and Texas, is one of the country's hardest hit states in new coronavirus cases. Reporting from Charleston, Mark Strassmann looks at how out-of-state tourists are still flocking to the state despite the surge in infections.
DOJ's overhaul of police reform initiative was "a punch in the gut"
After the fatal shooting of Walter Scott, North Charleston officials and the DOJ launched a collaborative review of the police.
Parts of U.S. scramble to shut down as country breaks another virus record
The U.S. has hit an all-time high in new, confirmed infections for the third time in less than a week.
Elevate history "we're all proud of," not Confederate flag, analyst says
The debate over Confederate flags and statues reignited following the police killing of George Floyd.
South Carolina removed Confederate flag 5 years ago
Five years ago today South Carolina removed the Confederate battle flag from its State House grounds after several decades of ignoring the pain many associated with the controversial battle symbol. Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to discuss why the Confederate flag and its symbolism have become so polarizing in recent weeks.
Video captures bird carrying huge shark-like fish at Myrtle Beach
Beachgoers in South Carolina experienced "Sharknado" in real life this week.
Senate GOP eyes key vote today in different approach to end shutdown
Senate Republicans hope the plan attracts enough Democratic support to end the stalemate.
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Airlines scramble to comply with FAA order cutting thousands of flights
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
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ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Tesla shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
The vote comes after a top shareholder, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, said it would vote against the pay package.
Justices let Trump enforce new passport policy removing "X" gender marker
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower court order that stopped the State Department from enforcing a new passport policy put into place by President Trump earlier this year.
Immigrants with health conditions may be denied visas under new guidelines
People seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a new directive from the Trump administration.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce run for N.Y. governor Friday, sources say
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.