House leaders name members of bipartisan Trump shooting task force
The panel includes seven Republicans and six Democrats chosen by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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Rep. DelBene touts Harris campaign push
Rep. Suzan DelBene, who is also the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, says Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has broken fundraising records. She also believes Harris' bid for president is positioning Democrats to win the majority in the House of Representatives in November. DelBene joins CBS News with more on the 2024 elections.
Republicans step up attacks against Harris
Former President Donald Trump and down-ballot Republicans are wasting no time going after Vice President Kamala Harris following her ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket. House GOP leaders are urging their members to stop making comments about Harris' ethnicity and gender. Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, and Nancy Cook, senior national political correspondent for Bloomberg News, join with analysis.
Secret Service director faces calls to resign
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers called on the director of the Secret Service to resign Monday during a hearing centered on the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
More Democrats join wave of lawmakers calling on Biden to drop out
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Congress to hear from Secret Service director
Federal authorities are still investigating the events that led up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service is facing significant criticism for its failure to prevent the tragedy, with its director heading to Capitol Hill on Monday for questioning. CBS News senior coordinating producer for crime and public safety Anna Schecter has more.
Some Democrats want DNC to cancel early virtual vote to nominate Biden
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
GOP effort to hold Garland in inherent contempt of Congress fails
The House voted on a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress, aiming to impose a $10,000 per day fine for defying a congressional subpoena.
Biden addresses NATO allies amid 2024 woes
President Biden is hosting NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, D.C., this week. It's a meeting of the most powerful leaders in Europe and North America. Mr. Biden is trying to project confidence to the 32-member security alliance that, despite June's debate performance, he is ready and able to lead the U.S. for another four years. The Atlantic Council's Matthew Kroenig and CBS News' Scott MacFarlane join with more.
House Democrats don't fully commit to Biden
House Democratic leaders say they are having "constructive" discussions about President Biden's candidacy in the wake of his debate performance. Still, they are not fully committing to backing him through to Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
House Democrats meet on Biden's future
House Democrats expressed mixed sentiments after meeting Tuesday on Capitol Hill to discuss President Biden's path forward as the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. More concerns emerged about Biden's electability after his shaky performance during the presidential debate against former President Donald Trump.
How divide over Israel affected Bowman's race
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a member of the progressive Democrat group known as "The Squad" in Congress, lost his primary in New York's 16th District to Westchester County Executive George Latimer. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down how the divide over U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza may have factored into the upset.
Key primaries to watch on Tuesday
Tuesday is primary election day for voters in four states. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the races to watch as well as the race that's breaking records.
What to know about the Bowman-Latimer primary
A key House primary is underway Tuesday in New York between Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer. The race has already made history as the most expensive congressional primary ever. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Voters to settle contentious New York primary
On Tuesday, Democratic voters in New York's 16th Congressional District will settle what has become a contentious primary battle between incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County executive George Latimer. Dave Weigel, politics reporter for Semafor, and Deepa Shivram, White House correspondent for NPR, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Bob Good primary race too close too call as he signals he'll push for recount
Rep. Bob Good currently trails in GOP congressional primary for Virginia's 5th District by just over 300 votes.
Justice Department won't prosecute AG Garland
The Justice Department said Friday that it will not prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland after the House voted to hold him in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has details.
DOJ will not prosecute Merrick Garland
The Justice Department announced Friday that it will not prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland after the House of Representatives voted to hold him in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas for recordings of President Biden's interview from special counsel Robert Hur's classified documents investigation. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Trump returns to Capitol Hill to rally GOP
Former President Donald Trump returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday for the first time since the Jan. 6 riot. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Then, Kadia Goba, Semafor political reporter, and Daniella Diaz, Politico congressional reporter, join "America Decides" to unpack Trump's message to Republicans and how it could shape the 2024 elections.
House holds Garland in contempt of Congress
House lawmakers have voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Wednesday's vote came after two Republican-led committees voted in May to recommend Garland be held in contempt for defying a congressional subpoena. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
House to hold Garland contempt vote
House Republicans are pushing a vote Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. This comes after the Department of Justice turned down a subpoena to release recordings of President Biden from the special counsel's classified documents investigation. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Andrew Cuomo questioned about COVID nursing home deaths
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
House GOP meets on Garland contempt vote
Republicans in the House of Representatives Rules Committee are meeting on a potential resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Garland strikes defiant tone in House hearing
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified Tuesday on Capitol Hill, weeks after the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance a contempt of Congress charge against him. Garland pushed back against attacks on the Justice Department, telling lawmakers: "I will not be intimidated." CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga breaks down the contentious hearing.
First post-Trump verdict primaries underway
Five states are holding primary contests on Tuesday. These are the first since a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty in his "hush money" criminal case. CBS News politics reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Former Trump economic official says "we've seen the job market degrade"
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chair and director of the National Economic Council in the first Trump term, said for companies in a "very difficult environment," cutting down on the cost of labor is "the one lever they can pull."
Genetically engineered mice could curb spread of Lyme disease on Nantucket
Scientists hope genetically modified mice will curb the spread of Lyme disease. They headed to Nantucket — home to a large population of the mice, ticks and deer spreading Lyme — to pitch their idea.
Macron calls Ambassador Kushner's criticism of France "unacceptable" for diplomat
In an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the French president pushed back on criticism for recognizing a Palestinian state.
U.K, Australia and Canada recognize Palestinian state despite U.S. opposition
More than 140 countries have already taken that step and more are expected to do so at the U.N. General Assembly this week, including France.
Taliban rejects Trump's bid to take over Afghan air base once controlled by U.S.
President Trump is renewing his call to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram, even saying "we're talking now to Afghanistan" about the matter.
Maps show the forecast track of Hurricane Gabrielle
Gabrielle formed on Wednesday over the central Atlantic Ocean and became a hurricane on Sunday. It's the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at New Hampshire country club; suspect arrested
One person is dead and several people were wounded during a shooting Saturday night at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Boat destroyed by U.S. held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they have confiscated cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy.