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.
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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.
Garland spars with GOP in contentious hearing
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland testified Tuesday before one of the Republican-led House panels that advanced contempt of Congress resolutions against him in May. Garland vigorously pushed back on attacks against the Justice Department. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Nanette Barragán on new immigration order
President Biden signed an executive order Tuesday allowing immigration officials to deport some migrants before processing their asylum claims. The administration's move comes after the Senate failed to pass a revived border deal in May. Democratic Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán of California, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joins CBS News with her reaction.
House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel probe
The House passed a Republican-backed bill that would punish the International Criminal Court over the decision to seek the arrests of top Israeli officials.
Mike Johnson's plans for a second Trump term
In an exclusive interview with Semafor, House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to push a legislative package to address a wide range of issues if former President Donald Trump is reelected in November. Kadia Goba, the article's author, joins CBS News with more.
House Ethics Committee investigating indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar
Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife are accused of accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from an Azerbaijani energy company and a bank in Mexico.
YouTuber challenging incumbent GOP lawmaker
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales is fighting to keep his seat in a GOP primary runoff. He faces Brandon Herrera, a gun rights YouTuber with more than three million followers. CBS News politics reporter Hunter Woodall has the latest.
Epstein files bill will head to Trump's desk after approval by House and Senate
The Senate has approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act to compel the release of documents, after the House passed it 427 to 1.
Watchdog says most corporate Trump ballroom donors repped by 3 lobbying firms
Lobbyists from the three firms mingled with top tech executives and President Trump at a dinner for ballroom donors last month.
Comey set to challenge his indictment for "vindictive and selective" prosecution
In court Wednesday, former FBI Director James Comey will try to have the criminal charges against him dismissed.
Summers resigns from OpenAI board, other roles after Epstein emails released
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Wednesday that he is resigning from the board of OpenAI after last week's release of emails between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Texas appeals block on its new congressional map to Supreme Court
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Khashoggi's widow describes "7 years of hell," demands accountability from MBS
Hanan Elatr Khashoggi said Tuesday she was "disappointed" to hear President Trump describing her late husband, Jamal Khashoggi, in a way that "kind of justifies a crime."
Britain warns Russia after spy ship comes close to its waters: "We are ready"
Britain has warned Russia that it's ready to deal with any incursions into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected on the edge of U.K. waters north of Scotland.
Immigration crackdown in New Orleans could start as early as Dec. 1
The Trump administration's planned immigration enforcement crackdown in New Orleans could start as early as Dec. 1, Department of Homeland Security sources told CBS News.
Energy Dept. loaning $1 billion to help restart Three Mile Island reactor
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.