Postmaster general to testify before Senate committee on Friday
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will also testify before a House committee next week about recent changes to the postal service.
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Pelosi calls House back to vote on Postal Service legislation
Democratic leaders in Congress have been ramping up the pressure on the U.S. Postal Service's top officials to answer questions about recent operational changes.
QAnon backer wins congressional primary in Georgia
The northwest Georgia district is a Republican-stronghold, meaning she will be the likely winner in November.
Ilhan Omar wins primary against well-funded challenger
Her challenger, Antone Melton-Meaux, used the cash to paper the district and flood airwaves with his "Focused on the Fifth" message that portrayed Omar as out of touch with the district.
House won't return until mid-September amid coronavirus gridlock
Under the new schedule released by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, the House will convene for votes September 14.
Judge dismisses lawsuit to invalidate proxy voting in the House
House Republicans attempted to block the change in House rules to allow proxy voting due to the coronavirus.
Once homeless, Cori Bush wins Missouri primary
Bush would be the first female representative for the House district as well as the first Black woman to win the seat.
Democrats subpoena State Department aides in probe of IG's firing
The subpoenas for joint depositions were issued Monday.
Democrats reject offer to extend unemployment benefit short-term
Congressional Democrats argue that the White House does not understand the severity of the situation facing Americans.
Meadows says he's "not optimistic" on deal on coronavirus relief
Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin met with Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill on Saturday.
Clyburn calls for long-term extension of unemployment
The House Majority Whip says he would support any measure that extended beyond a one-week extension of benefits.
Fauci testifies on Capitol Hill
The nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, testified Friday before a House coronavirus panel. Congressman Jim Clyburn, the Democratic Majority Whip, asked Fauci about some of the president's statements on testing.
House cancels August recess until coronavirus bill is passed
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said the House will meet throughout the month of August.
Pelosi mandates mask-wearing in House Chamber
The announcement comes after Representative Louie Gohmert tested positive for the coronavirus after frequently forgoing wearing a mask on Capitol Hill.
Capitol Hill debates COVID-19 relief
The clock is ticking for congressional lawmakers to pass another federal stimulus package, as unemployment benefits for roughly 25 million Americans are set to expire this week. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Wall Street Journal's Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Pelosi: Congress will stay until deal
Speaking from the U.S. Capitol, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Congress will stay in session until the next coronavirus aid bill is passed. "We can't go home without it," she said."
Senate GOP and White House work on relief bill
The clock is ticking for congressional lawmakers to pass another federal coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Washington Post senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Transcript: Nancy Pelosi on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that aired Sunday, July 26, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Debate over new coronavirus stimulus plan
President Trump has returned to Washington after spending the weekend at his New Jersey golf club. This comes as his top advisers on Capitol Hill continue to work on federal jobless benefits that Congress passed in April that are set to expire. Paula Reid reports.
John Lewis crosses Edmund Pettus Bridge — CBS News Special Report
In a horse-drawn caisson, the casket carrying John Lewis crossed the historic monument to the Civil Rights movement in Selma, Alabama, ahead of a week-long memorial to the icon.
Pelosi says Congress "can't go home without" a deal on coronavirus relief package
Senate Republicans are expected to unveil their proposed coronavirus relief package Monday.
John Lewis' recognition of female civil rights leaders
CBS News' Michelle Miller reflects on Congressman John Lewis' life ahead of a series of memorials to the civil rights icon.
AOC blasts GOP lawmaker over confrontation: "That is not acceptable"
Yoho reportedly called Ocasio-Cortez a profane name on the steps of the U.S. Capitol this week.
AOC blasts colleague's derogatory comment
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to the floor of the House Thursday to respond to reports of a vulgar comment by Republican Congressman Ted Yoho. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Washington Post senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the controversy.
Intel chief proposes holding limited worldwide threat hearing in August
Ratcliffe's offer — if accepted — would be a departure from the way the annual hearing has traditionally been conducted.
ICE head says deadly Dallas facility shooting was an "indiscriminate" attack
Todd Lyons, head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said the shooter "fired indiscriminately" into the ICE field office in Dallas and vehicles stationed there.
Syria's president warns Israel's actions could alienate U.S. allies
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told CBS News that Israel's actions put "the interests of the U.S. and its strategic allies at risk."
Trump alleges "triple sabotage" at U.N. after escalator and teleprompter freeze up
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
Judge rules Trump admin. can't require states to cooperate with ICE to get FEMA grants
The Trump administration faced a legal setback in its push to cut off funding to "sanctuary" cities and states
Deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility investigated by FBI as targeted attack
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
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U.S. intelligence leads to capture of alleged baby trafficking ringleader
The case underscores Washington's intensified targeting of Mexican cartels and marks an expansion in the way U.S. counterterrorism policy is applied.
Judge won't reinstate 8 government watchdogs fired by Trump
Eight former inspectors general who were fired by President Trump in January sued to get their jobs back.
RadioShack buyers ran a Ponzi scheme, SEC alleges
The buyers of distressed brick-and-mortar companies like RadioShack and Modell's Sporting Goods, are accused of running a Ponzi scheme.
Travis Decker, accused of killing 3 daughters, declared dead by U.S. Marhsals
Decker, a 32-year-old former Army soldier, was accused in May of killing his three daughters, 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 5-year-old Olivia Decker.