Pelosi warns House could be forced to decide presidential election
In a letter to her Democratic colleagues, Pelosi underscored the need for Democrats to expand their majority in the House and win control of state House delegations.
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Ceremony for Justice Ginsburg at U.S. Capitol
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman in history to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, following her death last week at age 87. CBSN anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green anchored live coverage as a ceremony was held to honor Ginsburg in Statuary Hall of the Capitol.
House Dems target potential abuses of presidential power with new bill
The bill responds to the conflicts House Democrats have had with the White House during the Trump presidency.
House to vote on bill named after slain soldier Vanessa Guillén
"Vanessa Guillén fought for us and now, it's time to fight for her," Guillén's sister said.
Pelosi pushes against Dems frustrated over COVID relief negotiations
Pelosi said that she is "proud of every statement that members are making" with regard to coronavirus legislation.
Pelosi wants House to stay in session until COVID deal reached
Pelosi told CNBC that the House was committed to passing an "agreement that meets the needs of the American people."
House Dems launch probe into political interference in CDC reports
Michael Caputo, the Department of Health and Human Services' spokesman, said efforts to review the reports aimed to combat "ulterior deep state motives in the bowels of CDC."
Libraries in Montana helping citizens fill out census online
Although Montana is on the verge of qualifying for a second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, its residents first need to fill out census forms that have been made difficult due to the pandemic's toll on the postal system. In response, local libraries are being equipped with high-speed internet so residents can fill them out online. Major Garrett has more.
House Democrats ask full D.C. Circuit to rehear McGahn case
Lawyers for House Democrats said a ruling from a three-judge panel last month "has again hamstrung the House's constitutional right to obtain information."
"Hot Cars Act" wants child sensors in all vehicles
A newborn baby is dead from heatstroke in Florida after being left alone in car for hours. The baby is the 21st child to die so far this year in a hot car. The "Hot Cars Act" is a bill seeking to mandate sensors in all new cars. President and founder of vehicle safety organization CarsAndKids.org Janette Fennell talks to CBSN's Lana Zak about the legislation that could save dozens of lives yearly.
Salon owner responds to Nancy Pelosi's "setup" claim after video surfaces
The salon owner is denying she set up Pelosi, while the stylist who did the House Speaker's hair is backing Pelosi's claim.
House Dems ask for probe into potential Hatch Act violations during RNC
House Democrats say that administration officials used their positions to bolster Trump's reelection campaign.
Parnas' new claims ahead of Senate trial
Lev Parnas, an associate of Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, says President Trump is lying when he says he doesn't know him. Parnas has turned over texts that imply an effort by Trump backers to spy on U.S. ambassador Marie Yovanovitch in Ukraine. All this unfolded as the Senate prepares for the impeachment trial. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and producer Rebecca Kaplan have the latest from Capitol Hill.
Impeachment process moves ahead
At noon Thursday, Senate leadership is expected to formally accept the articles of impeachment from the House of Representatives. This comes as new information has been released about the activities of one of the figures in the Ukraine investigation, Lev Parnas. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Court rules on House subpoena effort
A federal appeals court has blocked House Democrats from enforcing a subpoena for former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain the controversy.
Mnuchin defends federal pandemic response, urges more aid
A new report found thousands of small businesses loans under the Paycheck Protection Program were vulnerable to fraud or abuse.
House Democrats grill postmaster general over mail delays
Democrats criticized the postmaster general for overseeing recent operational changes that led to delays in mail delivery.
Lawmakers question postmaster general
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy returned to Capitol Hill on Monday to testify before the House Oversight Committee. DeJoy continued to defend changes made to the Postal Service ahead of the 2020 election while also fielding questions regarding his loyalty to President Trump. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Postmaster general defends decisions to House
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended cost-cutting measures at the U.S. Postal Service and denied trying to impede mail-in voting at a hearing Monday before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with highlights from the proceedings.
House passes $25 billion to fund USPS
In a rare Saturday session, the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would inject $25 billion into the U.S. Postal Service and block any changes to service that may slow mail-in ballots ahead of the 2020 election. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper weighs in on the bill's likely fate in the Senate and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's upcoming testimony.
House approves additional $25 billion for U.S. Postal Service
The bill also blocks any changes to the Postal Service ahead of the November election.
Lawmakers question USPS board member's role in choice of postmaster general
Two lawmakers found that DeJoy was chosen over the wishes of the vice president of the USPS Board of Governors.
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.
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.
Russia's alleged hybrid warfare targeting seafloor cables vital to modern life
A web of undersea cables connects our lives and our global economy. As U.S. adversaries are accused of sabotage, they're proving to be targets of choice.
What Trump and Mamdani have said about each other
President Trump has called Zohran Mamdani "my little communist mayor." Mamdani has vowed to "Trump-proof" New York City. Today they meet at the White House.
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior"
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
Judge rules Trump's National Guard deployment to D.C. is illegal
A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump's months-long deployment of thousands of National Guard forces to the streets of Washington, D.C., violates federal law.
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits by senators
Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a Democrat-led effort to approve a House-passed measure to repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell running for California governor
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
Trump admin. announces plan for new oil drilling off California, Florida
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
Judge says Trump official's testimony on removing Abrego Garcia is "a zero"
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $54.7 million, shattering record for female artists
A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7 million and made auction history at Sotheby's in New York.