Georgia Dems select state senator to replace John Lewis on ballot
Georgia's 5th Congressional District leans heavily Democratic, and Lewis ran unopposed for the seat in 2018.
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White House roundup: COVID response & more
President Trump's coronavirus response is coming under increased scrutiny, as an aide tells the Washington Post that Mr. Trump is "not really working" on the pandemic "anymore." The president also is responding to the death of Congressman John Lewis, and the tell-all book by his niece Mary Trump. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak from the White House with the latest.
The lessons John Lewis taught us
"60 Minutes" correspondent and former "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson reflects on the spirit of hope the former Georgia Democrat gave this nation in his decades of service.
"He was a lover of life": Michelle Miller on Lewis' lasting impact
CBS News' Michelle Miller on Congressman John Lewis and his deep connections to the state of Georgia.
Colin Powell: John Lewis was both "tough as nails" and "gentle"
The former secretary of state also said he supports renaming Army bases honoring Confederates "as quickly as we can."
White House roundup
President Trump tweeted condolences for.Congressman John Lewis and ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff at official buildings after the civil rights legend died on Friday. Meanwhile, the president had harsh words for his niece Mary, whose tell-all book about the President has already sold almost a million copies. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins Lana Zak from the White House with the latest.
House votes to approve impeachment rules
The House of Representatives approved the rules and guidelines for the impeachment inquiry into President Trump on Thursday. New York Times congressional reporter Sheryl Gay Stolberg and AP White House reporter Jill Colvin joined CBSN to break down what powers this resolution gives to Democrats and Republicans, and how the White House is responding.
Mexico offers concessions to avoid U.S. tariffs
CBS News has learned that Mexico has offered concessions to try and avoid President Trump's planned tariffs. CBS News' Nikole Killion and CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the ongoing negotiations between the two countries.
Mueller report expected "within a week"
Attorney General William Barr says he expects to release the Mueller report, with redactions, "within a week." Natalie Andrews, who covers Congress for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN to discuss Barr's testimony on Capitol Hill and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Full scope of Democrats' oversight power
The full scope of Democrats' oversight power is on display this week as President Trump, his associates and other administration officials are all facing questions from lawmakers. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Rep. Ro Khanna floats plan to end shutdown
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California is suggesting that President Trump and both houses of Congress appoint outside negotiators to come up with a plan to reopen the government. He joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" with details on that, plus his recent op-ed on the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and Afghanistan.
Senate races in Arizona, Texas
Senate contests in both Arizona and Texas are coming down to the wire, as Democrats hope to flip two reliably red seats. Gromer Jeffers, a political writer for the Dallas Morning News, and Dennis Welch, politics editor of KPHO-TV, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to talk about what's making these races so competitive.
More women running campaigns
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) says 40 percent of all the party's campaign managers are women. Emma Brown is running House hopeful Lindsey Davis Stover's campaign in Virginia. She tells CBSN she probably wouldn't be in her position if Hillary Clinton had won in 2016.
Kansas Congressman Steve Watkins charged with voter fraud
Watkins, who represents Kansas' 2nd district, now faces three felony charges and a misdemeanor.
Former Trump doctor wins congressional runoff in Texas
Despite increasing coronavirus cases,early turnout for a runoff election is high.
Ritchie Torres on historic Democratic primary
Ritchie Torres, a Democratic candidate seeking to represent New York's 15th congressional district, is expected to be the first openly gay Afro-Latino man to serve in Congress. He spoke with CBSN about what that means to him, and how he plans to push for progressive policies in the House.
Amy Kennedy wins Democratic primary to challenge Jeff Van Drew
Van Drew was elected in 2018 to represent the south Jersey district as a Democrat, but switched parties in late 2019 after voting against impeachment.
Intelligence chiefs brief lawmakers
Intelligence leaders spent the day on Capitol Hill briefing top lawmakers on allegations that the Russian government paid Taliban-linked militants bounties to kill U.S. troops. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
QAnon supporter defeats 5-term congressman endorsed by Trump
Lauren Boebert said of the right-wing conspiracy theory, "if this is real, then it could be really great for our country."
"We are at a crossroads": Lawmakers unveil climate change plan
The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled its plan for "a clean energy economy that puts families and workers first."
House approves measure to make Washington, D.C. a state
Republicans have expressed opposition to the legislation, which is unlikely to be considered in the Senate.
House passes Democrats' wide-ranging police reform bill
The bill would ban chokeholds and no-knock warrants in drug cases and make it easier to prosecute police officers.
Longtime incumbent Eliot Engel trails Jamaal Bowman in N.Y. primary
Bowman's campaign was surprised he's leading in precincts where Engel, a 31-year incumbent, was expected to have strong support.
24-year-old beats Trump's pick in North Carolina GOP House primary
But the real estate investment CEO and motivational speaker said after the results were in, "I want to make something clear: I support our great president"
Trump talks race relations and policing in Dallas
President Trump traveled to Dallas on Thursday to meet with faith leaders, law enforcement officials and small business owners. Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's trip.
Here's what's in Trump administration's proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Trump administration officials have proposed a 28-point peace plan designed to end the Russia-Ukraine war — a framework that would require Ukraine to give up territory and swear off NATO membership.
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.
U.S. plays smaller role in NATO exercise designed to counter Russian threats
While the U.S. has taken part in previous iterations of the military exercise, this year's U.S. footprint was smaller as allied nations are pressed by the Trump administration to put more into European defense.
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."
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.
Captain found guilty in boat crash that killed U.S. executive in Italy
Adrienne Vaughan, 45, died after she was flung from the motorboat in the holiday hotspot in southern Italy in August 2023.
Armed men abduct kids at Nigeria Catholic school days after prior kidnapping
The latest abduction comes as the White House has expressed concern about ongoing violence against Christians in the West African nation.
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.