Whitaker testifies he hasn't talked about Mueller probe with Trump
Friday marked the first major hearing with Democrats in control of the House
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Jim Jordan questions Whitaker
Rep. Jim Jordan questions Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker at a House Judiciary Committee hearing. Whitaker said that he has "not interfered in any way" in the special counsel's Russia investigation as he faced a contentious and partisan congressional hearing in his waning days on the job.
Whitaker to testify Friday before House committee
Responding to the Justice Department's letter, House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry Nadler said a subpoena would not be warranted if Whitaker answered questions
Political battle between Trump & House Dems
A political firestorm is intensifying on Capitol Hill as lawmakers call hearings on the president's tax returns, his administration's policy of family separations at the border, and his campaign's possible ties to Russia. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid join CBSN with more.
Trump acknowledges women in House
President Trump acknowledged the record number of female representatives in Congress during the State the Union. The moment received a standing ovation from members of the House and chants of "USA! USA! USA!"
Negotiations begin ahead of shutdown
A bipartisan group of lawmakers began negotiations to keep the government open past Feb. 15. The eight Republicans and nine Democrats are focusing on securing the border and President Trump's demand for $5.7 billion in funding for a wall. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill.
Can Democrats take the House and Senate?
Some of the top Republicans in the Senate have reportedly warned President Trump about the prospect of giving up control of both the House and the Senate in November's midterm elections. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto speaks to CBSN about why Republicans in the House have more to worry about then their counterparts in the Senate.
Trump visits upstate New York
President Trump visited upstate New York on Monday to sign a $716 billion defense spending bill at Fort Drum. He then campaigned for Rep. Claudia Tenney, D-New York, in Utica. Gloria Pazmino, politics reporter for Politico New York, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's visit and the key races in New York.
White House hits back at Omarosa
The White House says former staffer Omarosa Manigault-Newman is trying to "tear this place down" with her tell-all book. That's how White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders described the public fight Tuesday, while explaining President Trump's recent attacks on Omarosa. The Hill's Julia Manchester joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
2018 Local Matters: Pennsylvania
Voters in Pennsylvania will head to the polls Tuesday to select their candidates in a number of races ahead of the November midterm elections. Democrats will be focused on several close congressional races in the state as they attempt to regain a majority in the House of Representatives. Republicans voters will also choose their nominees for governor and U.S. Senate. John Micek, political columnist and opinion editor for PennLive.com, joins CBSN to discuss all the key races.
House GOP huddles about immigration vote
Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a look at what may happen with the House's "compromise" immigration bill next week.
Proposed law would make animal cruelty a felony
Under this legislation, a person convicted of the crime could face up to seven years in prison
Trump signs deal to reopen government
President Trump announced that Democrats and Republicans had reached a deal to reopen the government Friday afternoon
Florida commissioner reprimanded for post about Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Anabelle Lima-Taub was reprimanded by her fellow commissioners in her South Florida city for saying Rep. Rashida Tllaib might "blow up Capitol Hill"
Pelosi addresses U.S. mayors after Trump says he'll deliver State of the Union speech
Trump said that he would conduct the State of the Union in the House chambers despite Pelosi's request to postpone the speech
Judge refuses to certify Harris in disputed House race
A North Carolina judge has refused to certify the results of the 9th Congressional District race, amid allegations of absentee ballot fraud
House panel launches investigation into White House security clearances
There were several controversies over security clearances during the Trump administration
Partisan plans unlikely to end shutdown
Democrats and Republicans in Congress will vote on two separate bills to reopen government on Thursday, but neither piece of legislation is expected to pass. Meanwhile, the economic impact of the shutdown is growing. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains what's next in the negotiations and whether President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address as scheduled.
White House still preparing for possible State of the Union address
It's unclear what President Trump will do, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked him to postpone the speech
Democrats reject plan to end gov't shutdown
As the government shutdown continued Monday on its 31st day, President Trump was hoping his latest proposal could end it. However, it was not well received by Democrats and even some conservatives. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Trump takes swipe at Pelosi by postponing her trip abroad
Mr. Trump said Pelosi could still use commercial transportation to visit troops in Afghanistan and Brussels
Trump's former drug czar nominee to retire from Congress this month
GOP Rep. Tom Marino will retire at the end of the month, just two months after he was re-elected
Des Moines Register calls on Steve King to resign
Iowa's leading newspaper criticized King's "abhorrent comments about white nationalism and white supremacy"
Steve King supports House resolution condemning white supremacy comment
King voted to support a House resolution of disapproval condemning white nationalism and white supremacy
Elijah Cummings' new power for investigating Trump
House Democrats have been stonewalled over the last two years when it came to subpoenas on various Trump administration dealings. But now the party has the majority, and Elijah Cummings plans to make the most of it
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
Hegseth summons generals and admirals for rare meeting in Virginia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed numerous generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia next week.
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Archives released too much of Sherrill's military record to GOP rival's allies
The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."
U.S. to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs, furniture and heavy trucks
President Trump announced a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 25% tariff on heavy trucks.
Democrats dismiss White House's shutdown layoff threat as "intimidation"
Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."
Trump says he won't let Israel annex the West Bank
President Trump said Thursday he will not let Israel annex the West Bank, an idea that has circulated among some hardliners in Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Trump signs order paving way for TikTok deal to keep app operating in the U.S.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that paves the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.
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New renderings show more details of White House ballroom under construction
The Trump administration announced in July that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with a seated capacity for 650 people will be constructed in the White House's East Wing.
Suspect in Dallas shooting was targeting ICE agents, acted alone, officials say
The U.S. Attorney's Office said evidence showed that Joshua Jahn had been planning the attack for some time and acted alone.