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Twitter had "no locks on the doors," whistleblower tells Senate
Twitter's former security chief, Peiter Zatko, said the tech giant is a "decade behind" in protecting user safety.
Independent candidate takes on GOP senator
In a key U.S. Senate race in Utah, a former Republican turned independent candidate, Evan McMullin, is taking on the Republican incumbent Senator Mike Lee in November. McMullin joins "Red and Blue" to discuss his campaign.
New reporting on Dr. Oz's Palm Beach mansion
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the GOP candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania, bought a multimillion-dollar Palm Beach mansion in 2015 with the help of an attorney who was later indicted in an immigration fraud scheme. CBS News reporter Graham Kates joins "Red and Blue" to discuss his reporting and how Oz's real estate properties have drawn scrutiny in the campaign.
Biden focuses on economy, midterm campaigns
President Biden held a Cabinet meeting largely focused on the economy, and he will be out on the campaign trail more in coming weeks. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join "Red and Blue" to discuss this and other headlines from Washington.
Capitol rioter who encountered Sen. Chuck Schumer sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
The Maryland man is affiliated with the far-right Proud Boys extremist group.
White House copes with economy, student debt
Reaction to President Joe Biden's plan to forgive some student debt has been mixed. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports and joins Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green to discuss student loan forgiveness, the release of key economic indicators and the administration's move to codify DACA, a program for people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
Federal appeals court delays Graham's testimony in Georgia election probe
A federal appeals court agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court's order requiring that Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury.
Book excerpt: "The Road Taken" by Senator Patrick Leahy
After eight terms in the U.S. Senate, the Vermonter writes about his path through the upper house of Congress, which he says once acted as "the nation's conscience" – and could one day again.
Planned Parenthood to spend record $50 million in midterm elections
The nation's leading abortion rights advocacy organization plans to spend a record $50 million ahead of November's midterm elections.
How January 6 is impacting GOP primaries
The GOP primaries in Wyoming and Alaska offer a glimpse into how Republican voters feel about the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Nikole Killion for a special edition of "Red and Blue."
Fetterman holds campaign rally after stroke
Both parties are keeping a close eye on a crucial Pennsylvania race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate. Democratic Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman is running against Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz. On Friday, Fetterman held his first rally since suffering a stroke in May. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has details on how the rally went.
China announces new military drills as U.S. delegation visits Taiwan
China has announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation.
More U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip
A delegation of American lawmakers is visiting Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China.
Biden looks to tout policy wins
President Biden is looking to turn a string of recent political victories into voter enthusiasm heading into the midterm elections. CBS News' Nikole Killion speaks with chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about the impact the president's legislative accomplishments may have on voters.
What's next for Democrats' spending bill
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping bill on climate, health care and taxes. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what's next for this historic legislation and what else is on the horizon for the White House.
President and first lady to tour flood damage
President Biden is out of isolation after testing negative for COVID-19. He and the first lady are visiting Kentucky to tour the recent flooding damage and will join Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife as they meet with families affected by the deadly storm. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on his trip and the presidents' reaction to the Senate passing the Inflation Reduction Act.
Senate set to vote on tax and climate bill
Lawmakers will begin the voting on President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act in a rare weekend session. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott McFarlane joins Lana Zak and Debra Alfarone with the latest.
Senate candidate John Fetterman to return to in-person campaigning
Fetterman will hold a rally in Erie County, Pennsylvania next Friday, his Senate campaign announced.
Senate votes overwhelmingly to let Sweden and Finland join NATO
The sole no vote was Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri. Fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted present.
Lawmakers propose rules to regulate battered cryptocurrencies
Bill that would require crypto traders, brokers and other industry players to register with the government.
Senate passes burn pit legislation to aid veterans
Watching the vote from the Senate gallery, comedian and vocal advocate of the bill Jon Stewart grew teary-eyed.
Feds target U.S. companies caught in lucrative shark fin trade
Every year, the fins of as many as 73 million sharks are sliced from the backs of the majestic sea predators.
Texas Senate race
Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke more than doubled Sen. Ted Cruz's fundraising efforts for the second quarter of 2018. But does he have a chance in Texas? Ben Schreckinger, a national political correspondent for Politico, recently profiled O'Rourke.
Pompeo grilled on Capitol Hill
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin. Pompeo told lawmakers presidents are "entitled to have private meetings." CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the hearing.
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.
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."
CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
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
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.