Rand Paul blames McConnell's "secret deal" for sinking judicial nomination
The Kentucky Republican is accusing the Senate Republican leader of cutting a "secret deal" with the White House that fell apart.
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Steve Dettelbach becomes first confirmed ATF director since 2015
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Steve Dettelbach to run the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Former state official convicted in Jan. 6 case
More than 800 people have been charged so far in connection to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane sat down with former West Virginia lawmaker Derrick Evans days before he expects to report to prison to serve his 3 month sentence for his actions that day.
Former W.Va. legislator with Jan. 6 conviction mulls run for federal office
Evans is to report to prison within days.
Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy recovering after hip replacement surgery
The 82-year-old Democrat is "comfortably recovering" at a hospital in the Washington, D.C., area, the statement said
Biden says drop filibuster, codify Roe
At a news conference following the NATO summit in Madrid, President Biden urged the Senate to change its filibuster rule to allow a vote on legislation to protect abortion rights. He also said he would take executive action after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Watch his remarks.
Senate passes bipartisan gun bill
House lawmakers are expected to vote on historic gun control legislation that would funnel hundreds of millions of dollars into crisis intervention and mental health programs. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss what's next for the bill, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support.
Senate passes most significant gun control legislation in decades
Fifteen Republicans joined Democrats to pass the bipartisan-negotiated bill.
Taxpayers face "unprecedented" delays getting their refunds
National Taxpayer Advocate says delays in processing tax returns is causing financial hardship for many Americans.
Fed will keep raising interest rates as long as appropriate
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged recession is possible but later said its likelihood is not "particularly elevated right now."
U.S. Senate advances gun control legislation
The Senate advanced a new bipartisan gun safety bill in a 64-34 vote on Tuesday night. If passed, the legislation would call for some of the most significant changes to U.S. gun control laws in three decades. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discussed the bill's main provisions and how it could fare as it continues to move through Congress on "CBS News Mornings".
Primary preview: Virginia, D.C. mayor, Alabama Senate runoff
Each of the two GOP candidates in Alabama's U.S. Senate primary runoff Tuesday can say they at one point had Trump's endorsement in the race.
Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock: The preacher and the politician
The Georgia Democrat, both the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and a U.S. Senator in Washington, talks about using politics as a tool for change, running for re-election, and how he seeks to convince Georgians to continue to have faith.
Senators reaching critical point on gun legislation talks
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said he's hoping for a framework by the end of the week.
Amid crypto turmoil, senators propose sweeping oversight
A bipartisan pair of senators has unveiled what would be the most wide-ranging legislative proposal to regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
Cornyn "optimistic" there are "60 plus" votes for gun legislation
That would be enough to overcome any filibuster and send a bill to the floor. The Texas Republican is in a bipartisan group of senators negotiating a gun reform package.
House to vote on gun control package this week
House lawmakers are preparing to vote on a series of gun control measures this week. They were approved by the judiciary committee in a vote mostly along party lines. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 5, 2022
Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Pat Toomey, Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Sources say bipartisan talks on "red flag" laws are making progress
The bipartisan senators are making progress on new gun control legislation, four sources said.
Bipartisan push for gun reform
Republican Sen. John Cornyn and Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy are meeting Tuesday to create a basic framework for gun legislation that could garner enough GOP support to pass the 60-vote threshold in the Senate. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns gives an update from Washington.
Senate Democrats push gun control legislation
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut is leading the democratic effort to craft bipartisan gun control legislation. Several Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn of Texas, appear open to negotiations. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and four of his colleagues have openly refused to comply with the subpoenas by the January 6 committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the latest on Capitol Hill.
Pennsylvania Senate GOP primary recount begins
Barely 900 votes separate celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz from former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.
How Biden and Congress can address gun violence
CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red & Blue" to discuss the options President Biden and Congress have in addressing gun violence, and why a solution doesn't seem readily apparent.
Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary headed to a recount
Unofficial results show Mehmet Oz narrowly ahead of David McCormick, and Pennsylvania law says statewide races must go to a recount if the top candidate is ahead by 0.5% of the vote or less.
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 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.