"Look, I know how to make deals:" McConnell and McGrath face off
Early voting in the highly-watched race begins Tuesday.
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How to watch Amy Coney Barrett's Senate confirmation hearings
Barrett will likely be voted out of the Committee on October 22, setting up a vote on the full floor shortly before Election Day.
No questions for Barrett on 1st day of Senate confirmation hearings
Barrett vowed to serve "faithfully and impartially" in the first of four days of hearings on her nomination, but Senators did most of the talking.
What to watch in Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings
Barrett's confirmation hearings begin Monday, October 12.
Dems crushing GOP incumbents in ad spending in key Senate races
In some cases, the Democrats have outspent Republican incumbents by as much as 2 to 1.
McConnell reschedules floor activity
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rescheduling floor activity as multiple GOP Senators have tested positive for COVID-19. Political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump signs stopgap spending bill to avert government shutdown
Mr. Trump signed the measure just after midnight.
Senate will vote on resolution to fund the government Wednesday
The president needs to sign the resolution by midnight to avoid a lapse in government funding.
Barrett meeting with GOP senators ahead of confirmation hearings
Barrett is expected to meet with several Republican senators on Tuesday ahead of her confirmation hearings next month.
Transcript: Chris Coons on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Delaware Senator Chris Coons that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Maine's hotly contested Senate race
Maine Senator Susan Collins faces a tough battle to keep her seat. The Republican incumbent is seeking a fifth term, but recent polls show support for her is slipping. Portland Press Herald reporter Rachel Ohm joined CBSN to discuss the state of the campaign.
Amy Coney Barrett's 2016 comments
In an interview with CBSN in 2016, when she was a law professor at Notre Dame, Amy Coney Barrett talked about the political battles over filing a Supreme Court seat in a presidential election year. Barrett is now a federal judge and one of President Trump's leading contenders to fill a vacancy on the high court. "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have more on her comments.
Fauci answers questions on COVID vaccine
At a Senate committee hearing Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci answered a series of questions from Senator Lamar Alexander about what to expect from the coronavirus vaccines that are currently being tested. Watch his remarks.
Over 90% of Americans still susceptible to virus, CDC boss says
His warning comes as President Trump continues to talk about so-called herd immunity.
Most Americans still at risk of COVID-19
CDC Director Robert Redfield testified before a Senate committee that studies show a vast majority of Americans remain susceptible to coronavirus infection. Watch his remarks.
Senate Republicans release controversial report on Hunter Biden and Ukraine
Democrats dismissed the investigation as "faulty" and rooted in Russian disinformation.
Schumer invokes "two-hour rule" to block Senate committee hearings
The Senate minority leader said that "we can't have business as usual when Republicans are destroying the institution."
Trump to announce Supreme Court nominee on Saturday
President Trump and Senate Republicans are preparing to move quickly after the president names his nominee for the high court. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang join Elaine Quijano to discuss.
House passes continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown
The continuing resolution passed 359-57-1 Tuesday night, with only Republicans and libertarian Representative Justin Amash opposing it.
Pence: Trump has "obligation" to quickly name nominee
Vice President Mike Pence defended President Trump's push to confirm a new justice to the Supreme Court before Election Day, telling "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell that moving forward with a confirmation during an election year is not without precedent and the president has an "obligation" to put forth a nominee. Watch more of the exclusive interview on the "CBS Evening News" on Monday at 6:30 p.m. ET.
60 Minutes remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday, and the nation suffered one more loss in a year replete with them. Bill Whitaker ends the broadcast with a note about the woman's rights pioneer.
Transcript: Cory Booker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with New Jersey Senator Cory Booker that aired Sunday, September 30, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Roy Blunt on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Missouri Senator Roy Blunt that aired Sunday, September 20, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Collins: Senate shouldn't vote on SCOTUS nominee before election
The Republican senator announced that she does "not believe that the Senate should vote on the nominee prior to the election"
What is the process of filling a Supreme Court vacancy?
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death leaves a vacancy just six weeks ahead of the presidential election.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced Friday she will resign from Congress early next year.
Trump praises Mamdani after White House meeting: "I want him to do a great job"
President Trump and incoming New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said they looked forward to working together in a remarkable scene at the White House.
Comey seeks to dismiss charges over alleged "fundamental errors" before grand jury
Comey's lawyers said in a filing that errors in the grand jury process "reflect the reckless and ill-conceived nature of this prosecution."
Zelenskyy talks with allies on peace plan as Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan forces Ukraine to choose between losing "dignity" or "a key partner."
Democratic senator clashes with Ric Grenell over Kennedy Center operations
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Kennedy Center president Ric Grenell are clashing over the Kennedy Center's spending and operations.
Supreme Court halts ruling that tossed out Texas' House maps — for now
Texas asked the Supreme Court on Friday to halt a court order that threw out the state's redrawn House maps in time for next month's candidate filing deadline — arguing the new maps were driven by politics, not race.
Watch: Trump says he and Mamdani "agree on a lot more than I would have thought"
In a surprising shift of tone, the two were positive and often complimentary, with President Trump saying NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani "can do some things that I think are gonna be really great."
Stepbrother eyed in teen's cruise ship death may be called to testify, attorney says
A 16-year-old who is being eyed for possible involvement in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship may be called to testify in person about the incident, an attorney said.
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.