Dems say Mnuchin offered to meet but refused to budge on COVID bill
Top Democrats say Mnuchin made an "overture" to meet but made it clear "the White House is not budging" in negotiations.
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What is the filibuster and why should we care: An investigation
President Obama called for eliminating the legislative filibuster last month, which could occur if Democrats retake the Senate.
GOP senator subpoenas FBI director for docs on Russia probe
Senator Ron Johnson is seeking all records related to the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
Sally Yates says Comey went rogue by sending agents to interview Flynn
Flynn was interviewed by the FBI at the White House in January 2017.
Senate could be in session until deal reached on coronavirus bill
Republicans and Democrats remain in stalemate over what should be included in the next coronavirus relief bill.
Primaries held in five states
Voters in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington headed to the polls for state primaries, and many opted for mail-in voting due to concerns over the coronavirus. David Weigel, a national reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN to discuss the races on Tuesday.
Poll: Biden has edge in North Carolina, tight race in Georgia
A new CBS News battleground tracker poll shows Biden with an edge in North Carolina and a tight race in Georgia. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins Elaine Quijano to discuss how voting by mail could impact the upcoming presidential election, senate races in Georgia and North Carolina and more.
Democrats reject offer to extend unemployment benefit short-term
Congressional Democrats argue that the White House does not understand the severity of the situation facing Americans.
Capitol Hill debates COVID-19 relief
The clock is ticking for congressional lawmakers to pass another federal stimulus package, as unemployment benefits for roughly 25 million Americans are set to expire this week. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Wall Street Journal's Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Senator pulls ad that made Jewish opponent's nose appear bigger
"This is the oldest, most obvious, least original anti-Semitic trope in history. Senator, literally no one believes your excuses," candidate Jon Ossoff said in response.
McConnell draws red line on liability protection in coronavirus bill
McConnell also said that he would leave negotiating with Democrats to Mark Meadows and Steven Mnuchin.
Republican COVID-19 relief bill is "stingy," Chuck Schumer says
Schumer said there is "a group of hard right-wing people in the Senate who don't want to spend any money on anything."
Senate GOP outlines relief bill as unemployment deadline looms
The bill is expected to include another round of direct payments to Americans, assistance to those who have lost their jobs and billions for education.
White House, GOP senators inch closer to coronavirus relief proposal
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the White House and Senate Republicans had reached a "fundamental agreement."
GOP senators eye short-term extension of expanded unemployment aid
Some senators said extending an unemployment insurance benefit that currently provides an additional $600 per week could be necessary.
Analyzing Zuckerberg's testimony
Sen. Lindsey Graham asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about regulation -- one of the biggest questions facing the tech world right now. TechRepublic's Dan Patterson, Syracuse University assistant profession of communications Jennifer Grygiel, and CNET News' Ian Sherr joined "Red and Blue" to discuss Zuckerberg's first day of testimony on Capitol Hill.
Sen. Mike Braun on his first 100 days in Congress
Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" on his 100th day in Congress to discuss Attorney General William Barr's recent testimony on Capitol Hill; the White House's move toward tougher immigration policy -- and why he thinks the GOP needs to get "tougher" on health care.
North Caroline house seat still contested
One seat in the House will be empty Thursday when the new Congress is sworn in because North Carolina's 9th district results are still not certified. Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter at the CBS affiliate in Charlotte WBTV, joins CBSN to discuss the contested race.
Mattis resigning as Defense Secretary
Secretary of Defense James Mattis says he's resigning at the end of February. Politico national political reporter Chris Cadelago joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Senate votes to pull out of Yemen
The Senate voted to withdraw U.S. aid from the Saudi-led war in Yemen, despite President Trump's support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Zeke Miller, CBSN political contributor and White House reporter for the AP joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the vote.
Trump's midterm closing arguments
At the White House Thursday, President Trump announced new proposals targeting asylum seekers, adding to his focus on immigration this week. CBSN political contributor and Capitol Hill reporter for The Hill, Molly Hooper, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Trump mocks Blasey Ford during rally
The White House defended President Trump Wednesday, after he mocked Christine Blasey Ford, one of the women accusing his Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanugh, of sexual assault. Washington Post investigative reporter, Emma Brown, who wrote the first account of Blasey Ford's allegations, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Texas Senate debate
Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke clashed Friday during the first debate of the surprisingly close Texas senate race. Gromer Jeffers, a political writer for the Dallas Morning News, and a moderator at the debate, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the key moments.
Tennessee Senate Race
Democrats are hoping to flip a reliably red Senate seat in Tennessee this November. President Trump won the state by double digits in 2016. Jonathan Mattise, a reporter for the AP in Nashville, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain why this race is so competitive.
Blasey Ford wants FBI to investigate allegation
Sen. Chuck Grassley asked for Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers to respond by Friday about whether their client plans to appear before Congress. Ayesha Rascoe, White House correspondent for NPR, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is being impacted.
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.
Trump says he is ending deportation protections for Somalis in Minnesota
President Trump on Friday said he is ending deportation protections for Somali immigrants in Minnesota.