Booker introduces bill to legalize marijuana, with support from 2020 rivals
Four of Booker's opponents for the nomination are among the co-sponsors of his Marijuana Justice Act
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Senate rejects "born-alive" bill as anti-abortion advocates reignite debate
The bill's introduction and subsequent debate underscores something larger than the bill itself
House approves first major gun control bill in 25 years
The bill is the first of two that Democrats are bringing to the House floor this week as part of an effort to tighten gun laws
Trump heads to Vietnam summit
President Trump left Washington on Monday to attend a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam. Before the president boarded his flight, he expressed optimism about North Korea's willingness to denuclearize. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to discuss what to expect from the upcoming summit.
Feinstein's heated exchange with students goes viral
"You come in here and say 'it has to be my way or the highway' and I don't respond to that," Feinstein told about 15 students at her San Francisco office
Graham vows to hold hearing on McCabe's "stunning" 25th Amendment comments
"I'm going to do everything I can to get to the bottom of the Department of Justice FBI behavior toward President Trump and his campaign"
Coons: Trump's emergency declaration sets "terrible precedent"
Coons said the move represents an "excessive use of executive power" and sets a "terrible precedent"
Lindsey Graham says Trump has to "do it on his own" to build the wall
President Trump declared a national emergency to build the border wall on Friday
Republicans respond to Trump’s national emergency declaration
Some Republicans have voiced opposition to Trump's decision to use presidential power to acquire funds to build a wall
Congress passes bill averting shutdown, Trump vows to declare emergency
The compromise bill contains $1.375 billion for border fencing, far less than the $5.7 billion requested by Trump
William Barr sworn in as new attorney general at the White House
Barr was confirmed by the Senate earlier on Thursday
Senate passes bill to fund government, avert shutdown
The measure is also expected to pass in the House and signed into law by President Trump
Senators outraged by testimony about living conditions on military bases
The plague of problems on bases across the country includes mold, lead paint and even rats
Barr nomination to be attorney general advances in Senate
The Senate is expected to vote to confirm Barr before the end of the week
Ex-astronaut running for Senate
Mark Kelly, the retired NASA astronaut turned gun safety activist, has announced he's running for Senate as a Democrat in Arizona. The 2020 election is for the seat formerly held by the late Sen. John McCain.
Astronaut Mark Kelly announces Senate bid
"Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" Kelly said as he announced his Senate run as an Arizona Democrat
Elizabeth Warren officially launches 2020 presidential campaign
The rally for Warren's announcement took place in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the site of a 1912 strike by textile workers
Trump's nominee for attorney general clears Senate hurdle
The nomination will now be sent to the full Republican-controlled Senate, where Barr is also expected to have enough support to be confirmed in a vote that could come as early as next week.
Grassley explains why he thinks Russia probe is almost over
The former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said he hopes the special counsel wraps up soon
Schumer aide asked to leave position over “inappropriate encounters”
Matt House served as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's communications director
Cory Booker launches 2020 presidential campaign
The New Jersey senator announced his presidential campaign with a tweet and emailed video to supporters
Who is Cory Booker?
Cory Booker announced his bid for the presidency Tuesday morning
Senate rebukes Trump's planned military drawdowns
In a rare move, a majority of the Republican-led Senate rebuked the president's planned drawdowns in Afghanistan and Syria
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.
Mitt Romney leads Utah primary
As Utah gears up for its primary election night, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney holds a strong lead in the senate race. Jason Perry, Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah director, looks at Romney's popularity and joins CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Western leaders say U.S. peace plan for Ukraine needs "additional work"
President Trump said the peace plan is not his last offer as Ukrainian and U.S. officials are set to meet in Geneva for negotiations.
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-Mamdani meeting marked by surprising moments of praise
President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani have hurled attacks at each other for months — but on Friday, they seemed to hit it off.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza after reported attacks against IDF troops
Health officials in Gaza reported at least 14 people killed and another 45 wounded, including children.
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.
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul hints as retirement after the season
In a post to social media, Paul said he was grateful "for the last one."
Hundreds of children abducted Nigerian Catholic school, days after similar crime
The latest abduction comes as the White House has expressed concern about ongoing violence against Christians in the West African nation.
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.
G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite U.S. boycott
South Africa promoted it as a victory for the first G20 summit to be held in Africa and its aim to put problems, especially affecting poor countries, at the top of the agenda.