McConnell hits “power grab” bill to make Election Day holiday
Mitch McConnell criticized a far-reaching voting reform bill proposed by House Democrats
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Turnout was key to Florida election results
This is the third election in a row that Democrats have lost in a Florida election within one percentage point, and they'll be looking at why Andrew Gillum could not get over that hump. The Senate race is also a close one between incumbent Bill Nelson and former governor Rick Scott. WFOR political correspondent Jim DeFede joins CBSN with details.
Trump signs deal to reopen government
President Trump announced that Democrats and Republicans had reached a deal to reopen the government Friday afternoon
Despite gridlock in Congress, Senate chaplain says senators come together for Bible study
Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black spoke with CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett on this week's episode of "The Takeout"
Trump says Republicans "won" on failed Senate votes
Democratic bill to reopen government still received more votes than the Trump proposal in a Republican-controlled Senate
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet unleashes on Ted Cruz, Trump over shutdown
The usually mild-mannered senator unleashed a rare tirade to express his frustration over the shutdown
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet unleashes on Ted Cruz, Trump over shutdown
The usually mild-mannered senator unleashed a rare tirade to express his frustration over the shutdown
Partisan plans unlikely to end shutdown
Democrats and Republicans in Congress will vote on two separate bills to reopen government on Thursday, but neither piece of legislation is expected to pass. Meanwhile, the economic impact of the shutdown is growing. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains what's next in the negotiations and whether President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address as scheduled.
Senate to vote on 2 bills to end shutdown, neither expected to pass
Both proposals require 60 votes to advance in the Senate
Kamala Harris speaks after announcing presidential bid
She's held her first press conference after announcing on MLK Day that she's running for president. The event was at Howard University in D.C., her alma mater
Kamala Harris announces presidential candidacy
The California senator is bypassing the formal exploratory stage and going all-in
Senators debate Cardi B video
"Trying to decide whether or not to retweet the Cardi B video," one senator wrote, sparking a debate between colleagues
Senate rejects bill to stop sanctions relief for Russian oligarch
The procedural vote to move forward on the issue failed with just under 60 votes
William Barr suggests Mueller report may not be made public
The president's nominee for attorney general made his case on Capitol Hill he will serve as an independent leader of the Justice Department, if confirmed
Steve King supports House resolution condemning white supremacy comment
King voted to support a House resolution of disapproval condemning white nationalism and white supremacy
Barr: It's "vitally important" that Mueller finish Russia probe
Trump's attorney general nominee testifies at his confirmation hearings this week
Paul to have surgery in Canada due to injuries sustained during assault
The Kentucky senator was attacked by a neighbor while doing yard work at his Kentucky home
GOP Sen. Tim Scott slams Republicans for silence on racism
Scott, the only African-American Republican in the Senate, was responding to comments Rep. Steve King made about white nationalism
GOP senators introduce bill to permanently end government shutdowns
Several Republican senators have introduced a bill to keep the federal government open when budget negotiations fail
Senate approves back pay for federal workers when shutdown ends
The bill to give federal workers back pay now goes to the House
Mitt Romney's role in Washington
Sen. Mitt Romney wasted no time distancing himself from President Trump, but that wasn't always his plan. McKay Coppins, a staff writer for The Atlantic, explains how the Utah Republican never wanted his relationship with the White House to define his term in Washington.
Sen. Pat Roberts won't run again in 2020
The 82-year-old Kansas Republican says he will finish out his term
Mitt Romney says he will strive to build a "trusting relationship" with Trump, despite differences
Earlier in the week, the incoming senator from Utah penned a scathing editorial and questioned the president's character
Senate confirms dozens of Trump nominees ahead of new Congress
The Senate confirmed dozens of Trump nominees by voice vote Wednesday evening
No deal after Trump meets with Republicans, Democrats
Republicans and Democrats have been in a stalemate, with no clear path to ending the partial government shutdown
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.