Senate Judiciary Committee delays vote on Brett Kavanaugh confirmation
The committee will now hold a vote next week on the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh following a lengthy hearing process
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GOP midterm concerns
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and New York Magazine national correspondent Gabriel Debenedetti join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how both Republicans and Democrats are preparing for midterms now that primary season is nearly done.
Joe Manchin once again aims and shoots in a new TV ad
Manchin uses a shotgun to blow a hole in a copy of a lawsuit that his opponent, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, is backing that challenges the legality of the ACA
Warner on Senate Intel's Russia report
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, talks to Margaret Brennan about the sentencing of George Papadopoulos and the progress of the Senate Intelligence Committee's Russia investigation.
Pence confident about Kavanaugh confirmation
Vice President Mike Pence tells "Face the Nation" he "has every confidence" that Brett Kavanaugh has the votes to be confirmed and take a seat on the Supreme Court.
Pence has "every confidence" Kavanaugh will win confirmation battle
The Judiciary Committee will likely vote on Kavanaugh's nomination next week, and the full Senate vote is expected before the Supreme Court's upcoming term
Witnesses testify in final day of Kavanaugh hearings
Republicans and Democrats called witnesses to testify in the final day of Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Brett Kavanaugh hearings day 3: Booker's "Spartacus moment"; same-sex marriage questions
New Jersey Democrat released documents pertaining to Kavanaugh's record that had been deemed "confidential"
Cory Booker releases "Committee Confidential" documents during Kavanaugh hearing
The documents in question pertain to Kavanaugh emails on racial profiling that had been marked confidential by the Judiciary Committee
Live now: Cory Booker talks to the press
The Senator is willing to break Senate rules to release confidential emails about Kavanaugh
Former McCain chief of staff, Arizona congressman mulling Democratic bids for late senator's seat
Grant Woods said the country is in a "chaotic, difficult place"
Facebook, Twitter chiefs defend their companies on Capitol Hill — live updates
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter's Jack Dorsey faced questions on how they vet accounts and content
Brett Kavanaugh hearings: SCOTUS nominee vague on Roe v. Wade, says loyalty is to Constitution
Supreme Court nominee was pressed on where exactly he stands on Roe v. Wade and executive power
Judiciary chair says Kavanaugh documents are "irrelevant to his being a judge"
"He got very well educated in the processes of the executive branch so that makes him a better judge to make decisions on the law," Sen. Chuck Grassley said of Kavanaugh's time in the White House
NCSC director says China is the "largest threat" to national security
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, William Evanina talks with host Michael Morell about espionage threats to U.S.
Democrats prepare to question Kavanaugh
Democrats are gearing up to grill President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court with questions Wednesday. Julia Manchester, reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss efforts to stall Kavanaugh's nomination.
Joe Donnelly promotes his independent streak on campaign trail
The Indiana Democrat is trying to hold onto his Senate seat in a state Trump won by 19 points in 2016
Kavanaugh finally speaks to conclude first day of confirmation hearing process
It's expected to be a grueling process, as Democrats have many unanswered questions for the Supreme Court nominee
Former Sen. Jon Kyl to fill McCain's seat
Arizona Gov. Dough Ducey has appointed former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of John McCain. Kyl said he doesn't intend to run in the future. Watch his remarks.
Jon Kyl tapped to take John McCain's Senate seat
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey formally makes announcement following tributes to late senator
Washington incumbents face outsider challenges - what to watch in politics this week
Incumbents in Massachusetts and Delaware will try to fend off challengers from Washington outsiders; two openly gay candidates run for Senate in Delaware
Sen. John McCain - 1936-2018
Obama, Bush give eulogies at John McCain's Washington funeral
The senator is being honored at a memorial service in the Washington National Cathedral Saturday
John McCain funeral: Obama eulogy transcript
Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush delivered eulogies for McCain at his funeral Saturday
John McCain funeral: George W. Bush eulogy transcript
Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush delivered eulogies for McCain at his funeral Saturday
U.S. senators say Rubio denied that Ukraine-Russia peace plan originated from U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the claims, writing on social media that "the peace proposal was authored by the U.S."
U.S. considers dropping leaflets in Venezuela as it ramps up pressure on Maduro
The U.S. is considering dropping leaflets on Caracas as a kind of psychological warfare to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, multiple U.S. officials familiar with the talks told CBS News.
Justice Department requests to unseal Epstein, Maxwell grand jury records
The Justice Department asked a court to unseal grand jury transcripts in the sex trafficking cases of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
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.
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.
Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested days before starting 27-year prison sentence
Brazil's federal police arrested former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of leading a coup attempt.
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.
Lavelle's goal leads Gotham FC over Washington Spirit for NWSL championship
Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their second National Women's Soccer League championship.
One dead, 8 wounded in 2 shootings in Chicago's downtown Loop district
The shootings took place on a bustling night, with huge crowds packing downtown Chicago for the Christmas tree lighting and the first night of Christkindlmarket.