Trump on midterms
President Trump urged his supporters at a campaign-style rally to "fight like hell" in November's midterm elections. "We're gonna win the House and we're gonna win the Senate," Mr. Trump said in Washington, Michigan.
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Senate committee advances bill to protect Mueller
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not hold a full Senate vote on the measure
Trump's nominee to run Veterans Affairs hits snag in Congress
The VA Committee is reviewing accusations against Jackson involving improperly dispensing meds and excessive drinking on the job. Trump said he told Jackson, "What do you need this for?"
"Real Indian" running against Elizabeth Warren defends "Fake Indian" sign
Campaign bus emblazoned with controversial slogan is parked outside Shiva Ayyadurai's campaign headquarters, just a mile from Warren's house
VA nominee Ronny Jackson clashed with another Naval officer in 2012
Ronny Jackson had a dispute with Obama's physician
On 4/20, Schumer introduces bill to decriminalize marijuana
"It's time we allow states, once and for all, to have the power to decide what works best for them," Sen. Schumer
First infant allowed on Senate floor
Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois has made a lot of history in her 50 years. On Thursday, her new daughter was the first infant allowed on the Senate floor. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Sen. Duckworth, daughter make history
Sen. Tammy Duckworth returned to work today to cast a vote with her 10-day-old daughter –– one day after her colleagues voted to allow the babies of its members into the tradition-bound chamber.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth casts vote on Senate floor with new baby Maile
Duckworth cast her vote in confirmation for NASA administrator with her daughter Maile in her arms on the Senate floor Thursday
Heidi Heitkamp is first Democrat to support Mike Pompeo for secretary of state
If all the Republicans besides Rand Paul support Pompeo, he will be confirmed as secretary of state
Trump's controversial NASA chief narrowly confirmed
Jim Bridenstine, a Navy Reserve pilot, was confirmed as NASA's 13th administrator
Sen. McCain recovering from surgery, in stable condition
McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain, tweeted that her father "continues to inspire me everyday with his intense grit and determination"
Sen. Mark Warner addresses Silicon Valley
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, sat down with CNET Executive Editor Ian Sherr to discuss the "evolutionary process" of Congress learning to regulate the tech industry.
Key issues in Pompeo's confirmation hearing
CIA Director Mike Pompeo's confirmation hearing for Secretary of State is likely to focus on global hotspots like Iran, Russia and North Korea. Norman Roule, an expert at The Cyber Brief, former CIA Middle East operations manager and national intelligence manager for Iran, joined CBSN with insights into Pompeo's background and the role it could play in foreign policy if he is confirmed.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg meets lawmakers
Meetings take place before he testifies about protection of Facebook users' data before Senate and House panels
Zuckerberg faces grilling from lawmakers on first day of hearings
Facebook's CEO testifies about data privacy in front of two Senate committees Tuesday
Duckworth becomes first senator to give birth while in office
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, is the first U.S. senator to deliver a baby while holding that office
"It was my mistake": Zuckerberg's prepared remarks before Congress released
"It’s clear now that we didn’t do enough to prevent these tools from being used for harm," says Facebook CEO in prepared testimony
Facebook announces commission to study social media impact on elections
Independent researchers will study issue and "hold us accountable for making sure we protect the integrity of these elections on Facebook," says Mark Zuckerberg
Former Agriculture Secretary announces Mississippi Senate run
If elected, Espy would be the first African American Mississippi senator since Reconstruction
Should Congress tame Facebook or accept its apology?
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before Congress committees this month
Reid, Kerry: Money drives partisanship, gridlock in Congress
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that "Money is everything in politics today" on Tuesday
Colo. Senate votes against expelling lawmaker accused of groping
Colorado's Republican-led Senate voted against expelling Sen. Randy Baumgardner who was accused of groping
Craigslist closes personals section in U.S.
The action comes after the U.S. Senate passed an anti-sex trafficking bill that could hold the website and others responsible for illegal activity if it becomes law
What can Congress get done before midterm elections?
There are still 285 days left on the 2018 calendar, but the House will only be in session for 88 and the Senate for 126
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.