What polls show ahead of Trump's speech
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' director of elections and surveys, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a look at polling data ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address.
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Jan. 6 committee looks at possible witnesses
CBS News congressional reporter Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" for the latest on the prosecution of accused January 6th seditious conspirators, as well as the House select committee's efforts to gather potential witnesses.
The fine line Pence is walking with Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence failed to mention the Jan. 6 insurrection in recent speech, and he continues to try not to provoke former President Donald Trump publicly. Tom LoBianco, Yahoo News politics reporter and author of the 2019 Pence biography "Piety and Power," joins "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Ex-Obama speechwriter on Biden's address
President Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress lasted nearly 90 minutes. As he has done in numerous speeches, Mr. Biden spoke directly to Americans at home and related to them on personal levels. Cody Keenan, a former chief speech writer for former President Obama, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the language and delivery of Mr. Biden's speech. Read more here.
Slain journalist's family calls for justice
Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's family spoke with officials in Washington this week, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in May. Abu Akleh's niece, Lina Abu Akleh, spoke about the trip and justice for her aunt on "Red and Blue."
D.C. bomb threat suspect in custody
An hours-long standoff North Carolina man who claimed to have a bomb on Capitol Hill ended peacefully. Authorities say 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry is now in custody. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
White House's goals for State of the Union
CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to break down what the White House is hoping for from President Trump's State of the Union address.
What's next in D.C. after Trump impeachment?
President Biden and Congress are moving forward after the Senate voted to acquit former President Trump in his second impeachment trial on Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about where Washington heads next.
Former top FBI official on violent protests
Former FBI assistant director Bill Gavin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss law enforcement's response the violence as pro-Trump protesters stormed Capitol Hill no Wednesday afternoon.
Politics of the day
Washington is bracing for special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation. Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Immigration policies
CBS News contributor Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post and Rachael Bade of Politico join "Red & Blue" to discuss the immigration debate on Capitol Hill.
Puerto Rico governor on island statehood
Since 1917, Puerto Ricans have been American citizens without federal government representation. Now, the island's territory status is the subject of two bills introduced in Congress this year. Governor Pedro Pierluisi joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the debate over statehood, as well as the latest on the island's recovery from Hurricane Maria and the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID vaccine mandate for military
The Pentagon is planning to require COVID-19 vaccination for all active-duty military personnel by mid-September. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Associated Press White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller, and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details on that, as well as the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget resolution.
Climate change a top election issue
With historic wildfires burning in the West, another hurricane bearing down on the Gulf Coast, and Arctic ice melting at a record rate, climate change is resurfacing as a top issue on the presidential campaign trail. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and NPR White House reporter Franco Ordoñez spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about how President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are approaching the issue.
Breaking down the U.S. economy's mixed signals
Unemployment is down. Inflation is up. With the Federal Reserve Board again raising interest rates this week, plus new indications we could be in a recession, the economy is in uncharted waters. And no one seems certain about what's next or what to do. CBS News' chief political analyst John Dickerson helps us add it all up with the help of two experts: Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs, with the overview; and Michelle Singletary, a personal finance columnist for the Washington Post, with advice for all of us.
Dog left on balcony in extreme heat dies; owner charged
The dog's water bowl was empty and there were signs he had pawed at the sliding door. In addition, neighbors and nearby workers reportedly hearing a dog in distress.
What's next for the Inflation Reduction Act
A vote on the Senate's Inflation Reduction Act could come as early as next week. While the last-minute bill covers a lot of ground, many of the Democrats' top priorities fell to the wayside during secret negotiations between Senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined Vladimir Duthiers and Christina Ruffini to discuss what's in, what's out and what's next for the legislation.
Trump and Pence give very different speeches
Former President Donald Trump focused on crime and immigration in his first speech back in D.C. since he left office, while former Vice President Mike Pence spoke about conservatism and the future. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News political director Fin Gomez join "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Trump, Pence give dueling speeches in D.C.
It's a battle for control of the Republican Party as former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence gave dueling speeches in Washington, D.C. Major Garrett has the details.
"Murder hornets" given new name by scientists
The large hornets are known for decimating honeybee hives and delivering painful stings to humans.
1 dead, 6 injured after shooting in Seattle suburb
Police said "this is not an active shooter situation."
Blind woodsman on overcoming challenges
John Furniss is a woodworker whose creations are a combination of his unique outlook on life and his power tool prowess. Jamie Yuccas met with Furniss at his home to find out how his dark past helped lead to a brighter future.
Biden returns to U.S. from Middle East
President Biden is back in the U.S. following a four day trip to the Middle East. Biden met with leaders to discuss an array of topics including human rights, oil production, and peace in the region. Francesca Chambers, a White House correspondent for USA Today, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
D.C. mayor says migrants are "being tricked" onto buses
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., says she has "called on the federal government to work across state lines to prevent people from really being tricked into getting on buses" headed to the nation's capital from Texas and Arizona.
Secret Service accused of deleting text messages
The Secret Service is under fire over accusations that it deleted text messages from Jan. 5 and 6. The communications could be key to advancing testimony from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who described a physical altercation between then-President Trump and an agent. Scott MacFarlane has the details.
2 children killed, 17 people injured in shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis
Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead.
CDC Director Susan Monarez ousted weeks after she was confirmed by Senate
Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been removed from her job.
Here's what we know about the Minneapolis school shooting
Two children are dead and more are injured after a shooting at a back-to-school mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
FDA authorizes updated COVID shots with restrictions on who can get them
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
Denmark summons U.S. envoy over reported covert ops in Greenland
Denmark's primary national broadcaster says Americans linked to Trump are carrying out covert influence operations to foment dissent in Greenland.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to seek asylum in U.S.
A lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he has asked a judge to reopen his immigration proceedings and is seeking asylum in the United States.
Feds fail to obtain indictment against man who threw sandwich at officer
Sean Dunn allegedly threw a "submarine-style sandwich" at a CBP officer stationed in Northwest Washington, D.C., earlier this month.
What D.C. crime data show amid National Guard deployments
In the weeks since President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., violent crime is down vs. the same time last year.
Defense lawyer in D.C. tries to get client released with filing saying "Help!!!!"
A judge said in an order that it was "baffling" that the woman had been "detained in the first place."