Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has his critics on both sides of the aisle, but he's managed to perfect his long game in politics. The Republican from Kentucky discusses his memoir, "The Long Game,"

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has his critics on both sides of the aisle, but he's managed to perfect his long game in politics. The Republican from Kentucky discusses his memoir, "The Long Game," and shares his thoughts on President Obama; the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, Donald Trump; and what the future holds for America if Trump is elected. Jan Crawford reports.

• May 29, 2016
• 6:43

The Senate Majority Leader talks to correspondent Jan Crawford about whether the presumptive GOP nominee's divisiveness gives him pause

In this preview of an interview to air on "Sunday Morning," the Senate Majority Leader talks to correspondent Jan Crawford about Donald Trump, and whether the presumptive GOP presidential nominee's divisiveness among voters (including many Republicans) gives him pause.

• May 27, 2016
• 0:53

Bob Schieffer, CBS News contributor, former chief Washington correspondent and host of "Face the Nation," joins “CBS This Morning”

Bob Schieffer, CBS News contributor, former chief Washington correspondent and host of "Face the Nation," joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Donald Trump's momentum, John Kasich's Ohio win and potential showdown in the general elections.

• Mar 16, 2016
• 5:07

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the February 24, 2016 edition

The same storm system that produced fatal tornadoes in the southern states Tuesday is wreaking havoc along the Eastern seaboard; A jury in St. Louis awarded $72 million to the family of a woman who claimed talcum powder caused her ovarian cancer.

• Feb 24, 2016
• 18:03

President Obama is taking the dare -- or is it the bait?

President Obama is taking the dare -- or is it the bait? He's moving ahead to nominate a new Supreme Court justice despite a pledge by Senate Republicans to deny the nominee a hearing or vote. Jan Crawford reports.

• Feb 24, 2016
• 1:37

Trump optimistic on GOP's future

Former President Trump said at the Republican National Committee's donor retreat over the weekend that he's optimistic Republicans will retake Congress in 2022 and reclaim the White House in 2024 and reiterated falsehoods about voter fraud in 2020. A new report from the Center for Election Innovation and Research, first obtained by CBS News, finds that more than 70% of states offer all voters access to a mail-in ballot and early voting. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Apr 12, 2021
• 10:03

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, touts the chamber's legislative wins, saying that the Senate has been restored to "high purpose"

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, touts the chamber's legislative wins, saying that the Senate has been restored to "high purpose"

• Dec 19, 2015
• 3:39

McConnell warns business leaders off "stupid" political speech

Stand down, top GOP Senator suggests, after Coke, Delta, MLB and other corporate giants speak out against Georgia's new voting law.

• Apr 7, 2021

In a rare Sunday session, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, was among senior Republicans who criticized Sen. Ted Cruz-Texas for accusing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of lying

In a rare Sunday session, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, was among senior Republicans who criticized Sen. Ted Cruz-Texas for accusing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of lying.

• Jul 26, 2015
• 1:59

Following the announcement of a deal on nuclear sanctions reached with Iran, leaders from around the world reacted to the historic news

The Iran nuclear deal sparked praise and scorn around the world. Hear President Obama, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, House Speaker John Boehner, Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini.

• Jul 14, 2015
• 1:42

Provisions in the USA Patriot Act are set to expire at the end of the month, and Congress is still undecided about what to do

Provisions in the USA Patriot Act are set to expire at the end of the month, and Congress is still undecided about what to do.

• May 21, 2015
• 1:01

White House economic adviser says infrastructure plan will create "millions of jobs"

New numbers out Friday appear to signal a major boom in job growth across the country as more Americans receive the coronavirus vaccine and start returning to work. White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein joins CBSN to defend President Joe Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan and address concerns over raising taxes to fund it.

• Apr 2, 2021
• 11:27

President Obama wants the Republican party to stop playing a political game with the Attorney General confirmation vote

President Obama wants the Republican party to stop playing a political game with the Attorney General confirmation vote.

• Mar 21, 2015
• 2:39

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, slams the majority leader over recent Senate actions on Iran negotiations

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, slams the majority leader over recent Senate actions on Iran negotiations.

• Mar 8, 2015
• 1:21

Sen Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, discusses the possibility of other legislation tied to the debt ceiling debate, along with other Senate priorities

Sen Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, discusses the possibility of other legislation tied to the debt ceiling debate, along with other Senate priorities.

• Mar 8, 2015
• 2:22

Sen Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, discusses the latest on Hillary Clinton’s private email server controversy

Sen Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, discusses the latest on Hillary Clinton’s private email server controversy.

• Mar 8, 2015
• 0:38

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, weighs in on reports of the Justice Department's investigation of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, weighs in on reports of the Justice Department's investigation of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey

• Mar 8, 2015
• 0:01

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, says the Senate should vote on any nuclear deal the Obama administration reaches with Iran.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, says the Senate should vote on any nuclear deal the Obama administration reaches with Iran.

• Mar 8, 2015
• 3:10

The latest on politics abroad and at home, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, Sen. Chuck Schumer, R-New York, Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, and others

The latest on politics abroad and at home, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, Sen. Chuck Schumer, R-New York, Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, and others.

• Mar 8, 2015
• 0:48

Senate minority leader says he doesn't want a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security held hostage to an unrelated fight over immigration

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, says he doesn't want a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security held hostage to an unrelated fight over immigration.

• Feb 24, 2015
• 1:11

House speaker urges Democrats to stop blocking a funding bill that defunds President Obama's recent executive actions on immigration

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, urges Democrats to stop blocking a funding bill that defunds President Obama's recent executive actions on immigration.

• Feb 11, 2015
• 1:03

Vice president warns Democrats that Republicans are trying to rewrite the history of America's recent economic rebound

Vice President Biden warns Democrats that Republicans are trying to rewrite the history of America's recent economic rebound.

• Jan 30, 2015
• 2:29

House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sit down for their first joint interview since the new Republican majority Congress convened. Scott Pelley reports.

House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sit down for their first joint interview since the new Republican majority Congress convened. Scott Pelley reports.

• Jan 23, 2015
• 0:40

President Obama sat down with Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress today to look for areas where they could work together in 2015

President Obama sat down with Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress today to look for areas where they could work together in 2015.

• Jan 13, 2015
• 2:11

In a holiday poem, "Face the Nation" host explains why he's "done with this year"

In a holiday poem, "Face the Nation" host explains why he's "done with this year"

• Dec 21, 2014
• 1:27

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