Commentary: Meet Lindsey Graham 2.0

The senator formerly known as "Lindsey Grahamnesty" is gone

• Oct 8, 2018

Taylor Swift breaks political silence, backs Democratic candidate

28-year-old singer has faced criticism in the past for not speaking about political issues despite having a global platform

• Oct 8, 2018

McConnell doesn't rule out confirming SCOTUS nominee in presidential election year

When Merrick Garland was nominated by President Obama, McConnell and the GOP refused to consider him, saying it was because a presidential election was approaching

• Oct 8, 2018

McConnell: Senate won't be "intimidated" by "mob-like tactics" of protesters

"It was really quite a display of aggressiveness far beyond what I'd consider peaceful protesting," said McConnell of demonstrations

• Oct 7, 2018

CBS News poll: GOP up in Texas, Tennessee Senate races; Dems up in Arizona, New Jersey

Supreme Court battle motivates partisans, CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds

• Oct 8, 2018

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on whether we are living in "the worst of times"

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian says a crisis can be overcome if aroused citizens join together toward a moral purpose

• Oct 7, 2018

The confirmation victory of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

The nasty, divisive battle over replacing the Supreme Court's "swing justice" was not ended by a swearing-in ceremony

• Oct 7, 2018

Pompeo wraps up 4th visit to North Korea after lunch meeting with Kim Jong Un

The two exchanged pleasantries over lunch following an almost two hour private meeting in Pyongyang

• Oct 7, 2018

Kavanaugh's supporters celebrate Supreme Court confirmation on social media with #Beers4Brett

The hashtag appeared to be a reference to Kavanaugh's testimony​ before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he said "I still like beer"

• Oct 7, 2018

Trump targets Blumenthal, Warren and more Democrats at Kansas rally after Kavanaugh sworn in

The president is rallying in Topeka, Kansas, shortly after his nominee to the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, was confirmed

• Oct 6, 2018

"Happiness and relief" inside White House after Kavanaugh confirmation

As he left the White House this afternoon, president praised the embattled Kavanaugh and surprisingly, the contentious confirmation process

• Oct 6, 2018

Kavanaugh saga's potential lasting impact on the nation

The Senate has voted to confirm Kavanaugh, but the nomination process roiled the country with division and at times evoked the worst in partisanship

• Oct 6, 2018

Susan Collins: Kavanaugh vote "ranks right up there" with the most difficult votes she has cast

"The one silver lining that I hope will come from this is that more women will press charges now when they are assaulted," Collins said

• Oct 6, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to Supreme Court by smallest margin since 1881

No other justice on the court now received such a narrow and starkly divided vote

• Oct 6, 2018

Pence and Murkowski have "lovely interaction" after her no vote on Kavanaugh

Republicans on the floor treated Murkowski with kindness, even as President Trump predicted Alaskans would "never forgive her"

• Oct 6, 2018

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