Local Matters: Eyeing the Iowa primary
Rachel Stassen-Berger, a political reporter for the Des Moines Register, discusses the Iowa primary as Gov. Kim Reynolds aims to win a full term in office.
2018 Midterm Elections
How to watch Tuesday's primaries
On Tuesday June 5, Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota hold primary elections
Battle for Congress as Democrats seek control
CBS News' battleground tracker shows that if elections were held today, the House of Representatives would be a toss-up. Democrats' will look to have a strong showing in primaries in several states Tuesday, including California. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what's motivating voters.
Local Matters: Alabama primaries
Voters in Alabama are headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the first statewide election since the special election between Doug Jones and Roy Moore. Alabama Media Group state government reporter Mike Cason joins CBSN to discuss what to watch for.
Battleground Briefing: 2018 House control
CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe break down the numbers driving the 2018 midterm elections.
Local Matters: Iowa abortion law, primaries
An Iowa judge has temporarily blocked the state's restrictive abortion law amid challenges from Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. The decision comes just days before the state's primaries, where a crowded field of candidates is looking to take on Republican Governor Kim Murphy. James Lynch, a political writer for The Gazette, joins CBSN to discuss the biggest issues in Iowa.
Missouri could decide Senate control
St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum joins CBSN to discuss the resignation of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens may affect the 2018 midterm elections, where the state's Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is facing off against Republican Josh Hawley.
Resumed talks build optimism for N.K. summit
President Trump tweeted over the weekend that his planned meeting with Kim Jong Un "will happen" after he formally canceled the summit last week. He also made headlines over the holiday weekend for his tweets on immigration and a deal his administration made to keep Chinese telecom giant ZTE in business. Kevin Cirilli, chief Washington correspondent for Bloomberg, joins CBSN to break down the latest news in politics.
Who are the Republicans retiring from Congress after 2018?
The 2018 midterm elections are months away, and members of Congress -- Republicans in particular -- are ready for a career change
"Absolutely" a blue Muslim wave coming, says Michigan congressional candidate
If she wins in November, Rashida Tlaib could become one of the first Muslim American women in Congress
Primary results live: Stacey Abrams wins Democratic primary in Georgia
Stacey Abrams is the first black woman to be a major party's nominee for governor
Trump speaks at anti-abortion event
President Trump spoke at the Susan B. Anthony List's 11th Annual Campaign for Life Gala to tout the importance of the midterm elections. But at one point Tuesday night, he went off-script, saying "I don't know who the hell wrote that line" about your vote counting as much in 2018 as it did in 2016.
Trump emphasizes importance of 2018 victories to abortion-opposing group
The president's address to the Susan B. Anthony List comes after his administration announced it will pull some federal funding from groups that refer women to groups performing abortions
Congress briefed on midterm election security
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen joined FBI Director Christopher Wray and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats in the closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on what the administration is doing to better protect the U.S. election process.
Commentary: Can the GOP keep the House in November?
With the president's numbers on the upswing and Democrats moving left, Republicans' chances are looking better
Local Matters: North Dakota elections
North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp will be defending her seat during the upcoming midterms. She's largely thought to be one of the most vulnerable Democrats this election cycle. North Dakota political reporter Dale Wetzel joined CBSN to discuss the biggest issues among voters in his state.
Local Matters: Pennsylvania primary issues
Jon Delano, money and politics editor at KDKA in Pittsburgh, joined CBSN to discuss some of the key races in Pennsylvania's upcoming primaries and how the recent redistricting could shift the balance of power in the House.
Democrats in tough reelection battles distance themselves from Washington
Democratic senators in GOP-leaning states are working to convince voters they're free of Washington's stigma
Trump blasts Joe Donnelly
During a wide-ranging speech in Elkhart, Indiana, President Trump blasted Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly, who is running for re-election against Republican MIke Braun. Braun attended Thursday's rally.
Indiana GOP Senate race
CBS News has called the Indiana GOP Senate race for businessman Mike Braun. Andy Downs, director of Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, joins CBSN to discuss his win, how Braun ran his campaign and what Indiana voters were found important in the primary.
Can Blankenship go onto the general?
The West Virginia GOP primary is Tuesday night and it's proving to be a close race. Of course, the most talked about candidate is Don Blankenship, the former Massey Energy CEO. Blankenship was convicted in 2016 of conspiring to violate federal mine safety standards. National Republicans see West Virginia as the biggest electoral prize in this upcoming midterms due to vulnerable Democratic incumbent Joe Manchin. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Neo-Nazi Senate candidate kicked out of state GOP convention
Patrick Little is running against Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and his campaign website advocates for "limiting representation of Jews in the government"
Ariz. teacher walkout and politics
A historic teacher strike ended in Arizona on Thursday, but could it be the beginning of political changes in the state? Jim Nintzel, Tucson Weekly executive editor, joined CBSN to discuss the political landscape in Arizona.
ACLU national director calls NRA tactics "model worthy of emulation"
Faiz Shakir says civil rights and liberties group wants to create large voting bloc of members similar to the National Rifle Association
Mitt Romney "probably not too worried" after second place finish at Utah convention, reporter says
Salt Lake Tribune senior managing editor Matt Canham said Romney gets asked about President Trump "where ever he goes"
Hegseth to announce 20% cut to generals and admirals
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
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Flight to Israel diverts to Saudi Arabia after violent cockpit altercation
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
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Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill aimed at stopping abuse of Flock cameras
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
