Rep. Schiff on Trump firing Chris Krebs

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff is criticizing President Trump's decision to fire the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Christopher Krebs, saying the president did so because Krebs would not back baseless claims of voter fraud. Rep. Schiff joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss Krebs' firing, as well as the future of the Democratic Party, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and if he's being considered for a potential role in the Biden administration.

• Nov 18, 2020
• 10:44

House Democrats back Pelosi for Speaker

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi appears poised for a fourth term as Speaker of the House after her Democratic colleagues re-nominated her to the position. This comes despite the fact that Democrats just lost a number of House seats. Tanya Somanader of Crooked Media joined CBSN to discuss what lessons the party can learn from this election.

• Nov 18, 2020
• 11:16

Ocasio-Cortez projected to win second term in House

"Thank you to the Bronx & Queens for re-electing me to the House despite the millions spent against us, & trusting me to represent you once more," AOC tweeted.

• Nov 5, 2020

New York's 14th Congressional District race

John Cummings is running as the Republican candidate in New York's 14th Congressional District race, against Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Cummings spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about the race. 

• Oct 24, 2020
• 06:59

On a podcast and in a letter, signs of the Democratic Party fight to come

The biggest challenge a potential President Biden might have is not in finding cooperation with Republicans, but in keeping his own party happy.

• Oct 16, 2020

Comparing Trump and Biden's climate policies

President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden have vastly different policies when it comes to the issue of climate change. The Nation's environment correspondent Mark Hertsgaard joins CBSN to break down the candidates' positions, and the stakes of the upcoming election.

• Oct 9, 2020
• 09:01

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rips Trump over his tax returns

"Donald Trump has never cared for our country more than he cares for himself. A walking scam," the New York congresswoman tweeted.

• Sep 28, 2020

Women vow to continue RBG's legacy

"It is our time to fight. This is our future and the future of the next generation," one woman said.

• Sep 19, 2020

Contentious Massachusetts Senate primary

Boston Globe political correspondent Victoria McGrane joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to break down the Democratic primary race between incumbent Senator Ed Markey and his challenger, Congressman Joe Kennedy.

• Sep 1, 2020
• 06:34

Ocasio-Cortez explains why she nominated Sanders in DNC speech

"If you were confused, no worries!" Ocasio-Cortez tweeted

• Aug 19, 2020

Democrats push for support from women

The Democratic National Convention is continuing to put the spotlight on prominent women as the party looks to build support from women this November. Emily's List president Stephanie Schriock joined CBSN to discuss the Biden-Harris ticket and why women of color on the ballot are going to change the future of the Democratic Party.

• Aug 19, 2020
• 12:03

Role of progressives in 2020 election

Parts of the Democratic party have shifted to the left in recent years. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is arguably one of the biggest driving forces behind that shift. His former presidential campaign manager, Jeff Weaver, spoke with Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" for a closer look at how progressives will play a role come November.

• Aug 17, 2020
• 06:29

Trump ramps up attacks on mail-in voting

President Trump is escalating his rhetoric against mail-in voting as he threatens to block funding for the U.S. Postal Service ahead of the November election. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has done extensive reporting on this issue, and she joins CBSN to explain the latest developments as well as the latest on plans for next week's Democratic National Convention.

• Aug 14, 2020
• 07:06

Jamaal Bowman on historic primary victory

Official results for New York's primary elections lagged for weeks because of delays in counting absentee ballots. Jamaal Bowman didn't have to wait long to celebrate though, given his dominant victory over House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary for New York's 16th Congressional District. Bowman joined CBSN to talk about voting rights, schools and what he plans to do as a progressive in Congress.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 10:47

Senate GOP and White House work on relief bill

The clock is ticking for congressional lawmakers to pass another federal coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Washington Post senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.

• Jul 23, 2020
• 13:30

AOC blasts GOP lawmaker over confrontation: "That is not acceptable"

Yoho reportedly called Ocasio-Cortez a profane name on the steps of the U.S. Capitol this week.

• Jul 23, 2020

AOC blasts colleague's derogatory comment

New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to the floor of the House Thursday to respond to reports of a vulgar comment by Republican Congressman Ted Yoho. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Washington Post senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the controversy.

• Jul 23, 2020
• 03:29

Ocasio-Cortez responds to disparaging remark

New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke on the House floor about a vulgar remark her colleague Rep. Ted Yoho reportedly made about her earlier this week. CBSN has details.

• Jul 23, 2020
• 01:01

GOP lawmaker apologizes for "abrupt manner" of exchange with AOC

A reporter who witnessed the exchange claimed Yoho called Ocasio-Cortez an obscenity, which the congressman denies.

• Jul 22, 2020

AOC says GOP congressman "accosted" her on Capitol steps

"But hey, 'b****es' get stuff done," Ocasio-Cortez said in her response to the reported incident with Representative Ted Yoho.

• Jul 21, 2020

Crowd at Trump rally chants "send her back" about Rep. Ilhan Omar

President Trump said Thursday he was disappointed with his supporters for chanting "send her back" about U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen who came to the country as a Somali refugee. The president also claims that he tried to stop the chant, despite pausing for 13 seconds as the crowed continued its cheer. CBS News chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the fallout from the rally.

• Jul 18, 2019
• 05:49

Tuesday's top political headlines

President Trump took his post-Mueller investigation victory tour to Capitol Hill Tuesday, once again saying it cleared him of colluding with Russia, and obstruction of justice. Bloomberg's chief Washington correspondent, Kevin Cirilli, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.

• Mar 26, 2019
• 13:53

What's in the Green New Deal?

Two Democrats, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ed Markey, unveiled their framework for an ambitious Green New Deal policy Thursday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Cornell University law professor Bob Hockett spoke to "Red & Blue" about the goals included in the non-binding resolution.

• Feb 7, 2019
• 08:12

Delaware's Democratic primary

Kerri Evelyn Harris is running as a progressive candidate in Delaware's Democratic Senate primary, challenging incumbent Sen. Tom Carper. She joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her platform, where she thinks the party is headed and why this race would be historic if she won.

• Aug 8, 2018
• 06:54

Bernie Sanders' ex-campaign manager on 2020 field

Jeff Weaver, who was Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign manager during his 2016 presidential run, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss his book "How Bernie Won: Inside the Revolution That's Taking Back Our Country -- and Where We Go from Here."

• Jul 30, 2018
• 11:21

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