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The election results in Puerto Rico have given many young voters hope they can change the island's future. A surge in independent voters is causing a break from the traditional two-party system, both rooted in the future of the island's statehood. Time Magazine fact-checker Mariah Espada joined CBSN to explain why younger voters are turning to new parties and how that is influencing Congress on the mainland.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
The biggest challenge a potential President Biden might have is not in finding cooperation with Republicans, but in keeping his own party happy.
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.
"Donald Trump has never cared for our country more than he cares for himself. A walking scam," the New York congresswoman tweeted.
"It is our time to fight. This is our future and the future of the next generation," one woman said.
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.
"If you were confused, no worries!" Ocasio-Cortez tweeted
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yoho reportedly called Ocasio-Cortez a profane name on the steps of the U.S. Capitol this week.
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.
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.
A reporter who witnessed the exchange claimed Yoho called Ocasio-Cortez an obscenity, which the congressman denies.
"But hey, 'b****es' get stuff done," Ocasio-Cortez said in her response to the reported incident with Representative Ted Yoho.
Partial results are in for Tuesday's primary elections in New York, Kentucky and Virginia. With a record number of absentee ballots cast, it could be days until the winners are announced. Early numbers show progressive Democrats making gains against members of the party establishment. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky Al Cross join Red and Blue's Elaine Quijano to break down the results.
The progressive congresswoman defeated former journalist Michelle Caruso-Cabrera
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the freshman New York congresswoman with a massive national following, is set to endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for president on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the plans. The endorsement from Ocasio-Cortez is a coup for Sanders, but not surprising given that the two lawmakers agree on a wide range of issues.
Senator Bernie Sanders is set to hold a rally this weekend with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, but she has not yet officially endorsed him. Nina Turner, a co-chair of Sanders' campaign, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss how they're moving forward.
