Analyzing Arizona's primary elections
Five states are holding primary elections Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Lana Zak with more about key races happening in the state of Arizona.
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What to watch for as 5 states hold primaries
Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Washington are holding primary elections today. One of the most closely-watched races is the Senate GOP primary in Missouri, where former President Trump made a cryptic endorsement. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Arizona primaries test ties to Trump
As Arizona held its midterm primaries Tuesday, former President Trump endorsed candidates in a number of races including for senator, governor and secretary of state. Barbara Norrander, professor in the School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona, joins "Red and Blue "to discuss what is driving voters in the state
Key races in Arizona primary
Voters in five states are casting ballots in primary elections, and on the Republican side it's another test of former President Donald Trump's influence. In Arizona, there are several key races including primaries for the House, Senate and governorship. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more.
5 states hold high-stakes midterm primaries
Voters in five states are heading to the polls in primary elections Tuesday ahead of the November midterm elections. For many Republican candidates, these races are a test of their loyalty to former President Donald Trump whose endorsement carries significant weight with many American voters. For Republican voters these races are expected to shape the future of their party moving forward. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.
Primary day tests Trump's influence
Primary day exposes rifts in Arizona politics as Trump-endorsed leading candidates echo false election claims in the hope of wooing Republican base. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Five states hold primary elections Tuesday
Voters cast their ballots in five states holding primary elections today. Multiple GOP races will test former President Donald Trump's influence over the party. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" from Arizona to discuss.
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Man shoots himself in the head on live TV
In Phoenix, Ariz., a suspected carjacker led police on a high speed chase, then stopped, exited the vehicle and shot himself in the head. The shooting was broadcast live on the Fox News Channel. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports.
Small Airplane Crashes in North Phoenix
A small plane crashed Wednesday morning outside Deer Valley Airport in north Phoenix. Police said the pilot was killed in the crash.
Target of Vacca family lawsuit
Two years ago, a 9-year-old girl accidentally shot and killed instructor Charles Vacca with an Uzi gun at an Arizona shooting range. Marc Lamber, representing the Vacca children who are suing the shooting range, tells CBS News why his clients are calling on lawmakers to pass a law that would prohibit children from possessing or firing assault weapons or machine guns. See the Vacca family's petition to lawmakers.
Family sues gun range
Two years ago, a 9-year-old girl accidentally shot and killed instructor Charles Vacca with an Uzi gun at a shooting range. Now his family is suing the gun range, operated by Bullets and Burgers, for wrongful death. Elizabeth Vacca, 17, and her brother, Christopher, 12, tell CBS News why they are calling on lawmakers to pass legislation in regards to assault weapons and children. See the Vacca family's petition to lawmakers.
24-year-old geologist missing since June
Daniel Robinson has been missing for nearly three months after he was last seen leaving a job site in Buckeye, Arizona. Now his family is hoping that the Gabby Petito case will bring renewed interest in their son's unsolved disappearance. CBS affiliate KPHO-TV's Eliott Polakoff reports.
Arizona House speaker on threats he received
Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers testified before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, detailing the fake electors scheme devised by President Trump and his allies. Bowers said he, his family and his neighbors had been inundated with threats in the weeks following the election. "At the same time, on some of these, we had a daughter who was gravely ill who was upset by what was happening outside, and my wife, that is a valiant person, very strong, quiet, very strong woman," he said. Watch his remarks.
Bowers describes Trump plan to replace electors
Arizona's Republican House Speaker Rusty Bowers testified for the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and described how then-President Donald Trump and attorney Rudy Giuliani tried to pressure him to replace Arizona's electors after Joe Biden won the state in 2020, despite having no evidence of fraud. Watch a portion of his testimony.
Primary elections in five states Tuesday
Voters will head to the polls for primary elections in five states tomorrow. Those elections will be held in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Arizona and Washington. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to discuss these races.
Politics panel on top D.C. headlines
With a new reconciliation bill set to be voted on in the Senate, just where does Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema stand as a key vote to get it passed? Politico national political correspondent Meridith McGraw and CBS News Radio's White House correspondent Steven Portnoy join "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.
Arizona voters head to the polls for primary
Voters in Arizona cast ballots Tuesday in primaries drawing national attention. Two GOP candidates for governor are in a dead heat, according to recent polling. Melanie Mason, national political correspondent at the Los Angeles Times, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss these races.
Georgia secretary of state on voting law
A U.S. Supreme Court decision expected in an Arizona case this week could have major implications for a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department over Georgia's elections law. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Tanya Rivero to discuss why he believes the lawsuit has "absolutely no merit," and how to restore voter confidence in the system. Read more here.
Tight race for U.S. Senate in Arizona
An Arizona Democrat running for Senate has a slight lead in the reliably red state, according to the most recent CBS News Battleground Tracker poll. Jim Nintzel, executive editor of the Tucson Weekly, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the race.
Presidential race tightening in Arizona
Joe Biden maintained a small lead Friday in Arizona but the race remains too close to call. Jim Nintzel, executive editor of the Tucson Weekly, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss where things stand in the state.
Trump legal fights in Arizona and Nevada
CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the Trump campaign's legal challenges in Arizona and Nevada.
Latest on controversial Arizona election audit
More issues are emerging from Arizona Republicans' controversial 2020 presidential election audit, which ended last week. Arizona's former secretary of state, who is overseeing the process, threatened to quit last week after being locked out of a building where the audit was taking place. Then the tally from Cyber Ninjas, the private company conducting the audit, failed to match Maricopa County's official count. Cyber Ninjas' CEO also says private donations from pro-Trump organizations helped fund the process along with the state. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how officials are responding to the latest developments.
Trump rally analysis
Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O'Keefe and CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to analyze the controversial topics President Trump raised during his speech at a rally in Phoenix Tuesday night. Mr. Trump alluded to pardoning Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He also criticized Arizona's two Republican senators without mentioning their names.
Biggest "political turkeys" of 2020
President Trump used his executive power to participate in the White House tradition of pardonting the national Thanksgiving turkey this week. At 42 lbs., is "Corn" the biggest political turkey of 2020? Not according to the National Journal's Josh Kraushaar, who spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about his biggest political turkeys of the year.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
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Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
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At least 80 dead in Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO declares public health emergency
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Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
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Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
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Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
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