Breaking down looming government shutdown battle
Congress' month-long summer recess is over and lawmakers are back in session, returning to what has become familiar territory: a looming government funding deadline. Caitlin Huey-Burns explains.
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Netanyahu to meet with congressional leaders
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with congressional leaders on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, while President Trump expressed positive feelings over a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on Monday. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Elizabeth Palmer have more details.
Hurdles ahead for Senate spending bill
After hours of debates on the floor of the Senate, the Republican majority passed the massive tax and spending bill with the help of Vice President JD Vance. Now, it's back to the House, where it could face some challenges. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Sen. Tillis on decision to not seek reelection
Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he and President Trump's dispute over the budget bill was not the deciding factor in his decision not to seek reelection in North Carolina. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Breaking down "vote-a-rama" amendments
Senate lawmakers are in the thick of their "vote-a-rama" on amendments to the Republican reconciliation bill that President Trump hopes to have on his desk by the Fourth of July. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill, while Willie James Inman has updates from the White House.
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President Trump visits Capitol Hill ahead of key budget vote; California fertility clinic bombing investigation.
How lawmakers are reacting to the strikes on Iran
The White House spent much of Sunday defending the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. While Republicans largely praised the strikes, Democrats were more critical. Willie James Inman reports.
Hegseth on U.S. involvement in Israel-Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that any decisions related to joining the Israel-Iran conflict "are at the presidential level" during his testimony before the Senate Committee on Armed Services. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Massie looks to limit U.S. involvement in Iran
Senate Republicans are expected to continue debating President Trump's House-passed budget bill. Meanwhile, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky said he plans to introduce a resolution to prohibit the U.S. from getting involved in the Israel-Iran conflict. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Dozens demonstrating against military parade arrested outside U.S. Capitol
All those arrested outside the U.S. Capitol will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line, authorities said.
Pelosi slams effort to dismiss impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is slamming a new effort to dismiss impeachment charges against President Trump and Republican plans to hold a Senate trial without witnesses. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell supports dismissal, which the president is demanding. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill on when the trial could happen.
Bipartisan pair of senators on the importance of faith in a divided Washington
Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford say attendance at their weekly prayer group has gone up in an increasingly contentious Washington.
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Today on "Face the Nation, with all of Washington on holiday break, we take a look back on the year that was with some perspective from the White House, Capitol Hill and our own CBS News correspondents.
Impeachment vote likely this week
This week, President Trump is expected to become the third U.S. president to be impeached. Zeke Miller, a CBSN political contributor and White House reporter for The Associated Press, and Siobhan Hughes, a Capitol Hill reporter for the Wall Street Journal, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the next steps.
Impeachment trial could impact campaigns
Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar was off the campaign trail Wednesday for the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" for the latest on the 2020 race.
Impeachment: Lawyers to lay out evidence
The impeachment of President Trump is moving one step closer to a vote, as both sides make their legal case before the House Judiciary Committee. Nancy Cordes reports.
Evidence for impeaching Trump will be presented at public hearing
Evidence for impeaching President Trump will be presented at a public hearing on Capitol Hill on Monday. The House Judiciary Committee chair says it's the "worst nightmare" of the Constitution's framers, while the president called it a "total hoax." Nikole Killion reports.
Police file lawsuit over Jan. 6 plaque
Two police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection filed a civil lawsuit on Thursday. Former U.S. Capitol police officer Harry Dunn and D.C. police officer Daniel Hodges are seeking a court order for a memorial plaque to be hung. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
W.H. won't take part in impeachment hearing
The White House says it will not participate in an impeachment hearing scheduled for this week. In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee Sunday, the White House's top lawyer slammed the impeachment investigation as “baseless” and “highly partisan.” Nancy Cordes reports.
11/19/19: Red and Blue
Full day of impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill; John Boehner honored on Capitol Hill
Turkish President Erdoğan visits White House
President Trump welcomed his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to the White House Wednesday as lawmakers on Capitol Hill held the first public impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill. Ben Tracy joined CBSN with more on the highly-criticized meeting.
Trump touts friendship with Turkey's Erdogan
President Trump said he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are "very good friends," as they met in the Oval Office Wednesday. The president did not offer criticism of Turkey's incursion into northern Syria. Mr. Trump also said he is "too busy" to watch the first day of impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill.
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Capitol Hill braces for impeachment hearings; Program turns combat vets into scholars
11/12/19: Red and Blue
Capitol Hill bracing for impeachment hearings; Wednesday's schedule for impeachment hearings.
Impeachment's impact on 2020 race
The day before public impeachment hearings begin on Capitol Hill, only one of the highest-polling Democratic presidential candidates is holding a campaign event. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the impact impeachment hearings could have on the presidential election.
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
Experts are training AI on how to do their jobs
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