12/22: Red and Blue
Congress approves $900B COVID-19 relief bill; How the pandemic shaped politics in 2020
Capitol Hill
12/15: Red and Blue
Sen. Mitch McConnell acknowledges Biden's win; Melania Trump visits children's hospital
Democrats unveil plan to overhaul immigration
A bill unveiled by Democrats would enable Dreamers and some farmworkers to gain citizenship in about three years. The process would take eight years for other undocumented immigrants. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Harris promotes Biden's coronavirus relief bill
Vice President Kamala Harris met with female lawmakers and business leaders on Thursday to discuss President Biden's $1.9 trillion proposed coronavirus relief plan. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss when the bill could be passed by Congress.
Democrats propose sweeping immigration bill
Congressional Democrars have released a new immigration bill backed by President Biden. Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar and Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss who the bill would affect and what it could take to get it passed.
History of the Congressional Black Caucus
Founded in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus has grown from a group of newcomers and outsiders to a powerful voice on Capitol Hill. Over 50 years, the CBC has pushed presidents and Congressional leaders on important issues like taking action against South Africa's apartheid government, establishing Martin Luther King Day as a national holiday and drafting legislation to guide police reform. Nikole Killion has the details.
Washington moving forward after impeachment
Washington is looking to move forward after lawmakers wrapped up former President Trump's impeachment trial over the weekend. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Analyzing the Capitol rioters and extremists
Disturbing footage from the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol was presented during the Senate impeachment trial, and we're learning more about some of the extremist groups that appear to have played a key role. Kurt Braddock, an assistant professor at American University, joins CBSN with his insights into the crowd and the dangerous role of misinformation.
Schumer: Trump's acquittal "a vote of infamy"
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer gave a speech on the Senate floor following the vote that acquitted former President Trump in his second impeachment trial. "This was about choosing country over Donald Trump, and 43 Republican members chose Trump," Schumer said. Watch his full remarks here.
McConnell denounces Trump after acquittal
After voting to acquit former President Trump in his second impeachment trial, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a scathing address denouncing Mr. Trump's conduct, saying the January 6th Capitol assault "was a foreseeable consequence of the growing crescendo of false statements, conspiracy theories and reckless hyperbole which the defeated president kept shouting into the largest megaphone on planet earth." But he argued impeachment was unconstitutional because Mr. Trump is already out of office. Watch his remarks in full.
Trump defense focuses on First Amendment
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump began presenting their defense Friday at his impeachment trial, focusing on the First Amendment protection of free speech and pointing out "incendiary" rhetoric from Democratic leaders in a video compilation. Watch a portion of the presentation by attorney Michael van der Veen.
Impeachment managers show security video
On the second day of the Senate impeachment trial, House impeachment manager Stacey Plaskett showed newly-released security footage from inside the Capitol as the mob of Trump supporters stormed the building on January 6 and officials including Vice President Mike Pence were hurriedly evacuated. CAUTION: This video includes explicit language and violence.
Officer directs Mitt Romney to safety in riot
In security footage from the January 6 Capitol assault shown by House impeachment managers, Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman can be seen sprinting down a hallway to meet the rioters as they breached the doors, warning Utah Senator Mitt Romney to get to safety. CAUTION: Video includes explicit language and violence.
CBS News poll on Trump impeachment
A new CBS News poll finds 56% of Americans say the Senate should convict former President Trump in his upcoming impeachment trial. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN AM to break down the results.
Impeachment managers' explicit video of riot
As the second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump got underway, the lead House impeachment manager, Rep. Jamie Raskin, presented a video of the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. "You ask what a high crime and misdemeanor is under our Constitution? That's a high crime and misdemeanor," he said. Watch the full video here. CAUTION: Video includes explicit language and violence.
Trump lawyer slams Dems' "lust for impeachment"
On the opening day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, his attorney David Schoen argued the proceedings are unconstitutional, lack due process and set a dangerous precedent. Schoen accused Democrats of spending the last four years trying to oust Mr. Trump, and played a video of some of their comments. Watch a portion of his presentation to the Senate.
NAACP president on Trump's impeachment
As former President Trump's impeachment trial gets underway, the NAACP says "the Senate must convict him swiftly." Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump's second impeachment trial set to begin
The Senate is expected to begin former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial Tuesday, on a single article accusing him inciting the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. Sixty-seven senators are needed to convict the former president in a Senate split evenly between the two parties. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
What to expect from Trump's second Senate impeachment trial
Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial in the Senate will start Tuesday afternoon. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill on what to expect from Democrats and Trump's legal team while CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN from Washington to break down the latest developments.
Reflecting on Capitol riots one month later
It's been just over a month since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed Capitol Hill, leaving five people dead including a police officer. CBS News reporters Zak Hudak and Grace Segers were at the Capitol that day and they join CBSN's Tanya Rivero to share their experiences.
12/2: Red and Blue
Lawmakers inch closer to stimulus aid package; Lighting up the Christmas tree on Capitol Hill
House votes to remove Greene from committees
The House voted Thursday to remove Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from her seat on two committees over her comments supporting conspiracy theories. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on that, plus new details about the upcoming impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump.
Biden pays respects to fallen officer
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid their respects to Brian Sicknick, the Capitol Police officer who died from injuries sustained during the January 6 Capitol riot. Sicknick's remains will lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda until Wednesday morning, when he will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Biden increasing vaccine supply to states
President Joe Biden and his administration are boosting COVID-19 vaccine distribution by 16% for at least three weeks, and announced plans to buy 200 million more doses. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, CBS News' Skyler Henry, and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke to "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the pandemic response, and also the upcoming impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump.
Legal analysis of Trump impeachment trial
The House delivered its article of impeachment against former President Trump on Monday. He's charged with inciting the deadly insurrection at the Capitol earlier this month. Jessica Levinson, Loyola Law School professor, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for a legal analysis of the impeachment proceedings.
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen
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The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
U.S. troops on Okinawa facing curfew, alcohol ban after murder charge vs. Marine
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states
In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over how
