Watch CBS News

Cory Booker

cbsn-fusion-senator-cory-booker-slams-president-trump-over-church-photo-op-thumbnail-494160-640x360.jpg

Trump criticized for photo-op

New Jersey Senator Cory booker had strong words for President Trump on Tuesday following his photo-op at a church near the White House. Booker condemned the president for using law enforcement to clear protesters from Lafayette Park before posing in front of St. John's Episcopal Church. Democratic lawmakers are now calling for legislation to address police reform and to protect demonstrators. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBSN's Elaine Quijano discuss the reaction on Capitol Hill.

0506-ctm-corybookerqa-1844072-640x360.jpg

Cory Booker on plan to curb gun violence

Sen. Cory Booker is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. On Monday Booker unveiled his new plan to prevent gun violence in the U.S. It calls for a national gun licensing program to keep guns out of the wrong hands. His plan would also ban assault rifles, limit handgun purchases to one a month, and close loopholes that allow abusive partners to buy a gun. As part of the Road to 2020, Booker joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal the details of his plan. He also comments on the Trump administration's plan to send a U.S. aircraft carrier and a bomber task force to areas closer to Iran.

Show More
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue