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How Trump will influence Georgia primaries
With five key primaries in Georgia looming Tuesday, it remains unclear how much of an influence former President Trump will have on the races. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBS News with the latest from Atlanta, as well as what else to look forward to on a busy primary Tuesday.
Death toll rising in Texas school shooting
The death toll has been growing in the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. At least 19 children and two adults were killed by an 18-year-old gunman, authorities say. CBS News projects Gov. Brian Kemp will win the GOP primary for his post over Trump-backed former Sen. David Perdue. And CBS News projects that Herschel Walker, the Trump-endorsed former football star, will win the Republican nomination to take on incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Early in-person voting in Georgia runoffs
Early in-person voting began Monday in Georgia, where the state's two Senate runoff elections will decide which party controls the chamber next year. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the candidates are ramping up their campaigns ahead of the holidays.
Jim Clyburn on the future for Dems in Georgia
Votes continue to be counted in Georgia's two Senate runoff elections. For the first time in decades, Democrats have become competitive in the Peach State, which flipped to President-elect Joe Biden in the general election. South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss his party's future in Georgia and across the country -- and possible criminal charges for President Trump when he leaves office.
Perdue enters Georgia governor's race
Former Georgia GOP Senator David Perdue announced he's running for governor against Republican incumbent Brian Kemp. Perdue has support from former President Trump. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Julián Castro on Georgia Senate runoffs
Former Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro is campaigning on behalf of Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock ahead of Georgia's two Senate runoffs on Tuesday. Castro joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why the Latino and youth vote are crucial to Democrats' victory.
Trump takes aim at Georgia's GOP governor
At a rally for Republican Senate candidates, President Trump said he would campaign against Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp when he runs for reelection. Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Patricia Murphy joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the role Governor Kemp has played in the final days of the Senate runoff races.
Georgia Senate results might be delayed
Official results in the Georgia Senate runoff elections may not come for several days after election night. While ballot tabulation is going smoothly, the sheer number of mail-in-ballots will lead to slow counting. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss when officials expect the full results might finally come in.
Georgia primary election less than a week away
Georgia's primary election is less than a week away. Governor Brian Kemp is one of the candidates facing a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump. Tia Mitchell, a Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to break down the races.
Low support for Trump-backed candidates
Five states held primary elections on Tuesday. Two states garnering a lot of attention are Georgia and Texas. In Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp beat former Sen. David Perdue in the primary election for the office of governor. He's projected to face Stacy Abrams in the general election. CBS News Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" from Atlanta with a look at the election results.
Trump endorsements tested during Georgia primaries
How several candidates backed by former President Trump fare in Georgia will be a barometer for just how much weight his endorsements carry. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Atlanta on the major races. Then, CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Mola Lenghi discussed the major issues and the power of Trump's endorsements with CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson.
Trump tests influence ahead of Georgia primary
Former President Donald Trump is looking to flex his political influence in Georgia's Republican primaries this week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins us from Atlanta with the latest.
GOP debate in Georgia governor's race
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and former Senator David Perdue faced off in their second debate in the race to be the state's next governor. Early voting for the Republican primary begins Monday. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the race.
Georgia gubernatorial candidates debate
Former Senator David Perdue pushed false election fraud claims and blamed Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for giving power to Democrats during the first gubernatorial debate, ahead of next month's primary election. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the debate on "Red and Blue."
Georgia debate features false election claims
The debate between Republican candidates for governor in Georgia started with an argument over whether the 2020 election was "rigged and stolen." CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down what happened and what's next in the race between Governor Brian Kemp and former Senator David Perdue.
GOP showdown in Georgia governor's race
Former Senator David Perdue is challenging Georgia Governor Brian Kemp in the state's Republican primary, igniting a political firestorm over the party's national direction. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell joins CBSN to discuss the race.
David Perdue announces primary challenge against Georgia governor
Perdue is a wealthy businessman and a close ally of former President Trump, who has railed against Kemp after President Biden won Georgie in the 2020 election.
Trump's out of public view
President Trump spent much of MLK Jr. Day out of public view, but still took time to criticize Democrats over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Eugene Scott from the Washington Post joins CBSN to discuss what past presidents have done to honor MLK, and whether we might see a government shutdown at the end of the week.
GOP lawmakers to contest electoral college count
At least 13 Republican senators and about 100 House members are expected to contest the electoral college vote count during Wednesday's joint session of Congress. The usually routine process is shaping up to be different this year. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to preview what's ahead.
Control of Senate still up for grabs
Democrats are projected to win at least one of the two Georgia runoff elections that will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. CBS News projects that the Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, has defeated Republican incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler, but the other race is still too close to call. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has the latest, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN AM to discuss.
Key factors in Georgia Senate runoffs
CBS News is projecting Democrat Raphael Warnock will win one of the Georgia Senate runoffs, while the second remains a toss-up as vote counting continues. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN AM from Atlanta to talk about the factors that impacted the crucial runoff races.
Georgia wins give Democrats the Senate
Democrats are poised to take control of the U.S. Senate after scoring two historic victories in Georgia's runoff elections. Andra Gillespie, director of the James Weldon Johnson Institute at Emory University, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with her analysis of the turnout data.
Democrats sweep the Georgia Senate runoffs
Democrats swept the Senate runoffs in Georgia, a traditionally red state, taking potential roadblocks out of President-elect Joe Biden's way as he pursues his policy agenda. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what comes next and how Democrats managed to pull off the win.
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The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Noem defends Trump immigration crackdown in second day of testimony
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House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi to testify in Epstein probe
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U.S. torpedo sinks Iranian warship, Hegseth says
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Trump nominee to lead nation's cyber agency removed from post as DHS adviser
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House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi to testify in Epstein probe
Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Officers who killed Austin gunman won't face charges
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Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
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Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
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United Airlines can now boot passengers who refuse to use headphones
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House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi to testify in Epstein probe
Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
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Trump nominee to lead nation's cyber agency removed from post as senior DHS adviser
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
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States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
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What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war
The fallen soldiers identified by the Pentagon were Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, and Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens.
Iran says a girls' school was hit by a deadly air strike. Here's what we know.
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Cuba charges 6 suspects with terrorism over fatal U.S. boat shooting
The government unveiled items said to have been found on the boat, including high-powered weapons, more than 12,800 pieces of ammunition and 11 pistols.
Hegseth says U.S. torpedo sank an Iranian warship as military campaign ramps up
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Senate voting on reining in Trump's war powers amid Iran campaign
The measure, which would block President Trump from further military force against Iran, appears poised to fall short of the simple majority needed to advance in the Senate.
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True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
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Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
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Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
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Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine and Chuck Schumer urged their colleagues to vote for the war powers resolution to block President Trump from continuing the conflict with Iran.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday at a hearing over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York pressed Noem on whether she had taken any action on election security.
Trump discusses Iran, nuclear weapons
President Trump spoke more about the war in Iran on Wednesday, commenting on Iran's nuclear program prior to strikes. See his remarks.
Noem on Lewandowski relationship claims
California Democratic Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove grilled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday about an apparent romantic relationship with Corey Lewandowski, a top adviser to Noem, which The Wall Street Journal reported on. Noem called the allegations "tabloid garbage" and later refuted the claims.
Senate voting on Trump's war powers
Members of Congress are voting Wednesday on a war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Trump from using additional military force against Iran without approval. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.