Democrats gear up for a fight over Trump's Supreme Court pick
Democratic leader Sen. Chuck Schumer set the tone on Monday, warning women's rights are at stake
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Brett Kavanaugh is Trump's Supreme Court nominee
The D.C. Court of Appeals judge will fill the vacancy left by retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, if confirmed
Nuclear option: Why Trump's Supreme Court pick needs only 51 votes
How the "nuclear option" has changed the way the Senate confirms presidential nominees -- and why it matters
Coons: North Korea summit "not much more than a reality TV handshake"
"My concern is that the Singapore summit last month was really not much more than a reality TV handshake summit that didn't really accomplish much"
#SecondCivilWarLetters: Alex Jones conspiracy theory sparks viral joke
A baseless conspiracy theory about a civil war starting on July 4 has inspired a viral Independence Day joke
Commentary: Are Democrats about to hand the GOP another 1968?
Democrats are in danger of pushing themselves out of the political mainstream on the eve of a midterm election that should be an easy win
Top Dem: Trump's Supreme Court pick should recuse themselves from Russia decisions
"The president should not be permitted to appoint a justice who will decide whether or not he complies with a subpoena to testify before a grand jury"
Trump on Democrats calling to abolish ICE: "I love that issue"
If ICE is eliminated, "you're going to have a country that you're going to be afraid to walk out of your house," said President Trump
Obama to Democrats: "Do not wait for the perfect message" or "tingle in your spine" to vote
At a DNC fundraiser in L.A. Thursday, Obama had a "simple" message: "If people participate and they vote, then this democracy works"
Battle already brewing over Trump's next Supreme Court pick
Senate Democrats want to delay a vote on whoever President Trump picks as Justice Anthony Kennedy's replacement
Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy retires
Kennedy announced the decision Wednesday on the final day Supreme Court opinions were released
What does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's primary upset mean for Democrats?
28-year-old knocked out Rep. Joe Crowley, who had been considered a possible successor to leader Nancy Pelosi
Puerto Rico introduces bill seeking statehood
Resident Commissioner Jenniffer Gonzalez said Wednesday that 14 Democrats and 20 Republicans currently sponsor the bill
Voters weigh in on fierce debate over immigration
"CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor met with a panel of California voters to get their take on a polarizing issue
Mississippi Democrats choose between party stalwart and newcomer in runoff
Either state House minority leader David Baria of Bay St. Louis or venture capitalist Howard Sherman of Meridian will face incumbent Sen. Roger Wicker
The week in politics: Top trends and people to watch
From Trump betting on his base for the midterms to battle of the future of the Democratic party: Here's what to watch this week
CBS News Battleground Tracker: Sharp divides over immigration, separation
72 percent of Americans disapprove of family separation. But Republicans give the president high marks for his handling of the matter
CBS News Battleground Tracker: Arizona, Florida, Texas - immigration and key Senate races
Almost no partisans say they will consider voting for the opposing party over the family separation issue, but over three-quarters of voters say candidates must agree with them on immigration to get their votes
Nationwide protests, facility visits held amid immigration confusion
In Los Angeles, protesters flocked to the federal building to donate toys to the children who were separated from their parents at the border
House passes bipartisan legislation on opioids
More than 50 bills look at ways to reduce the high mortality rate from addiction. The bill now goes to the Senate
Trump throws wrench in GOP immigration push
Trump tweets about immigration after House Republicans delay vote on compromise bill until next week
Colorado independents will be able to vote in party primaries
The 2016 initiative allows Colorado's 1.2 million active independent voters to cast ballots Tuesday in either the Democratic or Republican party primaries on Tuesday
Commentary: How Trump can still win the immigration debate
Despite a bruising week and a policy reversal, being "too tough" on the border will likely rebound to the president's benefit
Democrats unleash kitchen-sink strategy on immigration
The approach comes as Democrats work to sustain the energy of the Trump resistance heading into this fall's midterm elections
Trump signs executive order on family separation but says "zero tolerance" to stay
Trump is using his executive power to allow families to be held together at the U.S. border during the prosecution process of illegal border crossings
DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election
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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
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Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing
Duchess Meghan confronted dad over child abuse claims last year
Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90
