Ex-officials want focus on domestic terrorism

After the deadly mass shootings in Texas and Ohio over the weekend, a group of former senior directors for counterterrorism at the National Security Council called on the government to make addressing domestic terrorism a high priority. Authorities have said the 21-year-old accused of carrying out the shooting in El Paso, Texas, will be treated as a domestic terrorist. Javed Ali, who is in the group of former national security officials, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.

• Aug 5, 2019
• 07:12

What's expected for debate's second night?

Former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris will take the stage for the second night of the second Democratic presidential primary debate. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with what to expect.

• Jul 31, 2019
• 10:32

Dems and GOP watching Mueller's testimony

Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before Congress in a day that's likely to be historic. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Michael Graham joined CBSN with what each party will be watching for.

• Jul 24, 2019
• 11:57

What to expect from part two of Dems' debate

The second part of the first Democratic presidential primary debate will be held in Miami. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined "CBSN AM" with more on the next 10 candidates to take the stage.

• Jun 27, 2019
• 09:02

Dems pick policy proposals over Trump bashing

Democratic presidential candidates focused on health care, immigration and the economy on night one of the first primary debate in Miami. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "CBSN AM" to break down the key moments and the biggest issues.

• Jun 27, 2019
• 06:31

Kamala Harris' message to illegal immigrants

As President Trump threatens to conduct nationwide immigration raids, lawmakers are scrambling to respond. California Sen. Kamala Harris, who is running to be the Democratic nominee for president, spoke to CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about her message for undocumented immigrants. Also, CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN from Washington with more on what the possible raids mean for the undocumented.

• Jun 24, 2019
• 10:46

Buttigieg: Trump deserves to be impeached

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said he believes President Trump should be impeached, but the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, also supported House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's cautious approach to the issue. Buttigieg covered numerous topics during an MSNBC town hall, including the president's trade war with China and his own qualifications to be president. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.

• Jun 4, 2019
• 06:57

Highlights from Democrats' 3rd debate

Health care and gun control dominated the third Democratic presidential debate Thursday night. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBSN AM" from Houston with more on the first time all the front-runners were on the same stage.

• Sep 13, 2019
• 09:32

Voters skeptical of Trump on economy

President Trump is dismissing fears of a recession and said the economy is "doing very well." CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBSN AM" from Sioux City, Iowa, with how voters and the Democratic presidential candidates are reacting to the president's handling of the economy.

• Aug 19, 2019
• 04:34

Iowa Democrats investigate caucus mishaps

While there is no official winner of the Iowa caucuses yet, with 71% of precincts reporting, Pete Buttigieg holds a slight lead over Senator Bernie Sanders. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is scrambling to deal with the fallout from the bungled night. Naomi Ruchim joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Feb 5, 2020
• 03:22

Bloomberg focusing on Super Tuesday states

The presidential race is heating up, and Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg is already eyeing Super Tuesday. The former New York City mayor is ditching early voting states like Nevada and South Carolina and instead focusing on states with the largest number of Democratic delegates like California, New York, Texas and Florida. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN AM to discuss the Bloomberg campaign's digital strategy.

• Feb 14, 2020
• 05:01

Biden on how to reopen schools safely

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke in Wilmington, Delaware, about what needs to be done to help schools reopen safely, and the ways he says the Trump administration has failed to respond to the coronavirus crisis. Watch his remarks.

• Sep 2, 2020
• 07:26

Ed Markey beats Joe Kennedy III in Massachusetts Senate primary

Congressman Kennedy was the first member of his family to have to give a concession speech after a congressional race in Massachussets.

• Sep 2, 2020

A Kennedy is on the ballot in Massachusetts. Here's why he's not guaranteed a victory.

Recent polling shows incumbent Senator Ed Markey up against Congressman Joe Kennedy III, the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy.

• Aug 31, 2020

Biden condemns violence in Portland

Joe Biden condemns the "unacceptable" violence in Portland while criticizing President Trump. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Aug 31, 2020
• 01:47

ODNI to stop giving in-person briefings

CBS News has learned the Office of the Director of National Intelligence will cease giving in-person briefings to members of congress. Intelligence briefings will instead be given in writing, angering many Democratic lawmakers. Nikole Killion reports.

• Aug 29, 2020
• 01:56

Transcript: Val Demings on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Florida Congresswoman Val Demings, that aired Sunday, August 30, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

• Aug 30, 2020

Trump hits campaign trail after RNC

President Trump hit the campaign trail Friday, one day after formally accepting his party's nomination for president. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Aug 28, 2020
• 20:36

Harris gives first solo speech as VP candidate

In her first solo speech as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, Senator Kamala Harris vowed to stand with the protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, as many in the country reel from the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man who was unarmed, in Wisconsin on Sunday. Watch her remarks here.

• Aug 27, 2020
• 20:59

"The Power of August" preview

"The Power of August," premiering on CBSN at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, explores the transformational moments in American civil rights history that happened in the month of August. "The Power of August" will look at the violent and tragic incidents that laid bare the callous disregard for the lives of African Americans, such as the murder of Emmett Till on August 28, 1955. It will also highlight moments of triumph and hope that seemed to show the country moving forward in the struggle for equality, like the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. The special will look at how the impact of these August events is still felt today in the tumultuous year of 2020, when the voting power of Black Americans will be key in the presidential election.

• Aug 27, 2020
• 03:51

Pence pitches Trump as "law and order" leader

President Trump will close out the 2020 Republican National Convention tonight in Charlotte, North Carolina. This comes after Vice President Mike Pence spoke last night and praised the president as the "law and order" leader. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid reports from the White House, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to break down the major moments from Day 3 of the RNC.

• Aug 27, 2020
• 12:14

GOP looks to defend 2 Georgia Senate seats

Two U.S. Senate seats are up for grabs in Georgia this November. Both are held by Republicans who are facing tough challenges as Democrats work to gain a majority in the chamber. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Aug 26, 2020
• 06:17

RNC night 2 analysis

The second night of the Republican National Convention featured some of the president's most ardent supporters who attested to his character and accomplishments. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran join CBSN to discuss the highlights of last night's RNC events.

• Aug 26, 2020
• 10:40

Melania Trump and more from RNC night 2

Vice President Mike Pence will be the keynote speaker at Wednesday at the Republican National Convention. Last night's speakers included first lady Melania Trump, and there was also controversy over some administration officials violating an ethics law. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Washington, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with analysis and reaction.

• Aug 26, 2020
• 12:57

Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo to headline second day of RNC

Republicans at the second night of their national convention are expected to keep up their law-and-order theme while trying to portray Democrats as agents of chaos. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Aug 25, 2020
• 03:17

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