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.

• May 6, 2019
• 06:22

2020 Democratic contenders recap

Sen. Cory Booker unveiled his new proposal to tackle gun violence safety. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Sean Sullivan, a CBSN political contributor and Washington Post reporter, and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest 2020 Democratic contender news.

• May 6, 2019
• 16:27

Dems threaten to hold Don McGahn in contempt

President Donald Trump's struggle with Democratic lawmakers intensified Tuesday, with the White House directing former counsel Don McGahn not to comply with a congressional subpoena and the chair of the House Judiciary Committee threatening to hold him in contempt. Tanya Rivero has the latest.

• May 7, 2019
• 00:41

House may hold Barr in contempt of Congress

The House Judiciary Committee is voting on whether to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide the full, unredacted Mueller report. President Trump intends to invoke executive privilege. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.

• May 8, 2019
• 04:08

Trump asserts executive privilege over Mueller report

As Democrats in the House continue to push for the full unredacted release of the Mueller report, President Trump has invoked his executive authority to stop the release of any documents. CBSN contributor and former prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes have more on the latest developments.

• May 8, 2019
• 11:06

House Judiciary votes to hold Barr in contempt

House Democrats on the Judiciary Committee voted to find Attorney General William Barr in contempt. The vote comes just 84 days into Barr's tenure. Nancy Cordes reports.

• May 8, 2019
• 02:05

Trump power struggle with Congress escalates

The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr. to answer more questions about Russian interference in the 2016 election. Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for not handing over the complete, unredacted Mueller report. The president now claims executive privilege over that material. Nancy Cordes reports.

• May 9, 2019
• 03:23

Iowa's "2020 Book Club" focuses on Democratic candidates

The "2020 Book Club" has become a community forum where Iowa voters can discuss the issues and personalities of 2020 candidates. Andrea Phillips, vice chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss why she decided to create the book club.

• May 9, 2019
• 05:00

Green New Deal divides Democrats

House Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Rush said he doesn't know specifically what's in the Green New Deal, as Democrats look for a way forward on energy and climate policy. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to discuss her conversation with Rush, and more.

• May 10, 2019
• 07:28

Trump swipes at Democrats in Louisiana

President Trump traveled to Louisiana on Tuesday to tour a natural gas facility and deliver a speech to workers. He criticized the Democratic presidential candidates for and called the Green New Deal a "hoax." Watch his remarks.

• May 14, 2019
• 28:40

Biden and Sanders lead polls among Dems

A new Gallup poll finds that three-quarters of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents view former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders favorably, while more than 40% have never heard of South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran spoke to CBSN about the state of the 2020 race.

• May 15, 2019
• 10:32

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio enters 2020 race

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is the 24th Democrat to enter the 2020 presidential race. Politico reporter Laura Nahmias joins CBSN to break down his chances in the crowded field of candidates.

• May 16, 2019
• 06:20

Democrats searching for 2020 message

A new Axios report reveals that health care was the top issue referenced in ads by Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN with a look at what the party's main message may be heading into the 2020 campaign.

• May 16, 2019
• 06:27

Trump says churches to reopen "very soon"

While touring a Ford plant in Michigan Thursday, President Trump said the CDC would soon be releasing guidelines on reopening churches. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the president's comments and the rest of the day's political headlines.

• May 21, 2020
• 11:31

Republican calls for Congress to impeach Trump

Michigan Congressman Justin Amash is asking Congress to move against President Trump. He's accusing the president of obstructing justice and wants him impeached. There's also a chorus of Democrats demanding the same. Weijia Jiang reports.

• May 19, 2019
• 02:09

Judge rules against Trump in financial records dispute

A federal district judge ruled to uphold a subpoena for President Trump's financial records. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe explains the President's reaction to the ruling, as well as his stance on restrictive anti-abortion legislation passed in several states.

• May 20, 2019
• 06:18

Buttigieg weighs in on Trump during Fox News town hall

South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg was the latest Democrat to appear on a Fox News town hall over the weekend. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss what he had to say, plus the rest of today's campaign 2020 headlines.

• May 20, 2019
• 10:03

Nadler "expecting" Don McGahn to testify

Top Democrats are reacting to the White House's decision to tell former counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena. The Hill's Julia Manchester joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the response from top lawmakers and the rest of Monday's top political headlines.

• May 20, 2019
• 05:53

Trump tries to galvanize Pa. supporters

President Trump went on a mission Monday night to show Pennsylvania voters how much he needs them. Polls show his support is declining in Rust Belt states that made the difference for him in 2016. Weijia Jiang reports.

• May 21, 2019
• 02:28

Democrats pressure Pelosi on impeachment

Rank-and-file Democrats in Washington are intensifying demands for impeachment hearings. But the most powerful Democrat, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, does not support them. She’ll meet with lawmakers after the latest snub from the White House. Nancy Cordes reports.

• May 22, 2019
• 02:36

Trump refuses to work with Democrats

President Trump stormed out of a meeting with top Democrats, saying there would be no deal on infrastructure. It comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the president engaged in a "cover-up." Nancy Cordes explains.

• May 22, 2019
• 02:47

Will Stacey Abrams enter the 2020 race?

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is not among the 24 Democratic cadidates vying for the presidency, but she's rumored to still be considering a run. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined "Red & Blue" to discuss if, or when, Abrams will enter the race.

• May 22, 2019
• 13:11

Sixth migrant child dies after crossing U.S. border

CBS News has confirmed the 2018 death of a migrant child. Following Monday's death of a 16-year-old who was in U.S. custody, the total number of children who have died after crossing the U.S. border is now up to six. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca speaks with CBSN about the latest on the conditions at a migrant processing facility in Texas.

• May 22, 2019
• 03:53

Trump's tax returns could head to Congress

New York lawmakers gave final passage to legislation Wednesday that would allow President Trump's state tax returns to be released to congressional committees that have, so far, been barred from getting the president's federal filings. The Democrat-led Senate and Assembly both approved the measures Wednesday, sending them to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat. A spokesman has said the governor supports the principle behind the legislation but will review the bill carefully before deciding whether to sign it.

• May 22, 2019
• 00:28

Trump walks out of meeting with Democrats

President Trump walked out of an infrastructure meeting with top Democrats on Wednesday, telling them he won't work with their party until they drop investigations of him in half a dozen house committees. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss what happened.

• May 22, 2019
• 06:14

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