Impeachment inquiry: Trump vs. Nixon

President Trump suggested China and Ukraine should open investigations into Joe and Hunter Biden, stating publicly what he is accused of insinuating on the July call with the Ukrainian president at the center of House Democrats' impeachment inquiry. Nikole Killion brings us the latest from Capitol Hill. Then, history professor and author Kathryn Olmstead joins CBSN to take a closer look at the difference between this impeachment inquiry and the 1970s inquiry into President Richard Nixon.

• Oct 3, 2019
• 08:50

Ukraine to revisit probe of energy company

Ukraine confirmed Friday morning it will revisit cases involving the energy company where Hunter Biden served as a director. There's no evidence of any wrongdoing by the Bidens. President Trump has publicly urged China to investigate as well, adding new momentum to the Democrats' impeachment push. Paula Reid reports.

• Oct 4, 2019
• 02:39

Impeachment inquiry reaches town halls

The impeachment controversy is moving from Capitol Hill to recreation centers and schools across the country. Showtime's series "The Circus" takes a look inside these local meetings to see what voters have to say about the investigation. Alex Wagner, the show's co-host and executive producer, joined CBSN to discuss.

• Oct 4, 2019
• 07:45

House Democrats to subpoena Gordon Sondland

House Democrats plan to issue a subpoena to Gordon Sondland, the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, for documents related to his contacts with Ukraine. This comes after the White House blocked him from testifying. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joined CBSN to break down the latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 13:03

White House refuses to cooperate with House impeachment inquiry

A defiant White House sent House Democrats a letter saying it will not cooperate with the impeachment inquiry. On Tuesday, the administration blocked an ambassador from appearing before a house panel. Ben Tracy reports.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 02:05

Bernie Sanders to release medical records

Senator Bernie Sanders spoke to reporters outside of his home in Burlington, Vermont, for the first time Tuesday since having a heart attack in Las Vegas last week. The Democratic presidential candidate was forced to suspend his rigorous campaign event schedule indefinitely. 2020 campaign reporter Cara Korte joins CBSN with the latest on Sanders' health and his plan to return to the campaign trail in this edition of the Daily Trail Markers.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 04:50

W.H. won't comply with impeachment inquiry

President Trump's fight against the House impeachment inquiry is turning into a battle royal. In a letter to top congressional Democrats, the president's White House counsel called their inquiry "unconstitutional" and said Mr. Trump will not cooperate. The White House is daring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to call for a vote on impeachment or take the president to court. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 03:03

W.H. wants formal vote on impeachment inquiry

Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss why the White House wants House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to hold a formal vote for an impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 01:50

Democrat hears from voters about impeachment

A New Jersey Democratic congressman's support for the impeachment inquiry into President Trump came up at a town hall during Congress' two-week recess. Congressman Josh Gottheimer's district went for President Trump in 2016. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to Gottheimer about what his constituents are saying.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 06:02

Lawmakers navigate impeachment at home

Members of Congress from both parties are voicing their opinions on the impeachment inquiry into President Trump at town halls in their home districts. For some Democrats in mostly Republican districts, their approach has to be measured. Politico Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio followed Democratic Illinois Congressman Sean Casten to six of his town halls to see how he's handling the issue. Desiderio joined CBSN to discuss what he saw.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 06:14

Pence slams impeachment inquiry against Trump

Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Vice President Mike Pence's tour of congressional districts represented by vulnerable Democrats who've come out in support of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 04:44

Ohio city to host Democratic debate

The October 15 Democratic debate will be held in Westerville, Ohio, a community near Columbus that's trending blue. Rich Exner, data analysis editor for Cleveland.com, joined CBSN to discuss the trend.

• Oct 10, 2019
• 04:49

9 Dem candidates attend LGBTQ town hall

Nine Democrats will participate in a town hall focusing specifically on LGBTQ issues. GLAAD senior adviser Zeke Stokes joins CBSN to discuss some of the issues Democratic candidates for president will address at the event.

• Oct 10, 2019
• 06:11

Yovanovitch: Impeachment inquiry deposition

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, is scheduled to answer questions Friday as part of the Democrats' impeachment inquiry. But one of the great mysteries on Capitol Hill is, will she show up? Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 11, 2019
• 02:13

Witnesses to testify in impeachment inquiry

House Democrats are gearing up to hear testimony from key witnesses this week in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. A new CBS News poll shows a majority of Americans, 53 percent, approve of the inquiry. It's largely split along party lines. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 14, 2019
• 03:10

Warren extends lead in early voting states

The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll found Senator Elizabeth Warren is extending her lead across the 18 early primary and caucus states. CBS News campaign reporters Adam Brewster, Nicole Sganga, and LaCrai Mitchell joined Red and Blue to break down the latest CBS News polling out of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.

• Oct 14, 2019
• 09:09

12 candidates to face off in Democratic debate

Twelve candidates are preparing to take the stage tonight in Ohio for the fourth Democratic primary debate. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran joined CBSN AM to talk about what to expect.

• Oct 15, 2019
• 05:04

Democrats weigh impeachment inquiry vote

House Democrats are holding a crucial meeting on whether to vote to authorize a formal impeachment inquiry. Support is growing as more witnesses testify about President Trump's efforts to have Ukraine dig up dirt on Joe Biden and his son. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 15, 2019
• 02:54

Castro calls debate stage "crowded"

Former Obama Housing Secretary Julián Castro said he thought Tuesday's debate stage was "a little crowded" with 12 Democrats. Castro joined Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns in the spin room after the debate.

• Oct 15, 2019
• 06:19

Debate reaction in Iowa and New Hampshire

Voters at a watch party in New Hampshire were concerned about the divisiveness and were excited to hear about foreign policy, opioids and guns during Tuesday night's debate. At Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, the crowd was friendly toward Senator Elizabeth Warren. Nicole Sganga reports from Nashua, New Hampshire, and Adam Brewster reports from Des Moines.

• Oct 15, 2019
• 02:59

Former Pompeo aide testifying on Ukraine

Lawmakers are set to hear from a former top aide to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as they continue their investigation into the White House's dealings with Ukraine. This comes as House Democrats rejected pressure from Republicans to call a full House vote on the impeachment inquiry. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss what's next.

• Oct 16, 2019
• 08:41

Candidates attack Warren on health care

Senator Elizabeth Warren was the center of attention at the fourth Democratic presidential debate. CBS News political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN with a recap of last night's debate.

• Oct 16, 2019
• 09:49

Joe Biden: My son and I did nothing wrong

Tuesday's Democratic debate was the first since Democrats launched an impeachment inquiry, and the topic came up frequently throughout the night. Sean Sullivan, a CBSN Political contributor and national politics reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN with an analysis of Joe Biden's performance during the debate.

• Oct 16, 2019
• 08:09

"Meltdown": Dems storm out of Syria briefing

The first face-to-face meeting between President Trump and top Democrats since the impeachment inquiry began did not go smoothly. The Democrats walked out Wednesday, claiming the president insulted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a briefing for congressional leaders on the deteriorating military situation in Syria. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Oct 17, 2019
• 02:55

Rep. Speier on the legacy of Elijah Cummings

Democratic California Congresswoman Jackie Speier served alongside Chairman Elijah Cummings on the House Oversight Committee. She spoke to CBSN about the life and legacy of the late congressman, who died at the age of 68.

• Oct 17, 2019
• 06:28

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