El-Sayed calls for partisan unity

Michigan's new Democratic Senate nominee, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, is calling for the party to unite behind him. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports on this and other political headlines.

• Aug 6

Abdul El-Sayed says "there's a lot of healing to do" after Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed​ is now projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary​ against Rep. Haley Stevens.

• Aug 5

Stevens closely trails El-Sayed

Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Ed O'Keefe have the latest details.

• Aug 5

Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch

Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.

• Aug 4

Democrat division in Michigan Senate primary

Moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are facing off in a race that is highlighting party divisions. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the Michigan Senate primary.

• Aug 4

Michigan Senate primary tests Democrats

Multiple states are holding primaries today. Among them is Michigan and its closely watched Democratic Senate primary between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Rep. Haley Stevens. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.

• Aug 4

Poll analysis on cost of living and whether political parties have answers

Big majorities of Americans have said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation, and feel the president isn't focused enough on the issue.

• Jul 30

Wisconsin Democrats debate before primary

Wisconsin Democrats competing for the nomination in the governor's race debated the role of law enforcement after Madison police shot and killed a Black man during a botched arrest a week prior. CBS News' Taurean Small has more details.

• Jul 29

Stevens and Al-Sayed face off in debate

Moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Dr. Abdul Al-Sayed faced off in the final Michigan Democratic Senate primary debate. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.

• Jul 28

Biden tapes released after legal battle

Former President Joe Biden fought to keep audio recordings with his ghostwriter sealed, but the tapes were released after a long legal battle. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne weighs in.

• Jul 28

In final debate, Michigan Senate Democrats spar over outside spending

Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.

• Jul 27

Democratic and GOP strategists on DNC turmoil

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is short on cash, and according to The New York Times, short on composure. Political strategists Joel Payne and Jesse Arm join to react to the allegation that Martin threw a phone at a staffer and to unpack the DNC's finances.

• Jul 27

Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot

Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.

• Jul 25

South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state

The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.

• Jul 24

South Carolina recommended to lead primaries

The Democratic National Committee's rules and bylaws committee recommended South Carolina to lead off the party's 2028 presidential nominating schedule. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.

• Jul 24

Democrats choose 2028 primary schedule

Democrats are meeting to decide their 2028 presidential primary schedule. Their choices will set the stage for which candidates get an early lead in the race. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.

• Jul 24

Senate rejects Trump war powers limit

The Senate failed to pass a resolution to limit President Trump's powers in the Iran war soon after the House passed a similar measure. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.

• Jul 24

Democrats discuss 2028 calendar

Democrats are meeting to discuss the 2028 presidential nomination schedule. Some Democrats favor South Carolina to lead the 2028 primaries, while others prefer Nevada. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne explains why state order matters.

• Jul 24

Latest on key Trump nominations

President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, has advanced to the next stage in the Senate's nomination process. Meanwhile, another Senate committee will vote Thursday on Mr. Trump's pick for attorney general, Todd Blanche. Jeffrey Epstein victims urge senators to reject Blanche. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

• Jul 22

Younger Democrats push for panel term limits

A group of younger Democrats is pushing for term limits for committee leadership roles, citing gerontocracy as a major issue hindering American democracy. Majority Democrats' Rodericka Applewhaite explains why she believes age should carry less weight when considering political leadership roles.

• Jul 21

Maine Democrats slam ICE in debate

Maine Democrats will choose a new Senate nominee after Graham Platner's exit from the race. This comes after an ICE officer in Maine fatally shot a man, renewing heated discussions over the role of the agency. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.

• Jul 17

How Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner

Maine Democrats are facing a ticking clock to find a new candidate to go up against GOP Sen. Susan Collins this fall, after Graham Platner dropped out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.

• Jul 10

Several Democrats enter Maine Senate race

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner told his staff he will not file paperwork to officially withdraw from his race until Monday, the last day to do so. Platner said he was dropping out on Wednesday night, days after a former girlfriend accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from Portland.

• Jul 9

Who will replace Graham Platner?

Democrat Graham Platner dropped his Senate bid in Maine following a sexual assault allegation, which he strongly denies. Now, Democrats plan to hold a nominating convention to select a new candidate. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more details.

• Jul 9

Rahm Emanuel delivers tough love on Israel

Former Chicago mayor and former U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel spoke at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday. The potential Democratic presidential candidate called to end unconditional U.S. support for Israel as part of a larger political shift among Democrats.

• Jul 8

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