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Mayors request federal aid for migrant influx
Democratic mayors are asking the White House for $5 billion to address influxes of migrants in their cities. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on how their request was received.
Peters: Trump a "huge motivator" for Democrats
CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett discusses the 2024 Senate map with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. They discuss the races Democrats think are the most competitive, the UAW strike's impact in Michigan, whether Joe Manchin will run, and the role abortion rights will play at the ballot box in 2024.
Poll: Nikki Haley gains ground in Iowa
A new poll of Iowa caucusgoers has good news for Nikki Haley but another competitor still looms large. Semafor 2024 campaign reporter Shelby Talcott and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Do Democrats want more options for 2024 race?
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips is officially challenging President Biden for the Democratic Party's nomination in 2024. Matt Barreto, a leading pollster for the DNC and White House, joins "America Decides" to discuss what the shakeup means for the primary election.
What happened to the "American Dream"?
The "American Dream" doesn't mean what it used to for many people. David Leonhardt, author of a new book about American prosperity, "Ours Was the Shining Future," joins CBS News to discuss why the dream has diminished -- and how we can get it back.
The House speaker's role and responsibility
Capitol Hill has reached 20 days without a speaker of the House. Kevin Kosar, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins CBS News to discuss how that aspect of our government works, and whether there's room for improvement.
Jeffries to GOP: "Stop embracing extremism"
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took questions from reporters before a third vote for House speaker on Friday. He said it was the Republicans' job as the majority to put forth a speaker and said he didn't see a scenario right now where he could take the role. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
CBS poll: U.S. attitudes toward Biden, Israel
New CBS polling shows that Americans have mixed reactions to President Biden's approach to the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Is there a bipartisan fix for speaker chaos?
As Jim Jordan failed to clinch the speaker's gavel in the first round of voting Tuesday, the House Democratic Caucus remained united behind Hakeem Jeffries. House Minority Whip and Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark joins "America Decides" to discuss the possibility of a bipartisan governing coalition.
Turner on possible deal with Democrats for speaker
As House Republicans enter another week without a speaker, GOP Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation" if enough Republicans won't unite behind Rep. Jim Jordan or another GOP member, "obviously there will be a deal" that will "have to be done" with Democrats.
What could unite House GOP behind a speaker?
The Republican stalemate over the speaker's gavel has left the House paralyzed. Washington Post political reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett join "America Decides" to discuss what potential compromises could unite the conference.
How could RFK Jr.'s party switch impact 2024?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss what the party switch could mean for the 2024 race.
Will Biden's border wall move cost him clout?
The Biden administration is allowing more border wall construction despite opposition from fellow Democrats. Conservative activist Daniel Garza and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to discuss the president's position and the potential political ramifications.
Gaetz discusses leading McCarthy's ouster
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz is standing firm in his decision to file the motion to vacate Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. Gaetz spoke out on the historic vote in an interview with CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede.
Margaret Brennan on McCarthy interview fallout
At a caucus meeting Tuesday morning, California Rep. Pete Aguilar played a clip from Kevin McCarthy's interview Sunday with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, in which he blamed Democrats for nearly shutting down the government. Brennan and Politico columnist Jonathan Martin examine the role the interview played in McCarthy's ouster as House speaker.
House frozen until members pick next speaker
The House stands in recess to allow the Republican conference and Democratic caucus to "meet and discuss the path forward" after Rep. Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster, interim Speaker Patrick McHenry announced Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on what happens next.
Democrats divided over Biden migrant response
Tens of thousands of migrants continue to be bused from the southern border to Chicago, and the Illinois' Democratic governor has had enough. Gov. J. B. Pritzker sent a letter to President Biden outlining what the federal government should do to mitigate the growing migrant crisis. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to discuss what the White House can do.
Is McCarthy's ouster a win for Matt Gaetz?
Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as House speaker after a vote in the chamber. CBS News' Zak Hudak and Scott MacFarlane have the latest. Plus, political advisers Jonathan Kott and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to unpack the historic move.
Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected EMILY's List president Laphonza Butler to fill the seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler has been the president of the organization dedicated to electing women since 2021. Political advisers Joel Payne and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to unpack Newsom's pick.
Feinstein's legacy on HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ issues
Lawmakers across the political spectrum are remembering Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a trailblazer in the nation's Capitol. But her career began in San Francisco local politics, where she served on the city's Board of Supervisors -- and later as mayor. California State Sen. Scott Wiener joins CBS News to discuss Feinstein's mayoral legacy.
Democratic officials urge leaders to denounce No Labels in internal email
"We need to do everything we can to stop this effort NOW, and not wait until they name a ticket and this becomes a runaway train," a Democratic Party official in Utah said in an email obtained by CBS News.
Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
House GOP holds first Biden impeachment proceeding
House Republicans on Thursday held their first impeachment proceeding, seeking to tie President Biden to his son Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings. Nikole Killion has details.
Why Newsom is attending the second GOP debate
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom will attend the second Republican presidential primary debate Wednesday night in Simi Valley, California, on behalf of his party. Newsom joins "America Decides" to discuss President Biden's reelection campaign and what he is looking out for at the debate. Plus, CBS News Sacramento political analyst Gary Dietrich unpacks the governor's comments.
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