1/22/20: Red and Blue
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Democratic Party
Atlanta mayor hits campaign trail for McAuliffe in Virginia
Several prominent Democrats are campaigning for Terry McAuliffe in his race for Virginia governor against Republican Glenn Youngkin next month. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms visited the commonwealth Sunday, and joins Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss the importance of the gubernatorial election for the Democratic Party.
White House responds to Trump lawsuit
Former President Trump is suing to stop the White House from turning documents over the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with a look at how the Biden administration is responding and other news from the White House.
Democrats face looming deadline
Democrats in the nation's Capitol face a fast-approaching deadline to scale back President Biden's economic agenda. Debra Alfarone reports.
Governor's race in Virginia tightens
Recent CBS polling shows former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, ahead of his Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin by only three percentage points as the race tightens. CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for more on the campaign.
Democrats work to cut Biden's spending plan
Infighting among congressional Democrats and the White House has not only stalled President Biden's trillion-dollar infrastructure bill — it has also forced revisions on other initiatives. Debra Alfarone reports from the White House.
Lloyd Austin reacts to death of Colin Powell
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reacts to news of General Colin Powell's death from COVID complications at the age of 84. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with more reactions to the death of the former secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other stories from the White House.
How the "Big Lie" leads to election conflict
Former President Trump continues to perpetuate the falsehood that the 2020 presidential election was rigged, and he was the rightful winner. Rick Hasen, professor at the University of California, Irvine Law School and co-director of the Fair Elections and Free Speech Center, joins CBSN to discuss why efforts to spread distrust in the nation's election system could stoke future conflict.
Maloney on January 6th investigation
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is refusing to appear before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol insurrection as former President Trump claims executive privilege. New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney joined CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest.
Clyburn on efforts to pass Biden's agenda
As Democrats remain divided over the scope of President Biden's agenda, the effort to pass two massive bills presses on. South Carolina Representative James Clyburn joined CBSN to discuss the latest on negotiations on Capitol Hill and more.
CBS News poll: Vaccine, economy drive tight Virginia governor's race
McAuliffe narrowly leads Youngkin; Biden and Trump loom large in nationalized contest.
Busy days ahead for Congress
House lawmakers are expected to pass a bill approved by the Senate last week to temporarily raise the nation's debt ceiling through December 3. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN with a look at what comes next.
Democrats debate Biden's social spending bill
President Biden called for party unity at the Democratic National Committee fall meeting over the weekend, as progressives and moderates remain at odds over the scope of his "Build Back Better" social programs bill. A new CBS News poll finds that 54% of Americans approve of Mr. Biden's plan, but only 10% say they know what's in it. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN AM with the latest.
DNC executive director on Biden's call for Democratic unity
President Biden addressed members of his party at the Democratic National Committee's fall meeting Saturday. In remarks during the virtual meeting, the president called for unity as the party looks ahead to next year's elections. Sam Cornale, executive director of the DNC, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
Final stretch in VA, NJ governor races
The races for governor in Virginia and New Jersey are getting tighter with less than a month until Election Day. Political analysts say the results of both of these contests could offer insight into the minds of voters ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Senate approves temporary lift of debt ceiling
The U.S. Senate averted a crisis by voting to temporarily raise the nation's debt ceiling. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with a closer look at the short term solution.
Short-term deal on debt limit reached
Senate leaders have reached an agreement to temporarily extend the government's borrowing ability, which means the U.S. won’t default on its debts — at least for now.
Lawmakers seek details on student monitoring services
Democratic senators are calling on education technology companies to disclose their business practices as concerns grow over the use of surveillance programs on school-issued laptops and tablets. The 74 reporter Mark Keierleber joins CBSN AM with more on just what they're hoping to learn.
Arizona progressives fund Sinema challenger
Arizona progressives are looking to fund Senator Kyrsten Sinema's primary challenger as the Democrat holds up President Biden's agenda. Luis Avila, a spokesperson for the the Primary Sinema PAC, and Chuck Rocha, the founder and director of the Nuestro PAC, join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss their efforts.
Congress nears short-term deal on debt limit
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell offered a concession to Democrats, saying Republicans would let them raise the debt ceiling. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Biden travels to Michigan to promote agenda
President Biden hit the road Tuesday to promote his pair of spending bills focused on American infrastructure, jobs and social safety net programs. He spoke from a trade union facility in Howell as Democrats in Washington continued to negotiate the size and scope of a $3.5 trillion spending bill. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest as the U.S. nears its default deadline.
Biden negotiates cuts to spending package
President Biden traveled to Michigan to sell his spending plans directly to American voters. The trip comes as Democrats try to reach a deal on how much to spend. Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden sets $1.9 - $2.2 trillion social safety net bill price range
That's between the $1.5 trillion moderate Senator Joe Manchin has said he'd back and the $3.5 trillion progressives want. The president laid out the guideposts in a virtual meeting with the Progressive caucus.
Congress avoids government shutdown
President Biden signed the continuing resolution bill, avoiding a government shutdown that would have furloughed thousands of federal employees. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed a vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package again as Democrats continue to struggle to reach an agreement. Caitlin Emma, budget and appropriations reporter for Politico, joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Divided Democrats endanger Biden's agenda
The U.S. government is dangerously close to defaulting on its debt as a split among House Democrats is threatening the future of President Joe Biden's spending plan and the bipartisan infrastructure bill. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the bill and the need to raise the debt ceiling.
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