Florida, New York hold key primaries

Voters in Florida and New York are headed to the polls in primary races that could have national implications. In Florida, Democrats are battling it out to figure out who will face sitting Gov. Ron DeSantis in the November general election. Meanwhile, in New York, two longtime House members and two challengers are facing each other in the newly created 12th District. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down the primary elections and their impact.

• Aug 23, 2022
• 03:53

New York and Florida hold primary elections

Tuesday is primary day in both New York and Florida. Democrats in Florida are tasked with picking who will face Gov. Ron Desantis in the November general election, while prominent New York Democrats Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney fight for a newly created congressional district. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

• Aug 23, 2022
• 01:38

Democrats see hope in midterms amid string of victories

CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and Amy Walter, editor in chief of the Cook Political Report, break down the latest on the campaign trail and in Washington ahead of November's midterm elections.

• Aug 21, 2022
• 06:47

Cheney's political future after primary loss

Rep. Liz Cheney is assessing her plans following a dramatic primary defeat. The Wyoming Republican says her battle in Washington isn't over despite losing her bid to keep her seat in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

• Aug 17, 2022
• 04:37

Pro-Biden group pours millions into ad campaign touting new health, climate law

They're targeting Black and Latino voters, two groups whose support for Biden has sagged in recent months.

• Aug 17, 2022

President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act

President Biden signed the sweeping Inflation Reduction Act Tuesday, a victory for the Democrats ahead of the midterm elections in November. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses the potential impact of the bill on "Red and Blue."

• Aug 16, 2022
• 05:41

Key primaries underway in Alaska and Wyoming

Several key primary elections will take place Tuesday in Alaska and Wyoming, with Wyoming featuring one of the most highly-anticipated elections of the day. Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump, is significantly down in the polls against Trump-backed candidate Harriet Hageman. Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist, and Joe Watkins, a former aide to President George H. W. Bush, join CBS News to discuss what these races mean.

• Aug 16, 2022
• 05:36

House to vote on Inflation Reduction Act

House Democrats are expected to pass a sweeping spending package Friday. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to lower health care costs, combat climate change and raise taxes for some large corporations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the vote and the upcoming midterm elections.

• Aug 12, 2022
• 06:44

CBS News Special Report: Assault on the Capitol

Supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, forcing Congress to evacuate as lawmakers counted electoral votes to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November election. Watch the CBS News Special Report: Assault on the Capitol.

• Jan 6, 2021
• 54:46

100 days until midterms

With just 100 days to go until the midterm elections, Democrats are hoping they can turn around the president's record-low approval ratings and their own chances of holding on to congressional power. This has been one of the best stretches of the Biden presidency with major legislative and international wins. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Aug 8, 2022
• 01:38

Recap of Tuesday's primary election results

Several states voted in key primary races on Tuesday. Republican strategist Doug Heye and Democratic strategist Ray Zaccaro join Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" to break down the results.

• Aug 10, 2022
• 08:18

N.Y. nears first primaries since redistricting

After a contentious redistricting process, New York is left with new congressional maps that leave some incumbents vying for the same seat. Michael Benny, an anchor at WTVH, speaks with Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" about the Aug. 23 primary.

• Aug 10, 2022
• 05:37

President and first lady to tour flood damage

President Biden is out of isolation after testing negative for COVID-19. He and the first lady are visiting Kentucky to tour the recent flooding damage and will join Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife as they meet with families affected by the deadly storm. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on his trip and the presidents' reaction to the Senate passing the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Aug 8, 2022
• 04:03

Scott accuses Democrats of "pushing us into a recession"

GOP Sen. Rick Scott says Democrats are "pushing us into a recession" with the expected passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Aug 7, 2022
• 11:57

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Senators consider Inflation Reduction Act in rare Saturday session; Youth wrestling program teaches kids skills on and off the mat

• Aug 6, 2022

Democrats on verge of major legislative victory

Senate Democrats are on the verge of a major legislative victory on a spending package aimed at tackling climate change, expanding health care and capping drug prices. Scott MacFarlane explains what's in the bill.

• Aug 5, 2022
• 01:25

Senate Dems announce they have the votes to pass Inflation Reduction Act

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a centrist who was seen as the pivotal vote, said in a statement that she had agreed to changes in the measure's tax and energy provisions.

• Aug 5, 2022

Senate set to vote on tax and climate bill

Lawmakers will begin the voting on President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act in a rare weekend session. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott McFarlane joins Lana Zak and Debra Alfarone with the latest.

• Aug 5, 2022
• 04:43

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Senate Democrats reach a deal on spending bill; businesses struggle to fill jobs while some workers turn to food aid

• Aug 5, 2022
• 43:09

Senator Sinema backs Inflation Reduction Act

Overnight, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema said she will support the Democrats’ sweeping health care, climate and tax plan. That paves the way for the bill's passage. CBS's Scott MacFarlane reports on the late night developments.

• Aug 5, 2022
• 01:46

Senate candidate John Fetterman to return to in-person campaigning

Fetterman will hold a rally in Erie County, Pennsylvania next Friday, his Senate campaign announced.

• Aug 5, 2022

Democrats still waiting on Sen. Sinema's vote

Democratic senator Kyrsten Sinema has not promised support for a $739 billion spending and climate package. Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treene looks at what's keeping the Arizona senator from supporting the bill as it stands.

• Aug 4, 2022
• 04:53

Push to get Senate spending bill done

Before Congress departs on summer recess, Senate Democrats are attempting to pass a $700 billion spending bill aimed at climate change, health and inflation assistance. In a split Senate, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's vote is still trying to be secured. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.

• Aug 4, 2022
• 01:30

Fallout from Kansas abortion vote

This week's unexpected victory for abortion rights and massive voter turnout in Kansas is sending shockwaves around the nation and fueling talk of how the issue could galvanize Democrats and threaten Republicans in November's midterm elections. CBS News radio white house correspondent Steven Portnoy reports.

• Aug 4, 2022
• 02:34

Kansas voters uphold right to an abortion

Voters in deep-red Kansas decisively defeated a proposed amendment that would have allowed the state's legislature to further restrict, or even ban, abortion. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports and Jannifer Nassour, Republican strategist, founder of the Pocket Book Project and former chairwoman of the Massachusetts Republican Party, and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBS News to discuss how Tuesday's primaries will affect the political landscape moving forward.

• Aug 3, 2022
• 09:01

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