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The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is expected to unveil new details in its probe tonight on live television. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett gives a preview of the hearing.
Family members of mass shooting victims pleaded with Congress to do more to stop the violence. As pressure builds on lawmakers to act, lead Democratic negotiator Chris Murphy met with President Biden and said lawmakers are getting closer to an agreement. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Seven states are holding primary elections this week. House, Senate and governor's positions are among those up for grabs. And in Los Angeles, California, the race for mayor has garnered national attention. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined CBS News' Lana Zak to break down some of the key races and issues.
Lawmakers are under intensifying pressure for stronger gun legislation following a string of mass shootings. Democratic negotiators say a bipartisan deal could be completed this week. Nikole Killion has more details.
Democrat and Republican negotiators working on new gun legislation are hopeful they can reach a compromise despite their clear differences. Serena Marshall on the lastest from Capitol Hill.
Gun reform advocates and Democrats continue to put pressure on Congress to enact new gun laws as back-to-back mass shootings throughout the nation have shown the impact of gun violence. But there is resistance to certain proposals which has expectation for change at a low point for some. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
In a rare prime-time address, President Biden called on Congress to pass gun control legislation to prevent more mass shootings like the one that killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the efforts underway to pass some kind of gun reform.
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut is leading the democratic effort to craft bipartisan gun control legislation. Several Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn of Texas, appear open to negotiations. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and four of his colleagues have openly refused to comply with the subpoenas by the January 6 committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the latest on Capitol Hill.
In the aftermath of the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Democrats in Washington are leading a renewed push for federal gun safety legislation. But they face opposition from Republicans. CBS News Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the debate in the Senate and recent CBS News polling that shows most Americans support stricter gun laws.
Congress has tried and failed to pass nearly 20 meaningful gun laws in the last decade. Now, there are renewed calls for Republicans and Democrats to overcome their differences to act following a deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York says President Biden "has done a very good job under incredibly difficult circumstances."
Jeffries' assessment comes shortly after the release of a CBS News poll showing that nearly 70% of Americans say the economy is bad.
The new map still leaves in place the new 12th District in Manhattan, which will result in longtime Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney running against each other.
President Biden is on his first overseas trip to Asia since taking office, spending time in both South Korea and Japan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reporters. Then CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne join CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the president's travels and more.
The U.S. House is set to vote on bills aimed at tackling the nationwide baby formula shortage, and addressing domestic terrorism in the wake of the mass shooting in Buffalo. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Former United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Senator Rick Scott and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
The stock market plunge and inflation present two challenges for President Biden and Democrats, who are hoping to retain control in the upcoming midterm elections. Ed O'Keefe has more details.
President Biden went to Illinois on Wednesday to support farmers and agriculture. Inflation remains high across the nation, and Mr. Biden cited Russia's war in Ukraine as one of the reasons in his remarks on Wednesday. CBS News Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett from Chicago to discuss the president's visit.
The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to codify abortion rights into federal law. The bill is expected to fail with Democrats falling short of the 60 votes they need to break a Republican filibuster. CBS News Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses why Democrats are pushing forward with the vote anyway.
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” we discuss the turmoil around the nation ahead of a possible Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace. Plus, a look at the war in Ukraine on the eve of Russia’s “Victory Day.”
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on four states where both parties are seeking an advantage in shaping their congressional maps.
The Biden administration and Democrats are scrambling to take action to protect abortion rights after a leaked Supreme Court draft majority opinion appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. The president claims voters will have to make a choice between Democrats and Republican extremists in upcoming elections. Ed O'Keefe reports.
The fight over abortion rights has exploded nationwide following the release of the draft opinion saying the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. Several states have plans in effect to ban or restrict abortion if the court overturns the landmark decision. Amber Phillips, a staff writer for the Washington Post's The Fix, joined CBS News to discuss.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for a vote in Congress on a federal abortion rights law, after a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was made public Monday night that would strike down Roe V. Wade. CBS News Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi with more.
Additional funding for Ukraine could end up tied in with money for COVID-19 and immigration. Plus, what the White House is doing to address inflation and Title 42. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join "Red and Blue" discuss.
