Afghanistan frees dozens more "dangerous" Taliban prisoners
Long-awaited "intra-Afghan talks" look increasingly likely as government starts releasing final group of insurgents under deal hashed out by U.S.
Donald Trump
Trump's $400 in unemployment aid: When would it start?
Even if states can provide the benefit, it could take several weeks for workers to receive it, experts say.
Trump says he wouldn't rule out more funding for Postal Service
But he still voiced opposition to billions in funding because it would help with the expansion of mail-in voting.
Trump says in-person voting will be safe
Earlier in the day Trump indicated he opposed additional funding for the Postal Service because it would aid in expanding voting by mail, which he opposes.
Trump under fire for handling of census
President Trump is seeking to bar undocumented immigrants from being counted in future congressional representation. His administration cut a month off the time period for completing the census as the coronavirus pandemic makes the process more challenging. Rebecca Rainey, an employment and immigration reporter for Politico, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the impact.
New book on President Trump's impeachment
Norman Eisen served as counsel for the House Judiciary Committee during President Trump's impeachment trial. In his new book, "A Case for the American People: The United States v. Donald J. Trump," he breaks down the investigation and suggests that the American people are the ultimate judges. He joins CBSN for a closer look.
Trump is "a uniter of Democrats," political expert says
The defection rate, or those who don't vote along party lines, will be "much lower" than in 2016, political science professor Larry Sabato predicts.
Trump says he opposes more funds for Postal Service over mail-in voting
The president said that Democrats wanted to fund the postal service to facilitate mail-in voting in November's elections.
Trump announces peace agreement between Israel and UAE
The president called the agreement "historic."
Israel and UAE reach peace agreement
President Trump announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates have reached a peace agreement to normalize diplomatic relations. Newsday columnist Dan Raviv, a longtime Middle East correspondent, joins CBSN to talk about what the deal means for the region.
Federal watchdog says Trump can give convention speech at White House
The oversight agency said federal law does not prohibit President Trump from delivering his speech at the White House.
Campaigns adjust conventions amid pandemic
Democrats and Republicans have made major changes to the plans for their national conventions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both plan on welcoming their nominees and delegates virtually. Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, joined CBSN to discuss why he doesn't expect either campaign to see a post-convention bump in poll numbers, plus the impact of this year's Senate elections.
Green card wealth test can be enforced in most states, court says
The "public charge" rule gives officials more power to deny green cards to applicants found to rely — or be at risk of relying — on government assistance.
How long would Trump's extra unemployment aid last?
Additional benefits could be exhausted within six weeks, while some workers could receive less than $400 per week.
Trump bashes Harris as "very weak on facts"
The Trump campaign is calling Harris a "phony" and Biden's liberal "handler."
Administration wants showerhead rules relaxed
Energy Department proposal to allow more water to flow thorough showerheads comes after President Trump complained slow flows hindered his efforts to obtain "perfect hair."
Biden and Harris hold first joint event
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris spoke at their first joint event since Biden announced Harris would be his running mate. CBS News political director Caitlin Conant and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN's "Red & Blue" for more on the event.
Trump slams Kamala Harris over her presidential primary performance
"I watched her. I watched her poll numbers go boom, boom, boom. Down to almost nothing," President Trump said.
Trump and Republicans send mixed messages on Kamala Harris
"So, I was a little surprised that he picked her," President Trump told reporters Wednesday. Vice President Pence said, "It's no surprise that he chose Senator Harris."
Former aide on what Harris brings to ticket
Ian Sams was Kamala Harris' press secretary during her 2020 presidential run. He joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with a closer look at why he believes Joe Biden couldn't have made a better choice for a running mate, and how she'll handle attacks from President Trump.
Trump responds to Biden's running mate choice
President Trump says Senator Kamala Harris was his "number one draft pick" for Joe Biden's running mate. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to talk about the Trump campaign's response to Biden's announcement.
Trump donated to Kamala Harris years ago. His campaign says it shows he's not racist.
Ivanka Trump and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin also gave money to Harris in the past.
Low census response could harm Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico struggles to get citizens to respond to the 2020 census questionnaire, putting government funding at risk for the island. President Trump's decision to shorten the census deadline has made the effort even more difficult. Alexis Santos, an assistant professor of demography at Pennsylvania State University, joined CBSN to discuss the potential impact.
Engaging with Muslim voters
Nadia Ahmad, an associate professor at Barry University School of Law and the co-founder of the Muslim Delegates and Allies Coalition, joined CBSN to discuss what Joe Biden's this choice of Kamala Harris as his running mate means for progressives and how the campaign can reach out to Muslim voters.
Rep. Clyburn on Biden's historic choice
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn joined CBSN to discuss Joe Biden's historic choice of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Clyburn reveals how he advised Biden during the vetting process, and what message the Democratic ticket sends to Black voters.
Investigation
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
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Midterm campaigns make final push as early voters hit the polls
No clear winner in Israeli election as polls suggest stalemate
At least 30 dead in high-speed train crash in Spain
Investigation
In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution
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Qatari mediators hand Iran new proposal to end the war
Grand jury won't indict Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony
Iran war has cost $47 billion, U.S. military says
