Clinton country
Philip Bump of The Washington Post joins "Red & Blue" to discuss his story, "Deep in Clinton country, voters stand by their candidate."
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Hayden: Trump absolutely should be removed
Michael Hayden as a long record of service to the U.S. as a four-star general in the Air Force and head of the National Security Agency and CIA under both Republican and Democratic presidents. General Hayden joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how he views last week's attack on the Capitol and his concerns for the future of the country.
Tuesday political recap
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday officially launched his second bid for the White House. Jeff Mason, a White House correspondent for Reuters, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss how the 2020 race is shaping up.
Report: North Korea building new missiles
The Washington Post reports North Korea appears to building new ballistic missiles. Cipher Brief expert and former special envoy for the Six Party Talks with North Korea Amb. Joseph DeTrani joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the report.
WFB in the age of Trump
William F. Buckley founded National Review, the magazine that played a big role in creating the postwar conservative movement. So what does the conservative movement look like in the age of President Trump? National Review senior editor Richard Brookhiser argues that the conservative movement needs "rebuilding" now. Brookhiser sits down with Elaine Quijano for "Red & Blue."
Tim Phillips on GOP spending
Tim Phillips, president of Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity, pointed to Republican support for last month's omnibus spending bill as evidence that the GOP is doing too little to reduce government spending. He discussed government spending on CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Trump administration replacing key staff
More changes are coming inside the federal government as President Trump continues his efforts to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's victory. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Politico White House reporter Tina Nguyen spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the White House's efforts.
Barr out as attorney general
Attorney General William Barr is leaving his post. CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the legacy he'll leave at the Justice Department.
Can Democrats take Senate?
In order for Democrats to take the U.S. Senate in November, they will have to win Republican-held seats and defend Democratic-held seats in states President Trump won in 2016. Dan Balz, chief correspondent covering politics for the Washington Post, speaks to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about what Democrats will have to do to pull off the victory.
Tax overhaul
Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page reflect on the passage of the GOP tax bill, President Trump's first major legislative victory.
What polls show ahead of Trump's speech
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' director of elections and surveys, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a look at polling data ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address.
Capitol Police investigating lawmaker threats
Six months after the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Trump, the Capitol Police Department has announced it will open field offices in California and Florida as it investigates an increasing number of threats made against members of Congress. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Poll: Political divisions within both parties
A new poll from Pew Research Center shows that partisan divides still run deep, but there are also fractures within parties. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Kushner Russia investigations
President Trump tweeted he's under investigation, and now his son-in-law Jared Kushner is reportedly thinking of changing his legal team to handle the Russia probe. Is all of this muddling what gets pushed through Congress or even playing out in upcoming special elections? CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris and CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN to break down all of the day's news.
Cassidy Hutchinson delivers bombshell Jan. 6 testimony
The Jan. 6 committee's surprise sixth hearing focuses on the actions of President Donald Trump on the days leading up to and during the Capitol riot. Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joined "Red and Blue" to break down the testimony.
2022 GOP candidates stick to election fraud claims
Former President Trump's baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him are being repeated by Republicans in the 2022 Senate race. Cameron Joseph, senior political reporter for Vice News, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss Trump's active role in the race.
Rep. Jody Hice challenges subpoena in Georgia
Republican Rep. Jody Hice is challenging a subpoena from Fulton County, Georgia, regarding a criminal investigation into former President Trump's potential interference in the state's 2020 election. Tamar Hallerman, a reporter for the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, addresses the latest on "Red and Blue."
Jan. 6 House committee to hold Thursday hearing
The House Jan. 6 committee will hold its next hearing on Thursday. Former National Security Council official Matthew Pottinger and former White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews are set to testify. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
Former RNC spokesman on current GOP
Former President Donald Trump's influence in the Republican party remains strong, nearly five months since he left the White House. Now, several GOP lawmakers are calling for election audits in states that Trump won in 2020, in response to unfounded claims of election fraud. Doug Heye, the former communications director for the Republican National Committee, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano with his thoughts on the current state of the GOP, and his outlook on the party's future.
Trump campaign cash advantage evaporates
President Trump has lost his cash advantage in the 2020 campaign. According to new FEC filings, Joe Biden's presidential campaign, the Democratic National Committee and their joint fundraising committee had a $141 million cash advantage over President Trump, the RNC and their joint fundraising committee heading into September. CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice spoke to "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the surge in donations Democrats are seeing.
Local Matters: California primaries recap
Democrats avoided being shut out of any Congressional races in Tuesday's primaries in California. Democrats are looking to flip several Republican-held House seats in November. In the governor's race, Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom will face Republican John Cox, who has the backing of President Trump. Alexei Koseff, politics and Capitol Alert reporter for the Sacramento Bee, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to recap the key races and looks ahead to the general elections in November.
Highlights from CPAC 2018
Tim Alberta, chief political correspondent for Politico Magazine, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to analyze this year's Conservative Political Action Conference.
5/31/18: Red and Blue
The rise of right-wing trolling; How can we unify our divided nation?
Trump's vulgar comment
Hunter Walker of Yahoo News and Erin Delmore of Bustle.com join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss President Trump's racially-charged comment Thursday.
GOP backs Trump amid impeachment inquiry
Republicans are continuing to back President Trump even after the Democrats' impeachment inquiry — while simultaneously condemning his foreign policy shift on Syria. Peter Wehner, New York Times contributing opinion writer and author of "The Death of Politics," explains why on CBSN's "Red & Blue."
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump on Sunday for Ukraine-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Maps show winter storm forecast for ice and snow from Great Lakes to Northeast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Death toll from UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville rises to 15
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
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Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Maps show winter storm forecast for ice and snow from Great Lakes to Northeast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
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Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
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Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Trump promises to guard against "bad Santa" in Christmas Eve calls with kids
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
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Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
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8 killed, 18 wounded in mosque bombing in Syria
Images shared by Syria's state-run news agency showed blood on carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage.
Endangered wild cat seen in Thailand for the first time in 30 years
Flat-headed cats are among the world's most threatened wild felines.
Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump on Sunday for Ukraine-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
NYT movie critic breaks down top 2025 movies
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
Kiefer Sutherland on new comedy "Tinsel Town"
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
Officials: Melodee Buzzard's body recovered
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Inside McLaren's rise in Formula 1 racing
McLaren just won back-to-back Formula 1 Constructors' Championships, and the company is continuing to focus on building supercars. CBS News' Michelle Miller takes a look at what it takes to make a winner.
King Charles gives Christmas address
In his annual Christmas address, King Charles emphasized courage and unity, urging people to find strength in the "companionship and kindness of others."
California reeling after severe weather
California is still reeling after heavy rain and wind battered parts of the state. Meanwhile, a winter storm is expected to hit the Northeast U.S.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Nigeria
President Trump said Thursday the U.S. launched strikes against Islamic State forces in Nigeria. The president said the goal was to stop the "targeting and viciously killing" primarily of innocent Christians.
Holiday cookie box deliveries make spirits bright
The most important ingredient in Christmas cookies isn't the flour or the sugar -- it's the love and care that go into baking them. Major Garrett has more.