National politics in Virginia governor's race

Democrats in Virginia are trying to turn out the vote for gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. President Biden took the stage in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday night on behalf of the Democratic contender with polls showing the race remains close between McAuliffe and Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin. The president focused part of his speech on tying Youngkin to GOP governors in the South and his relationship with former President Trump. Zach Montellaro, a state politics reporter for Politico, joined CBSN to discuss the campaign.

• Oct 27, 2021
• 08:12

Role of pro-Trump "command center" on January 6

Ahead of January 6, allies of then-President Trump had a "command center" at a hotel one block away from the White House where they discussed efforts to reverse his 2020 election defeat. Washington Post investigative reporter Jon Swaine joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his reporting.

• Oct 26, 2021
• 05:12

Trump stock slumps after trading frenzy

The shell company that plans to merge with former President Trump's new media platform is losing steam after a trading frenzy in the stock market last week. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for more on the story.

• Oct 26, 2021
• 05:59

Donald Trump NFT on sale for 240 ethereum

Non-fungible token depicting Trump years before his term in the White House will set you back just over $1 million.

• Oct 26, 2021

White House rejects more Trump claims of executive privilege

"President Biden has determined that an assertion of executive privilege is not in the best interests of the United States, and therefore is not justified," White House counsel Dana Remus wrote in a letter.

• Oct 26, 2021

January 6 investigation continues

A new report from Rolling Stone says the organizers of the January 6 rally had dozens of planning meetings with members of Congress and White House officials. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest on the January 6 investigation.

• Oct 25, 2021
• 06:51

Committee says to charge Bannon with contempt

The House January 6 committee voted to recommend charging former Trump adviser Steve Bannon with criminal contempt. Members questioned whether Bannon can claim executive privilege since he did not work in the White House at the time of the insurrection. New York Law School professor and CBS News legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to break it down.

• Oct 20, 2021
• 04:44

Transcript: Bennie Thompson on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Congressman Bennie Thompson that aired Sunday, October 24, 2021, on "Face the Nation."

• Oct 24, 2021

Democrats demand criminal probe into Trump call

In a phone call that was recorded and released, President Trump is heard pressuring Georgia's secretary of state to fabricate election records. Democrats are now calling for a criminal investigation. Weijia Jiang has the latest.

• Jan 4, 2021
• 04:37

Virginia governor's race tightens

The Democrat and Republican candidates in the Virginia governor's election are tied, according to a recent poll. This is the first electoral test of the Biden presidency. Greg Schneider of The Washington Post joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak with more.

• Oct 22, 2021
• 07:13

Election Day coming in Virginia governor race

Former Governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, and businessman Glenn Youngkin, the Republican candidate are neck and neck in the race to be Virginia's next governor, with less than two weeks until voters head to the polls. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Oct 22, 2021
• 13:50

Tight race as Virginia elects a new governor

Virginia voters will choose between former governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, and businessman Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, in the state's governor's race. CBS News Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports and Virginia Public Radio reporter Michael Pope joins CBSN to discuss this closely watched race.

• Oct 22, 2021
• 11:54

SPAC backing Trump Media surges more than 800%

The former president's social media venture is creating a trading frenzy. But the company has no financial results yet.

• Oct 22, 2021

House votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt

Nine Republicans joined Democrats Thursday in voting to refer criminal contempt charges against Steve Bannon. As Kris Van Cleave reports, the former Trump aide refused to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the deadly Capitol insurrection. Then, Nicholas Wu, a congressional reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the next steps along with the latest on negotiations over Democrats' social spending bill.

• Oct 21, 2021
• 09:05

Local Matters: Virginia governor's race currently tied, poll says

A new Monmouth University poll shows the Virginia gubernatorial race is tied. Republican Glenn Youngkin has closed the gap with former governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat. Zach Montellaro, state politics reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Oct 20, 2021
• 05:23

House to vote on holding Bannon in contempt

The House of Representatives will vote Thursday on whether to hold former Trump adviser Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress. Bannon has not complied with a subpoena to produce records for the committee investigating the January 6 insurrection. Siobhan Hughes, a reporter covering Congress for the Wall Street Journal, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.

• Oct 21, 2021
• 04:55

Trump to hold rally in Des Moines, Iowa

Former President Trump is set to rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday. His visit comes on the heels of a new poll showing 53% of Iowans view him favorably. Des Moines Register data and politics reporter Nick Coltrain joins CBSN to discuss the other potential 2024 presidential candidates coming to Iowa and what people there think of President Biden.

• Oct 8, 2021
• 04:10

Close governor's race in Virginia

The governor's race in Virginia is tightening with less than two weeks to go before Election Day. The latest FiveThirtyEight poll shows former Governor Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee, with a three-point lead over Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. Sarah Robinson with the CBS affiliate in Charlottesville, Virginia, joins CBSN to discuss the race.

• Oct 20, 2021
• 07:07

Virginia governor's race tightens

Republican Glenn Youngkin is narrowing the gap with former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe, who is running to lead the state again. This election is not only high-stakes in Virginia, but may serve as a national barometer for Democrats ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Sean Sullivan, a CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for the Washington Post, and Charlotte Rene Woods, a reporter for Charlottesville Tomorrow, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.

• Oct 11, 2021
• 08:29

Democrats to formally nominate Joe Biden

Democrats are gearing up for night two of the Democratic National Convention, which is expected to feature Joe Biden's formal nomination. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

• Aug 18, 2020
• 03:09

Senate probe details Trump campaign's Russia contacts

The Senate Intelligence Committee has released it's long-awaited report on the connections between the Trump campaign and Russian operatives in 2016. It finds that President Trump may have misled special counsel Robert Mueller. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Aug 18, 2020
• 02:10

8/25: Red and Blue

Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention; Secy. of State Pompeo to appear at 2020 RNC

• Aug 25, 2020
• 51:57

Democrats accuse postmaster general of sabotaging mail-in voting

Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House will hold an emergency session to try and reverse moves made by the Trump administration that have led to delays in mail delivery nationwide. This comes as the Postal Service warns all 50 states and the District of Columbia it can't ensure mail-in ballots will be delivered in time to be counted this November. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Aug 17, 2020
• 02:11

Trump criticized for changes to Postal Service

President Trump is facing new accusations that his administration is trying to interfere in the upcoming election by crippling the post office. Congressional Democrats are demanding the postmaster general testify to explain recent changes at the U.S. Postal Service. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Aug 16, 2020
• 03:29

Trump attacks Harris following Biden pick

President Trump is testing out attacks against the newly-minted Biden-Harris team and trying to weaken Biden's lead in the polls among suburban voters. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Aug 12, 2020
• 01:57

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