Pennsylvania AG on opioid crisis

As part of our ongoing series, Issues That Matter, we look at the opioid crisis. Following an investigation by "60 Minutes" and the Washington Post, 41 attorneys general around the country have subpoenaed drug manufacturers and distributors for information and documents. They want to know how opioid medications are made, marketed and distributed. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the focus of their investigation and why they're not waiting for Congress to go after pharmaceutical companies.

• Oct 18, 2017
• 05:24

Bipartisan Obamacare subsidies fix?

The success or failure of a bipartisan fix for Obamacare insurance markets could hinge on the White House. The president seemed to endorse a temporary plan from Sens. Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray Tuesday, but he turned away from the deal hours later. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 18, 2017
• 02:44

Trump on Gold Star families

President Trump is creating new controversy over one of the most solemn duties of any president: speaking to families of troops killed in action. The president is also accused of being insensitive in a phone call to the widow of a Green Beret who was killed in West Africa earlier this month. Margaret Brennan reports.

• Oct 18, 2017
• 03:02

Trump criticized

CBSN political contributor Michael Graham and The Hill's Molly Hooper joined "Red & Blue" to discuss President Trump's comments about consoling the families of fallen soldiers.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 17:07

Trump call

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson said that she was in the car when President Trump called the widow of Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson, who was killed in Niger. Wilson said Trump said Johnson "knew what he was getting into. Wilson spoke to CBS Miami about the phone call.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 00:28

Anthem protests

NFL team owners and executives met with representatives of the players' union in New York on Tuesday. The two sides discussed joint action in light of players protesting social justice issues by kneeling during the national anthem. CBS News correspondent Dana Jacobson joins CBSN with the latest details.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 05:28

Gold Star families

President Trump's claims that his predecessors did not contact the families of fallen soldiers have created a firestorm. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joined CBSN to discuss how presidents usually reach out to Gold Star families and other news out of the White House.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 06:12

McConnell goal

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell renewed his doubts about Steve Bannon's primary threats on Tuesday, and said the party's goal is to "nominate people who can actually win." Michael Steel, managing director for Hamilton Place Strategies and former press secretary to House Speaker John Boehner, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss whether these threats are actually a problem for the GOP -- whether the White House should get more involved in the race for governor in Virginia.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 05:03

10/17/17: CBSN Evening News

Former Vice President Joe Biden takes on President Trump; Girl empties her piggy bank for good cause

• Oct 17, 2017
• 32:14

10/17: CBS Evening News

Trump's drug czar nominee withdraws after "60 Minutes" report; Meet the high school students running for Kansas governor.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 20:54

Trump speech

President Trump discussed the tax proposal and job creation at the Heritage Foundation Tuesday night. Watch his remarks.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 20:15

Trump's false claim about calls

It is perhaps the most solemn duty of an American president -- to comfort the families of fallen war heroes. When President Trump -- without the facts -- accused his predecessors of dereliction of that duty, the response was quick and angry. Margaret Brennan reports.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 02:42

Biden, McCain blast Trump

The gloves are off, and no one's holding back. It started with Sen. John McCain blasting President Trump's ideas with words like "half-baked" and "unpatriotic." Later, former Vice President Joe Biden jumped in. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 02:41

Drug czar nominee withdraws

Pennsylvania Rep. Tom Marino withdrew under pressure as President Trump's nominee to be drug czar. The withdrawal followed a "60 Minutes" and Washington Post report that revealed Marino's role in legislation that makes it easier for drug companies to distribute opioids in the midst of an epidemic that is claiming thousands of lives. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 01:52

Biden on Trump's conduct

"We have a president who does not understand governance," said former Vice President Joe Biden at the University of Delaware on Tuesday.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 05:00

Trump news conference

President Trump met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the White House Tuesday and both took questions from reporters. Tsipras praised Mr. Trump for having "common values" despite being extremely critical of him during the campaign. See their full remarks.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 33:51

Travel ban blocked

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the third version of President Trump's executive order banning travelers from certain countries. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and what happens next.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 04:16

Drug czar nominee drops out

President Trump's nominee for federal drug czar, Rep. Tom Marino, withdrew his name from consideration following a joint investigation by "60 Minutes" and The Washington Post into his role in opioid legislation. CBSN political contributor and national political reporter for RealClearPolitics Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with more.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 10:32

Drug czar scrutiny

President Trump declined Monday to express confidence in Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pennsylvania, as his nominee for drug czar. CBS News contributor and Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe joins "Red & Blue" along with Franco Ordoñez of McClatchy DC.

• Oct 16, 2017
• 09:20

10/16/17: Red and Blue

President Trump to look into Drug Czar pick; Former Vice President Joe Biden awards Senator John McCain the Liberty Medal.

• Oct 16, 2017
• 30:15

10/16/17: CBSN Evening News

President Trump says he'll look into actions by Drug Czar nominee; Oldest female BMX racer defies the limits.

• Oct 16, 2017
• 51:50

Iran's weapons

Over the past year, Iran's military has been testing new missiles it claims can hit targets all over the Middle East. Iran has threatened to expand its conventional weapons program in response to President Trump's speech. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran, Iran.

• Oct 16, 2017
• 01:36

Trump, McConnell presser

After a White House lunch, President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell strolled to the Rose Garden to bury the hatchet. It was a change in tone from just 90 minutes earlier, when Mr. Trump told his Cabinet that do-nothing Republicans were to blame for his stalled legislative agenda. Major Garrett reports.

• Oct 16, 2017
• 02:09

Travel ban lawsuits

A federal judge in Maryland is set to hear three lawsuits over President Trump's latest travel ban, which is scheduled to go into effect on Wednesday. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid has details.

• Oct 16, 2017
• 04:22

Political roundup

President Trump met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for lunch today at the White House as looks to repair his relationship with Senate Republicans and get tax reform passed. Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN to discuss the major legislative hurdles that lie ahead.

• Oct 16, 2017
• 09:03

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