McCarthy said Trump admitted some blame for Jan. 6 attack, audio reveals
"He told me he does have some responsibility for what happened," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told fellow House Republicans days after the attack.
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A test for Trump as Michigan GOP gathers
The former president has thrown his support behind two Michigan candidates who have supported his false claims about widespread election fraud.
McCarthy considered telling Trump to resign after Jan. 6, recording shows
The House minority leader allegedly told GOP leaders, "I've had it with this guy," according to a New York Times report.
3 sailors on same ship die by apparent suicide
Two USS George Washington sailors died by suicide and another sailor's death is a suspected suicide. All three died within a week. The Navy is investigating the deaths.
Bernie Sanders not ruling out 2024 run
In a leaked memo obtained by The Washington Post, a top political adviser to Bernie Sanders says the Vermont senator isn't ruling out another presidential run in 2024, if President Biden decides not to seek reelection. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Trump ally refuses to hand over documents
Conservative legal activist John Eastman is blocking more than 32,000 Trump-related emails and other documents from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack, arguing that attorney-client privilege should keep them confidential. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Tennessee GOP kicks Trump-backed candidate off congressional primary ballot
Former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus, who was backed by Trump in January, was one of three candidates to be removed by the state party.
Trump pushes back against New York attorney general's contempt effort
An attorney for Donald Trump said he does not have any of the documents sought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Retired conservative judge willing to testify about Pence and Jan. 6
Retired Judge J. Michael Luttig, who advised Mike Pence against trying to delay Joe Biden's victory, says he'd be "glad" to testify.
J.D. Vance lands Trump's endorsement for Ohio Senate GOP race
Vance is facing a crowded field in the Republican primary, including former Ohio GOP chair Jane Timken, former Ohio State Treasurer Josh Mandel and businessman Mike Gibbons.
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $43 billion
Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter for $43 billion, saying he wants to turn the social media platform into the world's "platform for free speech." Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
Trump PAC gives $500K to group to defeat Georgia's GOP governor
He's backing former Sen. David Perdue in his primary challenge against Gov. Brian Kemp.
Latest on Trump investigations in New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking to apply additional pressure on former President Donald Trump in the state's ongoing investigation into his company's financial practices. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has been following the story and joins Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest.
Biden's sister says Trump "intent" on bringing her brother down
She writes about her relationship with her brother — as well as her concerns about his 2020 presidential run — in her new memoir.
Trump endorses Oz in Pennsylvania Senate primary race
Oz had been competing for Trump's endorsement in the May 17 primary against former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.
Trump's handling of White House records
In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, the chair of the House Oversight Committee says the Justice Department is interfering with lawmakers' investigation into former President Trump's handling of White House records while he was in and after he left office. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what this means, as well as where several cases stemming from the January 6 attack on the Capitol stand now.
N.Y. AG asks judge to hold Trump in contempt
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a state judge to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt for failing to comply with an order to produce documents for a financial investigation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" with details.
Future of Biden's judicial nominations
If the Republican Party gains the Senate majority in this year's midterm elections, President Biden's future judicial nominations could be impacted. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" with a look at the potential impact.
Politics panel: Court confirmation and more
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Axios reporter Sophia Cai join "Red and Blue" to discuss the day's political news, including future Supreme Court confirmation processes, New York's attorney general seeking to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court, COVID concerns for top leaders in Washington, and as well as getting funding passed before the Easter recess.
Trump comments on Jan. 6 phone log
Former President Donald Trump responded to questions about the 7-hour gap in White House call logs the day of the January 6 Capitol riot, telling the Washington Post that he didn't get many calls. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" with more on that plus the latest on White House records that were retrieved from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
N.Y. attorney general wants Trump held in contempt, fined $10,000 per day
New York Attorney General Letitia James claims Trump has failed to comply with a court order to turn over documents,
Sarah Palin joins crowded House race
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is running in the special election for Alaska's open House seat, along with more than 50 other candidates. Palin has received the support of former President Trump. Anchorage Daily News reporter Nathaniel Herz joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to give more insight into the crowded race.
Ivanka Trump testifies before Jan. 6 committee
Ivanka Trump testified before the January 6 committee, and former Trump legal advisor John Eastman turned over emails the committee had sought. All that plus the latest on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination as she inches closer to the highest court. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and much more from Capitol Hill.
Understanding gaps in Trump's phone logs
CBS News and The Washington Post exposed large gaps in Trump's White House call logs from January 6, 2021. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on how those records work and what the gaps might mean.
Trump-backed Truth Social loses key staffers
Exit of two key executives highlight the competitive challenges facing the fledgling social media app platform.
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Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme
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