Michigan election officials to begin processing absentee ballots earlier
Michigan lawmakers approved legislation Wednesday that would allow larger municipalities to begin processing ballots two days before an election.
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Threat of government shutdown looms
The threat of a government shutdown looms. Lawmakers have until midnight Friday to reach an agreement on a short-term funding bill to keep the federal government humming until after the midterm elections. NASA has crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid to see if its course can be altered, should a meteor ever head straight for Earth. And, the NFL is doing away with the Pro Bowl after years of low ratings.
Liz Cheney: "If [Trump] is the nominee, I won't be a Republican."
Rep. Cheney lost her primary race to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman last month.
Republicans' estimated House lead shrinks
The CBS News Battleground Tracker still shows Republicans leading the race for control of the House in the 2022 midterms, but that lead is shrinking. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto explains some of the driving factors behind the shift.
Tracking the issues on the ballot
Republicans are hoping to use immigration and crime to regain some of the ground they lost in polling after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade as the party seeks to regain control in Congress. CBS News political director Fin Gomez explains how these key issues are impacting voters.
7/13: Red and Blue
President Biden calls for voting rights protections; Texas Democrats stage walk out to delay vote
House Republican midterm agenda unveiled
Minority leader Kevin McCarthy unveiled the House Republican midterm agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with McCarthy about why he wants to be speaker.
McCarthy unveils House GOP's big ideas midterm election agenda
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is rolling out his party's Trump-like midterm election agenda.
Political backlash over migrant flights
CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the backlash over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts as well as new polling showing a majority of Latino voters supporting Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.
Official charged with "heinous murder" of Vegas reporter gets new lawyers
A local elected official got court-appointed attorneys during his arraignment in the stabbing death of a Las Vegas investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of him and his managerial conduct.
11/3: CBSN AM
Election Day in-person voting underway; businesses, law enforcement prepare for civil unrest
GOP gubernatorial nominee in Nevada opposes national abortion ban
The Republican nominee for Nevada governor says he would fight against a national abortion ban.
Trump urged to help fund GOP candidates
Former President Donald Trump is being urged by GOP leaders to offer financial support to candidates he backed. CBS News' Major Garrett is joined by Politico national political correspondent Meridith McGraw.
Election chief on mounting threats to poll workers ahead of midterms
Top U.S. election official Kim Wyman told CBS News that they're hearing "threats like 'we're going to hang you,' and 'I hope someone puts a bullet in your head.'"
Karoline Leavitt becomes first GOP Gen Z'er to win primary
Leavitt previously worked as a press aide in the Trump White House, and he congratulated her on her victory.
Russia spent $300 million to covertly influence world politics, U.S. says
The State Department says Russia has covertly tried to influence politicians and other officials in more than two dozen countries.
Local official arrested in death of Las Vegas investigative reporter
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Wednesday that uniformed officers and police vehicles were seen outside the home of Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles.
Arizona Senate candidate pivots on key issues
After winning the Arizona Republican primary for Senate last month, candidate Blake Masters is softening his language on key issues. Masters has dropped suggestions that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election from his campaign website. Jerod Macdonald-Evoy, reporter for the Arizona Mirror, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the race.
Colorado clerk pleads not guilty in election system breach
Tina Peters is accused of allowing an unauthorized person to make a copy of the hard drive of election equipment in May 2021.
8/23: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation", halfway through this year's unconventional political conventions, the spotlight turns to the Republicans to make their case that President Trump deserves a second term.
10/25: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," as we begin the last week before Election Day, there is a stark contrast between the candidates on the realities of the coronavirus.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," September 4, 2022
Rep. Jaime Raskin, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Amazon loses bid to overturn union win at Staten Island warehouse
Labor board dismissed Amazon's allegations of interference; company says it will appeal.
Who is Mary Peltola? Democrat becomes first Alaska Native elected to Congress
Democrat Mary Peltola made history this week, becoming the first Alaska Native member of Congress. She was a longtime member of Alaska's legislature. Here's what to know.
Michigan election board rejects ballot initiative to protect abortion rights
Michigan's Board of Canvassers is set to decide whether a ballot initiative that seeks to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution should go before voters in November.
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7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall
Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders
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Man whose wife died in Iran strike presses Vance: "Fundamental failures"
Fire breaks out after deadly incident at Canadian military base, officials say
Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says
Pope Leo discharged from hospital 4 days after lung cancer surgery
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
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