Collins, Heitkamp explain Kavanaugh votes

One voted no and one voted yes, but both put their political futures in jeopardy. More on 60 Minutes, tonight at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

• Oct 7, 2018

How an army of lobbyists helped water down banking laws

In 2018, some Red-state Democrats allied with Republicans to deregulate the banking industry. That was a mistake, critics say.

• Mar 21, 2023

Former senators warn 2020 hopefuls

Former Democratic Senators Joe Donnelly of Indiana and Heidi Heitkamp of Nebraska are starting a program focusing on helping the party reconnect with rural voters. They say that's the key to winning the White House in 2020. Donnelly joined "Red & Blue" to discuss his new initiative.

• May 7, 2019

Heitkamp misidentifies sexual assault victims

Shaylah Forde, one of the women misidentified as a survivor of sexual assault in a campaign ad by North Dakota Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, spoke to CBS News' Ed O'Keefe about what happened. O'Keefe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on his conversation with Forde.

• Oct 17, 2018

Sen. Heitkamp on Kavanaugh nomination

North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp is a Democrat in a red state facing reelection in November. Following President Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, she's feeling pressure to vote in favor of his confirmation. Former Associated Press state capitol reporter Dale Wetzel joins CBSN to discuss the state's senate race and which way Sen. Heitkamp may vote.

• Jul 11, 2018

Collins, Heitkamp explain Kavanaugh votes

Sen. Collins voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Sen. Heitkamp voted not to. The two spoke to "60 Minutes" about why they voted the way they did. Scott Pelley reports.

• Oct 7, 2018

The Kavanaugh Vote, John Green, The Pavarotti of Pasta

Senators Susan Collins, Heidi Heitkamp explain their Kavanaugh confirmation votes; then, author John Green on reaching young adults and dealing with mental illness; and, chef Massimo Bottura: The Pavarotti of pasta

• Oct 7, 2018

Trump reacts to Justice Kennedy's retirement

While at a Wednesday night rally in Fargo, North Dakota, President Trump endorsed Congressman Kevin Cramer in his race to unseat Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. Mr. Trump also reacted to Wednesday's announcement that Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is retiring. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper and CBS News' Weijia Jiang join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a recap of Wednesday's biggest stories.

• Jun 27, 2018

Tribes scramble to meet voter ID requirements in North Dakota

The skirmish over voter access isn't limited to North Dakota

• Oct 26, 2018

At debate, Heidi Heitkamp immediately apologizes for misleading ad

North Dakota Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp met Republican opponent Kevin Cramer for their first debate Thursday night

• Oct 18, 2018

Sen. Heitkamp apologizes to assault victims

North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is apologizing for a campaign ad that publicly identified sexual assault survivors without their permission and wrongly named others. The newspaper ad comes as Heitkamp, who faces a tough re-election fight, tries to explain to voters why she opposed Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation. Ed O’Keefe reports.

• Oct 17, 2018

Heitkamp apologizes for naming sexual assault victims without permission in newspaper ad

North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp apologized for her campaign ad naming victims of sexual assault without their consent

• Oct 16, 2018

North Dakota voter ID law upheld by Supreme Court could affect Senate race

This Supreme Court ruling could affect Sen. Heidi Heitkamp's re-election campaign, as she won in 2012 with the help of Native American voters

• Oct 12, 2018

Sens. Collins, Heitkamp explain Kavanaugh votes

One voted no and one voted yes, but both put their political futures in jeopardy

• Oct 7, 2018

Why Susan Collins voted "yes" on Brett Kavanaugh

Republican senator tells 60 Minutes she feels "very comfortable" with her decision — and what it may mean for women's reproductive rights

• Oct 7, 2018

Why Sen. Heidi Heitkamp voted "no" on Brett Kavanaugh

North Dakota senator says conduct during Kavanaugh's confirmation process was disturbing — both the judge's and the president's

• Oct 7, 2018

Heitkamp says she will vote no on Kavanaugh

The North Dakota Democrat is one of the most vulnerable senators up for re-election in November

• Oct 4, 2018

Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser ahead of vote

The FBI could soon wrap up its inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. In Mississippi, President Trump attacked the credibility of Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault in the 1980s. Mr. Trump said Ford could not remember key details about when Kavanaugh allegedly assaulted her. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss the upcoming vote on Kavanaugh's nomination and its political effects.

• Oct 3, 2018

Heidi Heitkamp releases new ad as Trump comes to North Dakota

In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Heitkamp also talked about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and weighed in on that anonymous op-ed about Trump

• Sep 7, 2018

Trump-aligned groups to spend $12.5M after Labor Day on a few House, Senate races

Of the 10 House races where funds will be allocated, CBS News ranks seven of the House races as competitive

• Aug 22, 2018

Democrats and legal marijuana

The New York Health Dept. released a report Friday supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana. It comes as Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to be shifting his stance and supporting those efforts. As Politico reports, incumbent Democrats are cautiously supporting marijuana issues on ballots across the nation. James Higdon, a journalist who wrote the story for Politico Magazine, joins CBSN to discuss why.

• Jul 13, 2018

Senate Democrats who voted for Gorsuch meet with Trump

Joe Manchin, Joe Donnelly and Heidi Heitkamp met with Trump Thursday

• Jun 29, 2018

Trump blasts Heidi Heitkamp at N.D. rally

President Trump, in a rally in North Dakota, said Justice Anthony Kennedy's decision to retire means the Senate needs more Republicans come November. He blasted Sen. Heitkamp, claiming she would likely vote against a Supreme Court nominee.

• Jun 27, 2018

N.Dakota’s Cramer faces primary ahead of Heitkamp match

Rep. Kevin Cramer and Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp have been stockpiling millions for the race

• Jun 12, 2018

Trump a factor in North Dakota primaries

Dale Wetzel, a former AP state capitol reporter, joins CBSN to discuss tomorrow's North Dakota primaries. Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is fighting to keep her seat in the 2018 midterms in a state that supported Donald Trump for president.

• Jun 11, 2018

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