Russia sends message via military buildup

Analysts reportedly believe the recent large scale buildup of Russian troops along the border with Ukraine is intended to serve as a warning to leaders in the West. New York Times reporter Andrew E. Kramer joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the military movements he witness while covering the story on the ground in southern Russia, and discusses theories analysts have over what could be prompting the highly visible display of military might.

• Apr 19, 2021
• 04:32

Senate unlikely to pass Biden social spending plan before year's end

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has held up the president's social spending plan, which Democratic leaders had hoped would pass before the end of the year. Plus, Representative Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, was one of the lawmakers former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows texted ahead of the Capitol insurrection. Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor and Politico White House correspondent Chris Cadelago join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest from the nation's capital.

• Dec 15, 2021
• 16:32

Elizabeth Warren & Joe Biden looking to rebound

2020 Democratic presidential candidates are jockeying for position ahead of Saturday's Nevada caucuses. Senator Elizabeth Warren and former Vice President Joe Biden are looking to rebound after poor performances in New Hampshire and Iowa. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Bo Erickson and Zak Hudak join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.

• Feb 20, 2020
• 08:10

AG Garland: President not interfering in Hunter Biden investigation

Attorney General Merrick Garland said Tuesday that President Biden is not interfering in the investigation into his son, Hunter Biden. Meanwhile, Republicans are raising the alarm over reporting from The New York Post, which claims Hunter Biden's business associate visited the White House nearly 20 times while Joe Biden was the vice president.

• Apr 26, 2022
• 06:26

Biden speaks on inflation and economy

President Biden spoke Thursday with The Associated Press about inflation and the state of the U.S. economy, and held a meeting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on economic issues. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.

• Jun 16, 2022
• 04:54

Biden campaigns for Newsom in California

President Biden joins California Governor Gavin Newsom on a campaign stop where they are urging Californians to vote "no" in the recall election. Recent polling shows that more than 60% of likely voters oppose the recall. CBS Sacramento reporter Kenny Choi joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.

• Sep 13, 2021
• 05:31

Hayden: Trump absolutely should be removed

Michael Hayden as a long record of service to the U.S. as a four-star general in the Air Force and head of the National Security Agency and CIA under both Republican and Democratic presidents. General Hayden joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how he views last week's attack on the Capitol and his concerns for the future of the country.

• Jan 13, 2021
• 08:05

Biden administration says "border is not open"

The Biden administration is telling migrants attempting to make the journey to the U.S. that the "border is not open." CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how the White House is trying to balance easing immigration restrictions with the influx of people coming to the southern border.

• Mar 10, 2021
• 07:02

Biden hosts meeting on fighting crime

President Biden met with federal and local leaders to discuss methods that have proven successful at reducing crime in cities across the country. It comes as the White House develops a new strategy to curb rising gun violence. CBS News' Skyler Henry, Politico's national political correspondent Meridith McGraw, and Los Angeles Times White House reporter Eli Stokols join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss that as well as former President Trump's praise of Capitol rioters during a Fox News interview over the weekend.

• Jul 12, 2021
• 19:32

Analysis: Russia sanctions, January 6 ruling

President Biden announced that the U.S. will sanction Russia after it began an invasion of Ukraine. Plus, the Supreme Court has blocked former President Trump from shielding White House documents from the House January 6 committee. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join "Red & Blue" anchors Elaine Quijano and Nancy Cordes.

• Feb 22, 2022
• 08:35

Biden touts infrastructure proposal in trip to Illinois

President Biden traveled to Crystal Lake, Illinois, on Wednesday to promote how his "Build Back Better" agenda will help working American families. Top Democrats plan to use budget reconciliation to pass their infrastructure proposal, but Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says his party will put up a fight. Heather Boushey, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how the Biden administration is responding.

• Jul 7, 2021
• 08:27

Trump administration replacing key staff

More changes are coming inside the federal government as President Trump continues his efforts to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's victory. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Politico White House reporter Tina Nguyen spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the White House's efforts.

• Nov 10, 2020
• 14:45

Inflation hits 9.1%, highest rate in 40 years

The inflation rate hit a 40-year record in June, with the consumer price index increasing by 9.1% over the last 12 months, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Jeff Mason, a White House correspondent for Reuters, and Colby Smith, a U.S. economics editor for the Financial Times, join "Red and Blue" to discuss the June inflation report.

• Jul 13, 2022
• 07:47

Senate holds hearing on Capitol attack

On a busy Tuesday in Washington, President Biden held his first bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the Senate held a hearing with law enforcement officials about last month's Capitol attck. CBS news senior investigative correspondent Cantherine Herridge, CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano.

• Feb 23, 2021
• 13:50

Trump continues legal challenges to election

President Trump is continuing to pursue increasingly unlikely legal challenges as the Electoral College prepares to vote. Eric Lutz, a contributor for Vanity Fair, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with his reporting on why Mr. Trump's refusal to accept the election results is fueling the threat of violence.

• Dec 10, 2020
• 05:21

What does electability mean to Iowa voters?

Former Vice President Joe Biden says he is the Democratic presidential candidate best suited to face President Trump in a general election. Is that message resonating with Iowa voters? CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain what he's hearing from Iowa voters and other candidates about Biden.

• Aug 22, 2019
• 03:26

Poll: Political divisions within both parties

A new poll from Pew Research Center shows that partisan divides still run deep, but there are also fractures within parties. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.

• Nov 9, 2021
• 12:41

Biden campaigns in South Carolina

Former Vice President Joe Biden spent Thursday campaigning across South Carolina, marking his second day trying to win over voters in the Palmetto State this week. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how voters are reacting to Biden's messages.

• Aug 29, 2019
• 06:16

White House tries to sell infrastructure plan

The White House is meeting with party leaders this week as it tries to sell President Biden's $4 trillion dollar infrastructure package to Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, NPR's White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and Axios' congressional reporter Alayna Treene join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. They also discuss the GOP's efforts to oust Representative Liz Cheney as conference chair.

• May 10, 2021
• 15:47

Biden picks Lloyd Austin as defense secretary

President-elect Joe Biden says he will nominate retired Army General Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense. Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with analysis of this nomination. He also discussed the results of the army's investigation into Fort Hood and steps to combat sexual harassment and assault.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 07:09

Trump campaign cash advantage evaporates

President Trump is lagging behind Joe Biden in national polls despite spending more campaign dollars. CBS News Elections & Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto and CBS News campaign reporter Nicole Sganga join CBSN with more on how the race is shaping up.

• Sep 23, 2020
• 08:01

Trump campaign cash advantage evaporates

President Trump has lost his cash advantage in the 2020 campaign. According to new FEC filings, Joe Biden's presidential campaign, the Democratic National Committee and their joint fundraising committee had a $141 million cash advantage over President Trump, the RNC and their joint fundraising committee heading into September. CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice spoke to "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the surge in donations Democrats are seeing.

• Sep 22, 2020
• 06:58

Biden announces infrastructure deal

President Biden announced a bipartisan infrastructure deal on Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar, and political and investigative correspondent for the Washington Examiner Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, plus the latest on Democrats launching an investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 14:58

Blinken warns U.N. of Russia's threat to Ukraine

Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the United Nations that Russia is ready for a "massive military assault" on Ukraine. Plus, top White House advisers meet with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red & Blue" anchor Scott MacFarlane with the latest.

• Feb 16, 2022
• 11:13

5/31/18: Red and Blue

The rise of right-wing trolling; How can we unify our divided nation?

• May 31, 2018
• 25:56

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