7/7: Red and Blue

Dr. Fauci warns of complacency over COVID19; U.S. mulling ban on social media app TikTok

• Jul 7, 2020

Joe Biden preps for primaries amid pandemic

President Trump's rally crowd fell far short of expectations, but still pulled in more than 6,000 people. Although Joe Biden has no plans to hold large scale events, he is preparing for a virtual fundraiser with former President Obama on the night of Tuesday's primary. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Jun 21, 2020

07/13: Red and Blue

New polls show Biden leading in key states; Pres. Trump doubles down on push to reopen schools

• Jul 13, 2020

Biden slams Trump over COVID-19 response

Joe Biden slammed President Trump's response to the coronavirus outbreak during a speech in Pennsylvania on Wednesday. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee also laid out the steps he would take to reopen the economy safely. Jennifer Epps-Addison, the president and co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.

• Jun 17, 2020

Biden facing pressure over VP pick

Joe Biden continues to face enormous pressure to pick a woman of color as his running mate. Ed O'Keefe joins Major Garrett to discuss the former vice president's options and when a decision could be made.

• Jun 14, 2020

House Democrat on social spending bill

The size of President Biden's proposed social spending bill could be significantly reduced after the president took a more prominent role in negotiations. The first major item that appears to be out is tuition-free community college, and guaranteed paid family leave could be reduced from 12 weeks to possibly four. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat who represents New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the bill.

• Oct 20, 2021

State of the union as Americans face crisis

The White House is currently weighing police reform legislation. Meanwhile, Joe Biden is resisting calls from protesters to defund the police, but is proposing reforms. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News political contributor Joel Payne and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion join the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," to discuss the latest news.

• Jun 10, 2020

Joe Biden on policing in America

Trump Cabinet officials say that they do not believe there is systemic racism in law enforcement. But former Vice President Joe Biden says it's everywhere.

• Jun 9, 2020

Joe Biden meets George Floyd's family

"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell spoke with Joe Biden on Monday after he met with George Floyd's family in Houston. Watch more of the interview with Biden on Gayle King's special "Justice for All" on Tuesday, June 9 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS and CBSN.

• Jun 8, 2020

The current political climate and the 2020 campaign

A new poll released on Sunday found that 80% of voters believe things are out of control in the U.S. Ed O'Keefe joins CBS Evening News to discuss the effect that the current climate could have on the race to 2020. 

• Jun 7, 2020

Biden blasts Trump's response to protests

Joe Biden on Tuesday traveled to Philadelphia to address the death of George Floyd and the protests that have erupted across the country in the wake of his killing. Biden also criticized President Trump’s response to the crisis in his first campaign appearance outside of Delaware in months. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Jun 2, 2020

Religious leaders condemn Trump photo-op amid unrest

Religious leaders have accused President Trump of using a house of worship for a photo-op, instead of addressing the larger social justice issues that have set off protests across the country. Paula Reid reports.

• Jun 2, 2020

Campaigns turn to virtual events to find voters

On Tuesday, seven states and the District of Columbia will hold Democratic presidential primaries. Four of them were postponed from April and May due to the coronavirus pandemic. But that's not the only thing the virus has changed in this election cycle. Ed O'Keefe reports. 

• May 31, 2020

Trump mocks those wearing face coverings

As the number of COVID-19 deaths reaches 100,000, President Trump continues to criticize people who wear face masks, calling it politically correct. Ben Tracy reports. 

• May 27, 2020

Trump mocks Biden for wearing a face mask

President Trump on Twitter mocked former Vice President Joe Biden for wearing a face mask and amplified an unfounded conspiracy theory involving Joe Scarborough. Ben Tracey reports.

• May 26, 2020

Trump honors nation's fallen

President Trump celebrated Memorial Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Trump also traveled to Fort McHenry, facing protesters angry that the president was defying Baltimore's stay-at-home order. Paula Reid reports.

• May 25, 2020

6/4: Red and Blue

Friends & family honor George Floyd; Trump reelection team to resume campaigning

• Jun 4, 2020

6/3/20: Red and Blue

Growing scrutiny over handling of protesters; Prepping for a safe election in November

• Jun 3, 2020

Biden accuses Trump of being too soft on China

In a new ad, Joe Biden is accusing President Trump of being too soft on China and the country's response to the coronavirus outbreak. In the meantime, the presumptive Democratic nominee is in the process of selecting a running mate. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses the latest on the Biden campaign.

• Apr 19, 2020

Sanders on backing Biden, beating Trump

Bernie Sanders joins Tony Dokoupil for his first network TV interview since endorsing Joe Biden. After dropping out of the 2020 race and backing his former rival, Sanders said he believes the vast majority of his supporters will rally behind Biden in November. Although Sanders acknowledged that "everybody in American knows" how different the two are, he stressed that the "choice is pretty clear" when deciding between Biden and President Donald Trump. The Vermont senator is also asked about his thoughts regarding the recent sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden, reportedly stemming from a 1993 encounter with a Senate aide. Biden's campaign has denied the allegation, calling it "untrue" and saying the alleged incident "absolutely did not happen."

• Apr 16, 2020

Cardi B interviews Sanders on endorsing Biden

Rapper Cardi B sat down with Bernie Sanders for an interview on Instagram Live Tuesday. She asked the Vermont senator about why he chose to endorse Joe Biden for president after he suspended his campaign. The duo's public appearance is a comfort to some election watchers who worried about whether Sanders' base would follow him in supporting Biden.

• Apr 15, 2020

Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president

Former President Barack Obama has formally endorsed Joe Biden for president, calling for a "great awakening" among voters to defeat President Trump in November. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Apr 14, 2020

Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for 2020

Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden took a significant step toward uniting the Democratic Party when Sanders endorsed his former 2020 rival for president. The two politicians said they are forming joint task forces on issues including health care, immigration and climate change. Sanders announced his support on a video call between the two that was broadcast online, throwing support behind Biden three months earlier than when he backed Hillary Clinton in 2016. Ed O'Keefe explains what Biden's latest endorsement means for the campaign trail.

• Apr 14, 2020

Bernie Sanders suspends 2020 campaign

Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday, giving Joe Biden a clear route to the Democratic nomination. Sanders told his supporters his path to victory was "virtually impossible," and that continuing his campaign would interfere with the fight against coronavirus. Ed O'Keefe explains how the Vermont senator intends to keep fighting for his platform despite pulling himself out of the running for 2020.

• Apr 9, 2020

Bernie Sanders drops out of presidential race

Senator Bernie Sanders says he will suspend his 2020 presidential campaign. He admitted that his path to victory is virtually impossible. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Apr 8, 2020

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