McConnell speaks on 2nd day of shutdown

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell took to the Senate floor Sunday to call on Democrats to support a funding measure that would end the government shutdown. Watch his remarks here.

• Jan 21, 2018
• 06:32

McConnell on Trump

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said Republicans in the Senate are waiting to learn President Trump's position on an immigration deal before moving forward on legislation. In response to a question from CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, McConnell said he's "looking for something that President Trump supports, and he's not yet indicated what measure he's willing to sign."

• Jan 17, 2018
• 01:00

Latest from Washington

President Trump left for Camp David on Friday, the same day a bombshell new book was released about his administration. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN to analyze what we can expect from Mr. Trump's meetings with GOP leaders this weekend.

• Jan 5, 2018
• 07:03

Political Roundup

President Trump signed the GOP tax bill into law on Friday, after predicting bipartisanship in 2018. CBSN political contributor and national political reporter for Real Clear Politics Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to break down what we can expect from the White House and lawmakers in the new year.

• Dec 22, 2017
• 06:22

Political roundup

CBS News Contributor and Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss the government funding extension.

• Dec 21, 2017
• 06:00

Political breakdown

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers have called on Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota to resign. Senior political correspondent for Bustle.com Erin Delmore joined CBSN to discuss the fallout -- and whether this sets a precedent ahead of the Alabama Senate special election.

• Dec 6, 2017
• 04:09

GOP tax plan

House and Senate Republicans have both passed their own tax reform bills. Now they're hoping to reconcile differences between them in about a week. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to explain what's in the bills.

• Dec 4, 2017
• 05:57

McConnell on the tax bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, joins "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson to discuss the passage of the Senate tax reform bill and the Alabama Senate race.

• Dec 3, 2017
• 08:06

Face the Nation, Dec. 3

This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senators Angus King and Lindsey Graham, and White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney. And our political panel offers analysis on the latest developments in Washington.

• Dec 3, 2017
• 01:30

Tuesday's Political Recap

President Trump appears optimistic about the Senate passing the GOP tax plan, even though Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said getting the votes was "challenging." CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris joined CBSN to break down the latest on tax reform and the looming government spending deadline.

• Nov 28, 2017
• 08:32

McConnell on tax plan

After a meeting with President Trump on Capitol Hill, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke to the press about tax reform and Congress' end-of-year agenda. See his remarks here.

• Nov 28, 2017
• 02:19

Biden responds to April jobs report

President Biden is trying to ease concerns about the nation's economic recovery after Friday's jobs report showed far fewer jobs were added to the economy than expected. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss. 

• May 7, 2021
• 07:44

Moore makes it clear he won't quit

In a tweet Thursday, Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore accused Republican leader Mitch McConnell of a double standard, for calling only for an ethics investigation of Sen. Al Franken while calling on Moore to step down, which is something Moore refuses to do. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Nov 16, 2017
• 02:29

Moore slams McConnell

Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore is accusing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of trying to steal the election, after McConnell called for him to step aside. This comes as the White House refuses to say whether President Trump believes the women accusing Moore of sexual misconduct. Major Garrett joins CBSN with more on the White House response.

• Nov 16, 2017
• 09:12

Obamacare and taxes

Senate Republicans are planning to tie a repeal of the Obamacare individual mandate to their tax bill, and they say they have the votes to pass it. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down the political challenges associated with the move.

• Nov 15, 2017
• 04:02

Roy Moore fallout

Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore is continuing to show defiance in the wake of sexual misconduct claims. The Republican National Committee has now pulled its fundraising ties to his campaign. McClatchy White House correspondent Anita Kumar weighs in on that and other political headlines.

• Nov 15, 2017
• 07:05

Roy Moore race

Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post and Seung Min Kim of Politico join "Red & Blue" to discuss the calls for Roy Moore to step aside in the Alabama senate race.

• Nov 13, 2017
• 14:30

Moore faces new accusations

A new accuser came forward Monday to say Roy Moore, the Republican Senate candidate in Alabama, attacked her sexually decades ago when she was a teenager. But even before she gave a tearful account of the incident, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said he had heard enough. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Nov 13, 2017
• 02:28

Tax reforms & 401(k)

Reports last week that GOP lawmakers are considering capping pre-tax 401(k) contributions caused alarm and concern. Former U.S. Deputy Labor Secretary Seth Harris joins "Red and Blue," and said he doesn't think Republicans will be able to pass tax reform before the end of the year. He added that it would be "political suicide" if they fail to pass one.

• Oct 23, 2017
• 06:10

Tax reform push

President Trump is pushing Republicans to pass tax reform quickly. Ed O'Keefe, CBS News contributor and congressional reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to share what we know so far about the GOP plan, and whether it has a good chance of passing before Thanksgiving.

• Oct 23, 2017
• 05:39

GOP clears tax hurdle

President Trump is applauding Senate Republicans for passing a $4 trillion budget blueprint, which he says is the "first step" toward tax reform. Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan weighs in on the challenges that lie ahead.

• Oct 20, 2017
• 06:10

Bipartisan Obamacare subsidies fix?

The success or failure of a bipartisan fix for Obamacare insurance markets could hinge on the White House. The president seemed to endorse a temporary plan from Sens. Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray Tuesday, but he turned away from the deal hours later. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 18, 2017
• 02:44

McConnell goal

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell renewed his doubts about Steve Bannon's primary threats on Tuesday, and said the party's goal is to "nominate people who can actually win." Michael Steel, managing director for Hamilton Place Strategies and former press secretary to House Speaker John Boehner, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss whether these threats are actually a problem for the GOP -- whether the White House should get more involved in the race for governor in Virginia.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 05:03

Trump, McConnell pledge GOP unity

President Trump wants to show the world he can work with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. The two men met reporters in the Rose Garden after a White House meeting stating they are "closer than ever before." Major Garrett reports.

• Oct 17, 2017
• 02:40

Trump, McConnell presser

After a White House lunch, President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell strolled to the Rose Garden to bury the hatchet. It was a change in tone from just 90 minutes earlier, when Mr. Trump told his Cabinet that do-nothing Republicans were to blame for his stalled legislative agenda. Major Garrett reports.

• Oct 16, 2017
• 02:09

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