House may vote on bill to fund government through December
Republicans have slammed the bill for not including funds to assist farmers.
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Murkowski, Collins favor delay on court vote
Washington is gearing up for a political battle over filling the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the late liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says whoever President Trump nominates would get a Senate vote. But so far, two Republican Senators say they do not support filling the seat before the November election. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on that, and who President Trump is considering for the seat.
2 GOP senators so far oppose filling SCOTUS seat before election
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski on Sunday became the second GOP senator to oppose filling Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat before the election. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has vowed to vote on President Trump's nominee. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump prepares SCOTUS nominee list
The Supreme Court vacancy gives the president a chance to reframe the 2020 campaign. President Trump is preparing his list of contenders to fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's vacated seat. Paula Reid reports.
Pelosi pushes against Dems frustrated over COVID relief negotiations
Pelosi said that she is "proud of every statement that members are making" with regard to coronavirus legislation.
Pelosi wants House to stay in session until COVID deal reached
Pelosi told CNBC that the House was committed to passing an "agreement that meets the needs of the American people."
$300,000 raised for salon owner accused of "setting up" Pelosi
Salon owner Erica Kious received support after saying she is thinking of relocating her business due to threats following the viral video.
Deal reached to avert government shutdown
The Trump administration and Democratic leaders have informally agreed to a continuing resolution to avoid a potential government shutdown. But they're still at odds over the next coronavirus relief package. Bofta Yimam reports.
Mnuchin says both GOP, Pelosi agree to avoid shutdown
Both parties need to agree to a government funding bill by the end of the month to avoid a shutdown.
Pelosi, Mnuchin informally agree on plan to avoid government shutdown
The two agreed the resolution to keep the government open should be "clean," meaning without controversial provisions. It would avoid funding battles before the November elections.
Salon owner responds to Nancy Pelosi's "setup" claim after video surfaces
The salon owner is denying she set up Pelosi, while the stylist who did the House Speaker's hair is backing Pelosi's claim.
Pelosi claims she was "set up" at hair salon
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claims she was "set up," in her words, by a hair salon in San Francisco. Pelosi is responding to the release of a video in which she is getting her hair done Monday without wearing a mask. The city's pandemic orders do not allow hair salons to open indoors.
Impeachment process moves ahead
At noon Thursday, Senate leadership is expected to formally accept the articles of impeachment from the House of Representatives. This comes as new information has been released about the activities of one of the figures in the Ukraine investigation, Lev Parnas. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest from Capitol Hill.
PPP loans seen as "fertile ground" for scams
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is testifying before a House committee where he is expected to be asked about the potential for fraudulent loans acquired under the Paycheck Protection Program. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about where the money went and if the government will be able to get it back.
Trump hits campaign trail after RNC
President Trump hit the campaign trail Friday, one day after formally accepting his party's nomination for president. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Pelosi signals COVID relief deal remains far off after talk with Meadows
Pelosi reiterated that Democrats are "not budging."
House passes additional Postal Service funding
The Democratic-led House of Representatives on Saturday approved an additional $25 billion in funding for the United States Postal Service. The legislation now moves to the Senate, but President Trump has threatened to veto the bill if it passes. Ben Tracy reports.
Pelosi endorses Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate primary race
Kennedy, the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, is challenging Senator Ed Markey in the Democratic primary.
Recapping day three of the DNC
Senator Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for Vice President Wednesday during the third night of the Democratic National Convention. CBS News chief Washington correspondent, Major Garrett; CBSN political reporter, Caitlin Huey-Burns; CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion; CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Pelosi speech at DNC
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Mitch McConnell and President Trump are standing in the way of "bills to protect our DREAMers, to advance LGBTQ equality, to prevent gun violence, to preserve our planet for future generations and even more." Watch her speech.
Pelosi calls House back to vote on Postal Service legislation
Democratic leaders in Congress have been ramping up the pressure on the U.S. Postal Service's top officials to answer questions about recent operational changes.
Pelosi calls House back for post office vote
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling lawmakers back from recess for what she calls an "urgent" vote to prevent more changes to the postal system ahead of the election. Meanwhile, President Trump is defending the head of the post office, but still slamming mail-in voting. Paula Reid reports.
House minority leader uses a question about Chris Christie's traffic scandal to show off her San Francisco 49ers-themed jewelry
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., uses a question about Chris Christie's traffic scandal to show off her San Francisco 49ers-themed jewelry.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says she's glad GOP Rep. Trey Radel is seeking treatment after his arrest for cocaine possession
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says she's glad Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., is seeking treatment after his arrest for cocaine possession.
Trump opposes funds to help mail-in voting
President Trump is opposing the Democrats' calls for additional funding for the U.S. Postal Service, as coronavirus relief talks remain stalled on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN with the latest out of the White House.
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