New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy reelected
CBS News projects Governor Phil Murphy has won reelection in New Jersey. New Jersey-based political analyst Steve Adubato joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
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Biden blames Congress for election setbacks
After Democratic losses on Election Day, President Biden is placing the blame on Congress' inability to pass his agenda. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the president's comments and the administration's guidelines for the COVID vaccine mandate for federal workers.
N.J. Governor Murphy projected to win reelection
After a tense day of vote-counting that was too close to call, CBS News is projecting incumbent New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, will keep his job. The Star Ledger and NJ.com politics reporter Matt Arco spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about why this was such a close race and the possibility that Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli could contest the results.
Murphy projected to win in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, is poised to narrowly win a second term, CBS News projects. In Virginia, Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated former Governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" to discuss what this means for Democrats.
CBS News projects New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wins close reelection race
He's the first Democrat to win reelection as governor in the state since 1977.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wins reelection
Governor Phil Murphy has won the gubernatorial race in New Jersey, CBS News predicts. He defeated Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli to become the first Democratic governor to win reelection since 1977. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Election results suggest GOP could sweep midterms
Republican Glenn Youngkin's victory in Virginia and a tight gubernatorial race in New Jersey are spelling trouble for the Democratic Party's future. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the races and how the results could impact Washington.
How did Youngkin win Virginia governor's race?
CBS News found hot topics like education, taxes and the economy drove voters to the polls for Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin in the Virginia governor's race. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN AM to break down the gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey.
Democratic strategy for midterms after Virginia loss
Republican Glenn Youngkin is the projected winner of the Virginia gubernatorial election, while the race for governor of New Jersey remains a dead heat. That's prompting questions about whether Democrats can keep their congressional majority in the 2022 midterms. CBS News' Michael George reports and Joel Benenson, founder of Benenson Strategy Group and a former member of the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns, joined CBSN with analysis of Tuesday night's elections.
Virginia, New Jersey races concern Democrats
In Virginia, CBS News projects that Republican Glenn Youngkin beat Democratic incumbent Terry McAuliffe, who conceded Wednesday, in the race for governor. In New Jersey, incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy was expected to win easily, but the race with Republican challenge Jack Ciattarelli is too close to call. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joined CBSN to discuss these high-profile races.
N.J. Governor Murphy speaks with race too close to call
Incumbent New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy addressed a crowd from his campaign headquarters just after midnight Wednesday. He has not yet locked down what was expected to be a relatively easy win in the New Jersey gubernatorial race.
Technical issues reported at New Jersey polls
Polls have closed in the New Jersey governor's race between Governor Phil Murphy and Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" from the Garden State with more.
Voting underway in New Jersey gubernatorial race
Polls close Tuesday night in New Jersey's gubernatorial race. Government and politics professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University Daniel Cassino joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest polling.
Key issues in two governor's races
On Election Day, most eyes are on the close governor's race in Virginia between former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe and first-time Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. In New Jersey, voters will decide whether to give Democratic Governor Phil Murphy a second term or go with former Republican Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster join CBSN to discuss the campaigns.
New Jersey governor's race focuses on turnout
The governor's race in New Jersey is one of the country's most watched Election Day contests. Incumbent Democratic Governor Phil Murphy is facing off against Republican Jack Ciattarelli, and the pair spent Monday rallying voters across the state as turnout becomes a key factor in the high-profile race. Brent Johnson, a political reporter for New Jersey Advance Media, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
GOP looks for upset in New Jersey governor's race as Democrats hope to buck history
The Garden State has been reliably blue in presidential and U.S. Senate elections, but an incumbent Democrat hasn't been reelected since 1977.
New Jersey and Virginia prepare for tight gubernatorial races
Tuesday's elections for governor in New Jersey and Virginia being closely watched as a litmus test for next year's midterm elections. Elise Preston spoke with CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster and Virginia Public Radio reporter Michael Pope about the elections in both states as the candidates finish their final push.
Sanders rallies for N.J. Governor Phil Murphy
Senator Bernie Sanders gave a major boost to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he seeks reelection. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins "CBSN AM" with a breakdown of the rally and what the few days left ahead of Election Day will hold for candidates.
Early voting underway in New Jersey governor's race
Star Ledger and NJ.com politics reporter Matt Arco joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest in New Jersey's gubernatorial election between Democratic Governor Phil Murphy and Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli.
Race for New Jersey governor heats up
The New Jersey gubernatorial election is next week and the race is tightening as Democratic Governor Phil Murphy runs or a second term in office against Republican businessman and former state legislator Jack Ciattarelli. Both candidates sat down with with our New York station to talk about the race and the issues they're fighting for. CBS New York anchor Kristine Johnson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the upcoming election.
Biden speaks on infrastructure, spending bills
President Biden delivered remarks on his infrastructure and social spending plans during a visit to New Jersey, where Democratic Governor Phil Murphy is running for reelection next week. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with details.
Biden heads to NJ to promote agenda
President Joe Biden goes to New Jersey on Monday to promote his infrastructure and social spending bills. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from New Jersey.
First debate of New Jersey governor's race
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy faced off against former Republican Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli in the first of two debates on Tuesday. Fairleigh Dickinson University professor of government and politics Daniel Cassino joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the highlights and the latest on public approval of Governor Murphy.
New Jersey schools can offer virtual learning
As the debate to reopen schools continues to grow nationwide, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will no longer require school districts to offer in-person learning. Meg Oliver reports.
Democrats campaign for New Jersey governor
Top Democrats including first lady Jill Biden and former President Obama will campaign for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this month. Murphy is ahead of Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the polls, but his lead has narrowed in recent weeks. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest from the campaign trail.
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Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds
The U.S. and Iran are getting ready for talks Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, as their tenuous ceasefire held despite key sticking points.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew is staking their lives on the heat shield
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Why a Strait of Hormuz "toll" would pose economic and geopolitical risks
Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs
Inflation ran hot in March because of higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the global flow of oil.
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Bessent, Fed's Powell met with bank CEOs over potent new Anthropic AI
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Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite ceasefire
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Bessent, Fed's Powell met with bank CEOs over potent new Anthropic AI
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DOJ argues D.C. pipe bomb defendant not covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
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White House staff received email warning not to place bets on prediction markets
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Judge says Pentagon must restore press access
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Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
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