GOP backing an aggressive policy toward Ukraine, breaking with Trump
Few Republicans are echoing Trump's description of the Russian president as savvy or smart.
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Ukraine war creates divide in GOP foreign policy
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is revealing a split between how Republicans see Russian President Vladimir Putin, and how former President Trump sees him. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Elaine Quijano to discuss whether the former president is losing his grip over the GOP.
Congressional reaction to Zelenskyy's pleas
CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Politico Magazine contributing editor Elise Labott join "Red & Blue" to discuss how Republicans and Democrats are looking to support Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's moving virtual address to Congress.
Trump slams Biden's response to Ukraine
Former President Trump focused on criticizing President Biden and his handling of Russia's invasion of Ukraine during a rally in South Carolina on Saturday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins Lana Zak with details and analysis.
Pence tells GOP donors party has no room "for apologists for Putin"
Trump recently called the Russian president "smart" and "savvy."
Texas primary election results are in
Texas voters participated in the state's primary election on Tuesday, and Governor Greg Abbott beat several challengers to clinch the spot for the GOP. He will face off against Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke in November. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us from Houston to break down the results and key issues in the state.
Fact-checking Biden's address
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines a few of the claims made by President Biden in his State of the Union address, and by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds during the Republican response.
Republican views on Biden, midterms, Russia
As President Biden addresses the nation, Republican leaders are preparing their rebuttal. GOP strategist Jeff Roe, founder of Axiom Strategies, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss that plus the midterm elections and Republican views on Russia.
Trump's response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine reveals GOP fissures
Republicans split on how much the U.S. should be involved in the conflict.
Texas Rep. McCaul on Russian aggression
U.S. lawmakers are expressing outrage with Russia's decision to invade Ukraine. Republican Rep. Michael McCaul, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, joins CBS News to discuss the U.S. response to the Russian invasion.
Why abolitionist movement is important today
The new book "The Color of Abolition" chronicles the movement that pushed for an end to slavery and the abolitionists who led the campaign. Author Linda Hirshman joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the lessons learned from that era that are still relevant today.
Infighting affects GOP midterm strategy
Republican infighting is threatening to topple the party's strategy to regain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-burns joined Vladimir Duthiers and Lana Zak with more.
Jon Meacham on "The Takeout"
Author and historian Jon Meacham shares his insights from writing biographies of several American presidents, and discusses the division created within the Republican Party by Donald Trump. He also talks about his work for President Biden, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
McConnell disagrees with RNC on Capital attack
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for approving a resolution that described the Capitol riot as "legitimate political discourse," and said the GOP should stop criticizing members investigating January 6. New York Times Magazine contributing writer Robert Draper explains to CBS News what this response says about former President Trump's hold on the Republican party.
GOP divisions over January 6 Capitol attack
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing back on the Republican National Committee for its censure resolution against two GOP members of the House January 6 committee, which referred to that day as "legitimate political discourse." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details on the divisions inside the Republican Party.
McConnell denounces RNC censure resolution
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell denounced a resolution from his own party calling the violence on January 6th "legitimate political discourse," and slammed the RNC for "singling out" and censuring two top Republicans investigating the deadly Capitol attack. Nikole Killion has the latest on the rift within the Republican Party.
McConnell, GOP senators criticize RNC for censuring Cheney, Kinzinger
"That's not the job of the RNC," the Senate minority leader said Tuesday.
Trump advisers considered seizing voting machines
Former President Donald Trump is firing back at former Vice President Mike Pence over his remarks that he could have overturned the 2020 presidential election. This growing divide is one piece of an apparently splintered Republican Party, ramping up for the midterms and the 2024 presidential race. Catherine Herridge reports.
Biden discussing Supreme Court options
President Biden is looking for input from both parties as he considers who to nominate to the Supreme Court. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" with details.
Former congressman on dealing with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is open to more talks with the U.S. and its allies over escalating tensions over Ukraine. Former Congressman Will Hurd joins Elaine Quijano and Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" to discuss U.S.-Russia tensions and other issues.
Biden reviewing more than a dozen SCOTUS candidates
President Biden is considering more than a dozen potential candidates to fill Justice Stephen Breyer's seat on the Supreme Court. But Mr. Biden's pledge to nominate a Black woman has been criticized by some Republicans. Weijia Jiang reports.
29 Democrats are leaving Congress
There are 29 Democratic representatives who are either retiring or running for another office this election cycle, as doubts increase about the party's ability to hold its majority in the House. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss.
N.C. governor talks COVID and redistricting
The U.S. is recovering from a surge of Omicron cases in the new year. The death rate remains high despite falling cases. And Democrats and Republicans eye new seats in Congress ahead of the midterm elections. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more on how his state is handling the pandemic and his views on a state supreme court case about redistricting.
Graham "can't think of a better person" than Michelle Childs for Supreme Court
GOP Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says Michelle Childs, who President Biden is considering for the Supreme Court, is "incredibly qualified" to be a justice on the high court.
Mitt Romney says he tested positive for COVID-19
The 74-year-old Republican, who has been fully vaccinated and boosted, is asymptomatic.
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