GOP senators accuse military of "woke" agenda

Senate Republicans are questioning the United States' top military official over what they claim is a "woke" military agenda. Twelve Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee sent a letter to Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley, arguing that the military is prioritizing adapting to climate change and fighting domestic extremism instead of maintaining a prepared force. CBS News senior national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with more.

• Nov 4, 2021
• 7:53

GOP hopeful for midterms after 2021 success

Republicans are feeling positive about their chances in 2022 after their big win in Virginia. Democrats have more to be nervous about in races across the nation. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to break it all down.

• Nov 4, 2021
• 6:55

What's next for Democrats, GOP after Virginia?

The Republican Party picked up a major victory in Virginia's gubernatorial election. The results are being looked at as a reflection of how voters are thinking and feeling ahead of next year's midterm elections, and which party could gain control of Congress. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the race's results and what's next for both parties.

• Nov 3, 2021
• 9:53

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.

• Nov 3, 2021
• 7:42

GOP election success deals blow to Democrats

An upset in Virginia and tighter-than-expected results in New Jersey put President Biden's agenda and Democratic control of Congress in jeopardy. Ed O'Keefe has more.

• Nov 3, 2021
• 2:21

Lessons learned from 2021 elections

Republican candidates used education and social issues to their advantage in the 2021 election. Major Garrett shares more on what lessons were learned ahead of the 2022 midterms.

• Nov 3, 2021
• 1:22

Virginia voters cast ballots in governor's race

The Virginia governor race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin has gained national attention as the two are in a dead heat. Ed O'Keefe takes a look.

• Nov 2, 2021
• 2:10

2021 election strategies may predict midterms

Republicans in gubernatorial races have focused on education and the economy, while Democrats in local races wait to see how the president's sagging approval rating will impact them. CBS News political analysts Leslie Sanchez and Joel Payne break down both parties' political strategies.

• Nov 2, 2021
• 13:47

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.

• Nov 2, 2021
• 13:07

Virginia's final push before Eleciton Day

Voters in Virginia are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes for governor in the tightly-contested race, and one of the most anticipated since the 2020 presidential election. Laura Vozzella, who covers Virginia politics for The Washington Post, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN to discuss.

• Nov 1, 2021
• 5:33

Yellen says Democrats can raise debt ceiling

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging Democrats to address the debt ceiling alone if needed to avoid default. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on what Congress could do with the social spending and infrastructure legislation.

• Nov 1, 2021
• 4:57

GOP congressman explains move to attend Glasgow climate summit

GOP Congressman John Curtis says the Republican Party has a "branding problem" when it comes to fighting climate change.

• Oct 31, 2021
• 6:35

Virginia governor's race is down to the wire

Early voting in Virginia's gubernatorial election ends today as both candidates make their final case to voters ahead of Tuesday's election. The latest polls show Democrat Terry Mcauliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin nearly tied. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.

• Oct 30, 2021
• 6:12

Tight race for Virginia governor

A new poll by Fox News shows Republican Glenn Youngkin edging ahead of Democrat Terry McAuliffe among likely voters in the battle to become Virginia's next governor. Journalist Peter Galuszka has been covering the race and joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest.

• Oct 29, 2021
• 7:04

U.S. could hit debt ceiling mid-December

Less than a month after lawmakers passed a small increase to the debt limit, the country again faces a deadline.

• Oct 29, 2021

Duncan pushes GOP to refocus its tone

Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his new book, "GOP 2.0," the impact of former President Trump, and the future of the Republican Party.

• Oct 28, 2021
• 5:34

Biden unveils revised social spending plan

President Biden unveiled his revised $1.75 trillion spending plan from the White House today. CBS News' Debra Alfarone breaks down what's included in the proposal, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the negotiations on getting it passed.

• Oct 28, 2021
• 12:16

Democrats consider taxing billionaires

Democratic lawmakers are considering a billionaire income tax to help pay for President Biden's agenda. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on how this tax would work.

• Oct 27, 2021
• 6:13

Democrats try to finalize spending bill

President Biden heads to Europe Thursday for a series of meetings with world leaders. His trip includes a stop in Rome for the G20 Summit, where he will talk about his economic objectives on a global scale. Here at home, Democrats say they're nearing the finish line in negotiations over Mr. Biden's domestic agenda. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with more.

• Oct 27, 2021
• 9:44

Democrats say they're close to spending deal

Top Democrats in the White House and Congress say they are close to a deal on President Biden's Build Back Better bill. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Washington Post national reporter Philip Bump and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.

• Oct 26, 2021
• 15:40

Pollster's advice for Democrats in midterms

Two prominent political pollsters say Democrats should be focusing on winning over independent voters ahead of next year's midterm elections. Joel Benenson, a polling adviser for both of former President Obama's presidential campaigns, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to explain why.

• Oct 26, 2021
• 8:06

Virginia governor's race virtually tied

President Biden is campaigning for Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe as a new poll shows him in a dead heat with Republican Glenn Youngkin. Charlottesville Tomorrow reporter Charlotte Rene Woods joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on the race.

• Oct 26, 2021
• 6:37

Republicans block voting rights bill

Republicans in the Senate blocked an effort to advance the Freedom to Vote Act last week. It's a setback for congressional Democrats and President Biden, who are trying to enact new federal policies ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joined CBSN to discuss how potential voting reforms could impact communities of color.

• Oct 25, 2021
• 8:40

Universal pre-K in focus amid spending showdown

There are new signs that congressional Democrats may be nearing an agreement on President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. A key part of that plan is universal pre-kindergarten. A CBS News poll shows that two-thirds of Americans support it. Nancy Cordes has more.

• Oct 22, 2021
• 3:11

Youngkin distances himself from event

Glenn Youngkin, the Republican candidate for governor in Virginia, is distancing himself from an event where his supporters pledged allegiance to a U.S. flag that was said to have been at the Capitol during the January 6 attack. CBS News political unit associate producer Aaron Navarro joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the final weeks of the race.

• Oct 15, 2021
• 5:20

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