3/6/18: Red and Blue
Voters select 2018 candidates in Bellwether Campaigns; Political implications of PA redistricting
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Congress makes progress on police reform bill
Democrats and Republicans in Congress are getting closer to striking a deal on police reform. Sadie Gurman, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering the Justice Department, spoke with Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the latest on the negotiations.
Trump on trade wars, meeting with NRA
President Trump is defending his plan to impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum, even though many GOP lawmakers slammed the proposal as bad policy. Republican strategist and CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN to discuss that and other political headlines.
NRA claims Trump doesn't want stricter gun laws
The NRA suggested overnight that President Trump may be walking back his comments about stricter gun laws that left Republicans reeling on Thursday. Many were also stunned by the president's surprise announcement on steel and aluminum tariffs. Global stock markets are lower Friday morning over concerns about possible trade wars. Major Garrett reports.
"Blue wave" in November?
Democrats picked up two more state legislative seats in special elections this week. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley joined "Red and Blue" to discuss whether this is indicative of a "blue wave" -- and whether Democratic candidates need to focus on a ban on assault-style weapons.
Senate committee takes up voting bill
The Senate Rules Committee meets today to consider amendments to S.1, the For the People Act, a massive voting and elections bill that Democrats claim is necessary to counter new voting restrictions being pushed by Republicans in multiple states. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN AM to talk about the Senate showdown.
Pelosi on Trump meeting, gun reform
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says there is a sense of urgency to move forward with comprehensive gun reform legislation. Pelosi said Democrats are encouraged and optimistic after the president's remarks on the issue at a White House meeting.
2/28/18: CBSN Evening News
Hope Hicks to resign from Trump administration; Chain reaction kidney exchange saves six lives
Democrats' momentum
After two victories Tuesday, Democrats are building momentum ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. CBSN political contributor, Boston Herald columnist and host of the Michael in the Morning podcast Michael Graham lays out what Democrats would need to do to flip more seats.
Trump dives into gun control debate
President Trump hosted another discussion with lawmakers on gun control Wednesday. He sided with Democrats on expanding background checks, and at times he clashed with Republicans. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
2/27/18: Red and Blue
The Right in 2018, the conservative conference transforms under President Trump; Top U.S. diplomat tasked with North Korea relations retiring
Trump set to announce re-election bid
President Trump is set to announce his re-election bid for the 2020 presidential campaign, and he's expected to name his digital guru, Brad Parscale, as his campaign manager.
Rep. O'Rourke on potential gun legislation
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas Beto O'Rourke says that AR-15s do not belong on U.S. streets or in schools.
10-page Democratic memo released
Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee released a memo Saturday rebutting claims made in a Republican memo distributed three weeks ago. The Democrats say that surveillance warrants requested for former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page were based on more than information solely obtained from the infamous Steele dossier. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the memo.
Senate candidate Kelli Ward interview
Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kelli Ward is running to replace retiring Sen. Jeff Flake, and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul called her "the only true conservative running for the Senate." Ward joined "Red & Blue" from CPAC to discuss gun control, immigration, and whether the Republican Party is still the party of fiscal responsibility.
Pa. gerrymandering case
Top Republicans in Pennsylvania want the U.S. Supreme Court to block a new map of congressional districts drawn by the state's high court. The court said the previous version violated the state Constitution and unfairly favored Republicans. Michael Li, senior counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice, joins CBSN to analyze the case and what impact it could have on future elections in Pennsylvania.
The future is female for 2018 Democrats
We're months away from midterm elections, and Democrats are hoping to flip the House this year. CBSN political contributor and democratic strategist Lynda Tran gives us a closer look at who's running on the left, and says the future for progressives is female.
2/19/18: Red and Blue
Secretary of State Tillerson sits down with 60 Minutes; Nancy Cordes sits with four retiring Republican Senators
Trump on background checks
The White House says President Trump is "supportive of efforts to improve the federal background check system," but what do those efforts look like? Politico congressional reporter Elana Schor joins CBSN for a closer look.
GOP donor supporting assault weapons ban
Al Hoffman Jr., a major Republican donor based out of Florida, is threatening to cut off funding to politicians who oppose a ban on assault weapons. But in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Hoffman sent an email to other GOP donors, urging them to support a ban on assault weapons. Jericka Duncan reports.
Trump tweets on FBI and Fla. school shooting
Republicans responded to President Trump's criticism of the FBI after he seemed to link the Parkland, Florida, school shooting with the Russia probe. Errol Barnett reports.
Extended interview: retiring GOP lawmakers
Face the Nation guest host Nancy Cordes interviews retiring congressional Republicans Senator Jeff Flake and Representatives Charlie Dent, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Ed Royce.
Retiring GOP lawmakers on the party's future
Senator Jeff Flake and Representatives Charlie Dent, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Ed Royce join guest host Nancy Cordes to discuss why they decided to retire from Congress and the future of their party.
FTN preview
At last count over 40 Republicans have announced they will not run for re-election this year. On Face the Nation, Nancy Cordes spoke with Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona, U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent on Pennsylvania, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida and U.S. Rep. Ed Royce of California about immigration, mass violence and opioids.
Mitt Romney announces Senate run
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the Republican Party's presidential nominee in 2012, is officially running for Senate in Utah. The head of Utah's Republican Party has criticized Romney for not having enough ties to the state. He moved there after losing the 2012 election. Matt Canham, senior managing editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, breaks down the latest with CBSN.
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Senate passes spending package ahead of shutdown deadline, but funding will still lapse
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies is still set to lapse Saturday.
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Live updates as 3 million Epstein files released by DOJ
The Justice Department released more new documents today from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after DOJ's original deadline to do so.
Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Journalist Don Lemon appears in court following arrest over protest at Minnesota church
Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.
Venezuela's Machado: "I will be president when the time comes"
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado weighs in on her political future in a new interview with "Face the Nation."
"Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault
A Nevada jury convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
Greg Biffle wasn't flying plane before crash that killed him and 6 others, NTSB says
Federal safety officials have concluded that retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his jet when it crashed last month in North Carolina, killing him and six others.
FBI now leading investigation into fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
The FBI is now leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
President Trump dominates red carpet chatter at "Melania" premiere
For those wondered if President Trump would give up the spotlight and let the first lady field all reporter questions at the premiere of her film "Melania" Thursday night, the answer was no.
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"Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault
A Nevada jury convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
Greg Biffle wasn't flying plane before crash that killed him and 6 others, NTSB says
Federal safety officials have concluded that retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his jet when it crashed last month in North Carolina, killing him and six others.
3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, is in line to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell in May. Here's what Wall Street wants to know.
Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
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Nevada's first-in-the-nation primary bid gets boost from Latino Victory
Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina are vying to be the first state to vote in the 2028 Democratic presidential primaries.
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3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, is in line to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell in May. Here's what Wall Street wants to know.
Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
A new $45 fee for travelers without Real IDs goes into effect Feb. 1
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
Saks to shutter most Saks Off 5th stores as bankrupt retailer cuts costs
Saks, which declared bankruptcy on Jan. 14, is set to hold going-out-of-business sales as it closes dozens of retail outlets.
What Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve chair could mean for the economy
The president is turning to a former Fed official as his nominee to replace outgoing Chair Jerome Powell.
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Venezuela's Machado: "I will be president when the time comes"
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado weighs in on her political future in a new interview with "Face the Nation."
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Nevada's first-in-the-nation primary bid gets boost from Latino Victory
Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina are vying to be the first state to vote in the 2028 Democratic presidential primaries.
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Live updates as 3 million Epstein files released by DOJ
The Justice Department released more new documents today from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after DOJ's original deadline to do so.
President Trump dominates red carpet chatter at "Melania" premiere
For those wondered if President Trump would give up the spotlight and let the first lady field all reporter questions at the premiere of her film "Melania" Thursday night, the answer was no.
Justice Department will probe Alex Pretti's killing in civil rights investigation
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Department of Justice is participating in a civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis amid a federal immigration crackdown.
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Carter Center reaches major milestone in quest to eradicate Guinea worm
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Gerber recalls some arrowroot biscuits over potential plastic, paper pieces
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
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Iranians are anxious, but some hope Trump will "fulfill his promise"
Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.
Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for allegedly raping 4 women
Marius Borg Hoiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with a total of 38 counts.
Shark kills 13-year-old boy at popular beach in Brazil
Dozens of beaches along the turquoise coastlines of Pernambuco have been issued with shark warnings, authorities said.
Quieter night in Ukraine as Trump says Putin agreed to pause strikes
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will "take corresponding steps" as Trump says Putin agreed to stop bombing Ukrainian cities for a week.
Remains, jacket found over 2 years after woman vanished in wilderness
Human remains and clothing were found while searching for Belgian national Celine Cremer, who went missing in 2023 in Tasmania, police said.
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Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
UFC 325 fights go down tomorrow night. See when it starts, who's on the card and where to watch.
Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes in the UFC 325 main event on what's expected to be an action-packed fight card.
KATSEYE reflects on success and what's next
In just two years, KATSEYE has gone from a Netflix reality competition show to top of the charts, collecting a VMA and two Grammy nominations along the way. The group talks about their journey together in the music industry and what they hope for in the future.
Designer brings life to Grammy red carpet
The nominees and performers for the Grammy Awards will walk the red carpet on Sunday - with flashing camera lights, celebrity interviews and floral designs. Botanical artist Tu Bloom has been the designer behind the red carpet flowers for nearly two decades. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his design for this year's red carpet and what drew him to his profession.
Behind-the-scenes look ahead of the Grammys
Final preparations are underway for the Grammys, which air on Sunday on CBS. Music's biggest night could be historic for multiple artists. Anthony Mason got an inside look.
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Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
New AI features for Gmail users
This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
TikTok's new privacy policy is sparking a backlash. Here's what to know.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Why judge dropped 2 charges against Mangione
Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty after a judge on Friday dismissed two counts that could have carried a death sentence. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins to take a look at the new ruling and what it means for the high-profile murder case.
DOJ releases new batch of Epstein files
The Justice Department is releasing more than 3 million pages related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, journalist Barry Levine, who has covered Epstein for years, joins with analysis.
Don Lemon's attorney reacts to his arrest
Independent journalist Don Lemon has been arrested in Los Angeles and faces two federal charges, a source tells CBS News. Anna Schecter has more.
DOJ releases more Epstein files
The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Judge on Luigi Mangione facing death penalty
A federal judge has ruled on evidence that can be used in Luigi Mangione's case and determined he will not face the death penalty if convicted. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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NASA delays Artemis mission to moon due to cold weather
The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targeted for no earlier than Feb. 8, two days later than planned.
Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
Inside Artemis II astronauts' training
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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What's holding up the funding bill?
Senate Democrats struck a deal with the White House late Thursday on a funding deal ahead of the government shutdown deadline, but the upper chamber has yet to hold a vote to pass the package. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Breaking down latest Epstein files release
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing more than 3 million records related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Potential bomb cyclone may hit East Coast
As much of the country continues to grapple with the icy snowy aftermath of last weekend's storm, a potential bomb cyclone has set its sights on the East Coast. Skyler Henry and Rob Marciano have details.
Catherine O'Hara dies at 71
Actor Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice" and "Schitt's Creek," has died at 71, according to a statement from her agency, CAA. Mark Strassman has more on her life and legacy.
Don Lemon released on bond
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released on bond Friday after his overnight arrest following his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports from Los Angeles.