Trump optimistic on GOP's future

Former President Trump said at the Republican National Committee's donor retreat over the weekend that he's optimistic Republicans will retake Congress in 2022 and reclaim the White House in 2024 and reiterated falsehoods about voter fraud in 2020. A new report from the Center for Election Innovation and Research, first obtained by CBS News, finds that more than 70% of states offer all voters access to a mail-in ballot and early voting. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Apr 12, 2021

Biden holds bipartisan meeting on infrastructure

President Biden met with a bipartisan group of lawmakers as he tries to sell his massive $2 trillion infrastructure plan. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Apr 12, 2021

Ex-House Speaker Boehner on future of GOP

Former House Speaker John Boehner joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "On the House: A Washington Memoir." In it, he discusses the lawmakers he calls "political terrorists," and the future of the Republican Party.

• Apr 12, 2021

Boehner says U.S. voters are to blame for modern-day GOP

The former House speaker​ rose to his leadership position on a wave of Tea Party support in 2011 before resigning in 2015, and has been accused of opening the door to a new era of GOP extremism.

• Apr 12, 2021

Former House speaker on "noisemakers" in GOP

In his new book "One the House: A Washington Memoir," Former Speaker of the House John Boehner condemns the modern GOP for its extremism and polarization and criticizes former President Donald Trump. Boehner joined CBSN to discuss his role in the GOP's devolution and what he sees as the future of the party.

• Apr 12, 2021

Biden's infrastructure bill leaves Democrats and Republicans divided

President Biden will meet with Republicans on Monday to push his more than $2 trillion plan. Funding will help modernize roads and bridges as well as billions allocated for expanded broadband internet access, affordable housing and repairs to public schools. Christina Ruffini has the latest.

• Apr 11, 2021

Pelosi: "Door is open" for cooperation on infrastructure

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats' "hand is extended" to Republicans as Congress prepares to act on President Biden's infrastructure proposal.

• Apr 11, 2021

Cheney: Infrastructure bill should be "fundamentally redone" to win GOP support

GOP Representative Liz Cheney says there are "fundamental differences in how the Democrats and Republicans approach the economy."

• Apr 11, 2021

John Boehner on how the rise of ideologues harms America

In 2015 House Speaker and 13-term Republican Congressman John Boehner decided to end his career on the Hill, his departure hastened by clashes with ideologues within his own party. Now, in a scorching new memoir, "On the House," Boehner writes that those forces are hurting the country, and threaten the GOP's survival. Boehner talks with "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson about the January 6th insurrection, partisan media, and what he calls "political terrorists" who play to the party base.

• Apr 11, 2021

John Boehner on how the rise of ideologues harms America

In a scorching new memoir, "On the House," the former House Speaker writes that "political terrorists" playing to the party base are hurting the country, and threaten the GOP's survival.

• Apr 11, 2021

Trump optimistic about GOP prospects in speech to donors

Mr. Trump did not say whether he would be on the ticket in 2024, but he twice teased a potential candidacy, according to an attendee at his speech.

• Apr 11, 2021

The road ahead for Biden's budget proposal

President Biden released his $1.5 trillion budget proposal, which he hopes will have bipartisan support. But Senate Republicans are already pushing back and criticizing the less than 2% increase in defense spending. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss where the plan stands and what the road ahead looks like.

• Apr 10, 2021

Trump to give keynote speech at GOP donor retreat

The Republican National Committee's private donor retreat takes place this weekend in Palm Beach, just a few miles from Mar-a-Lago.

• Apr 10, 2021

Infrastructure and border issues loom for Biden

President Joe Biden is set to unveil a list of executive actions tackling gun violence following a series of deadly mass shootings across the U.S. This comes as the White House faces major hurdles on the president's infrastructure plan and the situation at the southern border. Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from the White House with the latest developments.

• Apr 8, 2021

GOP congressman launches bid for N.Y. governor, taking aim at Cuomo

Zeldin claimed he is the candidate who can "bring New York from the brink" after Cuomo's decade in office.

• Apr 8, 2021

Sources: Matt Gaetz associate paid for escorts on trip

CBS News has learned that investigators are looking into a trip Congressman Matt Gaetz took to the Bahamas with a hand surgeon and marijuana entrepreneur. Major Garrett reports.

• Apr 7, 2021

Many Republican men are hesitant to get COVID vaccine

A recent poll found 49% of Republican men said they would not take the vaccine when it's available to them

• Apr 7, 2021

Biden moves up vaccine eligibility timeline 

President Biden announced Tuesday that April 19 is his administration's new deadline for making all Americans eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss. 

• Apr 6, 2021

Ex-Rep. Katie Hill weighs in on Matt Gaetz allegations

Gaetz wrote in his own op-ed he is "absolutely not resigning."

• Apr 6, 2021

Transgender sports bans become conservative litmus test

Lawmakers in at least 25 states have proposed measures restricting transgender athletes from competing in school sports.

• Apr 5, 2021

Biden's infrastructure plan lacks GOP support

President Biden is spending the Easter weekend at Camp David, but gearing up for his next battle with Congress as his $2 trillion infrastructure proposal is already meeting opposition from Republicans. This comes after the Labor Department released a better-than-expected March jobs report. Christina Ruffini has the report.

• Apr 3, 2021

DOJ investigation into Matt Gaetz deepens

Investigators are looking into whether GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz traveled across state lines with or gave a 17-year-old girl gifts in exchange for sex. Gaetz denies the allegations. Major Garrett reports.

• Apr 2, 2021

White House economic adviser says infrastructure plan will create "millions of jobs"

New numbers out Friday appear to signal a major boom in job growth across the country as more Americans receive the coronavirus vaccine and start returning to work. White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein joins CBSN to defend President Joe Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan and address concerns over raising taxes to fund it.

• Apr 2, 2021

Biden holds first Cabinet meeting 

President Biden held his first official Cabinet meeting Thursday, with a specific focus on his newly-released infrastructure plan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss. 

• Apr 1, 2021

Showdown, Olympic Cheating, Senator Gillibrand

Recognizing concealed carry permits across state lines; then, running from Putin after helping him cheat; and, Sen. Gillibrand: The political face of the #MeToo movement

• Feb 11, 2018

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