Kansas Congressman Steve Watkins charged with voter fraud
Watkins, who represents Kansas' 2nd district, now faces three felony charges and a misdemeanor.
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COVID-19 cases surge in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Health Services reports nearly 124,000 people have tested positive for the virus as of Monday. Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of the Tucson Sentinel, joins CBSN to discuss the recent surge in Arizona and how the handling of the pandemic could play a significant role in the upcoming presidential election.
COVID-19 spikes in Florida ahead of RNC
Questions are looming over what this year's Republican National Convention will look like. It's set to take place August 24th in Jacksonville, Florida, where coronavirus cases have climbed in recent weeks. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the details.
Ted Cruz photographed flying without a mask
A spokesperson for Cruz said he wears a mask while traveling and had taken it off to drink and put it back on afterward, although there is no mask visible.
DNC hopes to reach more voters with new voter file model
The DNC aims to raise its voter outreach productivity and efficiency by helping volunteers to reduce the number of texts going to wrong or disconnected numbers.
2 U.S. Senate seats on the Georgia ballot
With two Senate seats up for grabs in November, the state of Georgia is shaping up to be key in whether Democrats or Republicans gain control of the chamber. Greg Bluestein of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the challengers taking on Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.
Trump continues push to reopen schools
President Trump is continuing his push to reopen schools this fall, even though many have not met safety guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Texas leaders face spike in COVID cases
The number of coronavirus cases in Texas doubled in recent weeks and several major cities warn they are quickly running out of hospital beds. Governor Greg Abbott finally issued a mandate for all residents to wear a mask. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joined CBSN to explain the spike in numbers and the pressure to keep Texas open.
American pride falls to record low, poll shows
American patriotism has fallen to its lowest point in nearly 20 years.
Former Bush officials unite to support Biden over Trump
"Our democracy is at stake," the group says.
Trump calls Black Lives Matter street mural "symbol of hate"
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he would have "Black Lives Matter" painted on Fifth Avenue, near Trump Tower.
QAnon conspiracy supporter wins primary
Colorado restaurant owner and gun activist Lauren Boebert, an enthusiast for the QAnon conspiracy theory, defeated incumbent Congressman Scott Tipton in the Republican primary, while Democrat John Hickenlooper won his party's Senate primary. CBSN has details.
Police reform bill passes House
The Democratic-led House passed a police reform bill Thursday night with support from several Republicans. But it now faces an uphill battle in the GOP-controlled Senate. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest.
Top NAACP lawyer: Police accountability "totally absent" from GOP bill
The Legal Defense Fund's president says legislation proposed by Republicans in the Senate doesn't go far enough to rein in police misconduct.
Transcript: Tim Scott on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senator Tim Scott that aired Sunday, June 28, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Democrats to scale back national convention
The Democratic National Convention will be held over four days in August, but in a far more scaled-back fashion, party officials announced on Wednesday. CBS News political contributor and democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join Elaine Quijano to discuss the party's move.
Ex-GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina says she'll vote for Biden
Fiorina said in an interview with The Atlantic's podcast "The Ticket" that she is not voting for President Trump.
Chuck Grassley to co-sponsor Senate police reform bill
Senate Republicans unveiled a police reform bill on Wednesday that encourages police departments to ban chokeholds and no-knock warrants. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa will co-sponsor the bill. Brianne Pfannenstiel, chief political reporter for the Des Moines Register, joins CBSN to discuss.
Top health officials to testify on COVID
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top government health officials are testifying before a House committee today. They'll face questions on coronavirus testing, treatment and vaccine development as cases surge in many states. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with a preview of what to expect.
Michigan casino workers struggle with ongoing closures
"Let me go back to work, let me take the risk," said one employee.
Oklahoma senator on Trump's Tulsa rally
Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the health risks involved in President Trump's rally in Tulsa Saturday. He also responds to the question of whether he will wear a mask.
Vulnerable GOP senators leave Trump out of campaign ads
Most are using their campaign ads to highlight their efforts to help Americans through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump spreads conspiracy on Buffalo protester
Republican lawmakers were reluctant to comment on President Trump's claim, fueled by right-wing outlets, that a Buffalo protester shoved by police could be part of an Antifa set-up. The president's claims sparked widespread backlash and come as Republicans plan their own police reform legislation. Ben Tracy reports.
Police reform takes center stage at hearing
The House Judiciary Committee hearing on police brutality Wednesday came just days after House Democrats introduced a sweeping legislation on police reform. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joined CBSN with more on the testimony, which including an emotional plea from the brother of George Floyd.
Tim Scott: Ending immunity a "poison pill" in reform bill
The South Carolina Republican says efforts to end immunity for police officers have no chance of becoming law if included in his police reform package.
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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia
Pope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
