Arizona state Senate candidate says he fatally shot mother in self-defense
Bobby Wilson, who is running to represent a southern Arizona district, told The Associated Press that he's not trying to hide anything
Republican Party
Comey urges voters to support Democrats in fall
Comey, who once considered himself a Republican, says Americans who "believe in this country's values", must vote Democrat
GOP senator says it's "Trump-first policy rather than America-first policy"
Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, tells "CBS This Morning" that Putin "walked away from Helsinki with a win"
Cornyn: Trump conflating Russian meddling probe with collusion investigation
"Yes, the Russians did meddle. Number two, did any American involved collude with them? And so far there's no evidence," Cornyn said on Sunday
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez deploys campaign staff to help another liberal Democrat
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports the new liberal political star is sending some manpower to help a first-time Senate candidate unseat a Democratic incumbent
Ryan slams ex-FBI lawyer Lisa Page for not complying with congressional subpoena
"She was a part of the mess that we have uncovered over at DOJ. She has an obligation to come and testify," Ryan said of Page
Trump names 2nd Supreme Court justice
With nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, Trump is poised to change the balance of the high court for decades to come
Kavanaugh's professional life spent in GOP legal circles
The 53-year-old Kavanaugh was even born inside the Beltway and has lived there virtually his entire life
Democrats gear up for a fight over Trump's Supreme Court pick
Democratic leader Sen. Chuck Schumer set the tone on Monday, warning women's rights are at stake
Brett Kavanaugh is Trump's Supreme Court nominee
The D.C. Court of Appeals judge will fill the vacancy left by retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, if confirmed
Nuclear option: Why Trump's Supreme Court pick needs only 51 votes
How the "nuclear option" has changed the way the Senate confirms presidential nominees -- and why it matters
Sen. Joni Ernst: Russia will never "be a true friend" to the U.S.
"I would just caution the president as we move forward with any discussions with Russia. Obviously Russia is not our friend," Ernst warned on Sunday
Leonard Leo: Unassuming figure, big voice on high court
EVP of the conservative Federalist Society Leonard Leo helped President Trump curate his list of Supreme Court potentials
Lawmakers would like to see one of theirs on court
President Trump continues to meet with potential Supreme Court candidates this week
Commentary: Are Democrats about to hand the GOP another 1968?
Democrats are in danger of pushing themselves out of the political mainstream on the eve of a midterm election that should be an easy win
Toomey says Trump trade policies have potential to cause harm in Pennsylvania
"It's going to be harmful to my home state," Toomey said of the president's trade policies
Trump contradicts himself on immigration
The president's message to Republicans on immigration continues to change
Virginia GOP chairman announces resignation
John Whitbeck's resignation comes at a time of change for the party
Obama to Democrats: "Do not wait for the perfect message" or "tingle in your spine" to vote
At a DNC fundraiser in L.A. Thursday, Obama had a "simple" message: "If people participate and they vote, then this democracy works"
Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy retires
Kennedy announced the decision Wednesday on the final day Supreme Court opinions were released
Puerto Rico introduces bill seeking statehood
Resident Commissioner Jenniffer Gonzalez said Wednesday that 14 Democrats and 20 Republicans currently sponsor the bill
Voters weigh in on fierce debate over immigration
"CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor met with a panel of California voters to get their take on a polarizing issue
Trump hails Supreme Court ruling on travel ban a "tremendous victory" for country
The president discussed the court's latest ruling and ongoing efforts on immigration legislation during a White House meeting
New York voters set to pick candidates in fight for Congress
The fight between two Republicans is the most closely watched race in New York congressional primaries
Rep. Elise Stefanik: "Non-traditional" candidates "most effective" in Congress
"It's great to see women raising their hands and running for office – this is a tough political climate," said Stefanik, a Republican from New York
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Police and protesters clash in France after day of demonstrations
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Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA
Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption
U.K. police confirm it received letter with claims against Meghan's father
