Ex-officials want focus on domestic terrorism

After the deadly mass shootings in Texas and Ohio over the weekend, a group of former senior directors for counterterrorism at the National Security Council called on the government to make addressing domestic terrorism a high priority. Authorities have said the 21-year-old accused of carrying out the shooting in El Paso, Texas, will be treated as a domestic terrorist. Javed Ali, who is in the group of former national security officials, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.

• Aug 5, 2019
• 07:12

Dems and GOP watching Mueller's testimony

Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before Congress in a day that's likely to be historic. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Michael Graham joined CBSN with what each party will be watching for.

• Jul 24, 2019
• 11:57

Biden condemns violence in Portland

Joe Biden condemns the "unacceptable" violence in Portland while criticizing President Trump. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Aug 31, 2020
• 01:47

What to expect at Day 2 of RNC

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and first lady Melania Trump are among the speakers slated for the second night of the Republican National Convention. CBS News political director Caitlin Conant and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with what to expect.

• Aug 25, 2020
• 11:17

Trump hits campaign trail after RNC

President Trump hit the campaign trail Friday, one day after formally accepting his party's nomination for president. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Aug 28, 2020
• 20:36

Trump heads to New Hampshire after RNC

President Trump is holding a campaign rally in New Hampshire Friday evening, just a day after giving his big speech at the Republican National Convention. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest from the White House.

• Aug 28, 2020
• 08:06

RNC Night 4 preview

CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burn and CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on what we can expect from President Trump's acceptance speech.

• Aug 27, 2020
• 05:48

Anti-Trump Republicans offer alternative to RNC

A group of anti-Trump Republicans and Independents have organized a counter-convention to the RNC. The organizers of the Convention on Founding Principles based the event around basic American ideals that the Republican Party has abandoned under President Trump. Mindy Finn, convention co-organizer and executive director of Stand Up Republic, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Aug 27, 2020
• 06:33

Senator Mike Braun on Trump's RNC message

The U.S. is facing a number of ongoing crises as President Trump prepares to officially accept his nomination for a second term at the Republican National Convention. Senator Mike Braun, a Republican from Indiana, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the president's "law and order" message, the coronavirus response, and more.

• Aug 27, 2020
• 08:22

Trump to speak at RNC tonight

President Trump will close out the Republican National Convention tonight by formally accepting the party's nomination for a second term. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with more on that and reaction to the convention so far.

• Aug 27, 2020
• 13:55

Pence pitches Trump as "law and order" leader

President Trump will close out the 2020 Republican National Convention tonight in Charlotte, North Carolina. This comes after Vice President Mike Pence spoke last night and praised the president as the "law and order" leader. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid reports from the White House, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to break down the major moments from Day 3 of the RNC.

• Aug 27, 2020
• 12:14

Trump makes it complicated for GOP looking to stay away from QAnon

"I've heard these are people that love our country… so I don't know really anything about it, other than they do supposedly like me," Mr. Trump said.

• Aug 27, 2020

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• Aug 26, 2020

VP Mike Pence to speak at RNC

The third night of the Republican National Convention will feature Vice President Mike Pence speaking from Baltimore's Fort McHenry. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and CBSN political reporter Cailtlin Huey-Burns joined "Red and Blue" with a preview.

• Aug 26, 2020
• 08:52

GOP looks to defend 2 Georgia Senate seats

Two U.S. Senate seats are up for grabs in Georgia this November. Both are held by Republicans who are facing tough challenges as Democrats work to gain a majority in the chamber. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Aug 26, 2020
• 06:17

What to expect on Day 3 of the RNC

Vice President Mike Pence is slated to speak at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang wraps up the highlight so far, and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBSN with a look at what to expect.

• Aug 26, 2020
• 11:14

Melania Trump and more from RNC night 2

Vice President Mike Pence will be the keynote speaker at Wednesday at the Republican National Convention. Last night's speakers included first lady Melania Trump, and there was also controversy over some administration officials violating an ethics law. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Washington, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with analysis and reaction.

• Aug 26, 2020
• 12:57

Pompeo sparks controversy with RNC speech

House Democrats say they will investigate Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's decision to speak at the Republican National Convention as a potential violation of policies against political activity in office. Fred Fleitz is president and CEO of the Center for Secutiry and previously served as chief of staff for the National Security Council in the Trump administration. He joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the controversy surrounding the speech.

• Aug 25, 2020
• 05:36

Republicans urge voters to reelect Trump

The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday and presented a bleak outlook of the country's future if Joe Biden were to be elected. The first night also featured testimonials from health care workers, freed hostages and the grieving parent of a scool shooting victim. Republican strategist Jenn Nassour and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBSN to discuss their key takeaways from the night.

• Aug 25, 2020
• 09:49

GOP warns against "cultural revolution"

In the Republican National Convention's opening night, Republicans sought to lay out a dark vision of America's future under a Democratic administration. As Ben Tracy reports, the convention also included a misleading portrait of President Trump's actions in the coronavirus pandemic.

• Aug 25, 2020
• 03:18

Recapping RNC night 1

Republicans Monday night presented their case for why President Trump should remain in the White House for the next four years. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns; Republican strategist and former policy director for Romney for President Lanhee Chen; and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, Antjuan Seawright join Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Aug 25, 2020
• 27:06

Trump appears in RNC video with essential workers

The Republicans tried to make the case during the RNC that President Trump had aggressively acted to stop the coronavirus. A video featuring Mr. Trump with essential workers marked the president's first surprise appearance of the night. Watch the video.

• Aug 24, 2020
• 05:28

Nikki Haley speaks at RNC

Former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, one of the few members of the Trump administration to speak at the Republican National Convention, endorsed President Trump and repeatedly referenced American values during her speech. "America isn't perfect. But the principles we hold dear are perfect," she said. Watch her speech.

• Aug 24, 2020
• 10:37

Lawmakers question postmaster general

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy returned to Capitol Hill on Monday to testify before the House Oversight Committee. DeJoy continued to defend changes made to the Postal Service ahead of the 2020 election while also fielding questions regarding his loyalty to President Trump. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Aug 24, 2020
• 08:18

GOP formally nominates Trump for reelection

President Trump made a surprise appearance at the Republican National Convention on Monday, as party members formally nominated him in a roll call on the opening day of the convention. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBS Los Angeles with the latest.

• Aug 24, 2020
• 03:38

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