Analysis: Bush, Trump and how we got here
The differences might seem stark — a kinder, gentler America versus America first — but it can be argued the foundation for the 45th president was laid during the administration of the 41st
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Capitol Hill staff and interns need "living wage"
The newly elected New York representative urged Congress to start paying interns and to increase funds used to pay staff
Zinke accuses Democrat who wants him to resign of being a drunk
"It's hard for him to think straight from the bottom of the bottle," the interior secretary wrote about a top House Democrat
Nancy Pelosi holds press conference with new Democratic leaders — live updates
Pelosi has secured enough votes within her own party to secure the speakership, although she still needs to win the majority of the full House
Warren stakes out positions on foreign policy
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who is widely considered to be a potential presidential candidate in 2020, is staking out positions on foreign policy
Trump heads for G-20 after Senate rebuke of his support for Saudis
President has vowed to veto legislation, backed by many Republicans, to end U.S. role in Saudi-led Yemen war over journalist's killing
Cindy Hyde-Smith wins Senate runoff
Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith has won Mississippi's Senate runoff race. She defeated Democrat Mike Epsy in an election marred by her controversial remark on attending a public hanging. Caleb Bedillion, government and politics reporter for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, joins CBSN to explain how Hyde-Smith won.
House GOP presses for Trump's border wall funding
House GOP leaders pressed Congressional Democrats to back the $5B President Trump wants for a border wall, or risk a government shutdown
GOP weighs decision on criminal justice bill amid Trump push
Some GOP suggest parts of the criminal justice reform bill may need to be rewritten before Senate will hold a vote. The bill is a top priority for President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner
Cindy Hyde Smith wins runoff election
CBSN's Tanya Rivero is joined by CBS News director of surveys and elections Anthony Salvanto, CBS News political contributor and Republicans strategist Leslie Sanchez, and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe for analysis.
Tight race for Senate in Mississippi
The last federal election of 2018 remains up for grabs, even though Republicans once thought it was in the bag. Leslie Sanchez, a GOP strategist and CBS News contributor, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the Mississippi Senate race.
Pelosi tries to win over Democrats ahead of House speaker vote
A group of members from the Problem Solvers Caucus are vowing to oppose Pelosi for speaker unless she backs certain rules changes
Trump stumps for Cindy Hyde-Smith at two Mississippi rallies
The president has defended the Republican candidate amid her controversial remarks
Trump hits the trail in Mississippi
The president hit the campaign trail Monday in Mississippi for one last rally of this election cycle. He appeared on behalf of GOP candidate Cindy Hyde-Smith ahead of tomorrow's Senate runoff election. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is following this high-stakes race.
Averting partial government shutdown tops lame-duck agenda for Congress
Congress must pass seven spending bills by Dec. 7. Among the outstanding issues is funding for Trump's border wall
Trump weighs in on GM cuts and climate assessment
The president spoke to reporters as he was departing for campaign rallies on behalf of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Transcript: Sen. Angus King on "Face the Nation"
A transcript of the interview with independent Sen. Angus King of Maine that aired Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
Transcript: Rep. Trey Gowdy on "Face the Nation"
A transcript of the interview with Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina that aired Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
Post-Thanksgiving plans for Congress & Trump
Congress is in recess and President Trump is in Florida, but both have a lot to do when they get back from Thanksgiving. CBS News contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what each party should be thankful for and who deserves a "pardon."
Final stretch of Mississippi's Senate runoff
At a debate Tuesday, Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith appeared to walk back comments that she would attend a public hanging. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Reena Ninan to discuss how the candidate's remarks have given an edge to Democratic candidate Mike Espy in the very red South.
Soul-searching in GOP as number of female House members drops
This year's freshman class has only one woman
What Trump's tax returns could show (and not show) Americans
With Democrats in charge of the House, there is now a path for the president's tax returns to become public
Most Americans feel positive about record number of women in Congress — CBS News poll
Only 1 in 5 Republicans thinks the party needs to make more effort to recruit women
Pelosi picks up 2 more Democratic votes in bid for speaker
Four representatives elect talk the future of their parties and political discourse in America.
Trump: "I would help Nancy Pelosi" if she needs votes for speaker of the House
President Trump was a frequent critic of Nancy Pelosi before the election
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
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Iran calls U.S. Iraq withdrawal a victory that should extend to entire region
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline
Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
