Nancy Pelosi has a math problem in her race to be House speaker
Seventeen Democrats have signed a letter saying they won't vote for Pelosi, as Rep. Marcia Fudge mulls her own speaker bid
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Cindy McCain on her husband's legacy
The wife of late Sen. John McCain describes our current political discourse as "awful." Cindy McCain is still a fervent political observer, and says she's hopeful about the future of the Republican Party. “CBS This Morning” co-host John Dickerson spoke to McCain Thursday in Washington for her first interview since her husband’s death. She addressed her husband's legacy, and whether his children will follow his political path.
House GOP chooses new leadership
While the recounts in Florida continue, Republicans in Congress voted for new leadership on Wednesday. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports from Florida and Gabe Debenedetti, national correspondent for New York Magazine, joins CBSN to discuss all of Wednesday's political news.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy says GOP has "a lot of room to grow"
McCarthy, just re-elected as his party's leader in the next Congress, says he is focused on winning back the majority in the House of Representatives
Democrats have a more diverse slate of new House members than Republicans
The freshman class of the 116th Congress came to the Capitol for orientation Wednesday
Kevin McCarthy elected House minority leader and Steve Scalise will be minority whip
House Republicans held leadership elections for the 116th Congress on Wednesday
GOP congressmen identify problems with their party in post-election opinion pieces
GOP Reps. Jason Lewis, Mark Sanford and Mike Gallagher each wrote pieces on the issues confronting Republicans in Congress
Democrats debate working with Trump
President Trump is blaming the stock market's performance Monday on House Democrats, as they gear up to take back the chamber come January. Kevin Cirilli, Bloomberg's chief Washington correspondent, joins CBSN's Brook Silva-Braga to discuss the impending probes and potential cooperation we'll see once the Democrats take back the House.
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Death toll from California wildfires grows; new physical activity guidelines issues
Number of LGBT in Congress reaches double digits
With Kyrsten Sinema's Senate win Monday, there will be at least 10 LGBT lawmakers in Congress in 2019
Recount underway in tight Fla. races
A number of key midterm races are still undecided. That includes the Senate and governor races in Florida, where Republicans hold a narrow lead over their competitors. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Trump facing investigations with new House
President Trump took to Twitter to warn about the potential of "harassment." That's what Republicans have labeled possible Democratic investigations once the party assumes control of the House. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Sen. Sherrod Brown says he's considering presidential run
The Ohio Democrat says he's been encouraged to run for president since winning reelection last week
Endless elections in numerous states
Election night in America dragged into the weekend in a number of states that are still waiting for results. In others, they’re moving on with recounts and run-offs. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Cruz opposes legislation to protect Mueller investigation
Cruz said on Sunday that earlier legislation to shield Mueller from removal was "unconstitutional"
Cruz: "Reason to be concerned" in Florida recount
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz spoke Saturday with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan
Some midterm races still too close to call
After counting votes for more than 48 hours, some of the midterm election races are still not settled. Democrats and Republicans are still battling it out in Arizona and Florida. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Democrats' takeover of the House spurs possibility of farm bill compromise
It's likely House Republicans will be ready to pass a compromise bill in the upcoming lame duck sessions
Democrats make gains in state legislatures, governorships
According to the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, Democrats captured 323 Republican-held legislative seats across the country
Why it's not clear whether Nancy Pelosi will become House Speaker again
The week after Thanksgiving, Democrats will take a closed-door, secret ballot vote on the next speaker
Mitt Romney finally headed to D.C. with Utah Senate victory
The 2012 Republican presidential nominee won his election in his adopted home state
Combative Trump brawls with media and slams his own party
President mocks losing Republican candidates who refused to embrace him on the campaign trail; pulls reporter's press pass following verbal confrontation during presser
Trump celebrates midterm results
The day after the midterms, President Trump celebrated the election results, focusing on the seats Republicans gained in the Senate. He downplayed the Democratic takeover of the House, saying there's a good chance the parties can work together. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports.
Suburban revolt helps propel Democrats to House victory
Fifty-three percent of women voted for Democratic candidates in 2018, compared to only 47 percent in 2014
House Democrats prepare to take the reins as balance of power shifts
Winning the majority in the House Tuesday night gave Democrats the power to set the agenda in the lower chamber
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 captain, tries to crash FlyDubai flight en route to Israel
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
Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
Ex-frat leader gets jail time after pledge died of alcohol poisoning
Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
