CBS: Video of that Chris Collins phone call
Rep. Christopher Collins, R-New York, indicted for insider trading, is seen on his phone at White House picnic at the moment prosecutors allege he was informing his son about a failed drug trial.
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New York Rep. Chris Collins indicted
Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, has been charged Wednesday with using insider information about a biotechnology company to make illicit stock trades.
Ohio Democratic Party chair on energy
Ohio's 12th Congressional district has been held by Republicans since the 1980s, but Democrats are targeting it as one of the seats they need to flip the House. Ohio Democratic Party chair David Pepper spoke to CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about how Democratic energy is fueling the close race.
All eyes on Ohio special election
The polls will be closing soon in Ohio in a closely watched special election for the last House seat before the midterms in November. Ed O'Keefe reports.
"Tight" Ohio special election race could be preview of midterms
This isn't a place where Democrats should be competitive, and many analysts see this race as a possible preview of the midterm elections
Special election race in Ohio down to the wire
On Tuesday, Ohio will hold a special election for the 12th Congressional District which was once seen as reliably red, but now might flip. Ed O'Keefe, CBS News political correspondent, joins CBSN from Hartford, Ohio, with a look at why this election is so important -- especially ahead of the midterms.
GOP senators gush over Kavanaugh after private meetings
Trump's pick for the bench is running into little GOP resistance to Senate confirmation this fall
Paul Manafort's accountant testifies
Paul Manafort's accountant Cindy Laporta testified Friday that she help falsify records for her client. Manafort is currently on trial for banking and tax fraud, among other charges, for transactions related to work he did with a Ukrainian political party with ties to Russia. Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson gives her analysis of the proceedings so far.
Some Republicans worry Trump is muddling midterm strategy
"This is now about Donald Trump. It's a high-risk, high-stakes proposition."
Author Marianne Williamson "looking into" 2020 presidential bid
The bestselling New Age author traveled to Iowa to look into a possible candidacy
Will Trump's endorsements help or hurt?
President Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, was in New Hampshire to endorse a Republican congressional candidate but answered questions mostly about the president's tweets on Russia. CBSN political contributor Michael Graham spent time with Giuliani and joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the party's message and whether the president's endorsement helps or hurts candidates.
Rubio says family leave shouldn't be a "bankruptcy-inducing event"
"There's nothing we can do for our children that's better than allowing their parents to spend more time and be more involved in their lives," said Rubio
Sanders on "QAnon" conspiracy theory
At Wednesday's White House briefing, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked about people showing support for "Q" and other conspiracy theories at recent Trump rallies. She said the president condemns any group that would incite violence against others.
Trump slams billionaire conservative Koch brothers as "total joke"
Trump tweeted that he's "a puppet for no one"
Trump says Koch brothers are a "total joke"
President Trump is lashing out at Charles and David Koch, powerful conservative activists and donors. Over the weekend, about 500 Koch donors gathered for a seminar. Charles Koch reportedly slammed Mr. Trump's trade policies and said they could trigger a recession. Koch reportedly also said he would back Democrats if they aligned with his values.
Trump rallies Florida supporters for Ron DeSantis as governor
Trump will hold a rally in Tampa Tuesday to show support for the Republican congressman
Poll: Americans' view on tariffs, economy
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker Poll sheds light on how Americans feel about President Trump's handling of the economy and trade. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN with a look at the responses.
Rand Paul announces he'll support Brett Kavanaugh
On Monday, the Supreme Court nominee meets with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who was one of three Democrats to back Trump's first Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch
Politics Roundup: Cohen, immigration, Pompeo
President Trump's attorney Michael Cohen claims the president knew about a controversial meeting between members of his campaign and Russians at Trump Tower in 2016. Also this week, the president defended his immigration policies on Twitter and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified in the Senate. Anne Gearan, White House correspondent for the Washington Post, joins CBSN to round up the week's political news.
Sen. Johnson hopes $12 billion aid package for farmers "never gets implemented"
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, says he hopes Trump's "truce" with the EU will lead to a deal before the $12 billion aid to farmers goes into effect
Trump backers stand by president in face of Russia criticism — CBS poll
A new CBS News poll finds that half of Republicans say that hearing the president criticized on the Russia issue makes them want to defend him more
Impact of GDP growth on midterms
President Trump touted the U.S. economy's growth Friday after the GDP expanded 4.1 percent in the second quarter. CBSN political contributor, Boston Herald columnist and politics editor at NHJournal.com Michael Graham joins CBSN to discuss why James Carville's famous saying "it's the economy, stupid" is more relevant than ever.
GDP growth hit 4.1 percent in second quarter
The government reported Friday that the economy, in the second quarter of this year, grew at an annual rate of 4.1 percent. The president says he's "thrilled" with the latest numbers. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Endangered Species Act reforms?
The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are pushing to overhaul the Endangered Species Act. The 45-year-old landmark law has helped safeguard American icons like the bald eagle and grizzly bear. Republicans say it would modernize the act and conservationists say the changes would gut it. Nancy Cordes reports.
Ryan on Rosenstein impeachment, Jim Jordan
House Speaker Paul Ryan said he does not support an effort to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein that's being raised by several conservative members of the House. Ryan also discussed the idea of Rep. Jim Jordan running to replace Ryan as speaker. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more on the developments in the House.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
FlyDubai co-pilot was fired from Oman Air job for "extremist views," sources say
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