Soros-backed challengers largely fail to unseat California prosecutors
Soros has spent millions of dollars to promote the liberalization of drug policies and criminal penalties
Republican Party
GOP senators say Pruitt stories have become a distraction
"I said it yesterday, I don't mean any disrespect, but he's acting like moron," says Sen. John Kennedy
Ryan touts "consensus" after immigration meeting
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Republican members found consensus in a number of areas following a two-hour conference meeting on immigration. CBS News' Rebecca Kaplan has more on the debate over immigration reform.
Virginia primaries could shake up Senate
In Virginia, Democratic incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine is facing challenges from three GOP candidates. And Republicans hope to keep a congressional seat now left vulnerable following Rep. Tom Garrett's announcement he won't seek reelection. Richmond Times-Dispatch politics reporter Patrick Wilson joins CBSN with more on next week's primary race.
Ryan pleased with GOP "consensus," though immigration meeting had no clear resolution
Ryan held an hours-long meeting with the conference on next steps toward immigration reform
Republicans prepare for major immigration meeting Thursday
It’s still unclear there’s enough agreement in the GOP conference to craft legislation that can pass the House
Republicans react to primary results
President Trump is praising Republicans for their successes in California's primary races. National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Press Secretary Jesse Hunt joined CBSN with more on what these wins mean for the party ahead of November's general elections.
Democrats flip Missouri state senate seat
President Trump narrowly won the district in 2016, but Democrats took it by 20 points Tuesday night
Paul Ryan breaks with Trump on "spygate" claim
The speaker of the House said he agrees with Rep. Trey Gowdy's assessment
GOP Senate report says Obama officials gave Iran access to U.S. financial system
Iran hawks in the U.S., Israel and elsewhere argued that the U.S. was giving far too much to Tehran and that the windfall would be used to fund extremism
5 quick takeaways from Tuesday's big primaries
Eight states held primaries on Tuesday in what was arguably the most important election night before November's midterms
Paul Ryan hopes "conversations" will help avert forced immigration vote
Republicans are facing mounting pressure to act on immigration legislation
Key Senate Republicans seek to challenge Trump over tariffs
Congressional Republicans are mostly at odds with what they view as Trump's protectionist instincts on trade
McConnell cancels Senate's August recess
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Tuesday that he's canceling the Senate's regular August recess amid pressure to get more done. McConnell blamed obstructionist Democrats for forcing both parties to stay in D.C. this summer. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more.
Hard numbers: Trump approval rating and more
President Trump's approval rating among Republicans stands at 87 percent, and U.S. cable news outlets spent far more time covering the Roseanne Barr scandal than the report on deaths from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Alex Kliment, takes us through today's hard numbers.
McConnell announces August recess cancelled
The senate majority leader announced the move in a statement, blaming "historic obstruction by Senate Democrats"
Conservative donor David Koch retiring from business, politics
The 78-year-old New York resident is suffering from deteriorating health, according to a letter from older brother Charles Koch sent to company officials Tuesday
Gingrich says Trump pardoning himself would be "arrogant statement of power"
A self-pardon "would lead to a reaction in the Congress that would be devastating," former House speaker tells CBS
Battle for Congress as Democrats seek control
CBS News' battleground tracker shows that if elections were held today, the House of Representatives would be a toss-up. Democrats' will look to have a strong showing in primaries in several states Tuesday, including California. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what's motivating voters.
Local Matters: 2 candidates from same party may be on Calif. ballot
California's jungle primary takes place Tuesday night. California is a crucial state for democrats to take the house in November. Currently, there are seven GOP-held seats won by Hillary Clinton in 2016. Democrats are hoping to take as of those many as possible. Alexei Koseff, political reporter at the Sacramento Bee, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more.
Local Matters: Iowa primary preview
Tuesday in Iowa, Democratic voters will decide which of five candidates will take on Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds in the state's gubernatorial election in November. Reynolds is seeking her first full term as governor of the Hawkeye State. There are also races in the state's first and third congressional districts that are expected to be closely contested, as the incumbent Republicans face challenges from Democrats. Rachel Stassen-Berger, political editor for the Des Moines Register, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest.
Congress faces immigration showdown, tension over tariffs
Tensions are running particularly high as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is threatening to cancel the traditional August recess
Battle for the House heats up
The midterm elections are five months away, and a CBS News poll out Sunday shows the battle for the House is a toss-up. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
GOP rep confident House members can force vote on immigration
"Now is time to solve this problem and do it once and for all," Rep. Will Hurd told "Face the Nation" on Sunday
CBS News Battleground Tracker: The House is a toss-up
CBS News estimates Democrats would likely win 219 seats if the midterms were held today, compared to 216 for Republicans
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
