Blankenship will pursue West Virginia Senate seat in third-party bid
Blankeship lost the Republican primary in early May, and West Virginia has a "sore loser" clause that could affect his bid to run on the Constitution Party ticket
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CBS News Nation Tracker poll: Americans give Trump credit for good economy, mixed reviews on N.K.
In midterms, Bernie Sanders carries influence for Democrats; Republicans want candidates close to Trump
Is immigration a land mine for GOP ahead of midterms?
The GOP needs unity, but an immigration push is fraught with factions
Trump plans aggressive stumping in midterms — but is he wanted?
"One of the concerns is whether he'll stick to script," said Senate Leadership Fund Steven Law
GOP leaders weigh two immigration bills
Conservatives are trying to force a vote on a bill that would curb legal immigration and help secure border wall funding
Missouri Gov. refuses to quit as lawmakers prepare for special session
Missouri lawmakers will hold a special legislative session starting Friday focused on potentially disciplining the governor
Primary update
President Trump turned Pennsylvania red, but Democrats are hopeful they can pick up some seats in the 2018 midterms Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN to discuss Tuesday's primary results.
Gina Haspel confirmation watch
Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Heidi Heitkamp say they'll support President Trump's pick to lead the CIA. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House correspondent Zeke Miller joins CBSN to discuss how big of a win this is for the administration.
Trump calls for death penalty for cop killers
"The Trump administration has a policy and it's very clear: We will protect those who protect us," the president said
Gov. Pete Ricketts seizes spotlight in buildup to Nebraska primary
Ricketts is touting his conservative credentials as he prepares for a showdown with the winner of Tuesday's gubernatorial primary
Even in illness, McCain is still ready to fight back
As the Arizona senator said in recently released audio of his new book, "I have some things I'd like to take care of first, some work that needs finishing, and some people I need to see"
State legislatures tackle sexual harassment
Amber Phillips from the Washington Post joined Red and Blue to discuss what state legislatures and Congress are doing to prevent sexual harassment.
Trump blasts Joe Donnelly
During a wide-ranging speech in Elkhart, Indiana, President Trump blasted Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly, who is running for re-election against Republican MIke Braun. Braun attended Thursday's rally.
GOP efforts to move forward with Wisconsin judge riles Dems
The move to go ahead with a hearing for Michael Brennan and a vote on the floor has Democrats crying foul
Justice Dept. invites Nunes to briefing on classified info he demanded
The DOJ and Republicans in Congress have clashed over access to information
House GOP members are trying to force immigration vote
If Reps. Curbelo, Denham and Hurd can get a majority of House members to sign on, they can force a vote on a series of immigration bills
Haspel says she knows "the CIA like the back of my hand"
"I know the threats we face and I know what we need to be successful in our mission," says nominee for CIA director
Impact of GOP primary races
The stage is set for three key races in this year's midterms. CBSN political contributor Michael Graham is a Boston Herald columnist and politics editor for nhjournal.com. He joined CBSN to help break down the results of primary night.
GOP races set stage for midterm elections
Voters in West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana have set the stage for three pivotal Senate races in November, with Republicans battling to keep control.
Family name helps Pence brother win GOP bid for House seat
Columbus businessman Greg Pence has never held a public office but he easily won the Indiana primary Tuesday
Blankenship speaks after polls close
Don Blankenship, the convicted former coal CEO turned GOP Senate candidate, said he felt voters in West Virginia were more concerned with the issues. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke to Blankenship as they waited for the results to come in.
Patrick Morrisey projected to win West Virginia primary
"Don't feel sorry for me," Don Blankenship told supporters
6 months before midterms, both parties face challenges – CBS News poll
Voters wait for Democrats' ideas. Trump's impact could weigh on GOP
West Virginia primary preview
Polls are open in West Virginia where President Trump has weighed in on the Senate primary race. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more on what's at stake and why the state GOP is divided.
Paul Ryan addresses chaplain controversy
House Speaker Paul Ryan addressed his controversial ousting -- then reinstatement -- of Father Patrick Conroy for the first time on camera Tuesday
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
