Walmart's appeal is gaining among Democrats
In a big shift, a majority of left-leaning consumers say they would shop there, while Republicans' support stays strong
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Maryland gerrymandering
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a challenge to Maryland's congressional map. Republican voters in the state are challenging the congressional districts, saying Democrats drew the districts to favor their candidates and to remove a GOP incumbent from office. The court's decision could have an impact on future elections. Thomas Wolf, counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice, joins CBSN to discuss what's at stake.
50 mile march for gun control
Wisconsin high school students are expected to finish a 50 mile march today for stricter gun laws. The 40 students are marching to Janesville, the hometown of House Speaker Paul Ryan. CBS News' Adriana Diaz is there with more on what the students want to see.
Supreme Court hears Maryland gerrymandering case
Republicans in Maryland argue that Democrats who controlled the state government in 2011 drew a congressional district for the purpose of ousting the Republican incumbent
Tennessee House Speaker wants lawmaker to resign amid sexual misconduct report
In the report, two women allege Rep. David Byrd inappropriately touched them. The third said Byrd tried to
Ex-clown running for Congress in South Carolina
He's a Dartmouth grad and former professional clown with Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus
Better Angels help communities ease political tensions
People with differing opinions talk about gun control face to face to ease tensions
Mitch McConnell pushes for hemp legalization
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is hoping to bring agricultural hemp production back to his home state
Sen. Joni Ernst: "Status quo is not OK," but stands by Second Amendment
"What we don't want to do as a nation is start stripping rights away from law-abiding citizens," said Ernst of gun reforms
Grassroots in Alabama: An emerging women's movement
"I decided to run because I want to be the change, not just talk about being the change," says one of the women taking on the political establishment
"The spark that lit the flame": Women take action in Alabama
In the CBSN Originals documentary, "Grassroots in Alabama: An Emerging Women's Movement," we meet three women working to change politics from the ground up
Will Republicans' accomplishments suffice for voters this fall?
Republicans say they've accomplished a lot — but is it enough for voters to feel the impact and vote them back into office?
Trump's impulses make it tougher to negotiate with White House
What's the White House's word worth?
The House 2018: The race for control begins
Here are the places and races Democrats would need to win to change the balance of the power in the House
Senate passes massive spending bill, avoiding shutdown
The $1.3 trillion bill funds the government through the end of September while raising domestic and military spending
Suburban discontent may be Democrats' path to House majority
"Across the board, every single indicator points to one thing: a Republican bloodbath," said Republican strategist Terry Sullivan
House Intelligence approves release of report on Russia probe
Democrats on the committee criticized the report. Ranking Member Adam Schiff called it "a fundamentally unserious effort"
What can Congress get done before midterm elections?
There are still 285 days left on the 2018 calendar, but the House will only be in session for 88 and the Senate for 126
House passes $1.3 trillion spending bill
The legislation now goes to the Senate to avert a government shutdown midnight on Friday
Congress releases $1.3 trillion spending bill
Congress only has a few days to reach a deal and avoid another government shutdown
Mississippi names first female U.S. senator from state
Cindy Hyde-Smith, a 58-year-old Republican, will fill Sen. Thad Cochran's vacant Senate seat once he retires
Arnold Schwarzenegger calls for centrist reshaping of GOP
Can the party that now accounts for just 1-in-4 state voters make a comeback?
Trump addresses record-setting GOP fundraiser
He keynoted the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual March dinner, which raised $32 million this year
Commentary: Yes, Republicans are in trouble
Why you shouldn't buy the GOP spin about Conor Lamb's upset victory in Pennsylvania
House GOP leaders push for military funding in spending bill
Congress must finish work on a spending bill to fund the government through fiscal 2018 by Friday at midnight
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
