Lawmakers return with long to-do list
Lawmakers are back this week from their Fourth of July recess, and they have a long to-do list. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
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Can anyone in the 2024 GOP field catch Trump?
Former Vice President Mike Pence in Iowa said he "doesn't buy the argument" that the rich need to pay their fair share in taxes. Several Democrats on Capitol Hill are using the moment to go on offense. Political strategists Jonathan Kott and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" to discuss if there is a path for Pence in the Republican field, and whether or not Democrats are hoping for a Trump primary victory.
Should Biden's 2024 campaign focus on unity?
President Biden stayed away from presidential politics at the White House's Fourth of July festivities with active-duty military families. In a speech, Biden asked the country to unify and defend democracy. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Kristian Ramos join CBS News to discuss if a message of unity is the way to go in 2024.
Trump slams DeSantis' July 4 campaign events
2024 GOP candidates hit the campaign trail in early-voting states Tuesday as they celebrated Independence Day with their supporters. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis powered through the rain as he marched through a parade in New Hampshire, but former President Donald Trump did not make a campaign stop on Tuesday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "America Decides" to discuss Trump's criticism of DeSantis' campaign efforts and why the former president did not hold any events on the Fourth of July.
2024 candidates hit campaign trail on July 4
Despite the holiday, 2024 Republican presidential candidates are not taking a break from the campaign trail this Independence Day. Multiple presidential hopefuls attended parades in New Hampshire today, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest from the campaign trail.
GOP candidates at Moms for Liberty event
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump are delivering remarks at an annual summit hosted by Moms for Liberty. The organization has emerged as a powerful force in conservative politics since its establishment two years ago. The Southern Poverty Law Center says the group injects extremism into the mainstream. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Biden responds to affirmative action ruling
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected affirmative action at U.S. colleges. A ruling stated that race-conscious admissions programs at both Harvard, a private university, and the public University of North Carolina, are unconstitutional. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Ed O'Keefe report.
McCarthy questions if Trump could win in 2024
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy questioning if Donald Trump is the Republicans' best choice in 2024 is still reverberating around the country. "The question is, is he the strongest to win the election? I don't know that answer," McCarthy said on Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the fallout of McCarthy's remarks.
Trump hits campaign trail after audio release
Former President Donald Trump spoke to voters the day after CNN and CBS News obtained audio in which he discussed a "highly confidential" document in a July 2021 meeting at his Bedminster golf club. Special counsel Jack Smith cited the recording in the indictment of Trump in the classified documents investigation. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro, join "America Decides" to discuss the potential political ramifications for Trump.
North Carolina governor on abortion law
In the last few days, North Carolina Republicans rolled out adjustments to a new law set to take effect Saturday that bans most abortions in the state after 12 weeks, including clarification that medication abortions also are allowed up until 12 weeks. Democratic legislators say the changes are meant to thwart a federal lawsuit filed last week. North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper joins "America Decides" to discuss the future of abortion rights in his state.
Republican list of impeachment targets grows
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy floated a possible impeachment of Attorney General Merrick Garland following GOP criticism of Hunter Biden's plea agreement with the Justice Department. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Montana Republicans are third state legislators to receive letters with powder
Republican officials in Tennessee and Kansas have recently received similar letters.
2024 GOP hopefuls speak to religious voters
2024 Republican presidential hopefuls are gathering in the nation's capital to court hundreds of the party's most influential evangelical leaders. With Saturday marking one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion is taking center stage at this year's Faith and Freedom Coalition conference. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post deputy politics editor for campaigns Sean Sullivan breaks down the main themes candidates are expected to touch on at the conference.
GOP candidates criticize Trump over documents
Former Rep. Will Hurd of Texas announced his White House bid Thursday and called former President Donald Trump a "failed politician." Another Republican hopeful -- businessman Vivek Ramaswamy -- also shared criticisms for the former president Thursday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa discusses the latest developments in the 2024 race.
Former Texas GOP Rep. Hurd joins 2024 race
The crowded 2024 GOP field grew again with former Texas Congressman Will Hurd jumping into the race. During his announcement on "CBS Mornings," he said he wants the Republican Party to talk about the future and not the past. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joins "America Decides" to discuss the latest on the Republican presidential primary field.
John Bolton discusses Trump's indictment
Former Trump administration National Security Adviser John Bolton has called on his former boss to withdraw from the 2024 race over his handling of classified documents. Bolton joins "America Decides" to discuss U.S.-China relations, Donald Trump's indictment and the GOP presidential field.
What role will religious voters play in 2024?
Some Republicans in the 2024 mix are looking to gain support from religious voters. Several 2024 hopefuls will appear at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's annual gathering in Washington this weekend. Coalition chair Ralph Reed joins "America Decides" to discuss what evangelicals are looking for most in a presidential candidate.
Lawmakers respond to Hunter Biden's plea deal
Republican lawmakers are pushing ahead with their criticism of the Justice Department for the Hunter Biden plea deal, while a well-known Democratic senator is still flirting with the idea of a presidential run. CBS News' Major Garrett and Ed O'Keefe break down the latest in a panel discussion with Politico reporter Olivia Beavers and political correspondent Liz Landers.
Americans on the end of Roe v. Wade
Saturday marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. New CBS News polling reveals how Americans currently feel about the decision. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Larry Hogan on potential third-party bid
As the 2024 presidential field continues to take shape, the notion of a third-party candidate might be more viable than in past decades. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett speaks with former Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan about many aspects of the 2024 race.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin's PAC looks to general election with unified GOP
Ten candidates endorsed by the governor won their primaries on Tuesday night.
Ohio GOP targets abortion, tries to make it harder to amend state constitution
A CBS News investigation found the effort being heavily funded by GOP megadonor Richard Uihlein.
CBS News poll finds most say Roe's overturn has been bad for country
Many women's concerns now extend beyond abortion access to health and reproductive care.
What we know about Hunter Biden's plea deal
The president's son -- Hunter Biden -- has agreed to a federal plea deal that will likely mean he will not have to go to prison. According to a court filing made public Tuesday by the Justice Department, Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges. CBS News investigative correspondents Catherine Herridge and Jim Axelrod join with the latest.
Allegations of potential noncitizen voting spark legal fights
Trump accuses Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war with Russia
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