John Thune on bid to succeed McConnell, more
The race to replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's Republican leader is heating up with Minority Whip John Thune announcing his bid. Sen. Thune joins "America Decides" to discuss the race and more.
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Lawmakers share hopes for State of the Union
President Biden is set to deliver the 2024 State of the Union address Thursday night. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Robert Costa join "America Decides" to unpack what Democrats and Republicans hope to hear in the speech.
How State of the Union could address border
Immigration has emerged as a top issue for voters ahead of November. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "America Decides" to discuss how President Biden could broach the issue at the 2024 State of the Union address.
Biden aide previews State of the Union speech
President Biden will highlight many of his top priorities at the 2024 State of the Union address. Ben LaBolt, White House communications director, joins "America Decides" to discuss the speech.
TikTok bill looming over State of the Union
A House committee unanimously advanced a bill Thursday that could lead to a TikTok ban. The move came hours before President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Ed O'Keefe join with more.
Alternatives to Congress' partisan gridlock
Capitol Hill is plagued by partisan gridlock over key issues like the budget and border security. Yet, in many statehouses across the country, we're seeing what is possible when lawmakers put election politics aside and reach across the aisle.
House bill would require TikTok divest from ByteDance or risk U.S. ban
There are growing fears the personal information TikTok devours from its users could fall into the hands of the Chinese government.
Up to 25% of House could be decided Tuesday
According to an analysis from the organization Unite America, up to 25% of the House could be effectively decided Tuesday. Nick Troiano, executive director of Unite America, joins CBS News to explain.
SCOTUS punts Trump ballot issue to Congress
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump can appear on the 2024 ballot, overturning a ruling from Colorado's top court. Justices said only Congress can enforce the so-called "insurrection clause" that has been used in arguments to disqualify Trump from holding office. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the ruling.
Lawmakers unveil government funding package
Top lawmakers have unveiled a package to fund key parts of the government ahead of a Friday deadline to avert a partial shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Ukrainian forces face major supply shortages
Ukrainian troops are rationing ammunition and salvaging parts in order to keep up the fight against Russia. Ammunition stocks are dangerously low on the eastern frontlines, along with other crucial supplies needed to keep the war effort moving. Charlie D'Agata reports from Ukraine.
Biden signs short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown
The measure delays a partial government shutdown for at least another week while Congress tries to agree on long-term funding.
Biden, Trump offer opposing border policies
President Biden and former President Donald Trump both made trips to the southern border Thursday. The visits come as Americans increasingly point to immigration as a top issue ahead of the November election. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Camilo Montoya-Galvez report.
Cornyn announces bid for Senate GOP leader
Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn announced he is running to replace Mitch McConnell as the next GOP leader in the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Recapping Biden's and Trump's border visits
President Biden and former President Donald Trump both visited the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday in a sign of how central immigration policy is to the 2024 race. CBS News reporters Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Bo Erickson join "America Decides" with a look at the dueling trips.
Biden urges House Speaker to hold border bill vote
President Biden spoke near Brownsville, Texas, on Thursday during his trip to the southern border. Mr. Biden called on Congress to hold a vote on a bipartisan border security bill in the House.
Lawmakers react to McConnell stepping down
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday he will step down as Republican Senate leader in November, ending the longest leadership tenure in Senate history. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports some of McConnell's colleagues weren't expecting the news.
Democrat Tom Suozzi sworn back into Congress
Democrat Tom Suozzi was sworn in Wednesday to replace former Congressman George Santos.
Why McConnell is stepping down as GOP leader
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday he's stepping down as the upper chamber's Republican leader. The Kentucky senator, who turned 82 last week, has served as the party leader for 17 years. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Examining Mitch McConnell's legacy in Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday he will step down from leadership later this year. Paul Kane, senior congressional correspondent for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to unpack McConnell's legacy.
Congress reacts to McConnell stepping down
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday he plans to step down from his post as the Republican leader in the upper chamber come November. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Senate Republic blocks bill that would protect access to IVF nationwide
The legislation aimed to preempt state efforts to restrict the fertility treatment technology.
Congressional leaders strike deal on government funding as shutdown looms
Congress is trying to beat a Friday night deadline to fund the government.
Inside a city that may be next to fall to Russia's advancing forces
Without U.S. support, Ukrainian leaders say Russia will keep taking ground, and the city of Chasiv Yar could be next to fall.
Schumer ramps up pressure to pass Ukraine aid
Top congressional leaders from both parties emerged from the White House on Tuesday optimistic about avoiding a government shutdown. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up
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