Congress running out of time to avoid shutdown
Congress has only a handful of working days left to keep the government funded. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on where efforts stand to avoid a shutdown.
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McCarthy struggles to unify House GOP
The House on Thursday failed to advance a defense spending bill for the second time this week as a possible government shutdown looms. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
McCarthy faces tight deadline to unite GOP
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's optimistic that he'll find a way to get House Republicans to come together and pass a bill to avert a government shutdown as the Sept. 30 deadline approaches. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Government shutdown looms amid GOP infighting
Parts of the U.S. federal government are at risk of shutting down if lawmakers can't strike a deal by midnight on September 30. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the looming shutdown and its impact on Congress and the Biden White House.
Garland questioned on Hunter Biden probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday in his first appearance before Congress since two criminal indictments were brought against former President Donald Trump and a plea deal for Hunter Biden collapsed. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Zelenskyy warns U.N. of global nuclear threat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly to unite against Russia's aggression. He warned Moscow is "pushing the world to the final war" and urged action to restrain the Kremlin's nuclear abilities. Luke Coffey, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, joins CBS News to break down Zelenskyy's address.
Ukraine's role in government shutdown fight
Multiple conservatives have come out against including aid to Ukraine in the spending bills needed to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
DeSantis plays up fight with McCarthy over government shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy also said of DeSantis, "He would not have gotten elected without President Trump's endorsement."
House Republicans put forth short-term deal to fund government
The deal was negotiated by members of the pragmatic House Main Street Caucus and conservative House Freedom Caucus.
Ocasio-Cortez on New York's migrant crisis
A congressional delegation arrived in New York City on Friday to assess the migrant crisis hitting the region. Lawmakers, including Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, toured facilities and met with city officials to discuss the response to new arrivals. CBS New York reporter Alice Gainer has more.
Congress reacts to Hunter Biden indictment
A federal grand jury indicted Hunter Biden on gun charges Thursday. CBS News correspondents Catherine Herridge and Nikole Killion join "America Decides" to discuss what happens next and how Capitol Hill is navigating the political fallout.
Why do government shutdowns happen?
Congress is facing a possible government shutdown. It would be the 22nd shutdown in 50 years. Linda Bilmes, public policy professor at Harvard Kennedy School, joins CBS News to discuss why shutdowns keep happening.
Does evidence back Biden impeachment inquiry?
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday defended his decision to open an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, despite criticism from the White House, congressional Democrats and indifferent shrugs from most Senate Republicans. CBS News' Catherine Herridge and Scott MacFarlane have more.
New book examines minority rule in politics
Rights for minority parties are a staple of American legislative politics. Daniel Ziblatt, co-author of the new book "Tyranny of the Minority," joins "America Decides" to discuss how centuries-old U.S. institutions to protect those minority rights are possibly making the nation less democratic.
McCarthy juggles impeachment, shutdown threat
The House is back from summer break with just 11 working days to pass spending measures and prevent a government shutdown. On his first day back, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he is directing three committees to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Where prospect of government shutdown stands
The House returns from its August recess on Tuesday ahead of a deadline to avert a government shutdown. Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing pressure from conservatives to pass their priorities, but those provisions have little chance of making it through the Democratically-controlled Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Nancy Pelosi to run for reelection in 2024
Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, the first woman to serve as House Speaker, announced Friday that she plans to run for reelection in 2024.
DeSantis goes all-in on Iowa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is betting big on Iowa with four months left until the state hosts the nation's first presidential nomination contest. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro takes a look at why the DeSantis campaign thinks the Hawkeye State is key to winning the Republican nomination.
Peter Navarro to appeal contempt conviction
A federal jury on Thursday found Peter Navarro, a former White House adviser to former President Donald Trump, guilty of contempt of Congress. Navarro said he plans to appeal the verdict. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson explains what the appeals process could look like.
CBS News obtains secret George Santos report
CBS News has obtained a secret "vulnerability report" that sounded alarms about Rep. George Santos long before his election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
3 states face congressional map controversies
A federal court rejected Alabama's newly drawn congressional map for a second time on Tuesday -- but it's not the only state facing redistricting issues ahead of the 2024 election cycle. NPR correspondent Hansi Lo Wang joins "America Decides" to break down what's at stake.
What happens if there's a government shutdown?
The Senate returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to a ticking clock counting down to a potential government shutdown. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to break down the deficit issue lawmakers are grappling with.
Former White House aide wins Rhode Island Democratic House primary
If Gabe Amo defeats Republican Gerry Leonard in the general election, he will become the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress.
Lawmakers face deadline to avoid shutdown
The Senate returned to session on Tuesday after the August recess, and lawmakers are facing a looming deadline to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News' Christina Ruffini and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
Border wall towers over Congressional shutdown standoff
House members will return to Washington next week, facing the daunting task of passing nearly a dozen yearly spending bills through a polarized and contentious chamber of Congress.
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