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Congress faces looming federal deb limit
As the U.S. nears its debt limit, House Republicans are calling for negotiations and federal spending caps. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to discuss lawmakers' economic options, as well as the latest on the investigations into New York Rep. George Santos.
Rep. Comer on Biden documents probe
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins us to discuss her interview with Rep. James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, which is investigating the classified documents found in President Biden's former office and Delaware home.
Congress reacts to Biden documents probe
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan says the investigation into classified documents found at President Biden's former office and home raises questions about the Justice Department. He spoke with Major Garrett for the upcoming episode of "The Takeout." Then CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to break down where the investigation stands now that Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel.
Rep. Santos resisting pressure to resign
There are growing calls from members of his own party for newly elected Republican Congressman George Santos to resign over the false claims he made about his background. His campaign funding is also under scrutiny. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with more on the reaction.
Where might Congress cut through gridlock?
Here are some areas of potential agreement in the 118th Congress, despite the deep partisan division.
Santos refuses to resign amid GOP criticism
Republican Congressman George Santos says he will not heed the growing calls from both sides of the aisle to resign. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest reactions from lawmakers, including a growing number of Republicans.
Rep. George Santos rebuffs calls for resignation by N.Y. Republicans
Republicans in Nassau County, New York, held a press conference Wednesday calling on the congressman to step down.
GOP reacts to Biden documents controversy
Representative Darrell Issa, a Republican from California, joins CBS News to discuss his reaction to documents marked classified being found at the former office of President Biden and turned over to the National Archives.
New York Democrats file Ethics Committee complaint against George Santos
Santos said he has "done nothing unethical."
Material marked classified in Biden office
The Justice Department is overseeing an investigation into a small number of documents marked classified that personal attorneys for President Biden found in an office he used before he ran for president. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz reports on the political fallout as Republicans in Congress ask questions about the alleged mishandling of the documents.
House passes new rules package
With new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the helm, the GOP-led House of Representatives approved a rules package and their first legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss what it all means.
McCarthy faces first major governing test
Fresh off a bruising fight to win the gavel, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing his next political challenge. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett join "Red and Blue" to discuss the next steps for this session of Congress.
CBS News poll shows Republican voters split
New CBS News polling shows that divisions within the Republican Party extend beyond Congress. CBS News Elections and Surveys Executive Director Anthony Salvanto joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the results.
CBS News poll on expectations for Congress
A new CBS News poll looks at Americans' views in 2023 and how they've shifted from last year. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down the data and share what respondents said they want from the new Congress.
GOP Rep. George Santos faces FEC complaint in first full week in office
The complaint was filed by the Campaign Legal Center and accuses Santos of illegally using campaign funds for personal expenses.
House to vote on new rules package
After the drama that unfolded last week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to undertake his first order of business and hold a vote on a new rules package. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on what to expect and why tempers were running hot on the House floor Friday.
Special Report: McCarthy elected speaker
After 15 rounds of voting over four days, Republicans elected Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker of the House, edging out the top Democrat, Hakeem Jeffries. Both leaders spoke about their priorities for the next two years before the members of the 118th Congress were sworn in. Watch full coverage in this CBS News Special Report.
Rep. Scott Perry on House speaker vote
CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Republican Rep. Scott Perry while the House waited to reconvene in preparation for the 14th round of voting for House speaker.
Day 4 of voting for House speaker looms
Republicans will try again for a fourth day Friday to elect a House speaker. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the latest on the stalemate over Kevin McCarthy's leadership bid.
After two years, Garland says work on Jan. 6 probe is "far from over"
The Justice Department's second year of investigating the Capitol riot was marked by 40 convictions and the appointment of a special counsel.
A clerk is leading the House while race for speaker drags on
The House clerk, who served under the previous speaker, is leading the chamber through this tumultuous time — and keeping members in line.
Rep. Dusty Johnson on House speaker stalemate
The House continues to be at a stalemate as Republicans fail to unify behind a speaker for the 118th Congress. Congressman Kevin McCarthy has yet to garner enough votes as the voting continues. South Dakota Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson joins CBS News' "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest from Capitol Hill.
Rep. Don Bacon on McCarthy's bid for speaker
The House adjourned Wednesday afternoon without electing a speaker, after Kevin McCarthy failed again to garner enough votes. Nebraska GOP Congressman Don Bacon joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest and why he thinks the Republicans who aren't backing McCarthy "are hurting the team."
Rep. Byron Donalds on the House speaker's race
Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds won 20 votes in the race for House speaker as Kevin McCarthy failed again to secure a majority. Donalds joined CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss the divisions within the party and when he thinks the dispute over leadership will be resolved.
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