Trump urges Congress to "go big or go home" on COVID stimulus bill
However, Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused the White House of being unserious in its negotiations.
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House passes continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown
The continuing resolution passed 359-57-1 Tuesday night, with only Republicans and libertarian Representative Justin Amash opposing it.
Judges halt Trump plan to upend congressional apportionment
Since the first census was taken, the U.S. has counted non-citizens for the purposes of awarding seats in the House of Representatives.
Record number of women candidates "are the heart of the resistance"
More women running and winning is "not just about feeling good or some kind of symbolic tokenism. It matters."
Winners and losers in COVID economy
As the coronavirus swept across America, people who could work from home were able to spend money on high-end items and even second homes. Meanwhile, those who lost jobs are struggling to afford food. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen joins CBSN to talk about his newest article on the inequality of the coronavirus economy.
Pelosi, Mnuchin informally agree on plan to avoid government shutdown
The two agreed the resolution to keep the government open should be "clean," meaning without controversial provisions. It would avoid funding battles before the November elections.
Appeals court rules it can't enforce congressional subpoena of McGahn
The ruling is a victory for former White House counsel Don McGahn, who has resisted efforts by House Democrats to force him to testify about President Trump.
Meadows "not optimistic" about COVID bill deal before end of September
Negotiations on another coronavirus relief package collapsed earlier this month.
Postmaster general testifies in House
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended changes at the U.S. Postal Service during his second day of testimony, this time before the House Oversight Committee. It comes amid concern grows over recent mail delays ahead of the November election. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with details.
Postmaster general agrees to testify before Congress
Louis DeJoy and Robert Duncan, the chairman of the Postal Service Board of Governors, will appear August 24.
Trump says he opposes more funds for Postal Service over mail-in voting
The president said that Democrats wanted to fund the postal service to facilitate mail-in voting in November's elections.
What is the filibuster and why should we care: An investigation
President Obama called for eliminating the legislative filibuster last month, which could occur if Democrats retake the Senate.
White House not expecting talks with Democrats on COVID bill this week
President Trump took executive action after talks between White House officials and Democrats failed last week.
House won't return until mid-September amid coronavirus gridlock
Under the new schedule released by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, the House will convene for votes September 14.
White House officials and Democrats fail to reach deal on COVID bill
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that he would recommend the president take executive action.
Postmaster general says Postal Service is not "slowing down election mail"
Louis DeJoy denied claims that the Postal Service is slowing down the delivery of election mail.
Democrats reject offer to extend unemployment benefit short-term
Congressional Democrats argue that the White House does not understand the severity of the situation facing Americans.
Pelosi calls relief package discussions "productive" but no deal
Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnunchin Saturday.
House cancels August recess until coronavirus bill is passed
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said the House will meet throughout the month of August.
43 million face eviction risk as relief programs and moratorium expire
All renters are now subject to state laws, and there's a patchwork of eviction policies that vary by state.
Mnuchin says Congress is "very far apart" from deal on coronavirus bill
Expanded unemployment benefits will not be extended at the moment.
6 big city mayors appeal to Congress to ban forced federal policing
Elected leaders of Portland and 5 other cities decry "egregious use of federal force on cities over the objections of local authorities."
John Lewis honored at U.S. Capitol
A ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Monday paid tribute to the late civil rights leader and Georgia Congressman John Lewis. He will lie in state Monday and Tuesday before returning to Atlanta for burial. Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report.
Will you qualify for a second government stimulus check?
The White House and Congress are discussing a second payment for millions of Americans — here's where things stand.
Trump says GOP lawmaker told him he will not change names of military bases
A provision to rename military bases named for Confederate officials passed with veto-proof majorities in both houses of Congress.
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions
Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
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Israel detains 40 ultra-Orthodox men accused of draft dodging
Gun used in Bend school shooting was birthday gift from shooter's mom
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