Why Ukraine needs U.S. funding, and why NATO calls it a vital investment
Two years into Russia's invasion, Ukraine is desperate for more U.S. support. Here's why they need it, and why NATO calls it "an investment in our own security."
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Budget issues may force ICE to free migrants
The Department of Homeland Security says if it doesn't get more funding from Congress soon, it may have to release migrants from custody. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Suozzi defeats Pilip in New York election
Democrat Tom Suozzi, a former three-term congressman, will win the special election in New York's 3rd Congressional District for George Santos' former U.S. House seat, CBS News projects. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
Democrats flip George Santos' House seat
Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat who represented New York's 3rd district from 2017 until 2023, will win Tuesday's special election for the same seat, left vacant by ousted GOP Rep. George Santos, CBS News projects. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane reports.
Tom Suozzi wins special election for George Santos' seat. Here's what it means for Congress.
The special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. George Santos' term was being seen as a bellwether for both parties in November.
Biden condemns Trump for NATO funding remarks
President Biden denounced Donald Trump on Tuesday for recently saying he wouldn't defend NATO allies from a Russian attack if they fail to pay full dues to the alliance. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins to discuss the status of a Senate-passed foreign aid bill.
House GOP impeaches Mayorkas on 2nd attempt
House Republicans voted Tuesday night to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Why the foreign aid bill is facing opposition
The foreign aid package that passed in the Senate overnight faces steep opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson, who suggested Monday that the lower chamber would not consider the bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Who could replace George Santos?
Voters in New York's third congressional district are deciding Tuesday who will replace expelled former Rep. George Santos. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Biden pushes House to pass foreign aid bill
In a speech Tuesday, President Biden urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a Senate-passed foreign aid package to the floor "immediately." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
New York election for George Santos' seat
Early voting started on Feb. 3 for the special election between Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip to fill former Congressman George Santos' seat in the House of Representatives. Laura Nahmias, a senior reporter with Bloomberg News, joins CBS News with a look at the race.
Lawmakers who condemned Jan. 6 endorse Trump
In 2021, Donald Trump faced fierce criticism from many Republican lawmakers following the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Today, many of those same legislators are supporting the former president's White House bid. CBS News politics reporter Hunter Woodall joins "America Decides" to discuss how the tides have turned in the three years since the attack on the Capitol.
Will the foreign aid package pass?
The Senate voted to advance a foreign aid package on Thursday that would provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and others. But, if it passes the Senate, does it stand a chance in the House of Representatives? CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Foreign aid advances; new Ukraine top general
Ukraine removed its top military general Thursday as the country continues to wait for U.S. aid. Eliot Cohen, researcher for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
Future of $95B foreign aid package uncertain
A $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is making its way through the Senate, but it faces steep opposition in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has an update from Capitol Hill.
Congress hits stalemate during election year
The Senate on Wednesday voted against advancing a bipartisan border policy and foreign aid bill after weeks of negotiations. Steven Smith, professor of political science at Arizona State University, joins CBS News to discuss what the failure says about the inner workings of Capitol Hill -- and what it will take to get anything passed in an election year.
Mazi Pilip-Tom Suozzi in NY-03 now a must-watch race around the U.S.
Experts say the strategies by each candidate are being carefully calculated, perhaps to be adopted elsewhere in November.
Johnson shifts blame after Mayorkas vote fail
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas may have survived impeachment on Tuesday, but House Speaker Mike Johnson says the chamber will vote again. NOTUS politics reporter Jasmine Wright and Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell join "America Decides" to assess the state of Johnson's speakership.
Senate to vote on border, foreign aid bill
The Senate is set to hold a procedural vote Wednesday on what was billed as a bipartisan plan to tighten the border, increase asylum restrictions and approve funds for U.S. allies. But it now doesn't appear the highly-anticipated bill will pass. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down what Congress plans to do next.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair on border
The bipartisan border and foreign aid deal appears to be falling apart in the Senate and seems doomed in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Nanette Díaz Barragán about the bill.
Biden blames Trump for border deal opposition
Despite months of bipartisan negotiations, a newly unveiled border security deal may not even make it out of the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains. Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut joins to unpack the bill.
House fails to pass standalone Israel aid bill as Senate package stalls
Additional aid for Israel faces an unclear path in Congress.
House GOP fails to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas
The House on Tuesday rejected a Republican-led effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
How new Senate bill would impact the border
The Senate's bipartisan deal released Sunday, which was months in the making and has President Biden's support, would overhaul American border policy by restricting access to the asylum system during spikes in illegal immigration. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on what it would mean at the border if the legislation passes both chambers of Congress.
Senate's foreign aid, border bill explained
A bipartisan group of senators unveiled an immigration agreement with the White House that would give the president far-reaching powers to clamp down on unlawful border crossings. The bill, which would overhaul American border policy, may not get far in the House of Representatives. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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