Georgia Dems select state senator to replace John Lewis on ballot
Georgia's 5th Congressional District leans heavily Democratic, and Lewis ran unopposed for the seat in 2018.
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White House roundup: COVID response & more
President Trump's coronavirus response is coming under increased scrutiny, as an aide tells the Washington Post that Mr. Trump is "not really working" on the pandemic "anymore." The president also is responding to the death of Congressman John Lewis, and the tell-all book by his niece Mary Trump. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak from the White House with the latest.
The lessons John Lewis taught us
"60 Minutes" correspondent and former "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson reflects on the spirit of hope the former Georgia Democrat gave this nation in his decades of service.
"He was a lover of life": Michelle Miller on Lewis' lasting impact
CBS News' Michelle Miller on Congressman John Lewis and his deep connections to the state of Georgia.
Colin Powell: John Lewis was both "tough as nails" and "gentle"
The former secretary of state also said he supports renaming Army bases honoring Confederates "as quickly as we can."
White House roundup
President Trump tweeted condolences for.Congressman John Lewis and ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff at official buildings after the civil rights legend died on Friday. Meanwhile, the president had harsh words for his niece Mary, whose tell-all book about the President has already sold almost a million copies. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins Lana Zak from the White House with the latest.
Kansas Congressman Steve Watkins charged with voter fraud
Watkins, who represents Kansas' 2nd district, now faces three felony charges and a misdemeanor.
Former Trump doctor wins congressional runoff in Texas
Despite increasing coronavirus cases,early turnout for a runoff election is high.
Ritchie Torres on historic Democratic primary
Ritchie Torres, a Democratic candidate seeking to represent New York's 15th congressional district, is expected to be the first openly gay Afro-Latino man to serve in Congress. He spoke with CBSN about what that means to him, and how he plans to push for progressive policies in the House.
Amy Kennedy wins Democratic primary to challenge Jeff Van Drew
Van Drew was elected in 2018 to represent the south Jersey district as a Democrat, but switched parties in late 2019 after voting against impeachment.
Intelligence chiefs brief lawmakers
Intelligence leaders spent the day on Capitol Hill briefing top lawmakers on allegations that the Russian government paid Taliban-linked militants bounties to kill U.S. troops. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
QAnon supporter defeats 5-term congressman endorsed by Trump
Lauren Boebert said of the right-wing conspiracy theory, "if this is real, then it could be really great for our country."
"We are at a crossroads": Lawmakers unveil climate change plan
The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled its plan for "a clean energy economy that puts families and workers first."
House approves measure to make Washington, D.C. a state
Republicans have expressed opposition to the legislation, which is unlikely to be considered in the Senate.
House passes Democrats' wide-ranging police reform bill
The bill would ban chokeholds and no-knock warrants in drug cases and make it easier to prosecute police officers.
Longtime incumbent Eliot Engel trails Jamaal Bowman in N.Y. primary
Bowman's campaign was surprised he's leading in precincts where Engel, a 31-year incumbent, was expected to have strong support.
24-year-old beats Trump's pick in North Carolina GOP House primary
But the real estate investment CEO and motivational speaker said after the results were in, "I want to make something clear: I support our great president"
Trump talks race relations and policing in Dallas
President Trump traveled to Dallas on Thursday to meet with faith leaders, law enforcement officials and small business owners. Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's trip.
How 3 crises are challenging U.S. today
Americans are currently facing the convergence of a pandemic, economic crisis, and impassioned conversation about race. Elaine Quijano discusses this with CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion; CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns; CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne; and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion, for a special edition of "Red and Blue."
Capitol Hill holds police brutality hearing
Lawmakers examined issues of racism and police brutality during a hearing on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Lorenzo Boyd, the assistant provost for diversity and inclusion and director of the Center for Advanced Policing at the University of New Haven, join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on policing
On Tuesday the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on police use of force and community relations. It comes as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are working to advance competing proposals for police reform. They are hoping to reach a bipartisan deal following weeks of demonstrations demanding change. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a preview of what to expect this week on Capitol Hill.
House to vote on D.C. statehood next week
The House is expected to approve a measure making Washington, D.C. a state, although it is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Congress considers police reforms
Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are weighing law enforcement reforms following the death of George Floyd. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Democrats unveil Justice in Policing Act
House Democrats unveiled a sweeping set of proposals Monday which they say will dramatically change policing across the country. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Los Angeles Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Rep. Ro Khanna on federal protest response in D.C.
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna of California joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the unidentified officers used in the federal response to protests in Washington, and his calls for police reform legislation in Congress.
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