Arizona Governor Doug Ducey says he won't run for Senate
He's the third popular GOP governor who has recently decided being a legislator isn't for him in 2022.
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James Inhofe, GOP Oklahoma senator, to retire at end of year
The Oklahoman's retirement is set to spark a special election and a likely competitive primary among Republicans.
How Ben Ray Luján's absence could affect the Senate's agenda
While Luján is recovering from a stroke he suffered last week, Senate Democrats will not have enough votes to pass legislation on their own.
Biden's search for Supreme Court nominee
President Biden has been meeting with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as he considers his options for a Supreme Court nominee to replace the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with more.
Biden warns about Russian threat to Ukraine
President Biden warned that s a Russian invasion of Ukraine could quickly escalate. His comments come as the U.S. continues to deliver military supplies and weapons to allies. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steve Portnoy join "Red & Blue" with more.
Bustos talks possible intervention in Ukraine
President Biden says there are no circumstances in which the U.S. will be sending troops into Ukraine. His remarks come as the U.S. prepares to send thousands of troops to Eastern Europe in case Russia invades its neighboring country. Representative Cheri Bustos joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the Biden administration's latest efforts surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and other notable news of the day from Washington.
Biden's potential list of Supreme Court nominees narrows
President Biden says he will nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court to fill Justice Stephen Breyer's seat after he retires later this year. Several prominent U.S. judges are reportedly already on the White House's short list. Retired U.S. judge for the Southern District of Texas Vanessa Gilmore joined CBS News to discuss.
Senate Democrats fail to change rules on filibuster to pass voting rights
Republicans blocked the Democrats from moving forward on the legislation.
Democrats' voting rights bill fails in Senate
An attempt by Senate Democrats to advance a landmark voting rights bill failed yesterday on the Senate floor. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBSN to discuss the latest from Capitol Hill.
Landmark voting rights bill fails in Senate
The Senate failed to pass key voting rights legislation Wednesday, a huge defeat for Democrats who tried changing Senate filibuster rules to get the measure passed. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBSN AM" with more from Capitol Hill.
Biden to hold first news conference of 2022
President Biden, whose approval rating stands at 44% amid an uphill battle on his domestic agenda, will face questions from the press Wednesday afternoon during his first formal news conference since November. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more about the administration's efforts.
Senate to debate voting rights despite roadblocks
Senators are expected to begin debate on a voting rights bill that no Republican members support. The legislation combines the Freedom To Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBSN to discuss why it's unlikely the bill will pass, and the key role two Democrats play.
Spotlight was on voting rights on MLK Day
A series of speakers, including Martin Luther King III, delivered remarks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day about the need to pass voting rights legislation in Washington. Antjuan Seawright, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Leslie Sanchez, CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist, joined CBSN to discuss.
NAACP leader on Biden's voting rights speech
The head of the civil rights organization NAACP says the Biden administration needs to make voting rights legislation not just a priority but "the priority." NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joined CBSN AM to discuss his reaction to President Biden's speech on the issue, and why he believes it's so urgent to overhaul the nation's voting laws.
Biden to meet with Senate Democrats on Thursday in push for voting bills
A White House official said the president and vice president will be working the phones over the next several days.
Fauci calls GOP senator a "moron" on hot mic
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, and Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas, had a tense exchange over Fauci's financial information during a congressional hearing Tuesday. After the exchange, Fauci was heard muttering, "What a moron." Watch the exchange.
Republicans warn Biden and Democrats against changing Senate rules
President Biden endorsed changes to the filibuster, so that Democrats would be able to pass voting rights legislation.
Dr. Fauci lashes out at Senator Rand Paul
In a heated exchange at a Senate hearing on COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci pushed back after Republican Senator Rand Paul accused him of trying to "take down" scientists who disagree with him. Fauci said he's been getting death threats and accused Paul of using the pandemic for political gain. More from CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson to run for reelection
His decision ends months of speculation about whether he'd seek a third term.
Biden to speak on Omicron variant
President Biden will deliver remarks on the pandemic Tuesday as COVID-19 infection rates soar in parts of the country. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with a look at what to expect from his speech and more news from the White House.
Manchin's stance on child tax credit likely to stall Build Back Better
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia is resisting a one-year extension of the expanded child tax credit in President Biden's roughly $2 trillion social and climate spending package. The Democrat's stance on the provision is likely to delay passage of the bill until next year. Yeganeh Torbati, an economic policy investigative reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss Manchin's opposition.
Biden and Manchin at odds on spending bill
Senate Democrats will likely not be able to pass President Biden's Build Back Better bill before 2022. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN with an update on critical negotiations between the president and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin.
House and Senate vote to raise debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion
Lifting the debt limit by $2.5 trillion would mean the issue would not come up again until 2023.
Congress scrambles to wrap up work before holiday
Congress is scrambling to address a number of issues before the December holiday. The Senate is trying to pass President Biden's social spending bill before the recess. Anthony Adragna, who covers Congress for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Senate passes deal to raise debt limit
In a 59-35 vote, the Senate passed a measure allowing for a one-time exemption to the filibuster so Democrats can raise the debt limit without Republican votes. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned the nation could enter default if the borrowing limit is not raised by December 15. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain the process ahead.
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Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
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Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
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