Justice Department drops probes into 3 senators' stock sales
Republican Senator Richard Burr, however, remains under investigation for his financial transactions.
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Judicial machine chugs along in Senate amid coronavirus pandemic
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's focus on nominees during the coronavirus crisis has rankled his Democratic colleagues.
Trump says churches to reopen "very soon"
While touring a Ford plant in Michigan Thursday, President Trump said the CDC would soon be releasing guidelines on reopening churches. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the president's comments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
White House circulates gun legislation proposal to lawmakers
Attorney General William Barr is meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss gun legislation proposals under consideration by the White House. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss how Republicans and Democrats are reacting.
Joe Kennedy III launches Senate bid
Congressman Joseph Kennedy III launched his Senate campaign on Saturday in the East Boston neighborhood where his family lived when they came to America in the 1840s. He is challenging Senator Ed Markey for the Democratic nomination.
Rep. Adam Schiff on whistleblower complaint
Congressman Adam Schiff, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, says the "standards have been lowered for this president." He joins CBSN AM from Capitol Hill to talk about the whistleblower complaint about President Trump's conversation with Ukraine's leader, and the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
Taylor: "I don't consider myself a star witness"
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan made impassioned remarks Wednesday while questioning William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, at the first public impeachment hearing. Jordan said, "You're their star witness. You're their first witness." Taylor responded: "I don't consider myself a star witness for anything ... I'm not here to take one side or the other."
Ex-envoy: I don't understand Giuliani's motives
In her opening statement during the second day of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch defended her reputation and addressed allegations made by President Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and others. She also said she never met former Vice President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden.
Ex-envoy "shocked," "devastated" by comments
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch described her reaction to reading the summary of the July 25 call between President Trump and the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr. Trump called her "bad news," and Zelensky said he agreed "100%." "The color drained from my face," she said.
Powell and Mnuchin defend trillion-dollar stimulus efforts
It's the first public testimony by the duo since the $2 trillion economic bailout became law nearly two months ago.
Rubio tapped as acting chairman of Senate Intel Committee
Rubio will serve as the acting chairman after Senator Richard Burr stepped down from the post during an investigation into his stock trades.
Isakson calls for bipartisanship in farewell speech
Senator Johnny Isakson delivered his farewell speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, following a 45-year career in public service. The 74-year-old announced in August that he would be stepping down in December as he struggles with health issues. Watch his full speech.
McConnell rejects witnesses at Senate trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell responded to Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's demand for witnesses at a potential Senate impeachment trial, saying the House is responsible for conducting impeachment investigations. McConnell responded to Schumer in a speech from the Senate floor on Tuesday. Watch his remarks.
McConnell says Senate can't hold trial without the articles
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lambasted House Democrats over their impeachment of President Trump and indicated during a Senate floor speech that he and Democrats have made no progress in agreeing on rules for the Senate impeachment trial. He said that the House's "turn is over," but asserted that the Senate "can't hold a trial without the articles" of impeachment. The articles have not yet been sent to the Senate by the House.
McConnell on killing of top Iran general
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised the U.S. operation that killed top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani and called on senators to wait to hear from the Trump administration before "passing much public judgment on this operation and its potential consequences." McConnell spoke on the Senate floor Friday.
Bolton "prepared to testify" on impeachment
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton says he's willing to testify in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump if the Senate subpoenas him. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest from Washington.
Comparing Trump's impeachment to past ones
Larry Sabato from the University of Virginia's Center for Politics joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with a look at how President Trump's impeachment trial may compare to ones in the past.
Democrats to resume opening arguments
House Democrats will resume opening arguments this afternoon in the impeachment trial of President Trump. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran joined CBSN to discuss their approach to the case.
GOP responds to Democrats' opening arguments
President Trump's lawyers are gearing up for their opening statements in the Senate impeachment trial. Republican strategist Joseph Pinion joined CBSN for a closer look at the GOP and White House's plan to counter the Democrats' case.
Senators to begin asking questions in trial
U.S. senators in the impeachment trial of President Trump are set to begin submitting written questions to Chief Justice John Roberts, as the trial enters a new phase. White House counsel wrapped up its opening arguments Tuesday. CBS News' Katherine Johnson joins CBSN AM with the latest from Capitol Hill.
Dershowitz: Quid pro quo to win reelection not impeachable
Alan Dershowitz, a member of President Trump's legal team, argued the president cannot be impeached if for a quid pro quo, even to help him win reelection, if he thought he was acting in the national interest. "That cannot be the kind of quid pro quo that results in impeachment," Dershowitz said. Watch this portion of the proceedings.
White House grapples with reality of a longer Senate trial
A top White House aide said President Trump is "gratified" the trial is moving toward a conclusion, and said that a Wednesday vote will not interfere with the president's Tuesday night State of the Union address. CBS News White House reporter Kathryn Watson joins CBSN with analysis.
Trump vs. Pelosi at State of the Union
The political feud between President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi escalated in front of the entire country last night, when he refused to shake her hand before the State of the Union address and then she ripped up her copy of the speech after he finished talking. All of this comes ahead of the Senate impeachment vote. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman join CBSN with details.
Senate passes FISA reauthorization and returns bill to House
The bill would renew expired surveillance authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Senate works on coronavirus relief bill
Senators returned to Capitol Hill Monday, after failing to agree on a $1.6 trillion coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN Boston to explain.
Trump praises "powerful" Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mother
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes
Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme
DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role, sources say
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