Trump says Republicans "won" on failed Senate votes
Democratic bill to reopen government still received more votes than the Trump proposal in a Republican-controlled Senate
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Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet unleashes on Ted Cruz, Trump over shutdown
The usually mild-mannered senator unleashed a rare tirade to express his frustration over the shutdown
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet unleashes on Ted Cruz, Trump over shutdown
The usually mild-mannered senator unleashed a rare tirade to express his frustration over the shutdown
Partisan plans unlikely to end shutdown
Democrats and Republicans in Congress will vote on two separate bills to reopen government on Thursday, but neither piece of legislation is expected to pass. Meanwhile, the economic impact of the shutdown is growing. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains what's next in the negotiations and whether President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address as scheduled.
Senate to vote on 2 bills to end shutdown, neither expected to pass
Both proposals require 60 votes to advance in the Senate
Kamala Harris speaks after announcing presidential bid
She's held her first press conference after announcing on MLK Day that she's running for president. The event was at Howard University in D.C., her alma mater
Kamala Harris announces presidential candidacy
The California senator is bypassing the formal exploratory stage and going all-in
Senators debate Cardi B video
"Trying to decide whether or not to retweet the Cardi B video," one senator wrote, sparking a debate between colleagues
Senate rejects bill to stop sanctions relief for Russian oligarch
The procedural vote to move forward on the issue failed with just under 60 votes
William Barr suggests Mueller report may not be made public
The president's nominee for attorney general made his case on Capitol Hill he will serve as an independent leader of the Justice Department, if confirmed
Steve King supports House resolution condemning white supremacy comment
King voted to support a House resolution of disapproval condemning white nationalism and white supremacy
Barr: It's "vitally important" that Mueller finish Russia probe
Trump's attorney general nominee testifies at his confirmation hearings this week
Paul to have surgery in Canada due to injuries sustained during assault
The Kentucky senator was attacked by a neighbor while doing yard work at his Kentucky home
GOP Sen. Tim Scott slams Republicans for silence on racism
Scott, the only African-American Republican in the Senate, was responding to comments Rep. Steve King made about white nationalism
GOP senators introduce bill to permanently end government shutdowns
Several Republican senators have introduced a bill to keep the federal government open when budget negotiations fail
Senate approves back pay for federal workers when shutdown ends
The bill to give federal workers back pay now goes to the House
Mitt Romney's role in Washington
Sen. Mitt Romney wasted no time distancing himself from President Trump, but that wasn't always his plan. McKay Coppins, a staff writer for The Atlantic, explains how the Utah Republican never wanted his relationship with the White House to define his term in Washington.
Sen. Pat Roberts won't run again in 2020
The 82-year-old Kansas Republican says he will finish out his term
Mitt Romney says he will strive to build a "trusting relationship" with Trump, despite differences
Earlier in the week, the incoming senator from Utah penned a scathing editorial and questioned the president's character
Senate confirms dozens of Trump nominees ahead of new Congress
The Senate confirmed dozens of Trump nominees by voice vote Wednesday evening
No deal after Trump meets with Republicans, Democrats
Republicans and Democrats have been in a stalemate, with no clear path to ending the partial government shutdown
Mitt Romney slams Trump days before being sworn into Senate
Although Romney is critical of Mr. Trump in the editorial, he also writes that he will follow the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
Graham says Romney’s opposition to Trump is “going to hurt him and Utah”
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham warned incoming Sen. Mitt Romney Wednesday that publicly opposing President Trump would "hurt him and Utah"
Elizabeth Warren takes formal step toward presidential candidacy
Warren said in September she'd take a "hard look" at a presidential bid after the 2018 midterms
Trump threatens to shut down southern border
President Trump is threatening to close the southern border if Democrats do not approve a plan to fund his border wall. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for "The Hill," joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Hegseth to announce 20% cut to generals and admirals
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
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Iran's military says war will only end when U.S. admits defeat
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids
