Supreme Court blocks 2nd mostly Black district in Louisiana for 2022
The Supreme Court has put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power.
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Supreme Court justices' past abortion views, in their own words and votes
More than a month ago, a stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated that the Supreme Court was prepared to take the momentous step of overruling the Roe v. Wade decision from 1973 and stripping away women's constitutional protections for abortion.
Judge blocks Louisiana Congress map with one Black district
Louisiana's Democratic governor says he'll call the state's Republican-dominated Legislature into special session to draw up new congressional districts.
Eric Holder: "Republicans have to cheat in order to win" elections
Former attorney general says partisan gerrymandering, laws aimed at suppressing voter turnout are attempts to keep "the will of the American people from being expressed in the ballot box."
Eric Holder on voting rights and new book
Former Attorney General Eric Holder joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about voting rights, his new book and big changes he thinks will fix an American democracy "on the brink of collapse."
Concerns raised about democracy in America
In the wake of the January 6th attack on the Capitol and former President Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, some analysts are raising concerns about the state of American democracy. Carol Anderson, Charles Howard Candler professor and chair of African American studies at Emory University, joined CBS News to discuss the threats to civil liberties in the U.S.
In Wisconsin, a political battle over the 2020 vote still rages
Bill Whitaker reports from Wisconsin, where the 2020 vote remains center stage.
Commemorating "Bloody Sunday"
Monday marks 57 years since "Bloody Sunday," when approximately 600 people were attacked by state and local police while marching peacefully in Alabama to demand an end to discrimination in voter registration laws. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the significance of that day as well as its relation to voting rights legislation currently in congressional limbo.
Biden's calls for bipartisanship on agenda
President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday night with a speech focused on bipartisanship and condemning Vladamir Putin and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sarada Peri, Former speechwriter for President Barack Obama, joins CBS News to discuss Mr. Biden's speech and what it says about the agenda of his administration.
Mail-in ballot rejections in Texas spike
As voters in Texas head to the polls for primaries, thousands of mail-in ballots are being rejected after new voting laws are signed. Omar Villafranca reports.
New voting laws shaping Texas primaries
Early voting has started for the Texas primaries, and new voter ID laws are already causing issues for some voters. Thousands of mail-in ballots have been rejected over the new requirements. Chuck Rocha, host of the podcast "Nuestro," talks with Major Garrett on CBS News' "Red & Blue" about how the new law may impact the election, and the shift happening among Hispanic voters in Texas.
"American Reckoning" explores civil rights movement
A new documentary on PBS explores the civil rights movement in Mississippi. Co-director Brad Lichtenstein and executive producer Dawn Porter joined "Red and Blue" to discuss "American Reckoning" and how it compares to modern calls for justice and equality.
Voting rights and racial disparities
A Black woman in Tennessee will spend more than six years in prison for trying to register to vote after a felony conviction. Lawyers for Pamela Moses say she's a victim of complicated voting laws. The CEO of Vote.org, Andrea Hailey, explains to CBS News anchor Tanya Rivero why Moses' case is part of a larger issue surrounding racial disparities with voting rights in America.
Supreme Court restores Alabama's GOP map
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of a controversial Republican-drawn congressional map in Alabama, blocking the creation of a second majority-Black congressional district in the state. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson explains the impact of the ruling.
Florida GOP proposes election police force
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers have proposed forming a special police force to investigate elections fraud — a proposal that concerns voting rights advocates. Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the ongoing fight over election integrity.
Biden's handling of Senators Sinema and Manchin
Michael Starr Hopkins, the founding partner of Northern Starr Strategies, argues President Biden has let Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin "hijack the agenda and threaten to destroy his presidency." He joins Lana Zak to break down his thinking.
Sinema censured by Arizona Democrats
The Arizona Democtratic Party formally censured Senator Krysten Sinema after she voted to maintain the Senate's filibuster rules.
Biden enters year two with 44% approval rating
As President Biden enters the second year of his presidency, he's dealing with a declining approval rating. This includes Independent and young voters -- two groups that have leaned Democratic in recent elections. Leslie Sanchez, CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist, and Joel Payne, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, join CBSN to discuss.
Biden addresses U.S. supply chain issues
President Biden announced a new semiconductor facility will be built in Ohio to help alleviate supply chain issues. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the latest news.
Voting rights legislation fails in Senate
Senate Democrats suffered a major setback Wednesday night after voting rights legislation failed to advance in the chamber. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on what's next in the fight to pass voting reforms. Then, Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Matt Keelen, a principal at the Vogel Group, join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden marks one year in White House
President Biden gave an update with his infrastructure task force on projects nationwide that he says will help ease supply chain problems. CBS News White House reporter Kathryn Watson joined CBSN to discuss how Mr. Biden plans to move forward on his agenda as he begins his second year in office.
Democrats' voting rights bill dies in Senate
Democrats were unable to pass their landmark voting reform legislation in the Senate after two members of their own party sided with Republicans and refused to make changes to the 60-vote filibuster rule. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from Capitol Hill.
Senate Democrats fail to change rules on filibuster to pass voting rights
Republicans blocked the Democrats from moving forward on the legislation.
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.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
The news comes a day after an aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told the committee that Cipollone pushed back on former President Trump's efforts to go to the Capitol on January 6.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice Thursday
Jackson will be sworn in on Thursday at noon, when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official.
Rep. Jamie Raskin defends Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
Ghislaine Maxwell accuser calls prison sentence "tremendous relief"
Accuser Annie Farmer said she believed Ghislaine Maxwell's sentencing was "very fair."
Lone surviving attacker from 2015 Paris attacks sentenced to life in prison
A French court has found 20 men guilty of terrorism-related charges for the Islamic State terrorist attacks on the Bataclan theater, Paris cafes and France's national stadium in 2015.
Judge clears Trump of contempt in New York fraud investigation
The judge had demanded affidavits from dozens of Trump Organization employees and attorneys, and Trump himself is scheduled to be deposed next month.
Arrest warrant for woman who accused Emmett Till found nearly 70 years later in basement
Emmett Till's relatives say they want Carolyn Bryant Donham brought to justice.
Death toll rises to 53 after bodies of migrants found in Texas tractor-trailer
More than a dozen others were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin defends Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98
Hershel W. "Woody" Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, has died at age 98.
Most Texans think women will still seek abortions in Texas even if unsafe
A majority of Texans want abortion to be legal in all or most cases, many said they didn't know much about the state's "trigger" law.
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Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Why data privacy is a concern in the wake of Roe reversal
With abortion now illegal or severely restricted in half of U.S. states, Big Tech companies face calls to limit tracking.
Ben & Jerry's to return to West Bank as Unilever sells Israeli assets
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Delta offers free rebooking ahead of busy July 4 weekend
Airline says it expects "some operational challenges" as the ranks of travelers surge over the holiday weekend.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin defends Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
The news comes a day after an aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told the committee that Cipollone pushed back on Trump's efforts to go to the Capitol on January 6.
Most Texans think women will still seek abortions in Texas even if unsafe
A majority of Texans want abortion to be legal in all or most cases, many said they didn't know much about the state's "trigger" law.
Elmo talks about getting COVID vaccine; Ted Cruz has a problem with that
Cruz first thanked Sesame Street for showing a parent asking questions about the vaccine, but then turned his attention to Elmo.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice Thursday
Jackson will be sworn in on Thursday at noon, when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official.
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State abortion bans face legal challenges
Last week's Supreme Court decision which struck down Roe v. Wade has left a patchwork of state laws, and created confusion about where women can go for an abortion. As Omar Villafranca reports, many are going to Florida.
Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
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Ben & Jerry's to return to West Bank as Unilever sells Israeli assets
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Journalist killed, daughter wounded while leaving house in Mexico
He is the 12th journalist killed this year in the country.
Lone surviving attacker from 2015 Paris attacks sentenced to life in prison
The court found that his explosives vest malfunctioned, dismissing his argument that he ditched the vest because he decided not to follow through with his attack.
Pride Month in Arab states brings warnings and rainbow hunts
As Lebanon orders security forces to quash events "promoting homosexuality," 2 other nations work to root out rainbows that violate "public morals."
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett won't run in upcoming election
Bennett he led a broad but fragile coalition government that came unraveled barely a year after taking office.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison on federal sex-trafficking charges. Jericka Duncan reports from New York City.
Mira Sorvino reflects on her career
Actress Mira Sorvino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her movie, "Most Guys Are Losers," her career and why "Romy" from “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion” is one of her favorite roles.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
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James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
State abortion bans face legal challenges
Last week's Supreme Court decision which struck down Roe v. Wade has left a patchwork of state laws, and created confusion about where women can go for an abortion. As Omar Villafranca reports, many are going to Florida.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison on federal sex-trafficking charges. Jericka Duncan reports from New York City.
Trump faces possible legal risk after testimony
Following former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's bombshell testimony to the Jan. 6 House committee, former President Donald Trump is now in greater legal jeopardy. Scott MacFarlane has more from Capitol Hill.
Arrest warrant for woman who accused Emmett Till found nearly 70 years later in basement
Emmett Till's relatives say they want Carolyn Bryant Donham brought to justice.
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SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
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The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
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"League of Their Own" player shares her story
Former baseball player Maybelle Blair once saved America's pastime, as depicted in the 1992 film "A League of Their Own." Now she's telling her story, publicly coming out at the age of 95. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Last Medal of Honor recipient from WWII dies
U.S. Marine Hershel Woodrow Williams died Wednesday. The 98-year-old was the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
Protecting America's democratic elections
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins "Red and Blue" to discuss election integrity and what needs to be done to uphold it.
Bison attacks family in Yellowstone
A man and his son were visiting Yellowstone National Park when they got too close to a male bison. They were flung into the air, and the father is now being treated for injuries to his arm.
Police in U.S. struggle to close murder cases
CBS News is taking a look at the disturbing rise of unsolved murders in the U.S., where today there is a 50-50 chance a killer will not be arrested. Jim Axelrod has more on the series "Crime Without Punishment: Unsolved Murder in America."