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House and Senate Democrats are pushing for voting rights protections as the number of Republican proposals to restrict voting access in states around the country rises. University of Florida professor of political science Michael McDonald joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
The city of Atlanta will host the NBA All-Star game on Sunday. The event comes as Congress prepares to vote on legislation that would challenge attempts by Republican-led states to impose new voting restrictions. A collective of NBA players have teamed up to create "More Than a Vote," which is an advocacy group combating voter suppression efforts. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN with more.
This week, the House passed a sweeping election reform and voting rights bill, but the legislation faces a steep climb in the Senate. Democratic lawmakers are facing a tough decision as the For the People Act heads to the Senate floor: protect voting rights or protect the filibuster rule. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News reporter Adam Brewster, who is covering special elections and the midterms, joined CBSN to discuss what is next for the bill and the limitations of President Biden's executive powers.
Activists are eager to stop the far-reaching voting rights bill HR1 from almost certain death in the Senate by killing the filibuster instead.
The House has passed the "For the People Act," which aims to expand ballot access through a variety of measures. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN with more on how the legislation could change the election system and why critics say it could hurt election security.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took up a major voting rights case out of Arizona. The issue at hand is whether two state laws violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The decision could have an impact on other election laws under consideration across the country. Natalie Brand reports from Washington, and University of Baltimore law professor Kim Wehle joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the case.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Tuesday appeared ready to uphold election measures in Arizona that would require election officials to throw away provisional ballots cast in the wrong precinct, and limit who can collect absentee ballots for delivery to polling places. The justices heard arguments in the case as dozens of state legislatures consider changes to their election laws, including many that voting rights groups say could curb voter access. Ed O'Keefe reports.
After an election that shattered turnout records, some GOP legislators want to repeal provisions that expanded voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A federal judge blocked two Georgia counties from removing more than 4,000 registered voters from their rolls ahead of the January 5 runoff elections, which will determine which party controls the Senate. LaTosha Brown, a co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, spoke to CBSN's Chip Reid about the ruling and the fight over voting access in Georgia.
Meade pushed to re-enfranchise more than a million Floridians convicted of felonies. The deferral of his pardon points to a clemency system that's been called "broken."
The civil rights activist explains why fighting for Florida's Amendment 4 strengthened his respect for voting and why he brings "the spirit of my ancestors into that voting booth."
More than 400 lawsuits were filed leading up to Election Day. Now the campaigns are focused on possible lawsuits over the ballots already sent in. CBS News election law expert David Becker tells CBSN he expects a result in the presidential race by Wednesday morning.
Many voters are concerned about their mail-in ballots potentially not being counted due to postmark issues that are out of their control. Myrna Perez, director of the Brennan Center for Justice's Voting Rights and Elections Program, joins CBSN AM to explain why voters should feel confident their vote will be counted and how many states have accounted for issues with postmarked ballots.
The presidential election always gets the most attention. But as voters across the nation line up to cast their ballots, statewide laws are also on the line in 32 states. Tom Hanson reports.
The Supreme Court ruled against Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, allowing absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted afterward. President Trump has insisted he wants the vote count to end on November 3. Steve Cortes, a senior adviser for the Trump campaign, joined CBSN to discuss the legal fight.
In a 5-3 ruling, the Supreme Court's conservative majority sided with Republicans in blocking a request to extend Wisconsin's mail-in ballot deadline. CBS News campaign reporter Cara Korte joins CBSN with the details.
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee have unilaterally advanced the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, in spite of a boycott by Democrats. Harvard Law Professor Alan Jenkins joined CBSN to break down what Barrett's impact could be on the court.
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red & Blue" to break down the kinds of challenges college students are facing to vote due to the pandemic, plus the issues that matter most to Generation Z.
Meade pushed to re-enfranchise more than a million Floridians convicted of felonies. The deferral of his pardon points to a clemency system that's been called "broken."
Florida's Amendment 4 restored voting rights to as many as 1.4 million felons who had completed their sentences, but then things got complicated. Hundreds of thousands of ex-convicts are still disenfranchised just over a month before the presidential election.
Desmond Meade, who has past felony convictions himself, is the mind behind Florida's Amendment 4. Lesley Stahl reports on the legislation, Sunday.
As many as 1.4 million Floridians who committed felonies had their voting rights restored by Amendment 4, but legal issues over the amendment mean hundreds of thousands won't get to cast their ballot in the presidential election. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
"Standing in line with a bunch of voters, to me is like, I'm one of them, almost like I just joined the good side instead of being on the bad side for so long," said Christine Vincent, who spent two years in prison.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty of “48 Hours” looks back at the trailblazing attorney and jurist, who fought against gender discrimination and for voting rights, and who became an icon for millions.
A group of women skydivers formed a team to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. The team planned a series of jumps in locations pivotal to the women's suffrage movement. Nancy Chen reports.
Iran launched attacks on the UAE and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. destroyed Iranian boats "that attempted to interfere" with Project Freedom.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
Hundreds of Minuteman III nuclear missile silos dot the landscape from Colorado up to the Canadian border, but a major transition is underway.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Elizabeth Smart, who survived abduction and sexual abuse as a teenager and went on to become a child safety advocate, recently revealed a pivot into body building.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
Hundreds of Minuteman III nuclear missile silos dot the landscape from Colorado up to the Canadian border, but a major transition is underway.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Tickets for Monday's Metropolitan Museum of Art event in New York City are into the six figures — if you get an invite.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Sen. Raphael Warnock join Margaret Brennan.
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations.
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night.
The Met Gala got underway in New York City Monday night, but it wasn't without controversy. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have reached a settlement in their legal battle over the making of "It Ends With Us." Details of the agreement have not yet been made public.
The 2026 Met Gala is facing controversy over its honorary chairs, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos. Adrianna Diaz reports.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
The White House was on lockdown Monday afternoon after the Secret Service shot a gunman just blocks away near the Washington Monument. Nicole Sganga reports.
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
At least 18 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night.
Florida has become the latest state to approve a partisan gerrymandered congressional map. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has a look at the nationwide congressional redistricting moves.
Fallout continues from Spirit Airlines' closure; new details on missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco.
Secret Service shoots gunman near Washington Monument; United flight was only 20 feet above New Jersey Turnpike when landing gear hit truck.
A federal judge on Monday criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he is being held. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.