CBS Weekend News, November 1, 2020
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Voting Rights
Senate Democrats again fail to overcome GOP opposition to voting rights bill
The Senate voted against debating voting legislation Wednesday, with Republicans this time filibustering an update to the landmark Voting Rights Act.
Biden outlines spending bill framework
President Biden presented a new version of his social and climate spending bill, pointing out which parts of the original bill can stay and which parts must go. Plus, Senate Republicans blocked a voting rights bill again. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Puko and The Washington Post deputy Washington editor Natalie Jennings join CBSN "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Republicans block voting rights bill
Republicans in the Senate blocked an effort to advance the Freedom to Vote Act last week. It's a setback for congressional Democrats and President Biden, who are trying to enact new federal policies ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joined CBSN to discuss how potential voting reforms could impact communities of color.
Senate Democrats fail to advance voting bill
Efforts by Senate Democrats to strengthen voting rights and overhaul the nation's election systems failed again. Republican lawmakers voted down the bill for a third time Wednesday. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist, and Republican strategist Joe Watkins joined CBSN to discuss.
Biden touts infrastructure plan in Pennsylvania
President Biden visited Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday to promote key aspects of his economic agenda to working class Americans. Back in Washington, Democrats are inching closer to an agreement on a spending bill for investments in social and climate infrastructure. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest on negotiations, as well as voting rights reform and pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.
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Maloney on January 6th investigation
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is refusing to appear before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol insurrection as former President Trump claims executive privilege. New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney joined CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest.
Organization aims to protect ballot measures
A group called The Fairness Project is launching a new campaign aiming to make ballot measures accessible across the country. Kelly Hall, the executive director of the organization, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss their goals.
Governor races key to preserving fair elections
The 2022 governor races in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have taken on new significance for Democrats as Republicans push for more restrictive voting laws on the state level. The New York Times' domestic correspondent Nick Corasaniti joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Lawmakers battle over voting rights
The Senate Judiciary Committee is hearing comments Wednesday on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill is in response to a wave of restrictive voting legislation passed by several states this year. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what to expect from this hearing.
Nonpartisan election administrator targeted in Texas county
Some Republican lawmakers and Trump supporters across the country continue to claim the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump. In one Texas county that Trump won in a landslide, GOP officials are taking aim at a nonpartisan election administrator. Jeremy Schwartz, an investigative reporter for the ProPublica-Texas Tribune Investigative Initiative, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Voting rights advocate Desmond Meade named MacArthur "genius grant" winner
Meade spoke with 60 Minutes last year about the fight for Amendment 4 in Florida.
The fight over Florida's Amendment 4
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. Lesley Stahl reports.
North Carolina voter ID law struck down
In a majority opinion, judges ruled that a 2018 North Carolina voter ID law was written with "the unconstitutional intent to target African American voters." Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter at CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Congressional Black Caucus celebrates 50 years
The Congressional Black Caucus is celebrating its 50th anniversary. CBS News political analyst Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to talk about the organization's accomplishments.
Biden on immigration crisis, new voting law
President Biden is battling two major issues. One is growing criticism about how his administration is handling a surge of migrants on the southern border seeking asylum and overwhelming facilities. Another is Georgia's sweeping new and contentious election law. Mr. Biden condemned the overhaul limiting voting access in the state after Republican Governor Brian Kemp signed the measure. CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports.
Skydiving to celebrate women's suffrage
100 years ago this month, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote. And to celebrate, a team of women skydivers has been touring the country, jumping in the various cities that played key roles in the fight for a woman's right to vote. Nancy Chen has the story.
Texas governor signs restrictive voting bill into law
Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed voting restrictions into law that he says combats voter fraud. Opponents claim it suppresses minority turnout.
Abbott signs controversial voting bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a controversial voting bill into law Tuesday. The Election Integrity Protection Act of 2021 bans drive-thru voting and changes voting hours. It also includes new requirements for mail-in voting and poll worker protections. Renuka Rayasam, author of Politico Nightly, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.
Texas governor to sign restrictive voting bill
New restrictions will be placed on voting in Texas once Governor Greg Abbott signs a new election bill into law. Meantime, the Arizona Senate is releasing new documents about the controversial election audit that's currently underway in Maricopa County. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Abortion ban goes into effect in Texas
One of the strictest abortion laws in the country is now in effect in Texas, outlawing the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN to discuss what's happening with the case, as well as the latest on Texas' Republican-backed voting law.
Texas abortion ban after 6 weeks takes effect
A Texas law banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy went into effect early Wednesday after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to act on an emergency request to block it. It came as the state's Republican governor prepares to sign a controversial voting restrictions bill into law. Nikole Killion has the details.
Voting rights restored for ex-felons in North Carolina
A three-judge panel in North Carolina has ruled to allow those with felony convictions to register to vote and cast ballots. This includes those who are on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. Daryl Atkinson, co-director of Forward Justice, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the impact this ruling will have.
Texas Legislature passes sweeping election bill
The legislation's passage ended a months-long standoff with Democrats, who stalled the bill by leaving the state.
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