New proposed bill to curb 'presidential abuses'

This morning, house democrats unveiled a sweeping bill to curb 'presidential abuses'. It's a pitch to voters, as they try to defeat president trump, capture the senate from republicans and keep their house majority.

The Fight To Replace Late-Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

CBSN Bay Area interviews legal analyst Paul Henderson about the fight to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Henderson explains if the Democrats have a chance at blocking President Trump's pick and what issues hang in the..

Maryland Senate Panel Begins Police Reform Hearings

A Maryland Senate panel began three days of hearings on police accountability Tuesday, with Democrats calling for long overdue reforms and Republicans criticizing the process for lacking their inclusion so far.

Mitch McConnell’s Supreme Court Scheme

The Senate Majority Leader is moving quickly with plans to confirm whomever President Donald Trump chooses to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Senate GOP Say The Have Enough Votes To Approve President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee

Laura Podesta reports Democrats were hoping to slow the process with just 41 days left before Election Day.

House approves short-term spending bill to avoid government shutdown

Democrats and Republicans in a bitterly divided U.S. House have voted to take a government shutdown off the table this fall.

Cindy McCain endorses Biden, Trump rallies in PA

Cindy McCain, the widow of Senator John McCain, on Tuesday became the latest prominent Republican voice to back Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in his bid to wrest the White House from President Donald Trump in November's election. Gloria..

San Mateo County Tests Ballot Counting System On Voter Registration Day

John Ramos reports on both Republicans and Democrats observing testing of machines to be used to count votes in San Mateo County (9-22-2020)

Romney Will Consider SCOTUS Nominee

On Tuesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he planned to consider and vote for President Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court. "The historical precedent of election year nominations is that the Senate generally does not confirm an opposing..

Will McConnell Win Again?

President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans are gearing up for a massive confirmation fight. The raging battle is over the replacement for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. In 2016, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked..

Oregon Senator Maps Out Senate Democrats Climate Crisis Plan

Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon joined Cheddar to discuss the Senate Democrats' attempts to combat the climate crisis. He also addressed President Trump's science denialism and the impacts the Supreme Court vacancy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death will..

Illinois state lawmaker apologizes after statements caught on tape called ‘racist,’ ‘homophobic’

Illinois House Democrats are taking aim at Republican lawmaker Amy Grant, accusing her of “racist and homophobic” statements.

Romney agrees to vote on Trump's Supreme Court pick

[NFA] Republican Senator Mitt Romney said the Senate should move forward with a vote on President Trump's replacement for liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, paving the way for Trump to cement a 6-3 conservative majority on the Supreme Court. Lisa..

Kentucky Republican Rep Indicted For Assaulting, Strangling Woman

Kentucky state representative Robert Goforth's political career is in shambles, and Democrats are urging his ouster. The Republican was indicted by a grand jury Friday on one count of first-degree strangulation and one count of assault in the fourth..

President Trump Pushes To Name Successor To Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Quickly

Meanwhile, Democrats are trying to scramble to stop any movement before the election. CBS News’ Paula Reid reports.

Trump vows to nominate female judge

Donald Trump has promised to put forth a female nominee to fill the SupremeCourt seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Taking thestage at a North Carolina rally to chants of “Fill that seat”, the presidentsaid he would..

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Says Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Nominee "Will Receive A Vote On The Floor"

"President Trump's nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate," McConnell said in a statement on Friday evening, leading to backlash from Democrats. Laurie Perez reports.

Supreme Court Battle Gearing Up In Washington

Republicans say they will move ahead naming and trying to confirm a replacement on the bench for the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, much to the chagrin of Democrats. CBS2's Paula Reid reports.

This GOP Senator Says If Nominated To Replace RBC, 'It's Time For Roe v. Wade To Go'

The death of Supreme Court Justice and liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday has gotten President Donald Trump's Rolodex spinning. According to CNN, Trump has updated a roster of more than 20 potential Supreme Court nominees in recent weeks. It..

Trump Tells GOP: We Are Obligated To Fill SCOTIS Seat

On Saturday, President Donald Trump said that Republicans have an "obligation" to fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's vacant seat on the Supreme Court. CNN reports that Trump told that GOP must will fill the seat "without delay." Democrats argue the..

Arizona’s political personality may be changing

Democrats gain in registrations; independents remain a wild card

Kristin Urquiza Remembers Her Father

HuffPost spoke with Kristin Urquiza, a woman who lost her father Mark, an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump to COVID-19.

GOP's Mark Sanford says Democrats can 'absolutely' win control of Senate in November

Former Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC) talks politics with Larry, including why he believes Democrats can win control of the Senate this fall. Plus, how he's trying to stem the U.S. government's runaway spending with the launch of a non-profit.

Democrats offer $300 reward for info on political sign thieves and vandals

Some 200 signs have been reported stolen in Brown County alone.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Hand Democrats Win In Mail-in Vote Case

Pennsylvania's highest court on Thursday handed victories to the Democratic Party in an election-related lawsuit.

Pa. Supreme Court Gives Democrats Series Of Victories, Including Mail-In Ballot Deadline Extension

The state Supreme Court says as long as mail-in ballots are postmarked by Election Day, they may be counted three days later.

Politics don't belong in COVID-19 vaccine research - Pelosi

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday a COVID-19 vaccine shouldn't be delivered one day early or one day later than it is ready and politics should not interfere in the development or distribution of a safe vaccine.

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg's $100 Million To Support Joe Biden In Florida May Shape Campaign

Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg's commitment of $100 million to help Joe Biden's campaign in Florida is a huge boon for Democrats and it could put President Trump on defense in a state that is critical to his reelection. Katie Johnston reports.

Trump defies own Covid-19 guidelines with 'roundtable' event

US President Donald Trump has defied state emergency orders by flouting hisadministration's coronavirus guidelines by holding rallies in battlegroundstates. Democratic governors and local leaders have urged the president toreconsider the events,..

Medina County Democrats offering cash reward after Biden/Harris signs stolen, threatening letters sent to residents

Medina County Democrats are offering two cash rewards for the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for acts of political intimidation within the county after yard signs were destroyed and threatening letters were sent, according to Medina..

BOA Boosts Third Quarter GDP Growth

Economists at Bank of America lifted their forecast for third-quarter US GDP growth to 27% from 15% on Friday. Business Insider reports better-than-expected trends in retail sales, the housing market, and hiring. BoA lowered its fourth-quarter..

Job fair goes virtual to help local men get set up for success to enter or return to the workplace

The Coronavirus Pandemic has left thousands without work, causing people to scramble to make ends meet. As of Thursday, September 4th, the week of from Sunday, August 30 - Thursday, September 4, a total of 10,840 Wisconsinites applied for unemployment..

Trump suggests he should get two more terms

Going through a list of grievances about Democrats, the media, and mail-in voting, U.S. President Donald Trump rallied supporters on Saturday (September 12) at an airport outside Reno.

Trump accuses Democrats of trying to rig presidential election

Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Nevada its governor and theDemocrats are trying to "rig" the election, after local officials tried toblock public gatherings on his campaign trail due to Covid-19 healthguidelines.

Kushner Calls Democrats 'Crazy' For 'Defending Baltimore', NYT Reports

In the recently revealed interviews between President Donald Trump, his son-in-law Jared Kushner reported by journalist Bob Woodward, Baltimore managed to come up in conversation- again.