Congress Returns to Face Looming Government Shutdown

Lawmakers return to Washington on Monday with the spending deadline approaching and the presidential election just 57 days away. Lawmakers are returning to Washington on Sept. 9 under pressure to avert a government shutdown as both parties prepare for an election season spending fight. After a full month away from the capital, lawmakers have just

Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of “freedom”

In a campaign memo reviewed by CBS News, Democratic Congressional campaign operatives are encouraging their candidates to focus on a messaging around the concepts of “freedom” to win a series of competitive U.S. House races throughout the nation.   The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as

North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, “she is the next president”

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Sunday that if Vice President Kamala Harris wins his state, then “she is the next president of the United States.” “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan asked the governor on Sunday whether North Carolinians are open to persuasion when it comes to Harris’ race for the White House. “There’s

Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Sept. 8, 2024

On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Nancy Cordes:  Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the U.N.  North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper  House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut Click here to browse full transcripts of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”    MARGARET BRENNAN:

Dick Cheney Endorses Harris for President

The Harris campaign said it welcomes Cheney’s endorsement. Former Vice President Dick Cheney said that he is endorsing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. Cheney, the father of former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), served as Republican vice president under the George W. Bush administration. “As citizens, we