Senate Republicans again block Democratic effort to end Trump’s Iran war

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans voted down a resolution Wednesday pushed by Democrats to prohibit President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The vote was 47-52, largely along party lines. Once again, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was the … Read more

House Republicans threaten Democratic fundraising firm ActBlue CEO with contempt of Congress in fraud probe

House Republicans are threatening to hold the CEO of Democratic fundraising company ActBlue in contempt of Congress as part of an investigation into its allegedly “unserious approach to fraud prevention,” CBS News has learned. “There is considerable reason to believe that ActBlue may have deliberately withheld” some documents “to impede our investigation,” the heads of … Read more

Swalwell accusers describe how they see justice as the Democratic rep. says he’ll resign

Two women who have accused Democratic Rep.Eric Swalwell of sexual harassment described to CBS News what justice looks like in their view after sharing their stories publicly. Swalwell, who exited the California governor’s race and said he will resign from Congress, has denied allegations of sexual misconduct. Source link

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor as he faces sexual assault allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday as he faced growing pressure to end his campaign amid allegations of sexual assault.  “I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” Swalwell wrote on social media. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in … Read more

AIPAC may be a new litmus test for Democratic candidates. Leaders say voters’ heads are elsewhere.

NEW ORLEANS — In rapid succession on Friday, three people stood from seats to disrupt a Democratic National Committee meeting, protesting U.S. funding of Israel and chiding the chair for breaking a promise of transparency. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Why you afraid of AIPAC?” … Read more

National Action Network Convention offers first glimpse of 2028 Democratic field

While Govs. Wes Moore and Josh Shapiro, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Ruben Gallego were among the gaggle of potential 2028 presidential contenders to attend this year’s National Action Network Convention in New York City, it was former Vice President Kamala Harris who seems to maintain the support of the organization’s members as she … Read more

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexually assaulting former staffer

Washington — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is running for California governor, denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer.   “These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor,” Swalwell said in a statement. “For nearly 20 years, I have served the public — as … Read more

Why a Maine farmer is beating Schumer-backed candidate in Democratic Senate primary polls

Why a Maine farmer is beating Schumer-backed candidate in Democratic Senate primary polls – CBS News Watch CBS News Bloomberg’s Mario Parker and Axios’ Alex Isenstadt join “The Takeout” to discuss the midterms, Melania Trump and more. Source link

Trump posts graphic video of deadly hammer attack, blames Democratic immigration policies

President Donald Trump posted a graphic video Thursday night showing a man smashing an SUV parked outside a Florida gas station with a hammer and then using the hammer to bludgeon a woman who exited the attached convenience store to confront him. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and … Read more