Doug Jones on "The Takeout"
Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones speaks on the Supreme Court confirmation process of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Jones describes how his past influences the way he currently views the judicial process.
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Confirmation hearings for Jackson begin next week
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Doug Jones to miss defense bill vote after wife's COVID-19 diagnosis
The votes comes as the Democrat's time in the Senate is coming to a close.
Biden considers final Cabinet picks
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Biden considers filling top Cabinet spots
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Tuberville projected to win Alabama Senate race
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Black women key to 2017 Alabama Senate race
In the final days before the 2020 election, all eyes are on key voting blocs that could determine the outcome. CBS News is looking back at races shaped by one group’s determination to vote. This is how Black women voters made all the difference in Alabama’s 2017 Senate race between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore.
Alabama Senator Doug Jones in tough race
Alabama Senator Doug Jones, a Democrat, is facing a tough battle for reelection against former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville. Mike Cason, state government reporter for AL.com, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the latest polls that show Tuberville ahead by 12 points.
Supreme Court's impact on Senate races
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Senator Doug Jones will vote to convict Trump
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Sessions would be challenging Senator Doug Jones, who is considered the most vulnerable Democrat in the Senate
Roy Moore announces second campaign for Alabama Senate seat
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Spouses of fallen service members lobby to eliminate "widow's tax"
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Roy Moore leads in Alabama Senate race poll
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Doug Jones reflects on prosecuting 2 white supremacists
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Alabama senator says white nationalism is on the rise
"It's on the rise and it's a little scary I think for folks," says Democratic Sen. Doug Jones
Alabama senator says white nationalism on the rise
Alabama Democrat Sen. Doug Jones says white nationalism is on the rise in wake of the deadly terror attack in New Zealand last week. During an interview Monday with CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue," they discussed Jones' new book: "Bending Toward Justice: The Birmingham Church bombing that changed the course of civil rights."
Doug Jones on prosecuting 2 white supremacists
Sen. Doug joins sits down with Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the Alabama lawmaker's new book: "Bending Toward Justice: The Birmingham Church bombing that changed the course of civil rights."
Roy Moore says he is "seriously considering" Senate run
Democrat Doug Jones' Senate seat is up for re-election in 2020
Jones calls on Congress to "put some teeth" back in Voting Rights Act
The Alabama Democrat said Republican lawmakers across the country are working to suppress African-American votes
Transcript: Sen. Doug Jones on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Democratic Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama that aired Sunday, March 3, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Open: This is Face the Nation, March 3
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan talks to White House national security adviser John Bolton and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff. Plus, Sen. Doug Jones is here to discuss his new book, "Bending Toward Justice."
3/3: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan talks to White House national security adviser John Bolton and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff. Plus, Sen. Doug Jones is here to discuss his new book, "Bending Toward Justice."
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JD, Usha Vance visit Greenland as Trump administration eyes territory
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Utah becomes first state to ban adding fluoride to public water systems
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Their physical therapy coverage ran out before they could walk again
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Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
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U.S. goes on international egg hunt to ease prices at home
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