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
Senators will have the chance to question Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearings next week. If confirmed, Jackson will be the first Black woman to serve on the high court. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses what to expect.
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
President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Connecticut's education commissioner Miguel Cardona to be secretary of education as he continues selecting members of his Cabinet. Natasha Korecki, a national correspondent for Politico, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero on "Red & Blue" about who Mr. Biden may be considering for his three remaining Cabinet positions: attorney general, secretary of labor, and secretary of commerce.
Biden considers filling top Cabinet spots
President-elect Joe Biden is forging ahead with the White House transition process despite lack of cooperation from the Trump administration. Mr. Biden is also weighing his options for filling his Cabinet, including possible roles for his former primary rivals Sen. Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with new details.
Tuberville projected to win Alabama Senate race
CBS News projects Democratic Senator Doug Jones will lose his Alabama seat to Republican Tommy Tuberville. This is likely to be the GOP's only pickup in the Senate. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
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
The fight over Ruth Bader Ginsburg's now-vacant Supreme Court seat is highlighting the importance the Senate plays in controlling power in Washington. Washington Post reporter Amber Phillips spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about how the open seat is impacting Republican chances to hold onto the Senate.
Senator Doug Jones will vote to convict Trump
Alabama Senator Doug Jones, a Democrat from a heavily Republican state, says he will vote to convict President Trump on the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of justice. Joseph Moreno and Molly Hooper join CBSN to break down the upcoming impeachment vote.
Jeff Sessions announces run for Alabama Senate seat
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Roy Moore announces second campaign for Alabama Senate seat
The Republican is looking to move past his sexual misconduct allegations and face off against Democrat Doug Jones once again
Spouses of fallen service members lobby to eliminate "widow's tax"
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Roy Moore leads in Alabama Senate race poll
Moore narrowly lost in the 2017 special election as he was dogged by allegations of pedophilia
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."
Republican Bradley Byrne to challenge Alabama Sen. Doug Jones in 2020
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"Star Trek: Discovery" season 2 preview
Season two of "Star Trek: Discovery" premieres Thursday, Jan. 17 on CBS All Access. CBSN gets a preview with the cast including Sonequa Martin-Green who plays Michael Burnham and Ethan Peck who plays Spock.
House GOP's new funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in fast-track vote
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded through mid-March.
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Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice
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Luigi Mangione faces federal murder, stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
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Deportations by ICE jumped to 10-year high in 2024, surpassing Trump-era peak
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Planned Starbucks strike in 3 cities could spread nationwide
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Communities facing air pollution threats worry about EPA rollbacks under Trump
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Officials say mystery drones aren't tracking missing radioactive material
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New details emerge about Utah mom, 3 kids killed at their home
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In Alaska, Santa's helpers work around the clock to deliver holiday packages
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Planned strike vs. Starbucks in 3 cities could spread nationwide
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
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Big Lots is planning "going out of business" sales at all of its stores
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Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk
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Cuomo sues woman who accused him of sexual harassment for defamation
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Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk
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Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries, fed agency warn
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Malaysia agrees to launch new search for missing MH370 plane
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Two journalists killed in northern Syria
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Thousands of Jews have left Israel since the October 7 attacks
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Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice
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Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
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Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
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EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities
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Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
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Luigi Mangione appears in federal court
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared before a federal judge Thursday in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
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