In our news wrap Saturday, the U.S. Air Force downed a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina, dangerously cold temperatures descended on the northeastern part of the country, the mayor of Memphis asked the DOJ to evaluate the city’s police department, the DNC approved a new 2024 presidential primary lineup, and scientists discovered 12 new moons … [Read more...]
Sarah Palin loses special election for Alaska House seat. Mary Peltola won the special election
Sarah Palin loses special election for Alaska House seat. democrat Mary Peltola won the special election to fill Alaska’s House seat for the remainder of 2022, according to unofficial results released by the Alaska Division of Elections, thwarting former Gov. Sarah Palin’s bid at a political comeback – at least for a few months. Peltola emerged as the victor Wednesday when … [Read more...]
Can Liz Cheney fend off Trump-backed candidate in Wyoming primary?
Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney is fighting to hold on to her seat as voters head to the polls in the primary on Tuesday. Cheney is facing off against trial attorney Harriet Hageman, who is backed by former President Trump. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and Fin Gomez, CBS News' political director, join "Red and Blue" to discuss the race and … [Read more...]
Liz Cheney vs. Trump-backed candidate, Giuliani a target in probe, more on “Red & Blue” | August 15
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney is getting ready to take on Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman in Tuesday's primary. Rudy Giuliani is now a target of the 2020 election investigation by a Georgia grand jury. Watch “Red & Blue” for the latest on all of these stories and more. #news #politics #primaryelection CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news … [Read more...]
Rep. Liz Cheney loses primary, says she’s considering possible 2024 presidential bid
Rep. Liz Cheney, one of two Republicans on the House January 6 committee, lost her primary race to a Trump-backed challenger Tuesday. When asked about a potential 2024 presidential bid on the "Today" show, Cheney said she's thinking about it. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" with more from Wyoming. CBS News Streaming Network … [Read more...]
Impact of January 6 on GOP primaries in Wyoming and Alaska
The GOP primaries in Wyoming and Alaska offer a glimpse into how Republican voters feel about the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Nikole Killion for a special edition of "Red and Blue." #news #january6 #2022midterms CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 … [Read more...]
Voters head to the polls in the Wyoming and Alaska primary elections
Several key primary elections will take place Tuesday in Alaska and Wyoming, with Wyoming featuring one of the most highly-anticipated elections of the day. Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump, is significantly down in the polls against Trump-backed candidate Harriet Hageman. Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist, and Joe … [Read more...]
Alaska voters head to polls for key primaries
Voters in Alaska are getting their first opportunity to use the ranked-choice voting system when they head to the polls Tuesday. The state switched to the new system for general elections, which includes Tuesday's special election for the House seat of former longtime Rep. Don Young, who died in March. Former Republican Gov. Sarah Palin is looking to return to elected office in … [Read more...]
Request to unseal Trump search warrant, Liz Cheney’s primary fight, more on “Red & Blue” | August 11
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department is moving to unseal the search warrant used to seize documents from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. Rep. Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, is getting ready for Wyoming's primary election. "Red & Blue" is following these stories and … [Read more...]
Rep. Liz Cheney facing tough primary on Tuesday
Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney is fighting to hold on to her seat as voters head to the polls in the primary on Tuesday. Cheney is facing off against trial attorney Harriet Hageman, who is backed by former President Trump. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and Fin Gomez, CBS News' political director, join "Red and Blue" to discuss the race and … [Read more...]