Connor Joseph

CBS RADIO'S FINALE - 1927-2026 - The final CBS News Radio broadcast. This was the 11.31pm eastern time broadcast. The anchor is Christopher Cruise. From the Broadcast Center on West 57th. It was a pretty good 99 year run. @CBSNews @CBSRadio

Memorial Day Weekend looks different for Arizona working families this year. Sky-high gas prices are forcing families to cancel trips and stretch every dollar just to get by. Senate Democrats are fighting for an Arizona we can afford and will keep pushing for lower costs and an economy that puts working families first, not billionaire giveaways. ¡SI SE PUEDE! #AZleg #memorialday #gasprices #democrats

“@AZSenateDems Call Out High Gas Prices Before Memorial Day Weekend” “The gas station where they hosted the press conference flashed prices ranging from $4.55 to $5.39 (!) a gallon.” @SenAnaliseOrtiz @BrianSFernandez pro.stateaffairs.com/az/economy-bus…

Kicking off #MemorialDay Weekend with gas prices nearing $5 a gallon in Arizona is unacceptable. Families are feeling the affordability crisis in real time when they pull up to the pump ⛽️! ⬆️ Higher gas prices mean higher costs for everything: groceries, utilities, travel, and everyday necessities. 🤦🏻‍♂️ So why do Republicans in Arizona want to continue replicating failed economic policies coming out of Washington? ❌ Republicans continue prioritizing tax breaks and handouts for corporations and billionaires instead of delivering relief for everyday Arizonans. ✋ Senate Democrats are saying enough is enough. Arizona should work for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. #AZLeg #Senate #democrats #gasprices

High gas prices aren’t just costing drivers at the pump -- they could end up costing candidates at the ballot box, too, according to a new poll of Arizona voters. ktar.com/arizona-electi…

@Meagan_Flynn Congratulations, Meagan!

Happy DC natives day to all who celebrate but especially the newest, tiniest one! Introducing our bundle of joy, Micah Thomas Selk, named in honor of my dad Tom, who lived by Micah 6:8. I’ll be taking some time away from the D.C. beat to be with him.

.@darrincamilleri is exactly right — “As Washington continues chipping away at fundamental voting protections, it’s up to the states to stand up and ensure our elections remain free, fair, and accessible to all eligible voters.” States are now the front lines.

Michigan Democrats have for the past several years warned that the conservative majority on the U.S Supreme Court could and eventually would dismantle key provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act. That fear is now a reality. michiganadvance.com/2026/05/19/wit…

Our own Daniel Squadron was on @thenation’s Start Making Sense podcast to discuss the power of state legislatures, how we build governing power, and his new book The Fourth Branch! Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2atqx9…

New kid showed up for Senate class. Orientation today… swearing-in soon! #SD35

Michigan Senator-elect Chedrick Greene is in the Senate chamber this morning. He just got a round of applause from senators.

🚨The latest from Wisconsin — “Assembly Majority is in Play.” “Between key retirements and polling suggesting a bleak electoral environment for Republicans… the most difficult piece of winning a Democratic trifecta is more likely than ever.” therecombobulationarea.news/p/key-retireme…

Virginia is leading the way, y’all! We did that. We’re now the FIRST state in the South to guarantee paid family and medical leave for workers — proving Virginia can lead the nation by putting working families first. virginiamercury.com/2026/05/12/vir…

Today, my colleagues House Majority Leader Matt Bradford, House Republican Leader Jesse Topper, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa & I issued a statement condemning threats against the General Assembly. Political violence has no place in our Commonwealth. #PAHouse #MadameSpeaker

“We are working to meet this moment by expanding our footprint. We’re looking at states where gains in legislative power this Nov. could secure as many as nine congressional seats as we look towards 2028.” Our own Mandara Meyers for @NBCNews: nbcnews.com/politics/2026-…

Twenty years ago, Congolese man Guy Goma came into the BBC for a job interview but, in a now legendary case of mistaken identity, ended up live on the BBC News Channel. Speaking to BBC Africa, Guy explained how he managed to stay calm under the unexpected pressure of live TV.

BREAKING: Inflation jumps to 3.8%, highest increase since 2023, feds report

MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS: I’m fighting for tax cuts for working families, the middle class, and seniors — not corporate giveaways. More ⬇️

.@DanielSquadron: “Anyone who spent a second considering this decision knows it supercharges the power of states.” “We can’t stop the fallout by crossing our fingers and going back to court.” “We have to win power in state legislatures in November.” nytimes.com/2026/05/09/us/…

Senator-Elect @ChedrickGreene! We’re so excited to welcome him to the Senate Democratic Caucus to restore our full majority. This victory tonight is a resounding win for Bay, Midland, and Saginaw. It’s also a major sign of things to come this November. Let’s go win everywhere!!