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Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) introduced a measure that would allow Congressional staffers to form unions. The congressman joins CBS News "Red & Blue" anchor Major Garrett for the latest on the growing movement on Capitol Hill.
A Texas man named Guy Reffitt will be among the first defendants to face a jury trial over the January 6 Capitol attack. An alleged member of the Three Percenters militia group, Reffitt was indicted on several charges including obstruction of justice and carrying a firearm on Capitol grounds. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the investigation, plus recent comments by former Vice President Mike Pence.
For the second time since the pandemic began, Senators will be considering a Supreme Court nominee. But the Omicron variant is complicating some plans on Capitol Hill. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Democrats are hoping to move swiftly with the Supreme Court confirmation process once President Biden chooses a nominee. But the party's slim majority and concerns about COVID could interfere. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more from Capitol Hill.
Senator Ben Ray Luján is expected to return to Washington in four to six weeks after suffering a stroke, but his absence may complicate President Biden's timeline for naming a Supreme Court nominee. Plus, the U.S. is deploying 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump join "Red & Blue" anchor Major Garrett with more.
There are 29 Democratic representatives who are either retiring or running for another office this election cycle, as doubts increase about the party's ability to hold its majority in the House. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Democrats were unable to pass their landmark voting reform legislation in the Senate after two members of their own party sided with Republicans and refused to make changes to the 60-vote filibuster rule. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from Capitol Hill.
Senate Democrats will press forward Wednesday in their effort to pass sweeping voting rights legislation despite Republican opposition and a procedural roadblock from a pair of moderate Democrats. Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the Capitol Hill showdown.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has opened a floor debate on a measure that Democrats say would protect the rights of voters and the integrity of federal elections. Republicans are likely to filibuster the legislation, in which case Democrats say they'll seek a change to the Senate's rules. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBSN with more on the Senate's next steps and other news from Capitol Hill.
Several House Democrats in swing districts are concerned about their political fate ahead of the midterm elections. Looking for a way to drive voters to the polls, some of these lawmakers are suggesting breaking up the Build Back Better Act. The Biden administration's key spending bill currently faces uncertainty in the Senate. Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor joins CBSN to break down the strategy discussions on Capitol Hill.
Senators will return to Capitol Hill Tuesday to debate a House-passed voting rights bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Martin Luther King III and his family ahead of that debate about their advocacy work and why this issue is so important, and she shared parts of that interview with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers.
The Justice Department filed the most serious charges in its investigation into the U.S. Capitol riot. Members of the Oath Keepers, including its leader Stewart Rhodes, were charged with seditious conspiracy. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
President Biden and Democrats in Congress are focused on trying to pass voting rights legislation, although its future is uncertain. And the U.S. holds high-stakes security talks with Russia. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian and Wall Street Journal Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
President Biden, former President Obama, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and loved ones memorialized Harry Reid Saturday in Las Vegas. The former Senate majority leader died in December at age 82. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne, who also served as Reid’s deputy press secretary, joins CBSN to discuss the late lawmaker’s legacy.
President Biden addressed the nation on January 6, marking one year since the assault on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with some of the highlights from his speech.
One year after the January 6 insurrection, the nation's major political parties are still divided on the riots. Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
President Biden is expected to address Americans on Thursday -- exactly one year after a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has a preview of his remarks. Then, CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues takes a look at the court cases and investigations since January 6. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on where those cases stand today, and what to expect in the months to come.
Former President Donald Trump will no longer hold a press conference to mark the anniversary of the Capitol riot at Mar-a-Lago Thursday. More Capitol police officers have filed lawsuits against the former president accusing him of playing a critical role in the attack. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN with more.
President Biden says his administration is doubling its order of Pfizer's new COVID-19 antiviral pill from 10 million to 20 million as the Omicron variant ravages the U.S. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more headlines from the White House.
On Thursday, the nation will mark one year since the insurrection at the Capitol. Federal authorities say in that time, lawmakers, as well as the building itself, are facing more threats now than last January. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to discuss how Americans feel one year later.
The Maryland Representative witnessed the attack on Congress by insurrectionists on January 6, 2021, but he'd already experienced an even darker day, when his 25-year-old son, Thomas, took his own life.
Representative Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the House January 6 committee, said on "Face the Nation" that that panel "will not be deterred. At the end of the day, the facts matter and the truth matters."
The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection will reportedly begin a more public phase of the probe in the new year. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joined CBSN with more on the progress of their investigation.
Three retired U.S. military generals are warning in a piece in the Washington Post that a breakdown in the nation's politics could lead to a breakdown in the military. General Paul Eaton, one of the authors and a senior adviser to VoteVets, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on his perspective.
President Biden and his fellow Democrats say they will continue to work on their $1.75 trillion social spending and climate plan despite Senator Joe Manchin saying he would no longer support the legislation. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a look at the next steps and more news from the White House.
Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Israel has been carrying out a large-scale operation in northern Gaza for the last two weeks, saying Hamas has regrouped there.
Georgia authorities announced Sunday an investigation has been opened into the "catastrophic failure" of the dock gangway.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short.
A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday in hopes of ultimately reaching the United States.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Paul Whelan join Margaret Brennan.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.
Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short.
Love them or hate them, pigeons are an iconic animal of New York City. But there is much about these birds that remains a mystery to most, from their intelligence, to their ability to thrive in a concrete jungle, to their suitability as pets.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Paul Whelan join Margaret Brennan.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
Brooklinn Khoury was 20 years old when a family member's pet launched at her face and bit off her upper lip.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday in hopes of ultimately reaching the United States.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Many Cubans are waiting in anguish as electricity on much of the island has yet to be totally restored after days of blackout.
Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into the history of Gershwin's first major work, a piece that melded jazz, classical and orchestral music, and became a fixture of American culture.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented and hilarious relatives.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House." It's the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented siblings Keenan, Shawn, Marlon and Kim, son Michael, and nephews Damien and Craig. Damon talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his journey from working in the Paramount Studio mailroom, to creating edgy characters in movies and TV.
Keri Russell, who played a Russian spy in "The Americans," is now on the frontlines of geopolitics in "The Diplomat," playing the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Join "Sunday Morning" on the set of the hit Netflix series.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote for, despite FBI data showing reported violent crime fell in 2023. In Chicago, a group of women is trying to continue to lower crime rates end the cycle of violence in the city.
Disturbing new details and heart-wrenching testimony were given during the first day of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors revealed how Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were killed on a hiking trail more than seven years ago. Here's what to know about the case.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Paul Whelan, a Marine veteran who was imprisoned in a Russian labor camp for nearly six years until being released after a prisoner swap this summer, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in his first interview since being freed about the first moments he realized he was free.
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview of Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia, a portion of which aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there are foreign bad actors who are not only trying to "sow the seeds of distrust, but to diminish citizens' confidence in the process and in their own voices."
As former President Donald Trump has accused his adversaries of being the "enemy from within," Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, who represents a district heavily targeted by Democrats, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "all of the rhetoric needs to stop."
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it will "absolutely not" take seven days for his state to tabulate votes despite recent comments that it would by former President Donald Trump.