8/8/19: Red and Blue
Gun control debate growing on Capitol Hill; problems with counties' voter purge rates
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8/7/19: Red and Blue
Trump visits El Paso, Dayton after shootings; Reigniting the gun control debate nationwide.
7/29/19: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump going after Rep. Elijah Cummings; Steve Bullock on his first presidential debate.
6/25/19: Red and Blue
Robert Mueller to testify publicly on July 17; Sep. 11th First Responders meet with McConnell
House to vote on debt ceiling extension
House lawmakers will vote Tuesday evening on legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion gives CBSN's Tanya Rivero an update on what's at stake.
Busy days ahead for Congress
House lawmakers are expected to pass a bill approved by the Senate last week to temporarily raise the nation's debt ceiling through December 3. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN with a look at what comes next.
Concerns about more political violence
Former national security official Fiona Hill warned on "Face the Nation" Sunday that there could be more political violence beyond what we saw on January 6th. CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall joined "CBSN AM" with more.
Senate reaches agreement to extend debt ceiling
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said they have reached an agreement to temporarily extend the debt ceiling. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports from Capitol Hill, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from the White House.
President Joe Biden visits Michigan
President Joe Biden's plans to reform the nation's social programs are being held up on Capitol Hill, while the president faces a looming economic crisis. CBS News political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what's at stake.
Open: This is "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan, October 3
Today on “Face the Nation” with Margaret Brennan, the standoff between Democrats on Capitol Hill continues, and our COVID-19 death toll reaches a grim new milestone.
Biden meets with House Democrats
President Biden met with Democratic House members on Capitol Hill in an effort to win support and encourage compromise for his infrastructure plan and his massive social programs initiative, two key pieces of his domestic agenda. Christina Ruffini reports.
Biden rallies Democrats around economic agenda
President Biden made a rare trip to Capitol Hill Friday in an attempt to unite Democrats around two key pieces of his sweeping economic agenda. He urged progressives and moderates to come to a compromise on a broader social spending package rather than rush a vote on a smaller deal focused on physical infrastructure. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Manchin holds out over price of Biden plan
Tensions are rising and negotiations are intensifying as lawmakers continue high-stakes talks on President Biden's agenda. Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill after Democrats failed to unite behind it yesterday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave join CBSN with the latest developments.
Facebook denies negative effects of Instagram
Facebook's global head of safety testified before a Senate subcommittee after a recent report detailed the harmful effects of Instagram on young people. Antigone Davis defended the social media platform during her appearance on Thursday. CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Senate expected to prevent shutdown
The Senate is expected to pass a bill to prevent a government shutdown hours before the deadline. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports from Washington, and then Nicholas Wu, a reporter covering Congress for Politico, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on that plus the battle over the debt ceiling and President Biden's budget package.
House votes to suspend debt ceiling through 2022
The House has voted to pass a measure that would suspend the debt ceiling through mid-December of 2022, and the bill now goes to the Senate. Meanwhile, time is running out to avert a government shutdown. Failure to do so would impact multiple agencies and leave thousands of federal employees furloughed. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the latest from Capitol Hill. Then Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
Progressives push back on infrastructure bill
CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joins CBSN to discuss the latest from Capitol Hill, including plans for a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Congress clashes on spending as shutdown looms
The U.S. is inching closer to a potential economic crisis and government shutdown as Congress clashes over President Joe Biden's agenda and key legislation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
U.S. faces government shutdown
The U.S. federal government will shut down as of 12:01 a.m. Friday without congressional intervention. A shutdown could have a big impact on Americans. CBS Moneywatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Biden's agenda hangs on Democratic unity
The U.S. appears to be on the brink of a major fiscal crisis and potential government shutdown as lawmakers scramble to pass key legislation. Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would've kept federal agencies funded through early December and raise the national debt limit, and moderate and progressive Democrats are clashing over President Biden's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest developments.
Senate Republicans block funding bill
Senate Republicans on Monday evening blocked a bill that would temporarily prevent the federal government from shutting down and allow the United States to continue paying its debts. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBS News' Ed O'Keefe to discuss the next moves in trying to prevent a government shutdown, and where negotiations on two major infrastructure bills stand.
January 6 committee pursues personal data
House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot is asking telecom companies to preserve personal information of people involved in the protest, including emails, text messages and location data. Elizabeth Goitein, co-director of the Brennan Center for Justice's Liberty and National Security Program, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why Congress could be setting a tricky precedent.
Major votes this week on Biden's agenda
It's a critical week in Congress as Democrats work to pass key parts of President Biden's agenda. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from the White House, and then CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss what's at stake.
Extended interview: GOP Senator Tim Scott on "Face the Nation"
As budget battles and the conversation over police reform continue, Margaret Brennan sits down with key negotiator Senator Tim Scott for an update.
Scott talks collapse of police reform deal
The South Carolina Republican senator, the top Republican negotiator on police reform, blamed the collapse of the talks on Democrats' "defunding the police" agenda.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins first gold medal of Milano Cortina Games
The highest-ranked American in the men's downhill was Kyle Negomir, who finished 10th.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Which countries and athletes have the most Olympic medals of all time?
While the U.S. is on top of the overall Olympic medal count, it is not the country that dominates winter sports like the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy.
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Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Where you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live
Don't miss a moment of the Winter Olympics. Here's how to watch live, for free and stream the action without cable.
Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Woman speaks out after surviving glioblastoma
Becca Valle thought her headaches were migraines. Brain surgery found a deadly form of cancer.
Officials review new message in Guthrie case
Officials said they are "aware of a new message" in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance on Friday. Authorities have not given details on the contents of the message. Former FBI special agent FBI Doug Kouns joins CBS News to discuss.
Man spent decades making model of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.
Officials shut down man's free bus rides
After a licensed school bus driver finished his route, he decided to help after seeing lots of other children walking to school in the cold. As Tony Dokoupil reports, the offer was short-lived.
Olympics kick off with opening ceremony in Milan
The opening ceremony marked the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with celebrations at Milan's San Siro Stadium and at venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Seth Doane reports.