Moderate Democrats shoot down $15 minimum wage
The amendment, similar to the standalone Raise the Wage Act, would have increased the hourly minimum wage from $7.25 over 5 years.
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Voting rights activists set for Senate fight
This week, the House passed a sweeping election reform and voting rights bill, but the legislation faces a steep climb in the Senate. Democratic lawmakers are facing a tough decision as the For the People Act heads to the Senate floor: protect voting rights or protect the filibuster rule. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News reporter Adam Brewster, who is covering special elections and the midterms, joined CBSN to discuss what is next for the bill and the limitations of President Biden's executive powers.
Senate moving forward on Biden's COVID relief bill
The Senate is preparing to debate President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments from Capitol Hill.
Senate forges ahead with Biden's COVID relief plan
The Senate is beginning a marathon debate on President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan. Democrats are trying to get it over the finish line, but Republicans aren't making it easy. Nikole Killion has the latest.
House passes significant voting right bill
The House has passed the "For the People Act," which aims to expand ballot access through a variety of measures. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN with more on how the legislation could change the election system and why critics say it could hurt election security.
Biden, Dems strike deal on stimulus checks
The Senate is expected to hold its first procedural vote on the third coronavirus relief bill, but there are new changes to who can receive a stimulus check. Nancy Cordes reports on the details and who may be cut off.
Senator accuses FBI of withholding info
FBI Director Christopher Wray committed to greater transparency following intense questioning from Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island during a Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Senator Whitehouse joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how Congress can hold the bureau accountable. He also discusses intelligence failures leading up to the Capitol riot, and weighs in on how the U.S. can shift toward renewable energy while taking care of workers.
House Democrats charge ahead with bills likely to stall Senate
The House is expected to vote on an election reform bill this week, but that measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Tanden withdraws nomination for OMB director
President Biden's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, withdrew her nomination Tuesday. Tanden's nomination had faced heavy opposition in the Senate and her nomination appeared to be in doubt. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Cuomo faces growing pressure to resign
There is growing pressure on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign as he faces allegations from three women, who say he sexually harassed them. Jericka Duncan reports.
GOP lawmakers push voting restrictions
Republican lawmakers in dozens of states are taking steps to change voting rules, claiming they are trying to prevent fraud. Democrats accuse the GOP of trying to limit turnout among minority voters. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Democrats' "Plan B" for minimum wage hike appears to be off the table
The Senate parliamentarian ruled last week a provision to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour couldn't be included in the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Face The Nation: Ronna McDaniel, Adam Kinzinger, Andy Beshear, Scott Gottlieb
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Senate Democrats move immediately to "Plan B" on minimum wage
The move comes after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday night that a $15 minimum wage hike cannot be included in the Senate COVID relief package.
House set to approve $1.9 trillion stimulus plan
The House is set to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, possibly without Republican support. Kris Van Cleave shares the latest.
Confirmation of Biden's Budget pick in jeopardy
Two committees canceled votes on President Biden's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, putting Neera Tanden's confirmation in jeopardy. Senators have cited her partisan comments as reason for not backing her. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Battle to raise the federal minimum wage
President Biden and Democrats in Congress are pushing for the federal minimum wage to be gradually increased to $15 per hour, but they're facing opposition as they try to get the proposal into the coronavirus relief bill. Mary Kay Henry, the president of the Service Employees International Union, joins CBSN to discuss what a pay hike could mean for millions of American workers.
Democrats seek control of commission to study January 6 attack
Republicans have pushed for equal representation between both parties.
Latest on COVID-19 relief bill
The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on the next COVID-19 relief bill as soon as Friday. From there, the bill will move to the Senate where President Biden's plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour is in jeopardy of being in the final bill. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what options supporters have if the minimum wage increase is not included in the bill.
Garland vows to keep politics out of DOJ
Merrick Garland attended his Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general, nearly five years after he was nominated to the Supreme Court and Republicans blocked his nomination. Garland said civil rights would be a priority under his leadership and he vowed to keep politics out of the Justice Department's work. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Democrats unveil plan to overhaul immigration
A bill unveiled by Democrats would enable Dreamers and some farmworkers to gain citizenship in about three years. The process would take eight years for other undocumented immigrants. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Democrats propose sweeping immigration bill
Congressional Democrars have released a new immigration bill backed by President Biden. Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar and Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss who the bill would affect and what it could take to get it passed.
Democrats to unveil immigration overhaul bill
Congressional Democrats are expected to unveil a White House-backed bill Thursday that would overhaul the country's immigration laws. The bill would make farm workers, Temporary Protected Status holders, and so-called "Dreamers" eligible for green cards and allow them to apply for citizenship after three years; other eligible undocumented immigrants would be given an eight-year pathway to citizenship. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Democrats unveil Biden-backed immigration overhaul bill
The plan would allow millions of immigrants living in the country without authorization to obtain legal status.
Liberals and conservatives find common ground
A group of Kentucky conservatives and a group of Massachusetts liberals are having conversations to find common ground. Mark Strassmann reports for CBS News series Unifying America.
Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens and crime
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
Notre Dame cathedral rebuilt more than 5 years after devastating fire
French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
U.K. lawmakers give initial approval to so-called assisted dying bill
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.
2024 National Dog Show won by Vito the pug. See all the results.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Ireland's 2024 election is underway. Here's what to know.
Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.
Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
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Black Friday shoppers hit stores across U.S
The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.
2024 National Dog Show won by Vito the pug. See all the results.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
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Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
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The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
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Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
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Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
U.K. lawmakers give initial approval to so-called assisted dying bill
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.
Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
Notre Dame cathedral rebuilt more than 5 years after devastating fire
French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."
Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
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Birthday surprise for Adriana Diaz
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
"Mornings Memory": Watching TV on your phone
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
Tyler Carson, the "Fiddler on the Rock"
Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.
Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Firefighter had visited woman found dead in house fire
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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Birthday surprise for Adriana Diaz
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
"Mornings Memory": Watching TV on your phone
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
New Netflix documentary on overshopping
"Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy" is a new Netflix documentary that aims to show the cost of overshopping. Anna Sacks, an environmentalist and waste expert featured in the documentary, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about what happens to all the things we buy when we're done using them.
Firefighter had visited woman found dead in house fire
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
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