Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
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This week on "Face the Nation," House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries joins "Face the Nation" to discuss the tentative debt ceiling deal, plus Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith discusses the rise of AI.
Jeffries on debt ceiling deal
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced late Saturday that they had reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells "Face the Nation" that he expects his caucus to vote for the deal because it "protects" Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans and the "American people."
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This week on "Face the Nation," House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries joins "Face the Nation" to discuss the tentative debt ceiling deal, plus Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith discusses the rise of AI.
Hakeem Jeffries expects Dem support for debt ceiling deal
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
Debt ceiling talks to continue
President Biden will meet with the top four members of Congress again on Friday after he and the lawmakers appeared to make little progress on the debt ceiling Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss on the latest the ongoing debt limit battle.
What to expect from debt ceiling talks
President Biden is meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to discuss the debt ceiling amid warnings of possible default. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss what to expect from the talks.
Biden hosts debt limit talks at White House
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the other congressional leaders are meeting with President Biden Tuesday to discuss the debt ceiling as the U.S. risks possibly defaulting in a matter of weeks. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss what to expect from the meeting.
U.S. could default on debt within weeks
President Biden will meet with House and Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle Tuesday to discuss raising the debt limit. A new analysis from the Bipartisan Policy Center says that the country could default as soon as June. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has more.
McCarthy says he'll block Schiff, Swalwell from Intelligence panel
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is reiterating that he will block Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell of California from serving on the House committee that oversees national intelligence.
Rep. Santos resisting pressure to resign
There are growing calls from members of his own party for newly elected Republican Congressman George Santos to resign over the false claims he made about his background. His campaign funding is also under scrutiny. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with more on the reaction.
Special Report: McCarthy elected speaker
After 15 rounds of voting over four days, Republicans elected Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker of the House, edging out the top Democrat, Hakeem Jeffries. Both leaders spoke about their priorities for the next two years before the members of the 118th Congress were sworn in. Watch full coverage in this CBS News Special Report.
Former congressmen react to speaker vote
House Republicans have failed to coalesce around a pick for speaker, with far-right members blocking GOP leader Kevin McCarthy. Former Republican congressman Will Hurd and former Democratic congressman Mondaire Jones joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
McCarthy fails to gain votes for speakership
The House is set to resume voting for the next speaker on Wednesday after GOP leader Kevin McCarthy failed to gain sufficient votes. Leigh Ann Caldwell, anchor for Washington Post Live and co-author of the "Early 202" newsletter, joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the dynamics on Capitol Hill.
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader in historic first
Long considered a rising star in the party, the 52-year-old Jeffries will make history as the first Black party leader in either chamber of Congress.
House passes rail deal to try to avoid strike
The House has approved legislation to avert a potential nationwide rail strike, forcing rail workers to accept the labor agreement brokered by the Biden administration in September. The House also voted on a separate measure that provides seven days of paid sick leave, which also now heads to the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News to discuss.
Biden urges Congress to avert a rail strike
The House plans to take up legislation to prevent a strike by freight-rail workers. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined us with more on why President Biden is urging Congress to act..
Dems usher in new era of House leadership
House Democrats have chosen Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York to replace outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the party's top lawmaker in the chamber. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with the latest.
Hakeem Jeffries set to lead House Democrats
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York is expected to replace Nancy Pelosi as the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined us with a preview of today's leadership elections as well as what Congress is doing to avert a looming rail strike.
Democrats eye ambitious targets during lame-duck session
Lawmakers are returning to Washingto for the final sprint before the end of the 117th Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss Democrats' list of legislative items to complete before year's end.
What's next for House Democratic leadership
Democrats are searching for new leadership in the House and many prominent lawmakers aren't wasting any time stepping up after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will be stepping down from the speakership. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
New generation of House Democrats vying for leadership spots
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a 52-year-old New Yorker, is running to replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the leadership ranks.
Rep. Jeffries to announce leadership bid
Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries is expected to announce his bid for House minority leader today, just one day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not seek a leadership position in the next Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Hakeem Jeffries to make formal bid to be House Democratic leader, source says
The expected formal announcement will be made one day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not be seeking a leadership role in the new Congress.
Jeffries "very confident" Democrats will win majority
Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York says President Biden "has done a very good job under incredibly difficult circumstances."
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U.S. death toll in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump warns of long campaign
The U.S. military said Monday that the number of Americans killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran now stands at six. Follow live updates on Day 3 of the war.
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Video of Clintons' Epstein testimony released by House committee
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
6 U.S. service members killed in Iranian strike in Kuwait, Pentagon says
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
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Military officials question fortifications at site where U.S. troops were killed
The first American service members to die in the U.S.-Iran conflict were killed in an apparent Iranian drone attack on a makeshift office space in Kuwait, sources told CBS News.
Federal appeals court rejects DOJ's push to delay start of tariff refund process
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure would cause oil prices to surge, experts warn
The Iran war is renewing concerns about the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. A prolonged closure could sharply drive up oil prices, experts said.
DOJ moves to drop defense of Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
Four different district court judges found President Trump's executive orders targeting the law firms were unconstitutional.
Melania Trump presides over U.N. Security Council meeting
The White House announced first lady Melania Trump would preside over the meeting last week before the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military mission in Iran.
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DOJ moves to drop defense of Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
Four different district court judges found President Trump's executive orders targeting the law firms were unconstitutional.
SCOTUS blocks Calif. law against schools outing transgender students to their parents
The Supreme Court order blocks for now a California law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school.
Prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure would cause oil prices to surge, experts warn
The Iran war is renewing concerns about the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. A prolonged closure could sharply drive up oil prices, experts said.
Wagers draw scrutiny after Iran strikes: "Insider trading," senator says
Lawmakers are raising concerns that prediction market users are engaging in insider trading to wager on U.S. military actions.
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DNC announces top cities, date for 2028 convention, won't hold midterm convention
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
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Prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure would cause oil prices to surge, experts warn
The Iran war is renewing concerns about the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. A prolonged closure could sharply drive up oil prices, experts said.
Wagers draw scrutiny after Iran strikes: "Insider trading," senator says
Lawmakers are raising concerns that prediction market users are engaging in insider trading to wager on U.S. military actions.
Federal appeals court rejects DOJ's push to delay start of tariff refund process
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
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Gas prices are set to rise. Here's what you could pay at the pump.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
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Military officials question fortifications at site where U.S. troops were killed
The first American service members to die in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran were killed in an apparent Iranian drone attack on a makeshift office space in Kuwait, sources told CBS News.
DOJ moves to drop defense of Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
Four different district court judges found President Trump's executive orders targeting the law firms were unconstitutional.
CBS News poll finds views of deportation operations continue to divide country
A new CBS News poll finds most Americans say nationwide ICE operations should be decreased.
SCOTUS blocks Calif. law against schools outing transgender students to their parents
The Supreme Court order blocks for now a California law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school.
Poll: What partisans want from their parties ahead of 2026 primary season
President Trump is a central figure for both Democrats and Republicans, going into the primary season, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
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Satellite images show Iranian sites before and after airstrikes
The satellite images show damage to sites including the Choqa Balk-e drone facility and former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound.
Prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure would cause oil prices to surge, experts warn
The Iran war is renewing concerns about the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. A prolonged closure could sharply drive up oil prices, experts said.
Insurgents raid village in South Sudan, killing at least 169 people
Women and children were among the dead, in addition to dozens of combatants, officials said.
Travel chaos intensifies with airports closed, flights canceled amid Iran war
Air travel chaos intensified as the war with Iran stretched into a third day — keeping airspace and airports in the Middle East closed and leaving travelers stranded.
Trump says strikes were "last best chance" to take out Iran threat
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
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Christa Miller on "Shrinking"
Actor Christa Miller speaks about starring in "Shrinking," how her life experiences helped to inspire the series and what it's like to work with her husband, who is a co-creator of the show.
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Broadway, Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman on being a "sore winner"
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The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
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Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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New details on slain Texas gunman
At least two people are dead, and 14 others are injured after a shooting outside an Austin, Texas, bar on Sunday. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a possible terror attack. CBS News' Jason Allen and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have more.
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Officials give update on Austin bar shooting
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Latest details on deadly Austin bar shooting
A deadly shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, is being investigated for possible links to terrorism. Two people were killed and 14 others injured, authorities said.
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Photo shows slain Texas gunman with Iranian symbol on his T-shirt
The gunman who killed 3 and wounded 13 at a bar in Austin also wore a hoodie that said "Property of Allah."
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NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
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NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
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Americans across the political spectrum are reacting to the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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Trump says U.S. will "easily prevail" in Iran war
For a third day, U.S. and Israeli forces are pounding Iran, striking more than a thousand targets across the country, including key government and military buildings in the capital. For now, the Iranian regime's military is fighting back hard, firing missiles and launching drones in at least 11 countries, including Israel and Kuwait. Tony Dokoupil and Matt Gutman have the latest.
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