6/28: Red and Blue
Biden meets with outgoing Israeli president; What we learned from the government's report on UFO sightings
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Trump to visit border days after VP Harris
Former President Donald Trump is planning to visit the southern border Wednesday, just days after Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to El Paso, Texas, to focus on immigration. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Tanya Rivero with more on Harris' trip and details on the battle over Texas Republicans' efforts to push through a new voting law.
DHS Secretary Mayorkas on immigration
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about his visit to the border crossing in El Paso with Vice President Kamala Harris and how the administration is working to improve the conditions for migrant children.
Harris visits U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris made her first visit to the southern border on Friday since taking office. She toured immigration facilities and said the Biden administration is making what she described as "extreme progress" in addressing the surge in migrants from Central America. Republicans criticized her for not visiting sooner and for the timing of her trip. Christina Ruffini reports.
Harris visits southern border for first time as VP
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to El Paso, Texas, as she leads the White House’s response to rising migration. Her trip was criticized by Republicans. Nancy Cordes has more.
VP Harris visits U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris is in El Paso, Texas, for her first visit to the southern U.S. border since taking office. The visit follows months of pressure from Republicans for Harris to visit the region after being tasked with addressing the causes of migration from Central America. Caitlin Dickerson, a staff writer for The Atlantic, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the significance of this visit.
VP Harris heads to U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time in her role leading the Biden administration's immigration response. Abby Livingston, the Washington bureau chief for the Texas Tribune, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
More than 2 dozen migrant families reunited in past week
The Biden administration says it has reunited 24 separated migrant families over the past week, bringing the total number of reunifications to 37. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest happening at the border.
VP Harris to visit U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit El Paso, Texas, on Friday for her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office. It comes as Republicans criticize her for not going sooner. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Harris to head to the U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the Biden administration's response to the rise in migrants seeking to enter the U.S.but so far, she has not been to the border to see the situation firsthand. Nancy Cordes reports.
Democrats search for path forward on voting rights after Senate bill fails
Senate Republicans blocked a sweeping elections bill, but Democrats argue that the fight over voting rights is not over.
Harris heading to border Friday for first time as vice president
The vice president will head to the borer along with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Senate GOP blocks voting rights bill
In a 50-50 vote on Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked a debate from kicking off on the Democrats' sweeping attempt to overhaul election and voting laws in the U.S. The measure would have set a federal floor on voting standards nationwide. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from Capitol Hill.
Special Report: Biden signs Juneteenth act
President Biden signed into law a bill creating a new federal holiday to honor Juneteenth, which celebrates the day enslaved Blacks in Texas learned they were free, June 19, 1865. That was more than two months after the Civil War ended and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Chip Reid anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington with a report from Nikole Killion at the White House.
Harris talks $1.2 billion for community lenders
The $1.2 billion Rapid Recovery Program announced by Vice President Kamala Harris will help enable community financial institutions loan money to small businesses, primarily in minority communities. The effort is part of a larger $12 billion in funding for community and minority financial institutions passed as part of COVID-19 relief in December.
HBCUs fight back after decades of underfunding
There is a growing list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that are suing states for decades of underfunding. Four HBCUs in Maryland won a lawsuit against the state for $577 million, and Tennessee State University claims it is owed $544 million after being underfunded dating back to the 1950s. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks explains to CBSN's Tanya Rivero the impact the Maryland decision could have on the other 100 HBCUs.
Millions to receive 2021 child tax credit
A new IRS tool will help millions of low-income Americans file for their 2021 child tax credit. The monthly payments will begin July 15 and extend through the year. While Democrats are trying to make the current payments permanent, Republicans are looking to introduce their own version of the credit. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Texas Democrats head to Washington on behalf of voting bill
They have delayed the passage of a GOP-sponsored voting bill.
Child Tax Credit payments coming in July
The IRS will start advancing 2021 Child Tax Credits on July 15th this year for those who qualify. Eligible parents will also see an increase in the amount they receive per child. Politico tax reporter Aaron Lorenzo joins CBSN to break down what parents should know about the tax credits and the impact on the economy.
Administration ramps up outreach on child tax credit
The IRS is sending out letters to taxpayers who may be eligible based on information it has from tax returns and distributing stimulus checks, among other measures.
Vice President Harris wraps first trip abroad
Vice President Kamala Harris is back in Washington Wednesday after wrapping up her first foreign trip in office, traveling to Mexico and Guatemala to address the growing number of migrants crossing the U.S. border. But she's received criticism for not stopping at the U.S.-Mexico border during her journey. Ed O’Keefe reports.
White House ends infrastructure talks with GOP
After ending infrastructure negotiations with Republicans on Tuesday, the White House encouraged a bipartisan group of senators to continue their work on an alternative proposal. Politico reporter Maya King and Axios race and justice reporter Russell Contreras join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on what comes next. They also discuss a comprehensive report on the January 6 Capitol riot that largely omitted any role played by former President Trump.
Harris defends not visiting southern border
Vice President Harris is facing questions about why she hasn't visited the U.S.-Mexico border as she seeks solutions on immigration. Weijia Jiang reports.
6/8: Red and Blue
Infrastructure talks break down between White House and GOP; Arizona's 2020 election audit enters seventh week
VP Harris meets with Mexican president
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Mexico City today on the second leg of her first international trip in office. She met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to discuss a range of issues including curbing migration. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Tom Hanson with more on her visit.
Dockworkers go on strike at East and Gulf Coast ports
Thousands of dockworkers walked off the job at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts seeking higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Tim Walz and JD Vance's VP debate is tonight. Here's what to know.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Why Israel says it must go after Hezbollah on the ground in Lebanon
Israel says troops are entering Lebanon for "limited, localized, and targeted ground raids" against Hezbollah. Here's what to know.
Helene death toll tops 130 as Southeast digs out from devastation
Hurricane Helene killed dozens of people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Verizon's network is back up. Here's a fix if your phone isn't working.
Verizon has a recommendation for people still having trouble getting service on their mobile phones after a massive outage.
How the VP debate rules will work for the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
DNC trolls Trump, Vance with digital projections on NYC's Trump Tower
The Democratic National Committee will once again be putting projections on a Trump Tower about the Trump-Vance ticket ahead of the vice presidential debate.
More than 20 feared dead in school bus fire in Thailand
A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok and more than 20 of those on board were feared dead, officials and rescuers said.
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Helene "close to a worst-case scenario" for western North Carolina
The North Carolina State Climate Office explains how the "monster storm" left unprecedented damage that will likely "take years to document."
Verizon's network is back up. Here's a fix if your phone isn't working.
Verizon has a recommendation for people still having trouble getting service on their mobile phones after a massive outage.
Harris courts Latinos with health care-focused ads slamming Trump
Recent polls show Kamala Harris' advantage over Donald Trump among Latinos is smaller than Joe Biden's was in 2020.
Where does the VP live? Inside the second-in-command's official house
1 Observatory Circle in northwest D.C. has been home for vice presidents from Walter Mondale to Kamala Harris.
How to watch the VP debate tonight between Tim Walz and JD Vance
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are poised to go head-to-head tonight at their first and only debate, hosted by CBS News.
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Verizon's network is back up. Here's a fix if your phone isn't working.
Verizon has a recommendation for people still having trouble getting service on their mobile phones after a massive outage.
Dockworkers begin strike at East and Gulf Coast ports
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports steaming toward a strike
Thousands of dockworkers at more than a dozen ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coasts are poised to walk off the job on Tuesday.
What are Tim Walz's economic policies? Here's a look at his record.
As Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation. Here are the economic issues to listen for at the debate.
Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
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Harris courts Latinos with health care-focused ads slamming Trump
Recent polls show Kamala Harris' advantage over Donald Trump among Latinos is smaller than Joe Biden's was in 2020.
Where does the VP live? Inside the second-in-command's official house
1 Observatory Circle in northwest D.C. has been home for vice presidents from Walter Mondale to Kamala Harris.
How to watch the VP debate tonight between Tim Walz and JD Vance
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are poised to go head-to-head tonight at their first and only debate, hosted by CBS News.
Harris and Trump talk about insulin cost, but a law Walz signed does more
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
Jimmy Carter turns 100, the first former president to do so
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
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Harris and Trump talk about insulin cost, but a law Walz signed does more
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
Home hospice care in the spotlight as Jimmy Carter turns 100
The vast majority of hospice patients choose to receive care at home, like 98-year-old Joan Prum of Connecticut — and former President Jimmy Carter.
The biggest health risks from Hurricane Helene flooding
Hurricane Helene's massive rains and flooding is a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
The "Galaxy Gas" trend whipping up controversy on social media
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
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Why Israel says it must go after Hezbollah on the ground in Lebanon
Israel says troops are entering Lebanon for "limited, localized, and targeted ground raids" against Hezbollah. Here's what to know.
More than 20 feared dead in school bus fire in Thailand
A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok and more than 20 of those on board were feared dead, officials and rescuers said.
Shigeru Ishiba elected as Japan's next prime minister by Parliament
Japan's parliament formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country's prime minister to replace Fumio Kishida, whose administration was rocked by scandals.
Same-sex foster parents raising flamingo chick at San Diego Zoo
Dads are on duty at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where a pair of flamingo foster parents are raising a chick together.
Israel begins "targeted" ground operation in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
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From the archives: Kris Kristofferson
Singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson died on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at age 88. In this "Sunday Morning" interview originally broadcast on February 5, 2006, Kristofferson talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about his remarkable road to fame – from writing a hit for Johnny Cash, to first hearing a recording of Janis Joplin singing his song "Me and Bobby McGee" after her death, to sharing a bathtub with Barbra Streisand in "A Star Is Born.
Gloria Estefan on how $42 million commitment to end paralysis began
After surviving a 1990 bus crash that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated over $42 million to paralysis research.
Oasis announces North America reunion tour dates in 2025
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Ta-Nehisi Coates on the power of stories
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "The Message," and about the banning of his work in South Carolina.
Gloria Estefan on mission to cure paralysis
After surviving a tour bus crash in 1990 that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research. The Grammy-winning icon shares her passion for finding a cure.
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Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
The science of how planes remain in the air
Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her "Stay Curious" book series.
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.
Expert on how AI is manipulating reality
With the rapid spread of AI-generated deepfakes, experts are sounding the alarm about their influence on society and elections. Laurie Segall, founder of Mostly Human Media, shares tips on how to spot what's real and what's not.
California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
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How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Climate change views in Florida and Texas
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
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Man gets prison for cloning giant sheep for captive trophy hunting
Arthur "Jack" Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
Trump golf course plot not guilty plea
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who allegedly plotted an assassination attempt in Florida against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to five counts against him Monday. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest after Routh's court appearance.
NYC Mayor Adams asks court to dismiss bribery charge
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
Drug cartel surveillance cameras found on palm trees near border
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
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GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik on VP debate
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a top Republican in the House and supporter of former President Donald Trump, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the only vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance.
Thousands of port workers go on strike
At least 25,000 union dockworkers are on strike in the Eastern and Southern U.S. after talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and shipping companies failed to reach a new contract. The union representing the dockworkers is seeking higher pay and protections against automation replacing workers.
Jimmy Carter celebrates 100th birthday
Tuesday marks former President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday. No other U.S. president has ever lived as long. CBS News correspondent Nicole Sganga shows the stories of Secret Service special agents that have been part of a group protecting the 39th president for nearly half a century.
What to know about debate between Walz, Vance
Tuesday night, CBS News will host the first and only vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz, and Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance. CBS News' Fin Gomez has a preview of the matchup and Danielle Alvarez, senior adviser to the Trump campaign, joined CBS News to discuss Vance's game plan.
What to expect from VP debate
CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes and chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa break down what to know about the VP debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance.