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What is at issue with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden when it comes to debt ceiling talks; How the topic of age is impacting 2024 campaigns.
What is at issue with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden when it comes to debt ceiling talks; How the topic of age is impacting 2024 campaigns.
CBS News has learned that President Biden has called the four congressional leaders and invited them to a May 9th meeting about the debt limit. Scott MacFarlane, Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa have more.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling bill is "dead on arrival" in the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent joins Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen to discuss the ongoing debt ceiling showdown. She also discusses how House Republicans are prioritizing border security.
President Biden said he will not give into Speaker McCarthy's demands for negotiations on the debt limit as many warn Washington may only have until June to avoid default. Gene Sperling, senior adviser to the president, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss what's next in the standoff.
The debt ceiling bill Republicans passed in the House is dead on arrival in the Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said. The proposed legislation would raise the debt limit and slash trillions of dollars in government spending. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Errol Barnett and Adriana Diaz from Capitol Hill with more.
House Republicans passed a measure to raise the debt ceiling that includes deep spending cuts. Anne-Marie Green is joined by CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane to discuss what comes next.
House Republicans have narrowly passed a bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling. But even party leaders acknowledge the bill is nowhere close to becoming law. The House bill increases the debt limit by $1.5 trillion -- while at the same time imposing an array of spending cuts to the federal budget. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
House Republicans narrowly passed a bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion while at the same time imposing an array of spending cuts to the federal budget. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have the latest on the tough path the bill has to becoming law.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's bill to raise the debt ceiling with spending cuts. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, join with the latest.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has agreed to revisions to his debt ceiling plan in an effort to get it passed in the House as soon as Wednesday. But President Biden says he will veto the bill if it reaches his desk. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Errol Barnett and Roxana Saberi to discuss the ongoing battle over the debt ceiling.
The U.S. is close to exhausting its ability to borrow without a debt ceiling extension. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for "The Washington Post," joined to discuss how a political divide in Washington could create headwinds for capital markets and the economy.
The House Rules Committee is taking up House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's bill to lift the debt ceiling Tuesday, and a full House vote could come as early as Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined with the latest.
The House Rules Committee is taking up House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt limit bill Tuesday. If approved by the panel, the House could vote on it as early as Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the debt ceiling battle.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is facing his first major test as House Speaker: getting support for his debt limit and federal spending plan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he has the votes to pass his debt ceiling bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined with more.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans are seeking to pass a bill on the debt ceiling this week in an effort to bring the president to the negotiating table. But President Biden is refusing to negotiate on the issue. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down the ongoing battle.
Reaction continues to pour in regarding House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt limit plan, unveiled Wednesday. While the White House has pushed back against it, many House Republicans have voiced support for the proposed plan, that could be voted on as early as next week. Republican Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas discussed the proposal with CBS News.
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled a plan Wednesday to raise the debt limit and cut government spending, but the White House claims the proposal would slash key programs and cut manufacturing. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes have more.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has released a plan to raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion. The bill includes $4.5 trillion in spending cuts. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke to House members about the plan.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled on Wednesday the Republican plan to raise the nation's debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion, but it's tied to massive federal spending cuts. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the GOP proposal.
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have been discussing the U.S. debt limit over the past few months — just not with each other. Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young joined to explain the administration's position.
Lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday on the Biden administration's controversial decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan in 2021. It comes as Republican members of Congress seek to vote on a debt limit bill as soon as next week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is trying to convince his members to back his plan to avoid the nation defaulting on its debts in a few short weeks. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News' chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined to break down the outlook of McCarthy's plan.
Republican lawmakers have questions for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy about his plan but are optimistic. They hope to pressure the White House and Senate into negotiating.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pushing House Republicans to back his debt ceiling plan. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses McCarthy's plan.
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Former President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower in New York on Friday morning.
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
A simple cocktail recipe, from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Barefoot Contessa at Home."
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
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.
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.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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 Yankees, Guardians, Phillies and Dodgers punched their tickets to the post season in their respective leagues while two wild card spots remain up for grabs heading into the final weekend of the regular season. CBS Sports MLB writer Matt Snyder breaks it all down.
British actress Maggie Smith, known for her roles in "Harry Potter," "Downton Abbey" and more, has died at the age of 89. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Innocencio looks back on her decades-long career.
Friday marks one year since the end of the 148-day Writers Guild of America strike that impacted more than 11,000 union members. The Ankler staff writer Elaine Low joins to discuss the strike's impact and how writers are faring in the time since.
A report by the Commonwealth Fund ranked the U.S. last for health system performance, despite spending more on its health care than peer nations. The ranking was based on access, outcomes, administrative efficiency, equity and the care process. Commonwealth Fund executive Reginald D. Williams II joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
The Department of Justice charged three Iranian operatives for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign, according to a newly unsealed indictment. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss the latest.