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The Republican-led state Senate in Arizona is leading a new recount of more than 2 million ballots cast in its most populous county in the 2020 election, despite no evidence of widespread voter fraud. Democrats flipped the state blue for the presidency and one Senate seat last November. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN AM with the latest.
President Biden is campaigning for his infrastructure and jobs plan in reliably-Republican Louisiana, as GOP lawmakers move forward with plans to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from caucus leadership. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Politico Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's political news.
The internal feud over replacing Cheney as conference chair intensified with Trump's support for Stefanik.
President Biden is siding with other world leaders to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines, a move that could help countries struggling with new waves of the virus. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss what comes next, and other news from the Biden administration.
In an op-ed for the Washington Post, Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday urged her fellow Republicans to "steer away from the dangerous and anti-democratic Trump cult of personality." Cheney's comments came as the push to remove her from her role as the third-ranking House Republican intensified. Nancy Cordes reports.
Former President Donald Trump is backing a plan for New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to replace Liz Cheney as House GOP conference chair. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Yahoo News White House correspondent Brittany Shepherd, and Business Insider politics reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss where the battle over Mr. Trump's role in the party heads next.
Rep. Liz Cheney squaring off against GOP leaders; Biden weighs Mayor Garcetti for Ambassadorship
Top Republicans are debating whether to remove Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership role in the House, with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy signifying potential support for replacing Cheney on a hot mic Tuesday. Cheney has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump, whose role within the party threatens to further fracture an already-split GOP. Nikole Killion reports.
In a sign of the escalating tension between the two, McCarthy said there is concern Cheney can't "carry out the message."
As President Biden announced plans to make getting a vaccine easier, Republicans in Washington were focused on tensions between House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and the #3 House Republican, Representative Liz Cheney. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Reuters White House reporter Heather Timmons and Washington Post deputy Washington editor Natalie Jennings join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the GOP divide and the rest of the day's political news.
There's a battle brewing among the GOP as Republicans clash with Liz Cheney, the chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, over her criticism of former President Trump. Nikole Killion reports.
President Biden stepping up vaccination goals; The state of the race for New York City mayor
President Biden is set to deliver remarks addressing the administration's pandemic response and vaccine rollout, including efforts to counter vaccine hesitancy. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the latest on that and other developments in Washington.
Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming continues sharply criticizing former President Donald Trump and others who falsely claim the 2020 election was stolen, but the dispute may jeopardize her her position as GOP Conference Chair. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the details.
House Republicans are clashing over the party's future as they wrap up a major political conference in Florida. Former President Trump was notably absent, and Congresswoman Liz Cheney appeared to deepen the divide by saying Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy are the party's leaders. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joins CBSN AM to discuss.
The House GOP Conference chair says Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy are now the party's leaders.
CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" co-host Caitlin Huey-Burns about how individual donors are driving major fundraising hauls for House Republicans.
President Biden will meet with Republicans on Monday to push his more than $2 trillion plan. Funding will help modernize roads and bridges as well as billions allocated for expanded broadband internet access, affordable housing and repairs to public schools. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
GOP Representative Liz Cheney says there are "fundamental differences in how the Democrats and Republicans approach the economy."
Today on "Face the Nation," along with a sunny economic outlook come clouds of caution with the growing number of new coronavirus cases.
"I've been clear in my views about President Trump and the extent to which following January 6, I don't believe he should be playing a role in the party," Cheney said.
Republicans came very close to taking back control of the House of Representatives in 2020. Now, they plan on utilizing the same strategies to flip the chamber during the 2022 midterm elections, while also downplaying the sharp divisions within their party. Aaron Navarro, an associate producer at CBS News' Political Unit, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the GOP's plan.
"We, as Republicans in particular, have a duty and an obligation to stand against that, to stand against insurrection," Cheney added.
The second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin tomorrow on Capitol Hill. This comes as President Joe Biden urges Congress to pass his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
The stopgap measure to fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief passed the Senate and now goes to President Biden for his signature.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens traveled to Syria Friday, making the first known U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government, and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it to the Senate.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.
At least two people were killed and over 60 were injured after a car crashed into a Christmas market in eastern Germany. Authorities arrested a suspect, saying they believe he acted alone in the deliberate act. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more details.
At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.
More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details.
John Ramsey, JonBenét Ramsey's dad, says he thinks DNA technology will lead to an answer in his daughter's brutal murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down her latest reporting on the case.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
It's the time of year when we indulge in some favorite holiday treats and drinks like eggnog. Chef JJ Johnson, the founder of fast-casual restaurant Field Trip NYC, joins CBS News to showcase several holiday recipes.
2024 marked a sensational year in the world of sports. Some highlights included another Super Bowl win for the Kansas City Chiefs and the rise of women's sports on the college and professional level. Cbssports.com writer Austin Nivision breaks it all down.
A string of drone sightings across parts of the Northeast has prompted federal officials to ban drone flights temporarily in 22 towns throughout New Jersey and some neighborhoods around airports in New York City. Michael Innella, drone photographer and founder of North Jersey Drone Shots, joins CBS News to discuss the logistics behind the aircraft.
An Arizona elementary teacher uses Steve Hartman's "On the Road" stories to teach kindness and character. One about a Secret Santa that gives out money to random strangers has inspired his students to do the same over the holidays -- and this year was no different.
Employees at Starbucks stores started a five-day strike in several U.S. cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, workers are on strike at more than a half dozen Amazon facilities, with more locations expected to join. Carter Evans has details.