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Democrats are facing a self-imposed deadline to pass President Biden's social safety-net plan, but they have yet to figure out a compromise to satisfy both moderates and progressives. And a new CBS News poll shows many Americans don't even know what's in the bill. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss that plus other headlines from Washington.
With Italy preparing to require workers to carry a “Green Pass” that shows their COVID-19 vaccination status, protesters took to Rome’s streets and clashed with police. Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Pope Francis on Saturday to discuss topics like climate change but had to cancel a separate planned event due to the protests. CBSN anchor Lana Zak spoke with CBS News’ foreign correspondent Chris Livesay who was in Rome to give the latest.
House Democrats delayed a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure deal for a second time, as progressive and moderate Democrats continue negotiating the larger bill. That multi-trillion dollar proposal focuses on addressing climate change and several social programs. Jennifer Shutt, budget and appropriations reporter for CQ Roll Call, joined CBSN with the latest on Capitol Hill.
President Biden met with House Democrats on Friday afternoon, as progressive and moderate Democrats negotiate the infrastructure deal and climate and social spending plan. CBS News political contributors and Democratic strategists Joel Payne and Antjuan Seawright join CBSN to discuss.
President Biden is expected to meet with House Democrats after progressive Democrats in the House held up a vote Thursday on the bipartisan infrastructure deal over a lack of Senate Democratic support for a second spending bill focused on climate and social programs. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest.
President Biden signed the continuing resolution bill, avoiding a government shutdown that would have furloughed thousands of federal employees. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed a vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package again as Democrats continue to struggle to reach an agreement. Caitlin Emma, budget and appropriations reporter for Politico, joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Tensions are rising and negotiations are intensifying as lawmakers continue high-stakes talks on President Biden's agenda. Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill after Democrats failed to unite behind it yesterday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave join CBSN with the latest developments.
Congress is hoping to hold a final vote on a bill to fund the government Thursday. It would temporarily prevent federal agencies from shutting down but would not address the need to extend the government's ability to borrow money. CBS News' Skyler Henry, Politico's national political correspondent Meridith McGraw and The Washington Post's national political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the debt ceiling battle and how the White House is trying to save President Biden's domestic agenda.
The U.S. is inching closer to a potential economic crisis and government shutdown as Congress clashes over President Joe Biden's agenda and key legislation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
President Biden and Democrats are scrambling to negotiate two bills that could determine the fate of Mr. Biden's economic agenda. Congress is also working to stave off a looming government shutdown that could mean furloughs for more than 800,000 in less than 48 hours. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more.
Testifying before members of Congress about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley also explained the circumstances surrounding his calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of the Trump administration. CBS News senior national security correspondent David Martin joins "Red and Blue" host and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe with the details.
The U.S. federal government will shut down as of 12:01 a.m. Friday without congressional intervention. A shutdown could have a big impact on Americans. CBS Moneywatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
The U.S. appears to be on the brink of a major fiscal crisis and potential government shutdown as lawmakers scramble to pass key legislation. Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would've kept federal agencies funded through early December and raise the national debt limit, and moderate and progressive Democrats are clashing over President Biden's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest developments.
House Democrats passed a bill to protect abortion rights in response to Texas' six-week abortion ban. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about where the bill heads next as Congress faces its next major deadline.
House Democrats' tax proposal plans to increase taxes on corporations and wealthy Americans. The plan is expected be challenged by Republicans and more moderate Democrats. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The U.S. Capitol Police chief is briefing House and Senate leaders today, ahead of a rally planned for Saturday by far-right groups who say they want "justice" for people charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from the briefing, plus what House Democrats and Republicans will likely ask the Secretary of State during a hearing about the U.S.'s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Senator Joe Manchin called for a "strategic pause" on President Biden's $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill Thursday. And House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed to bring a bill guaranteeing abortion access before the House for a vote later this month. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and The Washington Post's national political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to recall members of the House to take action on the Afghanistan withdrawal. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what McCarthy and other GOP members would like to see done.
The U.S. evacuated another 19,000 people from Afghanistan between Tuesday and Wednesday, but as many as 1,500 American citizens are believed to be still in the country. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, The Washington Post's deputy Washington editor Natalie Jennings, and The Washington Examiner's political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on mixed messaging from the White House, and the reaction on Capitol Hill to a pair of congressmen who secretly traveled to Kabul.
House Democrats approved two key measures that would set up a vote on President Biden's economic agenda by the end of September, which is looking to be a busy month for lawmakers as key protections are set to expire. CBS News political contributors and analysts Joel Payne and Leslie Sanchez join CBSN's Tom Hanson to break down the latest on Capitol Hill.
Activists are planning to protest against voter suppression on the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington. It comes as the House of Representatives plans on passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Co-founder and executive director of Black Voters Matter Cliff Albright joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
President Biden urged companies to implement vaccination requirements for employees following the FDA's full approval of Pfizer's vaccine. Meanwhile his administration is ramping up the pace of evacuations from Afghanistan ahead of the August 31st deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Boston Globe Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin, and Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus the latest on divisions among Democrats over Mr. Biden's legislative agenda.
The U.S. House of Representatives is back in session Monday following its August recess. One of the top priorities on the lawmakers' agenda is President Biden's infrastructure bill. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has set October 1 as the target date to get the bill passed. Politico reporter Nicholas Wu joins "CBSN AM" to discuss.
As the Biden administration accelerates the number of evacuations out of Afghanistan, Defense Department officials said Wednesday that they are working with the Taliban to secure safe passage for U.S. citizens to the airport in Kabul. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Washington Post congressional correspondent Jacqueline Alemany and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the administration plans to help those who are having trouble accessing the airfield, and the latest on congressional hearings into the controversial exit strategy.
Republicans are also demanding answers.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Erik and Lyle Menendez made a remote court appearance Monday in their bid to be released from prison.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.
Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
Scuffles and fistfights broke out weeks after a deadly rail station roof collapse that ignited tensions in the Balkan state.
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action.
Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 16 still missing.
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
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.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
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.
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.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.
Erik and Lyle Menendez made a remote court appearance Monday in their bid to be released from prison. They were convicted of first-degree murder in 1997 for the 1989 killings of their parents.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
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.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
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.
American Airlines is rolling out a new system designed to prevent people from boarding before their group is called. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at how it works.
Across the country, snow and rain could make conditions difficult for people traveling for Thanksgiving. Rob Marciano has the forecast.
The election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump was dismissed Monday after special counsel Jack Smith requested the case end as Justice Department policy forbids the "prosecution of a sitting president." Prosecutors could decide to charge Trump again after he leaves office. Nikole Killion reports.
Several family members of the Menendez brothers spoke in court Monday to push for the brothers' release from prison. A resentencing hearing is scheduled for late January. Elise Preston has more on the new updates to the decades-old case.
U.S. officials say progress is being made toward a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. But as those negotiations go on, the deadly fighting continues. Debora Patta has the latest.