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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.
Pelosi's plan, however, fell flat with moderate Democrats who want the House to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal immediately.
Congress continues to wrangle over final passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill and President Biden's broader budget package. This comes as state and local officials are relaying to the White House what they will need when funding gets approved. Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about his city's priorities.
Federal data shows fewer families struggled to pay their bills after the July round of the new monthly payments.
U.S. troops are heading to Afghanistan to help evacuate the U.S. embassy as the Taliban increasingly takes over more of the country's territory. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM with the latest as the U.S. winds down its involvement in the country.
Though his infrastructure bill passed the Senate in a rare display of bipartisanship, President Biden still needs his frayed caucus to agree on a budget. Meanwhile, as the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, the Taliban is rapidly seizing terriroty. CBS News White House correspondent Steven Portnoy joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the president's challenges at home and abroad.
Senate Democrats passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution overnight that addresses many of President Biden's top legislative priorities. Democrats officially laid the foundation to pass the sweeping measure hours after senators passed a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN from Capitol Hill with what happens next.
A massive infrastructure bill passed in the Senate, with 19 Republicans joining every Democrat in voting for it. Kris Van Cleave has more on what's in the bill.
The New York State Assembly met Monday to discuss the impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. It comes as the Democrat's top aide resigned following the state attorney general's report saying that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. Clifford Michel, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The bipartisan infrastructure bill is likely to pass the Senate, but faces challenges once it turns over to the House. Jennifer Shutt, a budget and appropriations reporter with CQ Roll Call, joins CBSN's Michael George to discuss the measure and the debt ceiling.
The White House says a new moratorium on evictions will be put into effect for parts of the country with higher case counts of COVID-19. It follows days of protest by progressive Democrats who camped outside the U.S. Capitol after the CDC's moratorium was allowed to expire over the weekend. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treene, and Politico national political correspondent Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and the White House's reaction to sexual harassment claims against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
President Biden is touting the bipartisan infrastructure bill as the "most important investment in public transit in American history" as senators work to advance the deal before the end of the week. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.
A bipartisan group of senators worked through the weekend to finalize details on the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure package, and the Senate is close to passing it. However, the bill may face some obstacles in the House. Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
The Senate has convened for a rare Saturday session on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol in an effort to come to terms on the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan. Joseph Kane, a fellow at the Brookings Institution specializing in infrastructure policy, joins CBSN to discuss why some regional leaders are frustrated with the spending proposed in the plan.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Greenland's government says Donald Trump Jr. is visiting in a private capacity, so it won't discuss his presence as his father vows to make it part of the U.S.
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades that quickly spread to 200 acres Tuesday and triggered mandatory evacuations amid warnings from weather forecasters of "extreme" wildfire risks.
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
The bodies were found during a routine inspection after the plane landed.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from releasing a report prepared by special counsel Jack Smith.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Two private equity firms' efforts to wring profits out of hospitals in underserved communities put patients in danger, according to a new report by a powerful Senate committee.
President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquin Guzmán López didn't appear at the hearing in Chicago on Tuesday where prosecutors said they needed more time.
Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies need to stock up if they want the sweet treats; the varieties are being retired this year.
President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
After reaching a tentative deal that suspended a short strike in October, unionized dockworkers and port operators face another crucial test.
Verizon customers reported receiving settlement payments well below the minimum of $15, as stipulated in agreement.
Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
John Irving, a former federal prosecutor who now represents several Trump-world figures, is under consideration to be named the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C.
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in the New York "hush money" case.
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Video of the incident showed a woman in a hat being struck by the racquet as the crowd gasped.
The U.S. government has determined that Sudan's RSF paramilitary force and its allies have committed genocide in the country's raging civil war.
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
Human rights groups accuse Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of using capital punishment as a tool following nationwide protests.
Ryo Yoshizawa — who one fashion magazine said has "national treasure-class handsomeness" — is one of Japan's most popular actors.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Former "Today" anchor Meredith Vieira's husband, journalist Richard Cohen, died on Christmas Eve at 76, the talk show's current hosts said Tuesday.
Grammy-nominated artist Chlöe Bailey and NAACP President Derrick Johnson join "CBS Mornings" to announce nominees for the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The awards honor the achievements and performances of people of color across various fields.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
Chipmaker Nvidia shares surge after founder Jensen Huang unveils next generation of AI for gamers at CES 2025.
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 CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquin Guzmán López didn't appear at the hearing in Chicago on Tuesday where prosecutors said they needed more time.
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, pleads not guilty in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Investigators estimated at least 25 people were buried at Harold Baumeister's estate, based on evidence that included 10,000 bones and bone fragments.
The early morning shootout happened during a joint patrol by police and the military in Guanajuato.
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
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.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Former President Jimmy Carter managed to keep the U.S. out of warfare during his presidency. Carter went on to defend his take on world peace after his time in the White House. Carter's casket has arrived in Washington, D.C., to lie in state.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will cease third-party fact-checking and move toward community notes similar to those used on X, the social media company owned by Elon Musk. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
A horse-drawn caisson is awaiting former President Jimmy Carter's casket at the U.S. Navy Memorial for a procession to the Capitol. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Republicans and Democrats in Washington, D.C., have united to honor former President Jimmy Carter as his casket heads to Capitol Hill to lie in state. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on the plans.
Former President Jimmy Carter told CBS News' Norah O'Donnell in 2008 that he wanted to be remembered for being a family man and promoting peace as president. Carter's legacy on the global stage and his humanitarian efforts after the White House will also be remembered as the world honors the 39th U.S. president.