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Lawmakers on the Senate Rules Committee are debating the "For the People Act," a major overhaul of voting rights in the U.S. Democrats say the measure is crucial to protecting elections, while Republicans say it isn't necessary as they push for restrictive laws. CBSN's Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Tanya Rivero about the debate.
Democrats and Republicans are clashing over provisions of a voting rights bill known as the For the People Act as the Senate Rules Committee takes it up. The legislation would protect voting access nationwide, as several GOP-led states advance various restrictions. Congressman Colin Allred, a Democrat from Texas, joined CBSN to discuss the bill, as well as what needs to be done when it comes to paid family leave in America.
Stacey Abrams joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about voting rights and her new legal thriller, "While Justice Sleeps."
The politician and voting rights advocate talks about justice, ambition, and about her other life – as an author of romance novels and political thrillers featuring protagonists who are women of color.
Texas lawmakers are moving forward on a Republican-sponsored bill to overhaul election laws. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has details on the proposal, and CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN with more on the voting controversy in Texas and other states.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering signing into law a bill that would automatically restore the voting rights of people convicted of felonies after they've been released from prison. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster, who covers special elections and midterms, joins CBSN to explain what the bill aims to accomplish.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he plans to sign a new election bill into law after the Republican-led state legislature passed the legislation that would make significant changes to mail-in voting procedures. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN to discuss the impact it could have.
A nonprofit with ties to President Biden's 2020 campaign is launching a voting rights initiative as GOP leaders in several states seek to tighten voting access. Andra Gillespie, an associate professor of political science at Emory University, and Chuck Rocha, a former senior adviser to Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns, join Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the state of voting rights 100 days into Mr. Biden's term.
Republican lawmakers in Texas are pushing for new restrictive voting laws. One of the proposals have already passed in the state Senate, and will be reportedly taken up by the House in the coming week. Abby Livingston, Washington bureau chief for the Texas Tribune, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Former President Trump said at the Republican National Committee's donor retreat over the weekend that he's optimistic Republicans will retake Congress in 2022 and reclaim the White House in 2024 and reiterated falsehoods about voter fraud in 2020. A new report from the Center for Election Innovation and Research, first obtained by CBS News, finds that more than 70% of states offer all voters access to a mail-in ballot and early voting. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN AM to discuss.
CEO Dan Murphy said the company has no plans of relocating amid other companies' criticism of the voting changes.
A New York Times opinion piece argues Georgia's new voting law must be understood in its own historical context, as more states consider similar measures. The author of that piece, CBS News political analyst Jamelle Bouie, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with to discuss the law's context and the history of discriminatory laws.
Major corporations are speaking out against Georgia's new voting law, including Coca-Cola and Delta Airlines, both of which are headquartered in Atlanta. Major League Baseball announced it will relocate this season's All-Star game out of the Peach State. Christina Ruffini reports.
The Texas state Senate has advanced a restrictive new voting bill that would would limit early voting hours, ban drive-through voting and restrict voting by mail. The measure comes after a new voting law in Georgia that President Joe Biden slammed as "Jim Crow on steroids." CBS News chief White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to talk about the growing backlash against GOP efforts to restrict voting.
The battle over voting rights is moving from Georgia to dozens of other states. Several provisions from some state lawmakers include restricting mail-in voting and limiting dropbox ballots. Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Biden held his first official Cabinet meeting Thursday, with a specific focus on his newly-released infrastructure plan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Georgia's new election law and his company's selling of airplane middle seats for the first time in a year.
"What we're saying to companies is all of the words are nice, but we need you to take action," former American Express Chairman and CEO Ken Chenault said on "CBS This Morning" Wednesday.
On Monday, Georgia's NAACP and voting rights groups filed a second federal lawsuit seeking to block sweeping changes to the state's voting process that are set to take place under a new bill signed by Republican Governor Brian Kemp. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Mark Niesse joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Lawmakers are gearing up for a fight over the future of the filibuster as Democrats seek to advance voting legislation that would overhaul U.S. election law. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson and Politico congressional correspondent Olivia Beavers join CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
President Biden is battling two major issues. One is growing criticism about how his administration is handling a surge of migrants on the southern border seeking asylum and overwhelming facilities. Another is Georgia's sweeping new and contentious election law. Mr. Biden condemned the overhaul limiting voting access in the state after Republican Governor Brian Kemp signed the measure. CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed an overhaul of state elections that includes new restrictions on voting by mail. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on what this means for voting in the state.
In his first formal press conference since he took office, President Biden slammed efforts by Republicans to restrict access to voting, calling the measures "un-American." Democrats are supporting a sweeping voting rights bill known as HR 1, or the For the People Act. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN to discuss different state actions on voting rights and their potential impact.
President Biden defended his administration's handling of immigration at the southern border during his first White House news conference. He also addressed key issues including voting rights and gun control. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the highlights.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed into law a bill that overhauls the state's election laws after significant opposition from Democrats and voting rights groups. CBS News election law expert David Becker joins "CBS This Morning" to describe what is in the bill.
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off coal, oil and gas.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
The strikes, which destroyed an eight-story building and left a crater in the ground, were the fourth in Beirut in less than a week.
Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.
Police in New Hampshire, where Dartmouth is located, announced that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house.
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
This would be North Dakota's first national monument, a proposal several tribal nations say would preserve the area's indigenous and cultural heritage.
Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.
Police in New Hampshire, where Dartmouth is located, announced that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off coal, oil and gas.
The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.
Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped.
The strikes, which destroyed an eight-story building and left a crater in the ground, were the fourth in Beirut in less than a week.
Around the world, women cook more meals per week than men, but Italy serves as the exception to the rule.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Early Shirley."
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week.
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Tipsy Woman."
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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.
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
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.
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Early Shirley."
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week.
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Tipsy Woman."
This morning, we travel to Los Angeles to explore an American entrepreneur's priceless car collection. It's a thing of beauty fittingly built by a cosmetics empire — and the collection is now so large it can't fit under one roof.
Today in a special Thanksgiving edition of the Dish, Dana Jacobson sits down with chef, cookbook author and social activist Andrew Zimmern. He's made a name for himself with his activist persona and versatile cooking, earning recognition and awards — including an Emmy. But when it comes to Thanksgiving, Zimmern takes time to reflect on the darker times of his life — and celebrates where he is now.