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President Biden spoke about how the federal government is helping areas damaged by tornadoes. Plus, Democrats are trying to pass Mr. Biden's spending bill and voting rights legislation. CBS News' Natalie Brand, Washington Post political reporter Amber Phillips and Washington Examiner senior political correspondent Natalie Brand join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Around 800,000 legal immigrants will be able to vote in municipal elections in New York City if a new bill called "Intro 1857" becomes law. New York City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss why he first proposed the legislation back in 2020 and is leading efforts to get it passed.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Texas, claiming the state's new voting district maps discriminate against Black and Latino voters. Kim Wehle, a professor of law at the University of Baltimore and the author of "How to Read the Constitution -- and Why," joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the details of the lawsuit.
New York voters rejected three ballot measures last week focused on expansion of voting rights and changes to the state’s political redistricting process. Rachel Holliday Smith, senior reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why the proposals were voted down.
The Senate voted against debating voting legislation Wednesday, with Republicans this time filibustering an update to the landmark Voting Rights Act.
Republicans in the Senate blocked an effort to advance the Freedom to Vote Act last week. It's a setback for congressional Democrats and President Biden, who are trying to enact new federal policies ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joined CBSN to discuss how potential voting reforms could impact communities of color.
Efforts by Senate Democrats to strengthen voting rights and overhaul the nation's election systems failed again. Republican lawmakers voted down the bill for a third time Wednesday. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist, and Republican strategist Joe Watkins joined CBSN to discuss.
President Biden visited Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday to promote key aspects of his economic agenda to working class Americans. Back in Washington, Democrats are inching closer to an agreement on a spending bill for investments in social and climate infrastructure. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest on negotiations, as well as voting rights reform and pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.
President Biden presented a new version of his social and climate spending bill, pointing out which parts of the original bill can stay and which parts must go. Plus, Senate Republicans blocked a voting rights bill again. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Puko and The Washington Post deputy Washington editor Natalie Jennings join CBSN "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is refusing to appear before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol insurrection as former President Trump claims executive privilege. New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney joined CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest.
A group called The Fairness Project is launching a new campaign aiming to make ballot measures accessible across the country. Kelly Hall, the executive director of the organization, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss their goals.
The 2022 governor races in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have taken on new significance for Democrats as Republicans push for more restrictive voting laws on the state level. The New York Times' domestic correspondent Nick Corasaniti joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is hearing comments Wednesday on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill is in response to a wave of restrictive voting legislation passed by several states this year. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what to expect from this hearing.
Some Republican lawmakers and Trump supporters across the country continue to claim the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump. In one Texas county that Trump won in a landslide, GOP officials are taking aim at a nonpartisan election administrator. Jeremy Schwartz, an investigative reporter for the ProPublica-Texas Tribune Investigative Initiative, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Meade spoke with 60 Minutes last year about the fight for Amendment 4 in Florida.
In a majority opinion, judges ruled that a 2018 North Carolina voter ID law was written with "the unconstitutional intent to target African American voters." Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter at CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
The Congressional Black Caucus is celebrating its 50th anniversary. CBS News political analyst Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to talk about the organization's accomplishments.
Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed voting restrictions into law that he says combats voter fraud. Opponents claim it suppresses minority turnout.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a controversial voting bill into law Tuesday. The Election Integrity Protection Act of 2021 bans drive-thru voting and changes voting hours. It also includes new requirements for mail-in voting and poll worker protections. Renuka Rayasam, author of Politico Nightly, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.
New restrictions will be placed on voting in Texas once Governor Greg Abbott signs a new election bill into law. Meantime, the Arizona Senate is releasing new documents about the controversial election audit that's currently underway in Maricopa County. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
One of the strictest abortion laws in the country is now in effect in Texas, outlawing the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN to discuss what's happening with the case, as well as the latest on Texas' Republican-backed voting law.
A Texas law banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy went into effect early Wednesday after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to act on an emergency request to block it. It came as the state's Republican governor prepares to sign a controversial voting restrictions bill into law. Nikole Killion has the details.
U.S.-Afghan relations unclear moving forward; Texas poised to enact new voting restrictions
A three-judge panel in North Carolina has ruled to allow those with felony convictions to register to vote and cast ballots. This includes those who are on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. Daryl Atkinson, co-director of Forward Justice, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the impact this ruling will have.
The legislation's passage ended a months-long standoff with Democrats, who stalled the bill by leaving the state.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military in its war against Ukraine.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
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.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia and more? Here's what to know to keep others safe this holiday season.
Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military in its war against Ukraine.
Today, upwards of 700,000 Israelis live in settlements which the U.N. calls illegal. "Sunday Morning" talks with two settlers and with Palestinians in the West Bank living on opposite sides of an Israeli security barrier.
Police in Magdeburg, Germany, said Sunday that those who died were four women aged 45, 52, 67 and 75, as well as a 9-year-old boy.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Actress and producer Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni, her costar and the director of "It Ends with Us," of repeated sexual harassment on set and of orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni's attorney called the claims "categorically false."
In this web exclusive, Darren Criss and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate the holiday in a performance of Criss' "Christmas Dance."
Darren Criss, the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending," helps "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of the Hugh Martin-Ralph Blane standard, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
Darren Criss (the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending") and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season."
Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks about his road to Broadway, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
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.
By most accounts, alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones. Correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
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.
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.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to appear in a New York court Monday to face state charges, including first-degree murder as a crime of terrorism.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A suspect is in custody after a woman was killed after being set on fire inside a New York City subway car on Sunday. Tammy Mutasa has the latest.
A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.
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.
Bergdorf Goodman's iconic holiday windows are more than decorations, they're celebrated works of art. Michelle Miller introduces the artisit behind the dazzling displays.
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Masako Morishita, this year's James Beard Award winner for emerging chef, has only been cooking professionally for a few years. Jan Crawford shows how her culinary journey in Washington, D.C., started with an unexpected twist.
Actress and producer Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni, her costar and the director of "It Ends with Us," of repeated sexual harassment on set and of orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni's attorney called the claims "categorically false."
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.