Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
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Judge throws out Trump-era rollbacks on endangered species
A federal judge has thrown out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species.
Ex-Georgetown coach sentenced to 2 1/2 years in college bribery scandal
Former Georgetown University tennis coach Gordon Ernst has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for his role in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal.
President Biden calls for gas tax holiday
President Joe Biden is urging congress to pass a three-month federal gas tax holiday. However, some Democrats -- including former President Barack Obama -- have long criticized the idea. CBS News Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on why Biden is moving forward with this proposal.
Retired Army generals join nonprofit that urges public to recommit to democracy
The two retired Army generals have joined Team Democracy to urge the public to recommit to America's core principles.
Barack Obama catches up with the boy who asked to touch his hair
"You said your hair would be gray next time," Jacob Philadelphia told the former president in a video call. "And I was not lying," responded Obama.
Biden honors Madeleine Albright at funeral
President Biden, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke today at the funeral for Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as secretary of state. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen from Washington with more on the service.
Obama blames social media for "turbocharging some of humanity's worst impulses"
The former president said the current information ecosystem is deepening existing racial and religious divides.
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See Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson channel a few of the most iconic first ladies in American history.
Obama returns to White House for first time in 5 years
Former President Barack Obama returned to the White House for the first time since leaving office in 2017, touting his signature health care law at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden. The three spoke about the Biden administration's efforts to bolster the Affordable Care Act and expand health care coverage. Watch their remarks.
Obama returns to White House for health care event with Biden
The former president appeared at the White House for the first time since leaving office in 2017.
How Obama and Springsteen started a podcast
Former President Barack Obama and singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen sat down with Anthony Mason to discuss their podcast "Renegades: Born in the USA," which launched in February and inspired their book of the same name, which will be released on October 26. Watch the extended interview this weekend on "CBS Sunday Morning," and next week on "CBS Mornings."
Obama says he tested positive for COVID-19
The former president said he is "feeling fine" other than a scratchy throat.
Former U.S. presidents respond to Russia's assault on Ukraine
Most of the former presidents called Russia's attack an assault on democracy and urged national unity.
Former President Obama eulogizes Harry Reid
Former President Barack Obama gave the eulogy at a service held for the late Senator Harry Reid. Reid died in December 2021 at age 82. Watch Obama's full remarks here.
Harry Reid honored by Biden and Obama at service
Former President Barack Obama delivered the eulogy.
Barack Obama shares letter he wrote to Harry Reid before his death
"Enjoy your family, and know you are loved by a lot of people, including me. The world is better cause of what you've done," Mr. Obama wrote.
Barack Obama honors the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu
"Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a friend, and a moral compass for me and so many others," the former president tweeted.
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Obama hits campaign trail for Biden in Pennsylvania; 14-year-old girl works on potential cure for coronavirus
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New York City death toll spikes with revised count; California business owner fights to keep employees on payroll
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Coronavirus cases continue to spike nationwide amid Fourth of July weekend; Baseball's Negro Leagues celebrate 100th anniversary
CBS Evening News, July 30, 2020
Life and legacy of John Lewis honored at Georgia funeral; Trump suggests delaying 2020 election as virus deaths rise and economy shrinks
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States slow reopening measures as coronavirus cases spike; Baseball's Negro Leagues celebrate 100th anniversary
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Out-of-control California wildfires prompt state of emergency; Georgia teachers bring the "cool" in back to school with viral music video
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