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Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, who has had a long rift with fellow Democrats, says she is leaving the party, registering as an independent. She will still caucus with Democrats, who will hold a slim majority in the Senate, but can now avoid running in a Democratic primary.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced Friday that she is leaving the Democratic Party to register as an independent. The change comes one day after Congress passed legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on the reaction to Sinema's announcement, and Wisconsin Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Catherine Herridge to discuss her fellow senator, the marriage legislation and more.
Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. after Russia released her in a prisoner swap. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero with more on Griner's return, President Biden's conversation with Paul Whelan's family, and how the administration is reacting to Senator Kyrsten Sinema leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced Friday she is leaving the Democratic Party and is now a registered independent. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains why Democrats are still confident in their Senate majority, and what the move could mean for Sinema when she's up for reelection in 2024.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic Party and has registered as an independent. CBS News anchors Meg Oliver and Anne-Marie Green spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane about what this means for the Biden administration's agenda.
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Senate Democrats announced Thursday night they have reached a consensus on the Inflation Reduction Act. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona initially harbored concerns about the bill, but said Thursday she is ready to vote in favor of it after changes were made to the tax and energy provisions. CBS congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses what this bill means for the Democrats.
CBS News' Debra Alfarone and Lana Zak sit down with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes to discuss how White House officials are responding to the latest jobs report, the reaction to Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's nascent support for the Inflation Reduction Act and why White House officials have summoned the Chinese ambassador.
Democrats say they have finally reached a deal on their massive economic package after holdout Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona agreed Thursday night to changes in the measure's tax and energy provisions. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" with more about the bill senators hope to bring for a vote this weekend.
The Senate is set to hold its first vote Saturday on the Inflation Reduction Act, this despite concerns about the legislation voiced by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explained how the bill is expected to fare in Congress.
Prospects for the Senate tax and climate bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act are still uncertain as Sen. Kyrsten Sinema considers her stance. And in Kansas, voters signaled they want to maintain abortion rights. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Reuters White House correspondent Trevor Hunnicutt join Robert Costa on "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Democratic senator Kyrsten Sinema has not promised support for a $739 billion spending and climate package. Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treene looks at what's keeping the Arizona senator from supporting the bill as it stands.
With a new reconciliation bill set to be voted on in the Senate, just where does Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema stand as a key vote to get it passed? Politico national political correspondent Meridith McGraw and CBS News Radio's White House correspondent Steven Portnoy join "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.
The House Judiciary Committee will meet Thursday to discuss major pieces of gun control legislation. A group of bipartisan senators has also agreed to continue meeting to discuss measures that could pass with a 60-vote majority. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett on CBS News about what to expect from these meetings.
Michael Starr Hopkins, the founding partner of Northern Starr Strategies, argues President Biden has let Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin "hijack the agenda and threaten to destroy his presidency." He joins Lana Zak to break down his thinking.
President Biden says there are no circumstances in which the U.S. will be sending troops into Ukraine. His remarks come as the U.S. prepares to send thousands of troops to Eastern Europe in case Russia invades its neighboring country. Representative Cheri Bustos joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the Biden administration's latest efforts surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and other notable news of the day from Washington.
Sinema's censure came as "a result of her failure to do whatever it takes to ensure the health of our democracy," the party said.
As President Biden enters the second year of his presidency, he's dealing with a declining approval rating. This includes Independent and young voters -- two groups that have leaned Democratic in recent elections. Leslie Sanchez, CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist, and Joel Payne, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, join CBSN to discuss.
Democrats were unable to pass their landmark voting reform legislation in the Senate after two members of their own party sided with Republicans and refused to make changes to the 60-vote filibuster rule. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from Capitol Hill.
A series of speakers, including Martin Luther King III, delivered remarks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day about the need to pass voting rights legislation in Washington. Antjuan Seawright, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Leslie Sanchez, CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist, joined CBSN to discuss.
Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are beginning debate on voting rights legislation. But it faces an uphill battle as two key Senate Democrats oppose filibuster reform. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBSN with the latest from Capitol Hill.
Senators are expected to begin debate on a voting rights bill that no Republican members support. The legislation combines the Freedom To Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBSN to discuss why it's unlikely the bill will pass, and the key role two Democrats play.
Family members of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are honoring the late civil rights leader by pressing Congress to act to pass voting rights legislation. Nsé Ufot, CEO of the New Georgia Project, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what's at stake.
President Biden touted Friday the bipartisan infrastructure deal he signed into law in November, detailing some of the upcoming projects that he says will affect big and small communities alike nationwide. Meanwhile, he's struggling to get other key pieces of his legislative agenda through Congress. Zeke Miller, a CBS News political contributor and a White House reporter for the Associated Press, joined CBSN to discuss.
Biden met with Senate Democrats on Thursday.
On Monday, Michael Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
The crash involved a bus transporting about 53 farm workers and a 2001 Ford Ranger truck, officials said.
AMC and BlackBerry joined the meme stock surge on Tuesday as investors posted screenshots of their trading gains.
Right-wing Israeli activists in the Wests Bank attack a convoy carrying food to Gaza as a U.N. worker is killed in Rafah.
A New York court rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to lift the gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in his ongoing criminal trial.
Crews in Western Canada are currently facing 130 active wildfires, including 14 considered out of control. Here's why it's so bad.
America's top diplomat visits Kyiv, says U.S. weapons will make a "real difference" as Ukraine faces a fierce new Russian offensive
The winner of Tuesday's Democratic primary will likely face off against former Gov. Larry Hogan in November.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
A New York court rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to lift the gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in his ongoing criminal trial.
On Monday, Michael Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
The company released an apology and is offering billboard space to groups advocating for individuals it offended.
The Louisiana Republican was the latest congressional Republican to show his support for the former president at his New York trial.
The company released an apology and is offering billboard space to groups advocating for individuals it offended.
The store closures come as many Wall Street analysts suspect the restaurant will declare bankruptcy in coming weeks.
AMC and BlackBerry joined the meme stock surge on Tuesday as investors posted screenshots of their trading gains.
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
A vote by the German automaker's Alabama workers to join the UAW would be a "milestone event," labor expert said.
A New York court rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to lift the gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in his ongoing criminal trial.
On Monday, Michael Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
The Louisiana Republican was the latest congressional Republican to show his support for the former president at his New York trial.
Assaults against law enforcement officers with firearms are on the rise, according to a new FBI report.
Arizona's highest court gave the state attorney general 90 additional days to decide further legal action in the case over an 1864 near-total abortion ban lawmakers recently voted to repeal.
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm.
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
An unknown number of orcas managed to sink another sailing yacht near coastal Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar.
A metal billboard bigger than an Olympic swimming pool crumpled onto a gas station in Mumbai, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens more.
Georgia Laurie will receive the King's Gallantry Medal from King Charles III after saving her sister from a crocodile attack.
Right-wing Israeli activists in the Wests Bank attack a convoy carrying food to Gaza as a U.N. worker is killed in Rafah.
French officials say "all means are being used to find" an escaped convict and the heavily armed assailants who attacked the vehicle that had been carrying him to prison.
Desi Lydic is a writer, producer and Emmy Award-nominated actress who currently serves as one of the hosts of "The Daily Show." She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how she landed her "dream job" and what she's learned from having conversations with people all over the country.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue features industry icons Kate Upton and Hunter McGrady on the cover. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the milestone.
The iconic covers of the legendary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition have graced newsstands and influenced generations. Today, the magazine is celebrating a huge milestone — the 60th anniversary of its swimsuit edition. Meg Oliver traveled to Florida for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of the issue.
A border collie-papillon mix named Nimble took home top prizes at the 148th Westminster Dog Show's Masters Agility competition.
The WNBA is poised to tip off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
OpenAI showed off its latest iteration of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, in a livestream presentation on Monday. The update is supposed to be faster and has increased text, voice and vision abilities, including engaging in spoken conversations. Bloomberg News reporter Shirin Ghaffary joined CBS News to talk about the new offer.
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
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.
Researchers are investigating new ways to detect mental health problems through AI-powered apps by collecting data on people's behavior that could help determine shifts in mood in new ways. Dr. Nicholas Jacobson, an assistant professor in the departments of biomedical data science and psychiatry at Dartmouth, joined CBS News to discuss the possibilities.
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
Wildfires are forcing thousands from their homes in Canada after burning more than 13,000 acres so far. Terry Cavaliere, emergency operations director for the Fort Nelson First Nation, joins CBS News with the latest.
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
French officials say "all means are being used to find" an escaped convict and the heavily armed assailants who attacked the vehicle that had been carrying him to prison.
Assaults against law enforcement officers with firearms are on the rise, according to a new FBI report.
Of the 66 officers placed on leave, 39 were for general misconduct, including suspected use of excessive force, child endangerment or abuse, possession of contraband and negligent supervision.
A 16-year-old boy carrying a gun opened the back door of a packed church, but was immediately confronted by and escorted away by parishioners.
A quick-thinking church congregation worked together to prevent a mass shooting in Louisiana over the weekend. The church was packed with dozens of kids about to take part in a sacred rite of passage. Omar Villafranca reports.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Last year, the worst wildfire season on record in Canada filled skies with a smoky haze. Forecasters predict this year's fire season could be even worse, potentially putting more people at risk of health impacts. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
OpenAI showed off its latest iteration of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, in a livestream presentation on Monday. The update is supposed to be faster and has increased text, voice and vision abilities, including engaging in spoken conversations. Bloomberg News reporter Shirin Ghaffary joined CBS News to talk about the new offer.
Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, is back on the stand Tuesday in the former president's New York criminal trial. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman takes a closer look at Cohen's testimony and what it means for the case.
Voters are headed to the polls Tuesday for contentious U.S. Senate primary races in West Virginia and Maryland. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
A CBS News investigation found there are nearly 80 officials working in election oversight positions across seven swing states who either don't believe the 2020 election results, refuse to certify the election, have publicly supported the actions taken on January 6 or have pushed election conspiracies.