White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
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Biden on increasing COVID vaccines
President Joe Biden announced plans to buy 200 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines and increase the distribution of shots to states across the country. "Help is on the way," he said. But he also warned the fight will take months and that people need to continue to wear masks. Watch his remarks.
Biden speaks on racial equity agenda
President Joe Biden spoke at the White House about policies to advance racial equity and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic's disproportionate impact on minority communities, and signed a series of related executive orders. "We need to open the promise of America to every American," he said. He also called for action against white supremacy, and condemned bias against Asian Americans. Watch his remarks.
Biden targets racism against Asian Americans
President Biden is expected to announce executive action today to address the problem of racism against Asian Americans. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with more on that plus the administration's latest steps to fight the coronavirus pandemic and negotiations on a COVID-19 economic aid package.
Fauci backs up claim Trump got "parallel data"
President Biden is ramping up his coronavirus response by reimposing a travel ban on people coming to the U.S. from most European nations, Brazil and South Africa. This comes as Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx say former President Trump received "parallel data" from "opposing sources" in the White House on the pandemic. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest.
Effort to put Tubman on $20 to go forward
White House Jen Psaki said Monday that the Treasury Department will move forward with an effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The effort was initiated by the Obama administration but then was stalled by the Trump administration. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
White House on national coronavirus vaccine supply
The White House is pointing a finger at the Trump administration amid growing confusion over the nation's coronavirus vaccine supply. As CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, several states are grappling with a shortage of doses as President Biden says the U.S. will soon be able to vaccinate up to 1.5 million Americans daily. Then, Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and a medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest in the race to vaccinate.
Janet Yellen confirmed as treasury secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed Janet Yellen as treasury secretary by a 84 to 16 vote. She is the first woman to lead the department in its 230-year history. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Biden's dogs arrive at the White House
Dogs have returned to the White House after a four-year hiatus. Champ and Major, the German shepherds of President Biden and first lady Jill Biden, arrived at the White House on Sunday, a few days after their owners.
Biden on "Made in America" executive order
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday directing the federal government to increase its purchases of U.S.-made goods and removing loopholes in the process. Watch his remarks explaining the changes.
House to send article of impeachment to Senate
The House impeachment managers will deliver the article of impeachment against former President Trump to the Senate later today. Law professor and author Kim Wehle joins CBSN AM to offer analysis on the upcoming trial.
Revealing insights from Dr. Birx interview
"Face The Nation's" Margaret Brennan discusses her wide-ranging and revealing interview with former White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx.
Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
Biden to lift transgender military ban
The Biden administration is expected to repeal the ban on transgender Americans from serving in the military, multiple people informed of the decision told CBS News. The announcement is expected as soon as Monday. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Dr. Deborah Birx on politics of the pandemic
In her first interview since leaving the White House, Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House coronavirus response coordinator, reflects on her time at the Trump White House, the politics of the pandemic and more.
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Divisiveness has failed America
"Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks about the latest efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic with the Biden administration's chief medical advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who says the goal of 100 million vaccinations in 100 days is entirely achievable. Fauci also discusses how politicization of public health measures (like wearing masks), mixed messaging from the Trump White House, and claims that COVID-19 is a hoax have thwarted America's efforts to limit the pandemic's toll.
Farewell, 45: Donald Trump exits the stage
Once Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President last Wednesday, the man who had dominated every aspect of the news cycle was suddenly gone. CBS News senior national correspondent Ben Tracy reflects on covering President Donald Trump, as well as his legacy, and – after four years of shocking or bizarre White House behavior – a return to the ordinary.
White House urges "decisive action" on economy
At a White House briefing Friday, National Economic Council director Brian Deese said "decisive action" is needed to avoid "falling into a very serious economic hole" amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch a portion of his remarks.
Biden speaks about economic recovery
President Biden announced a series of measures to ease the economic burden of the coronavirus pandemic, including more federal food assistance and streamlining the delivery of stimulus checks. Watch his remarks.
Biden unveils coronavirus response strategy
On his first full day in office, President Biden unveiled his administration's national strategy for the COVID-19 response and pandemic preparedness. It includes plans to vaccinate 100 million people in 100 days and authorizes the Defense Production Act to ramp up vaccine and PPE production. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the details.
Senator Bob Casey on priorities for Biden
For the first time in years, Democrats have control of not only the White House, but of both chambers of Congress. The slim majority the party now holds boosts President Biden's chances of getting key legislation passed and of having his Cabinet picks confirmed. Democratic Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what he thinks the administration needs to prioritize and how he plans to help the administration advance its policies.
ER doctor on Biden's COVID response plan
President Biden detailed his plan to fight the coronavirus Thursday as the average daily death toll tops 4,000. As CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports, the new administration aims to make testing and vaccines more available, reopen schools and vaccinate 100 million Americans in 100 days. Then, Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and a medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss more of Mr. Biden's strategy.
How Biden wants to the fix economy
More than 1.3 million people in the United States applied for unemployment aid last week, the final full week of data for the Trump administration. Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how President Biden wants to pass his $1.9 trillion economic relief bill.
Biden administration revamps West Wing
The White House not only has new decor with President Biden moving in, but it underwent a $500,000 deep clean and has new precautions in place to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Dr. Fauci gives update on COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci returned to the White House briefing room Thursday to give an update on the coronavirus pandemic. Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease official, had often been sidelined in recent months by former President Trump. Watch his remarks.
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