Biden chief of staff faults administration for mixed messages on hack
Ron Klain, the incoming White House chief of staff, says the government needs to present a united front in responding to the recent cyberattack.
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Transcript: Ron Klain on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ron Klain, incoming White House chief of staff for President-elect Joe Biden, that aired Sunday, December 13, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Trumps wear matching tuxedos in final White House Christmas card
The Trumps' final Christmas portrait from the White House is a departure from previous years, in more ways than one.
Whitman: Ignoring science is dangerous
Former New Jersey governor and EPA administrator Christine Todd Whitman joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss accusations of political interference by the Trump administration at the CDC, as well as President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, the current head of North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality, Michael Regan.
W.H. eyes executive order over toxic base
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller has drafted an executive order after a CBS News investigation revealed new evidence of toxic exposure at a remote military base in Uzbekistan that was used after September 11. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, who spoke to Miller, has the details.
Lawmakers seek deal on funding, COVID relief
Congress appears to be inching closer to a COVID relief and government funding deal as a Friday deadline approaches. House and Senate leaders will resume high-stakes talks today after failing to reach an agreement last night. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joined CBSN with more.
Biden officially wins Electoral College vote
President-elect Joe Biden won the Electoral College's official vote count, marking his victory in the 2020 election. Nikole Killion reports from Wilmington, Delaware.
Biden campaigns in Georgia ahead of Senate runoffs
President-elect Joe Biden attacks Republicans as Democrats seek control of the Senate via the Georgia runoffs. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Rep. Jim Clyburn on Biden's Cabinet picks
As President-elect Joe Biden weighs potential contenders to lead the Democratic National Committee, South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn is advocating for a rising Democratic star from his home state, former Senate candidate Jaime Harrison. Clyburn joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the DNC leadership, as well as Mr. Biden's Cabinet picks and a subpoena he issued to the CDC.
Attorney General Barr resigning
Attorney General William Barr is resigning and plans to step down on December 23. While the attorney general has been a loyal defender of President Trump a number of times, the two have also had their disagreements. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Biden on democracy: "The will of the people prevailed"
President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation Monday night, after the Electoral College affirmed his victory in November's election. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran, and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden addresses the nation after Electoral College win
President-elect Joe Biden addressed the country hours after the Electoral College certified his victory. Mr. Biden noted President Trump's "dozens and dozens of legal challenges" against the election's results and said "they were found to be without merit." "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report.
Electoral College formally votes for Joe Biden
President-elect Joe Biden has cleared the 270 electoral vote mark to formalize his victory. The Electoral College milestone came Monday afternoon when California's electors affirmed Mr. Biden's win in the state last month. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report.
William Barr resigns as U.S. attorney general
President Trump announced Bill Barr's resignation after days of attacking him over alleged election fraud. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Trump defiant as Electoral College meets
President-elect Joe Biden will be one step closer to the White House as members of the Electoral College meet today to affirm his victory. However, President Trump continues to refuse to accept the election results. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Biden eyes Obama veterans for Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden is turning to three more Obama White House veterans to serve in his administration. If Mr. Biden's 14 Cabinet picks thus far are confirmed, they would represent the most diverse collection of men and women to ever advise the president. Ed O'Keefe reports on the ongoing transition.
Richmond says Republicans privately acknowledge Biden win
Representative Cedric Richmond, an incoming White House adviser, says Republicans in Congress acknowledge Biden's victory in private.
Transcript: Cedric Richmond on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Biden senior advisor and Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond that aired Sunday, December 13, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
SCOTUS rejects lawsuit to overturn election results
In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court justices on Friday refused to hear a lawsuit that tried to overturn election results in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia and Wisconsin. Ben Tracy has details.
106 House Republicans join election lawsuit
More than half of House Republicans have thrown their support behind a Texas lawsuit challenging President-elect Joe Biden's projected victories in four key battleground states. This comes as Congress faces major hurdles on COVID relief and government funding. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Impact of "participatory disinformation" on society
President Trump continues to spread baseless claims of widespread voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election. His supporters -- including hundreds of Republican congressional leaders -- are perpetuating this false narrative. University of Washington associate professor Kate Starbird calls this "participatory disinformation." She joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain its implications for society.
Few Republican lawmakers say Biden won
Just 27 of the 249 Republicans in the House and Senate publicly acknowledge President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Trump, according to a survey by the Washington Post. Scott Clement, polling director for the Post, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the implications of what they found.
Time running out to pass more COVID relief
With just nine days to go until the Senate adjourns until 2021, time is running out for more pandemic aid to be passed before key unemployment programs and eviction protections lapse at the end of December. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, and Politico White House reporter and associate editor Anita Kumar spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about where negotiations stand, plus the breaking news on a tax investigation into Hunter Biden.
Biden introduces his pick to lead Defense Department
Retired Army General Lloyd Austin will be the first Black man to helm the Pentagon if confirmed by the Senate.
Biden outlines COVID-19 pandemic plan
President-elect Joe Biden outlined his plan to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, which emphasizes mask wearing, vaccine distribution and safely returning children to in-person schooling. It comes as he picks nominees to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest.
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