Inflation soars to 40-year high
President Biden addressed the inflation crisis in a briefing at the Port of Los Angeles Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Biden to address rising inflation at summit
After an uptick in the latest Consumer Price Index report, President Biden plans to speak about rising inflation, record gas prices and supply chain disruptions. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with more on the administration's plans to help consumers.
6/9: Red and Blue
What to expect from Jan. 6 committee hearing; White House prepares to distribute COVID vaccines to kids under 5
Biden hosts Day 2 of Summit of the Americas
President Biden is in Los Angeles to host leaders for the Summit of the Americas. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with a look at what we can expect.
Families of shooting victims testify on Capitol Hill
Family members of mass shooting victims pleaded with Congress to do more to stop the violence. As pressure builds on lawmakers to act, lead Democratic negotiator Chris Murphy met with President Biden and said lawmakers are getting closer to an agreement. Nikole Killion has the latest.
McConaughey makes emotional appeal for gun reform
Actor Matthew McConaughey, who is from Uvalde, Texas, gave an impassioned speech at the White House about the 21 victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting and the need for gun reform. Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden administration lifts solar panel tariffs
The Biden Administration has temporarily lifted tariffs on solar panels imported from Asia in response to widespread delays and cancellations of solar projects stemming from a Commerce Department investigation into possible trade violations. Gina McCarthy, White House national climate advisor, joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss the move.
McConaughey speaks on gun laws at White House
Actor Matthew McConaughey, who is from Uvalde, Texas, met with President Biden about the need for action on gun laws in the wake of the mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers. In the White House briefing room, McConaughey made emotional remarks about the victims and the need to find common ground. Watch his full appearance.
House Jan. 6 committee ready to reveal findings
After nearly a yearlong investigation, the U.S. House Jan. 6 committee is ready to start the public hearing phrase and reveal their findings. Scott MacFarlane has the latest findings.
6/2: Red and Blue
At least four dead after shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma; White House to pay interns for first time in history
U.S. strengthens trade ties with Taiwan
The Biden administration has announced new trade initiatives with Taiwan to strengthen economic ties, focusing on supply chains, clean energy, labor rights and technology exports. Tensions between Washington and Beijing are already high after President Biden promised to defend Taiwan if it was invaded. Shelley Rigger, a political science professor at Davidson University, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Ben Feller on his new children's book
As a White House Correspondent at The Associated Press, Ben Feller wrote about some of the most important issues of the time. Now he's writing on another important topic: parenting. "CBS Mornings" talks to Feller about his new book "Big Problems, Little Problems," and the parenting conversation he had with former President Barack Obama.
U.S. sends extra $700 million in military aid
Russia is inching closer to capturing one of the largest cities still under Ukrainian control in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine. In response, the U.S. is sending an additional $700 million in military aid to Ukraine to help defend against the Russian offensive. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
White House adviser talks fighting inflation
The U.S. is struggling with some of its highest levels of inflation in four decades. Heather Boushey, who is on the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, joins CBS News to discuss the Biden Administration’s plans to address its new top economic priority, inflation.
Texas community grieves following mass school shooting
The community in Uvalde, Texas, is in mourning following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that killed 19 children and two adults. This weekend, President Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited the town to pay their respects and offer comfort to the families of the victims. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joined CBS News' Lana Zak from Uvalde.
Senators seeking bipartisan gun control
Sen. Chris Murphy is working on a bipartisan effort to curb gun violence in the U.S. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz are speaking at the annual National Rifle Association meeting in Houston. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss.
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.
White House touts efforts to expand COVID test-to-treat sites amid latest wave
The moves come in the midst of a surge of COVID hospitalizations among the oldest Americans.
White House adviser on infrastructure projects
The Biden administration says there are currently more than 4,000 infrastructure projects underway in the U.S. It has also released $110 billion in funding since the bipartisan infrastructure bill was passed six months ago. White House senior adviser and infrastructure coordinator Mitch Landrieu joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss the progress being made, and its potential impact on the midterm elections.
Biden: U.S. willing to defend Taiwan "militarily"
During his first official trip to Asia, President Biden said the U.S. would respond "militarily" if China were to invade the self-ruled island of Taiwan. The comment is drawing criticism due to the United States' long-standing policy of maintaining ambiguity when it comes to making a security commitment to Taiwan. Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow and director of Asian studies at the American Enterprise Institute, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
5/18: Red and Blue
Midterm primaries held in five states; White House discusses youth mental health with Selena Gomez
Biden administration eases Venezuela, Cuba restrictions
The White House has announced plans to pull back on some economic sanctions on Venezuela, as well as lift Trump-era restrictions on Cuba that limited travel and visa processing. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe chats with Juan Gonzalez, a special assistant to the president and senior director for the Western Hemisphere on the National Security Council, about these changes on "Red and Blue."
Biden to travel to Buffalo on Tuesday
President Biden will travel to Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday after 10 people were killed by a suspected white supremacist on Saturday. Democrats on Capitol Hill plan to vote on a bill to combat domestic terror as any form of gun control is unlikely to pass a divided Senate. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden, lawmakers respond to Buffalo shooting
President Joe Biden is preparing to visit Buffalo, New York following the shooting that killed 10 people at a grocery store. It's being investigated as a racially-motivated hate crime. Meanwhile, leaders in New York are looking to see what legislative steps they can take in the wake of the attack. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the response.
Biden's efforts to ease formula shortage
The Biden administration announced new steps to try to reduce the baby formula shortage sweeping the country. It's focusing on cutting regulations, price gouging and imports. White House officials did not rule out the possibility of invoking the Defense Production Act to ramp up the formula supply. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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