Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget
President Biden held a high-stakes meeting with Senate Democrats as he seeks support for a $3.5 trillion spending plan. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
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Budget deal, crime concerns, troop withdrawal
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand, National Journal columnist Josh Kraushaar, and BuzzFeed News political reporter Kadia Goba join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss Senate Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget deal, a new poll on concerns about rising crime, and how the White House says it will help those who assisted the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan.
Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget proposal
Democrats unveiled a major budget plan Tuesday advancing President Joe Biden's ambitious agenda, a day after the president slammed voting changes in GOP-led states. The $3.5 trillion-proposal would expand Medicare, address climate change and focus on other progressive items. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Democrat in NYC mayor's race on gun violence
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, the Democratic nominee in New York City's mayoral race, was among the officials who met with President Biden at the White House to discuss the administration's strategy to reduce gun crime across the country. New York is one of the cities experiencing a surge in gun violence. Adams joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the meeting and his plans if elected mayor.
Biden to discuss nationwide gun violence surge
President Biden will focus on the recent surge in crime and deadly gun violence across the country during a high-stakes meeting Monday at the White House with Attorney General Merrick Garland, New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams, local leaders and law enforcement officials. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Steps Democrats could take on voting rights
President Joe Biden heads to Philadelphia on Tuesday to discuss voting rights, as Democrats and civil rights activists look to combat Republican-led changes to state voting laws. The Reverend Dr. William Barber, co-chair of the antipoverty group Poor People's Campaign, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what Democrats can do to ensure voting access for people of color and lift them out of poverty.
Biden signs order promoting economic competition
President Biden signed an executive order on Friday promoting economic competition, which will give his administration the power to crack down on some businesses who use monopolizing practices. Jeff Stein, an economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
U.S. to end military operation in Afghanistan
As CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports, the U.S. is on track to end military operations in Afghanistan by the end of August. Twenty years after American forces came to Afghanistan, they're now leave behind a country on the verge of an all-out civil war. Ryan Heath, a senior editor for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what the move could mean for Afghanistan and the region.
U.S. military mission in Afghanistan to end
President Biden announced Thursday that the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will come to an end August 31, following 20 years of conflict. The Pentagon says the troop withdrawal process is now 90% complete. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what this means for the future of Afghanistan.
Biden Q&A on Afghanistan withdrawal
After announcing plans to complete the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan by August 31, President Biden took questions from reporters about whether that will lead to a Taliban takeover and what it means for the war on terror.
How will Biden respond to cyberattacks?
The Biden administration is facing growing pressure to respond to the most recent wave of ransomware attacks on U.S. businesses. Cyber experts believe Russian hackers are behind the global cyberattack, which targeted software giant Kaseya, as well as the breach of a technology firm linked to the Republican National Committee. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Biden speaks on COVID vaccine goal, variants
President Biden acknowledged the U.S. did not quite reach his goal of getting 70% of adults a COVID vaccine shot by the Fourth of July, but he said we're getting close. He said unvaccinated people are especially at risk from the highly contagious Delta variant. Watch his remarks.
Biden strikes optimistic tone on pandemic
President Joe Biden says the U.S. is "closer than ever" to beating COVID-19 as he warns Americans the pandemic is not yet over. Sean Sullivan of the Washington Post spoke with CBSN's Caitlin Huey-Burns about the message coming from the White House.
White House hosts July 4th celebration
President Biden offered a message of celebration at a White House Independence day event but also issued a warning that the US fight against the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. Nancy Cordes reports on the president's July 4th message.
Bidens host Independence Day celebration
President Biden and first lady Biden are hosting a party for the frontline workers and military members at the White House on Sunday. But COVID-19 vaccine rates lag, and Mr. Biden failed to hit his goal of having 70% of the country vaccinated by July 4. Christina Ruffini reports.
Biden speaks at July 4 celebration
President Biden celebrated July 4 at the White House with a barbecue on the South Lawn with members of the military and first responders. He continued his push toward getting more people vaccinated, telling Americans that it is "the most patriotic thing you can do." Watch his speech.
Biden urges U.S. to "think about how far we've come" since last year
The president continued his push toward getting more Americans vaccinated.
Biden welcomes World Series champs
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House. "The kind of hope you offer the American people - don't underestimate it," Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks.
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White House works with states to battle wildfires; Confusion over NYC mayoral primary votes
Biden lays out plan to combat wildfires
The Biden administration is laying out its plan for combating wildfires as Western states deal with record-high temperatures and a historic drought. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from the White House, then CBSN political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
Biden pushes infrastructure plan
President Biden was in Wisconsin on Tuesday to push the nearly $1 trillion infrastructure deal reached with Democratic and GOP senators last week. Meanwhile, Democrats are still planning to move forward on their own, larger package that addresses other priorities like child care and education using the budget reconciliation process. Skyler Henry reports from the White House. Then, Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington state joins CBSN's Nancy Chen to discuss that and more.
Bipartisan infrastructure deal moving ahead
A bipartisan compromise on infrastructure legislation appears to be back on track after the White House clarified remarks from President Biden that some Republicans found concerning. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join CBSN AM with the latest.
White House aiming to pass 2 spending bills
The White House is looking to pass two different spending bills: one is the bipartisan infrastructure deal with an agreed-upon framework, while the other is a package supported only by Democrats to fund areas like child care, education and green energy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with the latest.
Cedric Richmond says White House ready to "fight hard" for families plan
Cedric Richmond, senior adviser to President Biden, says the president has "met all the challenges that he's faced and he's kept his promises."
Bipartisan infrastructure deal remains tentative
President Biden walked back comments that threatened to derail a bipartisan infrastructure agreement. Christina Ruffini has more.
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