Whitmer pushes feds for more vaccines as COVID cases surge in Michigan
Whitmer attributed the surge in coronavirus cases to new variants.
Race To 2020
Richmond says Biden willing to meet with GOP senators over COVID bill
A group of 10 Republican senators wrote Mr. Biden a letter Sunday requesting a meeting to discuss coronavirus relief framework, which they said has bipartisan support.
Get to know Kamala Harris' family
Harris comes from a family of immigrants whose roots and political views shaped her.
Anita Dunn to join Biden administration temporarily
The veteran Democratic operative who served as a top adviser to Biden's campaign and is a co-chair of his transition initially signaled she would not join his administration.
Trump campaign's internal polling shows voters prefer "orderly" transition
Nearly nine in 10 voters in battleground states said it was important to have a peaceful and orderly transition, according to a poll conducted by longtime pollster for Trump, John McLaughlin.
House Democrats introduce article of impeachment against Trump
The article accuses Trump of incitement of insurrection after Wednesday's riots at the Capitol.
Ex-Capitol Police chief had "frustrating" call on reinforcements
Steven Sund accused an Army official of being "more concerned with optics" than sending badly needed help to the Capitol last week.
Trump pushes baseless voter fraud claims at Georgia rally
The president said he hopes Vice President Mike Pence "comes through for us" when Congress meets this week to count the Electoral College vote.
"The pressure's on": Senate majority comes down to Tuesday's races
In a phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Saturday, President Trump tried to pressure Raffesnperger to "find" more than 11,000 votes so he could win the state.
Julián Castro optimistic about Latino voter turnout in Georgia
The former Housing and Urban Development secretary said he's "confident" Latino voters will be a show of force for Democrats.
Trump heard on phone call urging Georgia officials to change 2020 election results
"I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have," Mr. Trump told Georgia's secretary of state, according to audio obtained by CBS News.
Mitch McConnell's Louisville home vandalized with graffiti
The graffiti appears to be in response to McConnell's refusal to increase stimulus checks.
Census Bureau to miss year-end deadline to turn in population count
The numbers are used to divvy up congressional seats.
DeWine and Whitmer fight "common enemy" during pandemic
Whitmer said "in lieu of a broader national strategy, it really was on us to navigate" the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden announces Miguel Cardona as education secretary nominee
Cordona, who has been the education commissioner of Connecticut and has public schools experience, will become the third Latino tapped to serve in the Biden administration.
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Raffensperger on GOP primary win
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss his Republican primary win where he fended off a Trump-endorsed opponent in former Congressman Jody Hice.
Latest on Texas school shooting investigation
Authorities are trying to piece together the suspect's background and actions leading up to the elementary school mass shooting Uvalde, Texas. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red & Blue" with more on what investigators are looking at.
Biden pushes for gun law changes
After the deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, President Biden and many Democrats are calling for new gun legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
New details emerge in Texas school shooting
We are learning new details about one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Officials say 19 kids and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. CBS Dallas-Fort Worth's Erin Jones reports, and then CBS News' Tanya Rivero joins "Red & Blue" from Uvalde with more.
Trump's influence in Georgia primaries
On the eve of a number of key Georgia primaries races for governor, a Senate seat, and secretary of state, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red & Blue" from Kennesaw, Gerogia, with the latest.
Biden vows to defend Taiwan from China
President Biden has vowed to defend Taiwan if China attacks the island, comparing the situation with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Michael Green, senior vice president for Asia, Japan Chair and Henry A. Kissinger Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's comments and his trip to the region.
Biden backs Taiwan
President Biden pledged military intervention if Taiwan were attacked by China. The administration insists this is not a policy change. CBS News correspondent Steve Dorsey and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and more of the day's top political stories.
DHS pauses Disinformation Governance Board
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has put the highly criticized Disinformation Governance Board on hold after just three weeks. The board's executive director, Nina Jankowicz, also resigned, citing death threats over her role. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
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Texas bar seeks to punish Ken Paxton for election lawsuit
The state bar is suing Paxton over his petition to the Supreme Court to block Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
Texas gun laws allow 18-year-olds to buy AR-15s, the weapons used in Uvalde shooting
The gunman legally purchased two AR-style rifles at a local federal firearms licensee on May 17 and on May 20, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Gunman posted messages minutes before school shooting, governor says
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
Oklahoma governor signs nation's strictest abortion ban
Two of Oklahoma's four abortion clinics already stopped providing abortions after the governor signed a six-week ban earlier this month.
Family of Texas school shooting victim has little hope any change will come
"Nobody expects anything bad to happen and then it happens, and everybody wants to make changes to prevent it from happening and then it dies down a little bit and then happens again," he said.
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One legacy of COVID-19: More cash for Americans in need
Guaranteed income programs are sprouting up around the U.S. One mayor calls them "a form of economic resilience."
Twitter deceived people about how it used their data, FTC says
Feds allege the social media service cited security reasons in asking for phone numbers and emails, but used the info for ads.
More peanut butter products made with recalled Jif pulled
Federal officials warn against eating any of dozens of food items because of a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
FDA chief struggles to explain slow response on baby formula
Commissioner Robert Califf admitted the agency's reaction was "too slow," while a formula maker exec apologized to parents.
Inflation to last into 2023, says Congressional Budget Office
CBO's forecast suggests that inflation will slow from current annual levels of 8.3%, yet it would still be dramatically above a long-term baseline of 2.3%.
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Biden's nominee to lead national firearm regulator faces Senate committee
If confirmed, Steven Dettelbach will be the ATF's first official director in seven years
Texas bar seeks to punish Ken Paxton for election lawsuit
The state bar is suing Paxton over his petition to the Supreme Court to block Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
Texas gun laws allow 18-year-olds to buy AR-15s, the weapons used in Uvalde shooting
The gunman legally purchased two AR-style rifles at a local federal firearms licensee on May 17 and on May 20, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Oklahoma governor signs nation's strictest abortion ban
Two of Oklahoma's four abortion clinics already stopped providing abortions after the governor signed a six-week ban earlier this month.
Ohio Supreme Court rejects GOP-favored state legislative lines again
The court and Republican-led redistricting commission have been at odds over state House and Senate lines.
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New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Oklahoma governor signs nation's strictest abortion ban
Two of Oklahoma's four abortion clinics already stopped providing abortions after the governor signed a six-week ban earlier this month.
Second federal baby formula shipment arrives in U.S.
Another massive shipment of hypoallergenic baby formula arrived in the U.S. and could be shipped as early as this weekend to retailers, hospitals and families in need. The Food and Drug Administration appointed an independent investigator to look into delays that led to the shortage of formula.
Trauma surgeon recounts operating on victims of school shooting
"Sadly, we were prepared for and thought we would get more patients than we did," Dr. Lillian Liao told CBS News.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
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Probe reveals details of boozy parties at U.K. leader's house during COVID lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told indignant lawmakers he'd "learned a lesson," but the "best thing now for our country is to move forward together."
Monkeypox in Europe: Where it is and how authorities are reacting
EU officials aren't sounding alarms about widespread epidemics, but they are urging countries to check vaccine supplies, and in some cases, offering them as a precaution.
Palestinian officials say teen fatally "shot by Israeli forces"
Israel's army says "hundreds of Palestinians took part in a violent riot" in the West Bank, and "soldiers responded with fire at a suspect throwing a firebomb."
Ukraine's Zelenskyy voices "personal" grief over "awful shooting in Texas"
The president who's gained global respect as a war-time leader said he felt a "personal tragedy" seeing American kids murdered "in peaceful times."
North Korea tests 3 ballistic missiles including possible ICBM, South says
Seoul also said Pyonyang has been testing a "nuclear detonation device" to prepare for what would be Pyongyang's first nuclear test since 2017.
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Johnny Depp calls ex-wife Amber Heard's allegations "cruel and all false"
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Amber Heard's attorneys rest case as civil trial continues
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Aerosmith cancels Vegas shows after Steven Tyler enters rehab
In a statement shared on Twitter, the rock band said Steven Tyler has entered a treatment program and would be unable to perform.
Auction of iconic "Wizard of Oz" dress blocked by priest's family
Catholic University was set to auction off the dress, which has an estimated value between $800,000 and $1.2 million. But the niece of the late Father Glibert Hartke says the school doesn't own it.
Time releases list of 100 most influential people of 2022
From a billionaire personally funding the fight against climate change to protectors of human rights, these are the people dubbed Time's 100 most influential for 2022.
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Twitter deceived people about how it used their data, FTC says
Feds allege the social media service cited security reasons in asking for phone numbers and emails, but used the info for ads.
Social media and the Texas school shooting
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the school shooting suspect posted several messages about his plans on Facebook minutes before the attack. The company says they were private chat messages. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has the latest on that part of the investigation.
Kids talk impact of cell phones
Nate Burleson sits down with kids to discuss the affects of cell phones and social media on their growth and development. They address the pressures of having a cell phone at an early age.
Activision Blizzard workers vote to unionize, an industry first
Microsoft, which is in the process of buying the Call of Duty publisher for nearly $69 billion, says it will not interfere.
Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica
Washington D.C. attorney general Karl Racine is suing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his alleged involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The lawsuit accuses Zuckerberg of directly participating in decision-making that allowed the Trump-allied political consulting firm to steal personal data of millions of Facebook users. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil with details.
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Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
U.S. and Japan teaming to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
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Man charged with attempted murder for allegedly hitting 3 children with car
A bomb squad found "several containers of flammable liquid" in the suspect's vehicle, which police had initially described as "incendiary devices."
Family of Texas school shooting victim has little hope any change will come
"Nobody expects anything bad to happen and then it happens, and everybody wants to make changes to prevent it from happening and then it dies down a little bit and then happens again," he said.
Second grader describes Texas school shooting: Our teacher told us we could pray
The second grader said his teacher reacted quickly as a gunman opened fire in the classroom next door.
Uvalde mourns victims of elementary school massacre
Lilia Luciano shares more on the victims of the Texas school shooting, as well as stories from those who survived.
Dad copes with losing daughter in school shooting
Amerie Garza was killed just hours after receiving a certificate for making the honor roll. Her stepfather, Angel Garza, said she was trying to call 911 when she was shot and killed at her Texas school. Tony Dokoupil spoke with Garza in an emotional interview.
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Boeing Starliner ends test flight with pinpoint landing
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Boeing Starliner capsule sets off after space station
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
Boeing Starliner capsule poised for high-stakes flight
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
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What Happened to Tara Grinstead?
A beloved Georgia H.S. teacher went missing in 2005. Over 11 years later, an unexpected arrest -- but will we ever know the truth of what happened?
The best jobs in America in 2022, ranked
Glassdoor recently unveiled its list... and it's not all tech.
The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
How police tracked an old work truck to find Jennifer Dulos' alleged killer
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
25 transgender athletes you should know
These athletes are making waves in the worlds of athletics and advocacy.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
5/25: Red and Blue
Texas school shooting leaves 19 kids and two adults dead; Military to rename nine U.S. bases
Survivor of 2002 mass shooting reflects
In 2002, three people were killed and three others were injured at the Appalachian School of Law in southwest Virginia. Twenty years later, the U.S. is still experiencing similar mass shootings at schools. Peter Tsaharidis was a student at the Appalachian School of Law. He joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss how he feels in the wake of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Exploring gun violence prevention
Following the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, many Americans are once again calling for new gun control legislation. Adam Skaggs, chief counsel and policy director for the Giffords Law Center, spoke with CBS News' Lana Zak about what can be done to prevent another shooting.
Mother of Parkland victim on Texas shooting
Linda Biegel Schulman's son was a teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He was killed trying to protect his students during that mass shooting in 2018. Schulman joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.