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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Alabama ranks last in the U.S. for vaccinations
Ranking last in the nation for vaccinations, Alabama is now dealing with its second-worst wave of coronavirus infections since the pandemic began. AL.com data reporter Ramsey Archibald joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
White House announces new policy for federal workers
In an address to the nation on Thursday, President Biden announced new incentives to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated. He called on states to use surplus COVID relief funds to gift $100 dollars to every newly vaccinated American and announced a new policy for federal workers that requires the unvaccinated to consent to mandatory masking and regular COVID tests. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details on the political backlash. Later, Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha and Washington Post congressional reporter Mike Debonis discuss the battle over masking on Capitol Hill, and the latest on a bipartisan infrastructure deal.
Data shows imbalance of election competitiveness in some states
New data from Ohio State found some of the most competitive battleground states for the presidential election have the least competitive House races. Stef Kight, a political reporter for Axios, which first obtained the data, explains.
Biden looks for new path for Dreamers
President Biden is meeting with a group of Democratic lawmakers to outline possible pathways to citizenship for undocumented people who came to the U.S. as children. The meeting comes after a federal judge blocked new applications for the DACA program. Caitlin Dickerson, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Elaine Quijano with more insight.
White House urges federal agencies to mask up
The White House has issued a mask mandate for its own employees and is advising all federal agencies in Washington D.C., and other COVID hot spots to do the same. The Washington Post's congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor and NPR's national politics reporter Juana Summers join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. They also discuss the next steps in the House select committee's Capitol riot investigation, and the latest on the federal response to the battle over voting.
Co-author Carol Leonnig on new Trump book
"I Alone Can Fix It," a new book by co-authors Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker, details the chaotic final year of Donald Trump's presidency, including the failed security response at the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 insurrection. Leonnig, a Pulitzer prize-winning Washington Post reporter, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano with the details. They also discuss her March interview with the former president at Mar-a-Lago, in which Mr. Trump described the rioters as a "loving crowd."
Georgia Democrats fear impacts of new voting law
A new voting law in Georgia could have serious implications for the Democratic Party in 2022's midterm elections. Tia Mitchell, a Washington correspondent for Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more.
Jake Ellzey wins Texas special election
Texas Representative Jake Ellzey won the state's special election to fill late Congressman Ron Wright's seat in the 6th District. He beat Wright's widow, Susan Wright, even though she ran with an endorsement by former President Trump. Gromer Jeffers, a Dallas Morning News political reporter, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
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Shakira could face trial for tax evasion in Spain
The singer has been charged for not paying 14.5 million euros in taxes – about $16 million in U.S. dollars.
Suni Lee wins Olympic gold for U.S. in women's gymnastics all-around
Suni Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women's gymnastics all-around.
Tokyo COVID cases hit record high for third day as Olympics continue
"We have never experienced the expansion of the infections of this magnitude," a Japanese official said.
Simone Biles says she realizes she's "more than my accomplishments"
Biles took to social media to thank the gymnastics community for the "outpouring" of love and support she has received since withdrawing from competition.
U.S. pole vault champ out of Olympics after positive COVID test
Kendricks' positive coronavirus test sent the entire 54-person Australian track and field team into isolation.
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Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, has died at 87
First elected to the Senate in 1978, Levin represented Michigan longer than any other senator, targeting tax shelters, supporting manufacturing jobs and pushing for military funding.
Portland homeless encampments banned in wildfire risk areas
The ban aims to mitigate accidental fires ignited by homeless encampments amid a devastating wildfire season, local commissioners said.
Families of service members call for action a year after fatal training accident
A year after nine service members drowned in a Marine training accident, the families of the fallen are calling for more action.
Summer camps see rise in COVID outbreaks ahead of school year
Summer camps around the country are battling COVID-19 outbreaks. Health officials worry it could be a preview of the coming school year.
Shark sightings off New York coast linked to climate change: Scientists
Scientists say warming waters, caused by climate change, are helping to drive the sharks farther north.
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DOJ threatens legal action against Texas over migrant order
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, instructed state authorities to stop vehicles suspected of transporting migrants, alleging that they could spread the coronavirus.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
Judge blocks Arkansas from early cutoff of unemployment aid
A judge ruled the state must restart pandemic jobless benefits that had been cut on June 26, citing potential harm.
Congress passes $2.1 billion bill for Capitol security, Afghan visas
The bill passed the Senate 98-0 and the House 416-11.
Senators chart next steps on infrastructure after clearing key hurdle
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate is on track to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the $3.5 trillion budget resolution before leaving for the August recess.
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Cade Cunningham tops 2021 NBA Draft
Cunningham had been widely expected to be the first name called in New York.
New on Netflix in August 2021: Movies, TV shows and exclusives
From documentaries to dramas to comedy, here's what Netflix is offering in August.
Bob Odenkirk in stable condition after "heart-related incident"
Odenkirk, the 58-year-old "Better Call Saul" star, was rushed to a hospital after collapsing on set Tuesday.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over "Black Widow" money
Actor claims she lost potential ticket earnings when Disney released her Marvel flick in theaters and online at same time.
New York sommelier accused of setting fires outside rival businesses
Ganzer, 31, has been charged with two counts of arson and faces at least seven years in prison.
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Robinhood makes its market debut, as controversial as ever
The brokerage's often-young users get first dibs on investing in the company as IPO values the trading app at $32 billion.
California sues Activision over "frat boy" work culture
During "cube crawls," male employees walked around offices drinking and harassing female co-workers, California lawsuit states.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
The world's top ransomware gangs created a cybercrime cartel
Russian cybercriminal gangs are mentoring younger groups and sharing hacking techniques, tools and data breach details.
FTC votes to defend "right to repair" with "new vigor"
Allowing consumers to make repairs themselves keeps electronics "off the scrap heap," says PIRG campaign director.
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New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
California and Nevada governors urge federal aid to fight wildfires
Governors Gavin Newsom of California and Steve Sisolak of Nevada spoke with CBS News exclusively amid another brutal wildfire season.
CDC says some vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors again
The CDC also said masks should be required of everyone inside K-12 schools.
NASA detects water vapor on the solar system's largest moon
Where there's water, there could be life as we know it.
California and NYC to require their workers to get COVID vaccine
The move comes as the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus grips the nation.
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Summer camps see rise in COVID outbreaks ahead of school year
Summer camps around the country are battling COVID-19 outbreaks. Health officials worry it could be a preview of the coming school year.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Disney theme parks requiring visitors to wear masks again
Masks are required at places like the Skyliner and the monorail -- regardless of your vaccination status, Disney said.
FDA approves biosimilar insulin as sub for costly brand-name
The FDA agreed that Viatris Inc.'s Semglee was interchangeable with widely used Lantus, a fast-acting insulin.
Man with double insurance owes almost $150,000 in medical bills after bike crash
"You can just wake up in a hospital and then later find out you owe them $150,000," Phil Gaimon said.
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States that cut off jobless aid aren't seeing a hiring boom
States that cut jobless aid early aren't recovering jobs any faster than those that kept the benefit, a study finds.
Danny Meyer restaurants will require proof of vaccination for all
Don't leave home without it, diners. Other businesses are expected to follow in the industry leader's footsteps.
Robinhood makes its market debut, as controversial as ever
The brokerage's often-young users get first dibs on investing in the company as IPO values the trading app at $32 billion.
Grubhub overcharged restaurants amid COVID-19, lawsuit says
Extra fees violated state delivery-fee cap during pandemic, raising restaurant costs "by thousands of dollars" each, suit claims.
From Apple to Indeed, COVID variants delay return to office
Employment website Indeed moved its return-to-office date to January 2022, citing the rise of new strains of the virus.
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Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
Navy officials say they do not believe the sailor intended to destroy the ship, but the blaze he set was whipped by high winds into a towering inferno.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
New York sommelier accused of setting fires outside rival businesses
Ganzer, 31, has been charged with two counts of arson and faces at least seven years in prison.
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with assault of teen in 1970s
McCarrick is the first cardinal in the U.S. to ever be criminally charged with a sexual crime against a minor, according to a lawyer for church sexual abuse victims.
TikTok star on life support, friend shot dead inside movie theater
Rylee Goodrich is dead, and Anthony Barajas was on life support, police in Corona, California, said.
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New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
FAA changes definition of astronaut
Being an astronaut isn't what it used to be. The Federal Aviation Administration changed its definition of who qualifies even as billionaire-driven space tourism ramps up. CBS News' Michael George reports.
NASA detects water vapor on the solar system's largest moon
Where there's water, there could be life as we know it.
Russians ditch space station module, clearing way for new lab
After resolving multiple problems, Russian flight controllers cleared the way for Thursday's arrival of the new Nauka lab module.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
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New on Netflix in August 2021: Movies, TV shows and exclusives
From documentaries to dramas to comedy, here's what Netflix is offering in August.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
Investigators want the public's help identifying women and children in convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
Evidence photos: Chino Hills massacre
Four people were brutally murdered in Chino Hills, Calif,. in 1983. Evidence used to convict Kevin Cooper is being questioned more than 35 years later.
Musicians are back on stage
After COVID shuttered live music events around the world in 2020, musical artists are now returning to festival and concert stages - and so are the fans.
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Bring Your Own Brigade | Official Trailer
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount+ on August 20.
7/29: Red and Blue
White House ramps up efforts to close vaccination gap; COVID-19 spreads rapidly across Alabama
Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future
CBSN Originals' new documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.
Biden requiring federal workers to prove vaccination status or face new rules
The Biden administration unveiled new measures Thursday to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Federal workers and contractors will need to show proof of their vaccination status, or be required to get regular tests and adhere to several other safety protocols. CBS News' Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the new incentives.
Biden pushes COVID-19 vaccinations to fight surge
President Biden’s latest push for vaccinations comes as the Delta variant fuels another surge in the U.S. David Begnaud reports on the "dire" situation in New Orleans. Then, Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.