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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.
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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.
The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
Senate committees began to hold hearings on Tuesday for Mr. Biden's Cabinet nominees.
"After 4 long years, Europe has a friend in America," said one top EU leader. But will our oldest friends ever think of us as they did before?
Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on January 20.
Incoming Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden said he hopes the full Senate can vote on Yellen's confirmation on Thursday.
President Trump and President Carter, who is 96, will not be attending President-elect Biden's inauguration.
President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday ahead of his inauguration.
"We are not taking any chances," said Jonathan Hoffman, a Pentagon spokesperson. "If there is any reason that somebody's name is brought to the attention of the command, they are being removed from the line."
Country star Garth Brooks was announced as a performer Monday, after what he called "a very sweet ask" from incoming first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
Musicians, Olympic athletes, local heroes and viral TikTok stars are among those taking part in the mostly virtual parade.
Dr. Levine is currently leading Pennsylvania's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The president-elect delivered remarks before making the trip to Washington.
Since Austin retired from military service only four years ago, he will need a waiver from both the Senate and the House to serve in Biden's Cabinet.
Of the 1,000 people who may have entered the Capitol on January 6, federal investigators are focusing on extremist groups that may have scoped out the building and trained for the assault.
If confirmed by the Senate, Alejandro Mayorkas, the son of Cuban refugees, would lead a department facing a host of serious issues, both inside and outside the U.S.
In speeches, interviews, and in at least 49 published plans released during his presidential campaign, Biden talked about the actions he'd take in the earliest days of his administration.
Picks to lead the CFPB and SEC are seen as tough defenders of consumer and investor rights.
The president-elect told Latino leaders that his immigration bill may not pass during his first 100 days in office, citing the pandemic and Senate impeachment trial.
CBS News polling found that only 31% of Republican voters consider Joe Biden the legitimate winner of the election.
Schiff said there were intelligence partners around the world who likely withheld information from the U.S. because they didn't trust the president.
Harrison raised a record $132 million in his failed bid to unseat South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
This is the first of two bills Mr. Biden plans to address COVID-19. His transition team said he would introduce a second "recovery" bill in February.
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
Over 1,000 people have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of federal charges of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs that Congress established early in the pandemic.
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, China expert Dennis Wilder talks with host Michael Morell about U.S. policy towards Beijing.
Haley will become the first Republican to get in the 2024 presidential race since former President Donald Trump launched his bid.
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
The legislation raises debate over effectiveness of work-from-home.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is also a retired New York Police Department captain.
His decision raises the prospect of blockbuster race against Sen. Joe Manchin and shift in balance of power in Senate.
An end to federal pandemic funding this year could send prices for child care up, forcing businesses to close, and people — especially moms — out of the workforce.
King spoke about the difficult days ahead during the civil rights movement – but the "promise land" on the horizon. During his speech on Tuesday night, Nichols' stepfather, Rodney Wells, also spoke about the "fight ahead of us" to achieve justice.
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
The funeral for the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police is being held Wednesday in Memphis.
The legendary quarterback is calling it quits after 23 seasons in the NFL.
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
Over 1,000 people have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of federal charges of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs that Congress established early in the pandemic.
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
Feelings of guilt, paranoia and anxiety often kick in among those who survive layoffs. Here's how to cope.
Hashtags like #GRWM have opened new opportunities for anyone to become a TikTok influencer. Brands are noticing.
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
Over 1,000 people have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of federal charges of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs that Congress established early in the pandemic.
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, China expert Dennis Wilder talks with host Michael Morell about U.S. policy towards Beijing.
Haley will become the first Republican to get in the 2024 presidential race since former President Donald Trump launched his bid.
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
The House will vote on ending work from home for federal employees as the threat of the COVID pandemic recedes. Telework of federal workers has more than doubled since 2018. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane reports.
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
Feelings of guilt, paranoia and anxiety often kick in among those who survive layoffs. Here's how to cope.
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
The state of emergency should have expired and ushered in planning for fresh elections. With violence still raging, neither of those things will happen soon.
Nevzorov, a veteran journalist and ex-politician, was persecuted for saying Russian forces had deliberately shelled a maternity hospital in besieged Mariupol.
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, China expert Dennis Wilder talks with host Michael Morell about U.S. policy towards Beijing.
"China is not our adversary," Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "but we must understand the scale of the challenge and work together to address it."
After 21 years of hosting his show, Phil McGraw wants to seek new opportunities to "help restore a clarity of purpose" as he has "grave concerns for the American family."
Rising star Tobe Nwigwe is nominated for his first Grammy in the Best New Artist category. Nate Burleson met up with the singer-rapper to talk about how his lyrical ability and unique branding led him to success without sacrificing his family.
Actor Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are now both formally charged with involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors in New Mexico say they both share responsibility for the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust." Kris Van Cleave reports.
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
At issue is the way Riseborough's candidacy was promoted for a movie which has so far grossed a little over $27,000 at the box office.
Hashtags like #GRWM have opened new opportunities for anyone to become a TikTok influencer. Brands are noticing.
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft.
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
A suspect in a violent kidnapping in Grants Pass, Oregon has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being taken into custody, according to police. CBS News cameras were there to capture the standoff with Benjamin Foster. Lilia Luciano reports.
Many of the people executed as witches were poor, single mothers.
Fred and Greg Harris were found bound and with their throats slashed in their Hamden, Connecticut, home in 1987.
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
Benjamin Obadiah Foster was wanted by police after, they say, a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week.
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
Teachers, train drivers, civil servants and college lecturers are on strike in parts of the United Kingdom today as workers continue to call for better pay. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the impact.
Ice storms stretching from Texas to Virginia have caused at least two deaths and are creating major travel delays across the South. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins "CBS News Mornings" from Memphis with more on the impact the conditions are having in the region.
President Biden will meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the White House on Wednesday about the debt ceiling. The U.S. hit its debt limit last month, and officials have until at least early June to come to an agreement. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Jennifer Ford became the only Black female founder of a sneaker retailer in the U.S. when she opened her store Premium Goods in Houston. She joins "CBS Mornings" as part of our "Changing The Game" series to discuss breaking into a male-dominated industry, running her own business, and her history-making collaboration with Nike.
Rising star Tobe Nwigwe is nominated for his first Grammy in the Best New Artist category. Nate Burleson met up with the singer-rapper to talk about how his lyrical ability and unique branding led him to success without sacrificing his family.