Schiff says Trump "can't be trusted" to keep getting intel briefings
Schiff said there were intelligence partners around the world who likely withheld information from the U.S. because they didn't trust the president.
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Biden picks Jaime Harrison for DNC chair
Harrison raised a record $132 million in his failed bid to unseat South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
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.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments
The president-elect's transition team also said Mr. Biden supports Congress "immediately" cancelling $10,000 of federal student loans
Uber, Lyft seek early access to vaccine for drivers
The ride-sharing giants have contacted incoming Biden administration about a role in its vaccine distribution plans.
"We have to act now": Biden outlines economic rescue package
The massive stimulus bill is intended to improve vaccine distribution and economic recovery.
Lady Gaga will perform the national anthem at Biden's inauguration
In addition to the inauguration ceremony, there will also be a star-studded primetime special hosted by Tom Hanks.
Biden denounces violent mob at Capitol: "This must end now"
President-elect Biden called on President Trump to deliver an address on national television.
Biden to nominate Merrick Garland to be attorney general
Denied a confirmation hearing to be Supreme Court justice when President Obama nominated him, Garland is Biden's choice to be the nation's top law enforcement official.
More GOP senators rebuff effort to object to electoral votes
At least 20 Republican senators said they do not plan to join their GOP colleagues in objecting to electoral votes cast in some battleground states for President-elect Joe Biden.
Biden holds rally on eve of Georgia runoff elections
The stakes are high ahead of the Tuesday runoffs.
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.
Bidens to appear on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve"
Hosts and performers for the annual Times Square celebration, which will look different this year due to the pandemic, have also been announced.
Biden warns vaccine distribution plans are "falling far behind"
Biden says Americans need to brace for a "very tough period for our nation."
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.
Biden blasts Trump's handling of massive cyberattack
Mr. Biden spoke from Wilmington, Delaware, about the cyberattack that targeted numerous government agencies.
DACA faces biggest legal test ahead of Biden presidency
A federal judge in Texas is set to review the legality of the Obama-era policy, which shields 640,000 young undocumented adults known as "Dreamers" from deportation.
Biden receives first dose of COVID vaccine, stressing its safety
Mr. Biden joins a growing list of public officials who have shared their experiences getting inoculated against COVID-19 as part of efforts to build public trust in its safety.
Klain faults Trump administration for mixed messages on hack
Klain said there have been different messages coming from the White House, secretary of state and President Trump's Twitter feed.
Joe Biden says he has "great confidence" in Hunter
The president-elect and Dr. Jill Biden are appearing on CBS' "A Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Thursday night.
Tracking Biden's Cabinet picks as administration takes shape
The president-elect has announced more than a dozen nominees to lead key departments and agencies throughout the federal government.
Biden's inauguration will be virtual. Why is he fundraising for it?
One Democratic fundraiser is wondering where the money is going, given the virtual nature of some of the festivities.
Biden taps Deb Haaland to be 1st Native American interior secretary
If confirmed, Haaland would be the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary.
Biden plans to nominate Michael Regan as EPA chief
He has served as North Carolina's top environmental protection official since 2017.
Biden announces Pete Buttigieg as pick to lead Transportation Department
If confirmed by the Senate, Buttigieg would be the first openly gay Senate-approved member of the Cabinet.
Politics
Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Governor says West Virginia is "diamond in the rough" for vaccine distribution
West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Live Updates: D.C. locks down as inauguration events kick off
The nation's capital is locking down the weekend before President-elect Joe Biden's upcoming inauguration.
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
Transcript: Rochelle Walensky on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with nominee for CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Schiff says Trump "can't be trusted" to keep getting intel briefings
Schiff said there were intelligence partners around the world who likely withheld information from the U.S. because they didn't trust the president.
Transcript: Jim Justice on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with West Virginia Governor Jim Justice that aired Sunday, January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Melvin Carter on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with St. Paul, Minnesota, Mayor Melvin Carter that aired Sunday, January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with California Congressman Adam Schiff that aired Sunday, January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
How the U.S.-Canada border closure impacts small towns and businesses
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Coronavirus death toll tops 2 million worldwide
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Entire Dutch government resigns over child welfare scandal
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
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Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Phil Spector, famed producer convicted of murder, dies at 81
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
Governor says West Virginia is "diamond in the rough" for vaccine distribution
West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Live Updates: D.C. locks down as inauguration events kick off
The nation's capital is locking down the weekend before President-elect Joe Biden's upcoming inauguration.
Politics
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Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Governor says West Virginia is "diamond in the rough" for vaccine distribution
West Virginia declined to participate in a federal program through which CVS and Walgreens administered vaccines to residents of long-term care facilities.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Live Updates: D.C. locks down as inauguration events kick off
The nation's capital is locking down the weekend before President-elect Joe Biden's upcoming inauguration.
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
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Phil Spector, famed producer convicted of murder, dies at 81
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, the standup comedian became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing Trump; now she is looking forward to inaugurating a new stage in her career beyond lampooning the president.
Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, standup comedian Sarah Cooper became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing President Trump, stripping away his image and using only his words, in social media posts that became comedy sensations. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Cooper about her rise to fame, and what the future may hold for her, now that her object of mockery is leaving the stage.
"Helps the soul": Chorus finds a way to perform from cars
Using their car radios and some tech savvy, the Luminous Voices chamber choir in Calgary found a way to sing together from a distance.
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A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
How manufacturers make it impossible to repair your gadgets
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
It could be years until full benefits of 5G are unlocked
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
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Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
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Gottlieb expects new virus variant to dominate U.S. infections in 5 weeks
The new variant discovered in the United Kingdom is currently about 0.5% of all infections in the U.S.
Americans criticize vaccine rollout as too slow — CBS News poll
A majority also feel that the process of how to go about getting a vaccine hasn't been well-explained yet.
COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
U.S. races to catch up with other countries in COVID sequencing research
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
How much do people around the world trust the COVID vaccines?
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
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When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Biden pay push could lift over 1 million workers out of poverty
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938.
NRA files for bankruptcy
The NRA said it is moving to Texas from New York, where the state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging financial crimes.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
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He wanted me dead." Stalking victim on former relationship with killer
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" will be jailed until trial
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Texas cop shoots and kills Black man during mental health check
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Was a woman targeted because she resembled her killer's ex?
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
Restaurant manager uses concealed sign to help rescue abused boy
She noticed he was bruised and a man with him didn't let him order food. Then she sprang into action. One detective described the abuse the boy had suffered as torture.
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Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
NASA rover celebrates 3,000 days on Mars with epic panorama
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Astronomers observe death of a distant galaxy for the first time
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
Astronomers discover oldest, most distant supermassive black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
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The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How U.S. presidents aged in office
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
Troubling clues fuel a family's quest for justice
Christian Andreacchio's death was declared a suicide by police but his parents disagree - saying it's more than parental intuition that leads them to believe their son was murdered.
The most anticipated TV shows of 2021 (and when they might be coming back)
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
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Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Pelosi speaks to "60 Minutes" about Capitol riot
Two days after her own office was ransacked by Trump supporters, the speaker of the House talks to Lesley Stahl about what she experienced that day and more.
Trump's phone call with Brad Raffensperger
Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
Angus King: The "60 Minutes" interview
Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
Face The Nation: Walensky, Gottlieb, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the vaccine rollout in America, worldwide coronavirus death toll and the new virus variant.