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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.
Senate committees began to hold hearings on Tuesday for Mr. Biden's Cabinet nominees.
"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."
"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.
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The president-elect delivered remarks before making the trip to Washington.
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.
Picks to lead the CFPB and SEC are seen as tough defenders of consumer and investor rights.
Incoming Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden said he hopes the full Senate can vote on Yellen's confirmation on Thursday.
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.
CBS News polling found that only 31% of Republican voters consider Joe Biden the legitimate winner of the election.
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.
Schiff said there were intelligence partners around the world who likely withheld information from the U.S. because they didn't trust the president.
The president-elect's transition team also said Mr. Biden supports Congress "immediately" cancelling $10,000 of federal student loans
The ride-sharing giants have contacted incoming Biden administration about a role in its vaccine distribution plans.
President Biden is addressing the killing of at least 15 at an elementary school in Texas.
"I am here on this floor to beg — to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues," he said. "Find a path forward here."
Trump has set his sights on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
The FBI said the man was involved in a scheme to smuggle four ISIS operatives into the country to kill the former president.
Biden is signing the order on federal policing two years after Floyd died at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi noted the Catholic Church isn't reprimanding lawmakers who support the death penalty.
The former White House press secretary will start with the network in fall.
Gail Curley is the Supreme Court's 11th Marshal and the second woman to hold the post.
The lawsuit asks the state's Commonwealth Court to require counties to promptly count mail-in ballots that lack a required handwritten date on the return envelope.
Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump appointee, ruled on two separate misdemeanor cases where defendants were found not guilty of most charges.
Governor Greg Abbott said the shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers.
"I am here on this floor to beg — to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues," he said. "Find a path forward here."
Dorotik spent almost two decades in prison after being convicted of killing her husband.
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Lawyers for the software mogul argued he is mentally unfit, but a federal judge calls him "extremely intelligent."
U.S. counties and cities are reassessing property values as home prices soar, leading to bigger tax bills for some.
Starbucks and McDonald's are leaving, but other food chains and American companies are "digging in," Yale professor says.
Critics described the ice cream as a "problematic" attempt to cash in on the holiday commemorating the end of U.S. slavery.
Lawyers for the software mogul argued he is mentally unfit, but a federal judge calls him "extremely intelligent."
Federal officials warn against eating any of dozens of food items because of a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
President Biden is addressing the killing of at least 15 at an elementary school in Texas.
"I am here on this floor to beg — to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues," he said. "Find a path forward here."
Trump has set his sights on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
The FBI said the man was involved in a scheme to smuggle four ISIS operatives into the country to kill the former president.
Biden is signing the order on federal policing two years after Floyd died at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Respiratory symptoms and musculoskeletal pain were the most common lingering health issues reported.
In recent years, more and more young people have used tablets or computers, research finds.
Federal officials warn against eating any of dozens of food items because of a multistate salmonella outbreak.
U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic.
The ruined city has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-long war.
Witnesses said the victims were shot, after which the attackers poured gasoline to set the establishments on fire.
Seva Kozhmyako was a wealthy businessman before the Russian invasion. His story highlights a key battlefield advantage he says Ukraine has over Russia.
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.
CBS News sees U.S. Marines train for warfare in terrain just like Taiwan's as Biden bolsters alliances in the region. It's all a clear message to Beijing.
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
In a statement shared on Twitter, the rock band said Steven Tyler has entered a treatment program and would be unable to perform.
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.
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.
Vladimir Duthiers shares the story of a London-based singer who is putting a smile on many people's faces. Yvonne MK's soulful covers of songs like "Blinding Lights" and "Iris" have garnered millions of views on TikTok, and helped brighten people’s moods during the darkest days of the pandemic.
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.
Microsoft, which is in the process of buying the Call of Duty publisher for nearly $69 billion, says it will not interfere.
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.
Experts say wearable devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data and alert you to potential problems may one day detect potential medical conditions ranging from heart issues and stroke to cancer.
Experts say devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data can also give you early warnings about medical problems before a doctor might. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how self-tracking data may one day help detect conditions like infectious diseases, type II diabetes, heart conditions or even cancer.
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.
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.
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
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.
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.
Dorotik spent almost two decades in prison after being convicted of killing her husband.
Witnesses said the victims were shot, after which the attackers poured gasoline to set the establishments on fire.
A history teacher and former beauty queen, Grinstead vanished at age 30 from her home in Ocilla, Georgia.
Authorities say Kaitlyn Armstrong shot and killed Wilson in a fit of jealous rage, allegedly for having an affair with Armstrong's boyfriend, who's also a top-rated pro cyclist.
Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump appointee, ruled on two separate misdemeanor cases where defendants were found not guilty of most charges.
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
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?
Glassdoor recently unveiled its list... and it's not all tech.
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
These athletes are making waves in the worlds of athletics and advocacy.
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.
Sen. Chris Murphy gave an impassioned speech on the Senate floor Tuesday, begging his colleagues for bipartisan efforts to prevent more school shootings after 14 students and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school. The former Connecticut representative was a major voice for gun control following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which occurred in his district.
Tamar Essner, a principal for Vectis Energy Partners, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest fuel-related news, the utility of potentially imposing restrictions on exports, the Biden administration's plan to lower prices, and how long until costs may become more affordable.
Police in Charleston, South Carolina, tackled and tied up an alligator that found its way into a parking garage — and then safely relocated it.
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab and his crew came under fire by Russia troops while filming in a village near the frontlines in southern Ukraine. He reports on the latest from the battlefield.