Biden weighing "range" of OMB candidates after Tanden withdrawal
Democratic leaders have pushed for Tanden's proposed deputy, Shalanda Young, to be considered for the top job.
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Senate panel advances Haaland's nomination for interior secretary
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her support for Haaland's nomination ahead of the committee vote.
Senate prepares to take up $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday night.
House Democrats charge ahead with bills likely to stall Senate
The House is expected to vote on an election reform bill this week, but that measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Neera Tanden removes herself from consideration for budget chief
Tanden's confirmation appeared doomed when moderate Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he wouldn't support her nomination, as did several moderate Republicans.
Senate confirms Gina Raimondo as commerce secretary in 84-15 vote
Raimondo will help guide the economy's recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
Rohit Chopra warns of "looming problems" for homeowners
A federal ban on housing foreclosures runs through June, but it's unclear what will happen when it ends.
Biden says U.S. will have enough COVID vaccines for all adults by May 31
The president said in an address that he's directing states to prioritize vaccinating K-12 educators and staff.
Democratic senator introduces universal background check law
The legislation is sure to face GOP opposition and would require the support of 10 Republican senators to advance, which is unlikely.
Biden supports Amazon workers' vote in pro-union video
In an unprecedented video message, the president urged management to back off and let workers decide.
Tanden meets with senator who could sink or save her nomination
GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska met in person with Tanden on Monday.
Senate votes to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary
The Senate voted 64 to 33 to confirm him.
DHS chief urges patience with "stressful challenge" along border
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also announced that migrant families who were separated under the Trump administration will be allowed to reunify in the U.S.
Biden urges quick action on COVID relief package: "We have no time to waste"
The House narrowly approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill early Saturday morning.
Senate Democrats move immediately to "Plan B" on minimum wage
The move comes after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday night that a $15 minimum wage hike cannot be included in the Senate COVID relief package.
Biden admin scrambles to expand housing for migrant children
Roughly 97% of the shelter beds the U.S. government has to house unaccompanied migrant children are currently full.
Biden touts bipartisanship on Texas visit
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Houston to survey the damage from Texas' recent storm.
Senate confirms Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary
Granholm, a vocal advocate for clean energy, worked with auto makers on electrification as governor.
U.S. targets Iranian-backed militias in Syria with airstrikes
In President Biden's first military action, the U.S. picked targets to deliver a carefully calibrated message to Iran about putting American forces in danger.
White House to release new guidelines after Khashoggi intel report
President Biden spoke Thursday with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, MBS' father.
Manchin backs Haaland for interior secretary, boosting nomination
Manchin's announcement that he will support Haaland comes after he opposed President Biden's pick for OMB chief.
Biden signs executive order on securing critical supply chains
The order calls for a review of supply chains for critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and large capacity batteries.
William Burns, Biden's CIA pick, vows "intensified focus" on China
Burns, who would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency, appeared before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Neera Tanden's nomination in jeopardy as Senate panels delay votes
Two Senate committees scheduled to vote on Tanden's nomination postponed their meetings.
McConnell backs Garland's nomination for attorney general
McConnell will support Merrick Garland's nomination for attorney general five years after blocking his Supreme Court nomination.
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Senate begins "vote-a-rama" for COVID relief bill
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
White House and Texas governor disagree over COVID testing for migrants
The administration said it would reimburse local officials for COVID testing and shelter for asylum seekers. Governor Abbott said "no."
Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci and West Virginia Governor Jim Justice appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
2,000 page report shows House GOP posting attacks on 2020 election
One House Republican alone has 177 pages' worth of social media posts attacking the election's integrity.
Moderate Democrats shoot down $15 minimum wage
The amendment, similar to the standalone Raise the Wage Act, would have increased the hourly minimum wage from $7.25 over 5 years.
Stockton experiment shows guaranteed income works, analysis says
A $500-per-month stipend helped recipients secure full-time jobs, be better parents and partners, and improve their health.
Kentucky bill would make it a crime to insult or taunt a police officer
The bill criminalizes "gestures or other physical contact that would have a direct tendency to provoke a violent response"
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
The Senate is expected to begin a "vote-a-rama" on the $1.9 trillion relief, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
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Iceland rocked by more than 20,000 earthquakes in 10 days
There have been more than 3,100 earthquakes on the peninsula in the past 48 hours.
Bolsonaro says "enough fussing and whining" as COVID death toll climbs
Bolsonaro has continuously downplayed the pandemic in Brazil, which has the second-largest COVID-19 death toll after the U.S.
British press up in arms over Meghan and Harry interview
The couple said the press was one of the driving forces behind their decision to move to the U.S., but the royal family has relied on the media for generations to shore up support.
Photos appear to show a ship hovering over the water
David Morris said he was "stunned" to see a giant vessel seemingly suspended over the surface of the sea. It's a truly "superior mirage."
U.S., U.N. demand foreign troops behind Ethiopia "atrocities" leave
Humanitarian chief says embattled Tigray province suffering "campaign of destruction" by troops brought in from neighboring Eritrea to help government forces.
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94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus
It's been a tough year for dating, but one couple was determined to hang onto love.
Tiger Woods found unconscious by man after SUV crash, affidavit says
A man found Tiger Woods unconscious in a mangled SUV after the golf star crashed the vehicle in Southern California, authorities said in court documents obtained Friday.
Health officials urge caution as states ease COVID restrictions
States are allowing more activities as more Americans get vaccinated.
Senate begins "vote-a-rama" for COVID relief bill
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
Boeing CEO waived pay but got compensation worth $21 million
Stock package comes as aerospace company lost nearly $12 billion last year and announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs.
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Senate begins "vote-a-rama" for COVID relief bill
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
White House and Texas governor disagree over COVID testing for migrants
The administration said it would reimburse local officials for COVID testing and shelter for asylum seekers. Governor Abbott said "no."
Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
This week on "Face the Nation," March 7, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci and West Virginia Governor Jim Justice appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
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Dr. Seuss books top Amazon's bestseller list
Nine Dr. Seuss books filled the top 10 of Amazon's bestseller list, with "The Cat in the Hat" at No. 1.
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Trevor Noah on Grammy Awards
Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show" host and comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Noah joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he's preparing for music's biggest night. He also shares why this year's Grammy Awards ceremony will be unlike any awards show seen before.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
How to watch Oprah's interview with Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan are speaking in their first interview since they quit royal duties.
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Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
Book excerpt: Walter Isaacson's "The Code Breaker"
The latest book from the bestselling biographer of geniuses from da Vinci and Franklin to Einstein and Jobs tells the story of Jennifer Doudna and the creation (and moral questioning) of the gene-editing technology CRISPR.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Senators slam Amazon's plan to put AI cameras in delivery vans
Senators say e-commerce giant is creating "surveillance infrastructure" that would invade workers' and consumers' privacy.
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AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
Humans, not nature, may be changing Atlantic hurricane cycles
Scientists thought the decades-long cycle of active and slower hurricane seasons was a natural pattern – but new research suggests otherwise.
CDC finalizing guidance on what's safe for those who are vaccinated
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
South Pacific quake triggered tsunami warnings: "About as big as it gets"
The tsunami threat caused traffic jams and some chaos in New Zealand as people scrambled to get to higher ground.
Earth's largest-ever mass extinction is a warning for humanity
Scientists say the mass extinction 250 million years ago offers a timely warning to humanity of what can happen when ecosystems change too fast for life to keep up.
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Health officials urge caution as states ease COVID restrictions
States are allowing more activities as more Americans get vaccinated.
AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
As states lift mask rule, retailers stick with safety measure
Grocery giant Albertsons says its front-line workers in Texas have not yet had full access to the COVID vaccine.
Stockton experiment shows guaranteed income works, analysis says
A $500-per-month stipend helped recipients secure full-time jobs, be better parents and partners, and improve their health.
Pandemic provides perfect storm for Americans with eating disorders
The National Eating Disorders Association said its helpline has seen a 40% increase in contact since March 2020.
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Almost half of Americans financially struggling 1 year after COVID-19 hit
In this tale of two economies, 40% of Americans have had a job cut or layoff — while 30% say they're better off than a year ago.
Boeing CEO waived pay but got compensation worth $21 million
Stock package comes as aerospace company lost nearly $12 billion last year and announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
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Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Slain stepdaughter inspires UFC fighter Walt Harris to fight again
Harris stopped fighting when his stepchild, Aniah Blanchard, disappeared. A vision pushed him back into the ring.
Dallas officer charged with 2 counts of capital murder
Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, was arrested more than a year and half after a man told investigators he killed two people at the officer's instruction.
NBA star Jeremy Lin speaks out on attacks against Asian Americans
The former Golden State Warriors player is looking to promote a message of empathy, love and compassion amid a rise of hate against Asian Americans.
New York doctor charged with murder in 5 opioid deaths
"This doctor's prescription pad was as lethal as any murder weapon," the Nassau County DA said.
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NASA engineer on Mars mission
President Joe Biden called the team behind the NASA Perseverance rover to congratulate them Thursday on a successful landing on Mars. Elizabeth Duffy, a mechanical engineer with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory who worked on the project's sample collecting system, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about getting accolades from the president, the amazing discoveries made on the red planet so far and what's to come.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
SpaceX Starship prototype sticks landing, then explodes
The launch and landing were successful, but the prototype exploded a few minutes after touchdown.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites
SpaceX has launched 20 Starlink missions to date, putting 1,205 internet relay satellites in orbit.
Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
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Best looks from Golden Globes' nontraditional show
The Hollywood Foreign Press offered professionally shot photos while others posted on their social media accounts.
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Madeleine McCann disappearance: Was a monster hiding in plain sight at a vacation resort?
An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
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Pope calls for end to violence on Iraq visit
Pope Francis became the first pope to step foot in Iraq, where he is spending four days calling for an end to violence. Chris Livesay shares more.
Trump appointee arrested on Capitol riot charges
A former member of the Trump administration was arrested and is facing multiple charges related to the Capitol riot.
Exclusive: Ex-Cuomo aide on alleged sexual harassment
Charlotte Bennett, a former aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, tells Norah O'Donnell that she told the governor's chief of staff and attorney about the alleged sexual harassment.
Relief bill stalls amid unemployment aid debate
Senate Democrats hit another hurdle as they try to get President Biden's relief bill over the finish line. The latest debate is over unemployment aid. Nikole Killion has the latest.
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.