Some Democrats fear midterm backlash without filibuster reform
Support for significant filibuster changes is still a long way off.
Biden's First 100 Days
Biden says U.S. will soon hit goal of 100M vaccines in first 100 days
The president had set a goal of 100 million shots in his first 100 days in office.
House passes bills with path to citizenship for "Dreamers" and farmworkers
The bills may represent Democrats' best chance of getting immigration legislation through the evenly divided Senate
William Burns wins Senate confirmation as next CIA director
Senators approved Burns' nomination by unanimous voice vote, weeks after the Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance his bid.
What Deb Haaland's historic confirmation means to Native Americans
"If an Indigenous woman from humble beginnings can be confirmed as secretary of the Interior, our country holds promise for everyone," Haaland said.
Xavier Becerra confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary
The 50-49 vote makes the 63-year-old Becerra the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
With 13,000 migrant children in custody, Biden faces first border test
Biden is facing a daunting challenge with acute humanitarian implications that could overshadow successes in other areas.
Mayorkas defends Biden's border policies amid surge of migrant children
The DHS chief testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on the challenges at the southern border.
Education secretary: "We want our students back in school"
The Biden administration has aimed to get K-8 schools open safely within its first 100 days.
Senate unanimously confirms Katherine Tai as U.S. trade representative
Tai was confirmed on a 98-0 vote and is the 19th member of President Biden's Cabinet to clear the Senate.
Biden says he backs filibuster reform
The president told ABC News in an interview he favors a return to the talking filibuster.
Biden to hold first press conference as president on March 25
The president's first press conference will be on a Thursday afternoon.
American Rescue Plan's big winner: Families with children
Temporary overhaul will provide most families with monthly income. That could be a "game changer," experts say.
Biden heads to Pennsylvania to tout $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan
The president, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are traveling the country to advertise the legislation this week.
What's next for the Senate? 20 senators from both parties to meet
The meeting comes one week after the Senate passed President Joe Biden's massive $1.9 trillion economic relief plan, Mr. Biden's first legislative initiative.
At odds with national Republicans, GOP mayors welcome COVID relief
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package included $350 billion for state and local governments.
Vice President Kamala Harris makes history with U.N. speech
"The status of women is the status of democracy," she told diplomats.
Deb Haaland becomes first Native American to hold Cabinet post
As head of the Department of Interior, Haaland will lead a department tasked with overseeing and protecting the country's public and tribal lands.
Biden taps Gene Sperling to oversee implementation of American Rescue Plan
Sperling twice served as the director of the National Economic Council.
"Help is here": Biden and Harris speak about American Rescue Plan
President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Thursday, after it was passed by Congress this week.
Biden condemns violence against Asian Americans
While hate crimes fell overall by 7% in 2020, a new report published this week found that Asian Americans experienced a 150% surge in attacks.
Biden administration set to issue $1,400 stimulus payments
President Joe Biden signs $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package into law. Here's what you need to know.
Biden and Harris to go on the road to plug COVID aid package
It's a different approach than what former President Obama took in 2009.
COVID relief legislation popular with Americans — CBS News poll
Most Americans also give President Biden good marks for his handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1
The president set a goal of July 4 to "get closer to normal" in his first prime-time address on Thursday night.
Politics
Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed by firing squad, Pentagon says
Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding
Trump sending ACA and Medicare checks, but will they offset costs?
Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit
Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News as a contributor
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Takeaways from Alito's CBS News interview
Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
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Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow
Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote
Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds courts skeptical Black voters
Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan, cooperating with FBI, sources say
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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
Energy Secretary: Trump was "aware of the risks to energy flows" before Iran war
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Transcript: Zach Lahn, Iowa GOP nominee for governor, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026