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After fleeing gang violence and being kidnapped in Mexico, a Guatemalan teen won asylum. Now he wants other migrant children to have the same opportunity.
The bipartisan legislation was passed with a vote of 89 to 2.
With significantly smaller crowds in the House Chamber due to the pandemic, it was far easier for Republicans to get their moment with the new president.
"I've never been more optimistic about the future in America, and America is on the move again," he said.
Republicans complained that the president did not do enough bipartisan outreach in his first address before Congress.
Wednesday's speech will be live on CBS broadcast stations and streaming on CBSN.
For the first time, two women flanked an American president on the dais of the House Chamber during his first address to a joint session of Congress.
Scott only referred to former President Trump briefly in his response, spending more time emphasizing issues that resonate with GOP voters.
The president pushed forward with the message that "In America, we always get up" though "100 days ago, America was on fire."
The question of whether our democracy will long endure is both ancient and urgent," the president said.
Biden was described as caring, inspiring, and bold by those who CBS News polled after the president's speech to a joint session of Congress.
President Biden gave his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
"I can think of no more worthy investment," the president said. "I know of nothing that is more bipartisan."
President Biden made a number of promises before he entered office — here's how he's doing on them.
The president's address to a joint session of Congress begins at 9 p.m. ET.
"To make tonight's joint address accessible for all Americans, every White House livestream will have American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the first time in history," President Biden tweeted.
President Biden halted border wall construction, but has yet to fulfill other campaign pledges.
The term refers to the person who will take over the government if a catastrophe occurs during the speech, when all the members of government are in the same place.
As part of the American Families Plan, all employees participating in pre-K programs and Head Start will earn at least $15 per hour.
The Constitution designates the president "shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient."
Gonzalez is charged with the formidable task of reforming an agency whose work has come under withering criticism from progressives.
"The bottom line is clear: If you're vaccinated, you can do more things, more safely," the president said Tuesday.
"The Getting America Back on Track Tour" will include roughly 10 days of travel that will take top members of the Biden administration to roughly a dozen states, officials said.
He wins strong marks on the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as his handling of the pandemic.
The event will be "invitation-only for a limited number of members of Congress," according to a memo.
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, that aired on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is "on the road to recovery" two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The government is investigating Trump for potential violation of three criminal statutes.
As the former president's legal problems grew after classified documents were seized from his Florida home, Trump loyalists denounced the FBI and called for retaliation – and America's democracy entered uncharted waters.
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is "on the road to recovery" two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The government is investigating Trump for potential violation of three criminal statutes.
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that wealthier taxpayers will bear the brunt of the impact.
Some investors believe inflation may have peaked, allowing Federal Reserve to be less aggressive with hikes.
Gov. Newsom warns plant's power is needed for reliable energy, but questions over earthquake safety and more loom.
Produced by Amazon-owned studio MGM, the show aims to follow the mold of "America's Funniest Home Videos."
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, that aired on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is "on the road to recovery" two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
One of the laws slated to take effect allows potential relatives of an embryo or fetus to sue abortion providers for up to $20,000 within four years of an abortion.
Polio has been detected in New York City's wastewater, suggesting further circulation of the virus. The city's health department is urging pediatricians to immediately identify and schedule appointments for children who are behind on their polio immunizations. Elaine Quijano shares more details.
A case of polio was identified in Rockland County, New York, and now the virus has been detected in New York City's wastewater.
Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Ray Luján reflect on their experiences recovering from strokes.
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is "on the road to recovery" two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
During Italy's post-war boom years, Riva's glamorous runabouts were the pinnacle of "la dolce vita" – the Ferraris of motorboats, owned by movie stars, tycoons and royalty. Today, in an era of super-yachts, the company is working to keep Riva's spirit alive.
A delegation of American lawmakers is visiting Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China.
Authorities in Norway say they have euthanized a walrus that had drawn crowds of spectators in the Oslo Fjord after concluding that it posed a risk to humans.
Egypt's Coptic Church says a fire at a Cairo church has killed at least 41 people and injured at least 14 others.
The new opera tells a largely-forgotten story, about a 19th century Muslim scholar stolen from Senegal and sold into slavery in America, who left behind a remarkable autobiography, written in Arabic, that informs the history of our multicultural nation.
"Omar," an opera that recently had its world premiere, tells the story of Omar Ibn Said, a 19th century Muslim scholar stolen from Senegal and sold into slavery in America, who left behind a remarkable autobiography written in Arabic. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels about how their opera tells a largely-forgotten story, informing the history of our multicultural nation.
On the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie" the two play feisty octogenarians who see old age not as a death sentence, but as a victory lap – a belief they've always pursued in real life.
On the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie," Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin play two feisty octogenarians who see old age not as a death sentence, but as a victory lap. The two old friends talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about aging, working together, and how Fonda, who raised millions as an exercise entrepreneur, gave most of it away. (This story was originally broadcast April 24, 2022.)
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, star of the film version of "Grease."
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy.
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
Men find 88 distinct prints left by a mixture of adults and children on what is now the Utah Test and Training Range.
For more than 75 million Americans living out West, snow melt from the Sierra Nevada is a major source of water. However, the mountain range's snowpack is shrinking, down an average of 23% since 1955. Roger Bales, professor of engineering at the University of California, Merced, joins CBS News to discuss what this could mean for California's water future.
In a part of space far, far away, two galaxies joined together to form one of the universe's most spectacular events – a galactic merger with streaming stars and chaos. And scientists say the stunning images are a preview of what's to come for the Milky Way.
"Hopefully downstream we will find the Thames, but at the moment, it's gone," said one tourist who had come, hoping to see the origin of the iconic English river.
The suspected driver allegedly killed another person in a nearby town later the same night, state police said.
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Slain teen's family forced to relive her death on social media.
The 24-year-old suspect charged with attempted murder and assault in the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie has pleaded not guilty. Michael George has more.
It was the third time this week Mexican cities have seen widespread arson and shootings by drug cartels.
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
An inside look at the puzzling disappearance of the Florida millionaire
CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from southeastern Ukraine, as Ukraine's artillery and missile barrages continue to exact a heavy toll on Russian forces.
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kabul about how life for the people of Afghanistan has taken a turn for the worse under Taliban rule.
Rep. Michael McCaul, the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, says the White House and State Department "put their head in the sand" regarding warnings about the U.S. pulling out of Afghanistan.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, a former FBI agent, says his GOP colleagues should "reserve judgment" about the bureau's search of the former president's home until an affidavit explaining the justification for the search comes to light.
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff says he has seen "no evidence" to suggest the former president declassified sensitive documents before taking them to his home in Florida.