Biden gets chance to leave mark on judiciary as judges step aside

There are 62 current vacancies on the U.S. district and circuit courts, and another 26 seats that will open up in the coming weeks and months.

• Feb 19, 2021

White House economist says $1.9 trillion package would deal "blow" to COVID

The $1.9 trillion package "is calibrated to be of a magnitude to finally deal this COVID-19 virus the blow that hasn't occurred yet," Bernstein says.

• Feb 26, 2021

U.S. would attend meeting with Iran and other powers if invited

The U.S. also told the U.N. that it has rescinded Trump-era travel restrictions on Iranian diplomats and pulled back threat of sanctions against Iran.

• Feb 18, 2021

FBI investigating Cuomo's handling of nursing home COVID cases

The Cuomo administration did not report until late January that thousands of people living in nursing homes had died of COVID-19 once they were transferred to hospitals.

• Feb 18, 2021

Psaki says vaccinating teachers not needed to reopen schools 5 days a week

The Centers for Disease Control has not said vaccinations are a requirement for teachers to return to the classroom.

• Feb 18, 2021

S.C. governor signs law banning most abortions; Planned Parenthood sues

The House passed its bill by a 79 to 35 vote Wednesday after hours of emotional testimony from both supporters and opponents, and gave the measure final approval Thursday.

• Feb 18, 2021

ICE unveils new rules limiting arrests and deportations

The new guidance focuses on arresting immigrants determined to threaten national security and public safety, as well as migrants recently apprehended along U.S. borders.

• Feb 18, 2021

Bob Dole says he's been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer

The former longtime senator said he would begin treatment on Monday.

• Feb 18, 2021

California virus aid plan would pay $600 each to millions

Under the plan, roughly 5.7 million residents who make less than $30,000 annually would be eligible to receive checks.

• Feb 18, 2021

Democrats unveil Biden-backed immigration overhaul bill

The plan would allow millions of immigrants living in the country without authorization to obtain legal status.

• Feb 18, 2021

NAACP lawsuit will put Trump "out of business," lawmaker says

Congressman Bennie Thompson and NAACP President Derrick Johnson talk to CBSN about their legal case over the Capitol riot.

• Feb 18, 2021

Rush Limbaugh, conservative radio host, dies at 70

Limbaugh died of complications from lung cancer.

• Feb 17, 2021

CDC director defends N95 mask restrictions despite greater supply

Is there a shortage of medical-grade N95 respirator masks? It depends on who you ask.

• Feb 17, 2021

Politically opposed groups find common ground through conversation

A group of Kentucky conservatives met with a group of Massachusetts liberals to work through their differences.

• Feb 17, 2021

Lawmakers set to grill Robinhood CEO over GameStop frenzy

Online brokerage executive is expected to face questioning about why he restricted trading in high-flying stocks.

• Feb 17, 2021

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