Biden's executive orders on health care
President Biden signed another batch of executive orders Thursday, this time focused on health care coverage. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
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Biden to fill federal court vacancies
A string of federal judges announced plans to retire following the outcome of the 2020 election, paving the way for President Biden to name their replacements. HuffPost senior politics reporter Jen Bendery joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the push from some activists to speed up the confirmation process.
South Africa COVID variant found in U.S.
A highly transmissible strain of the coronavirus, first detected in South Africa, has infected at least two people in South Carolina. The state's governor is telling residents not to panic. Mola Lenghi reports.
Biden chief of staff on vaccine rollout, schools
Norah O'Donnell interviews President Biden's chief of staff Ron Klain about increasing the vaccine supply, reopening schools and the coronavirus relief bill.
Health experts issue dire COVID forecast
The Biden administration's COVID-19 advisors held their first coronavirus briefing and warned the U.S. could see another 90,000 deaths from the virus within the next four weeks. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest on that and other developments from Capitol Hill.
Secretary of state vows to restore diplomacy
On his first day on the job, Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed to rebuild the diplomatic ranks and restore America's global engagement as President Biden presses "pause" on Trump-era foreign policies. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Biden to sign orders on health care
President Biden is focusing on health care Thursday with a series of new executive orders, including reopening access to the Affordable Care Act marketplace. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details on what they will include.
Biden plans to fight climate change
President Biden is planning to make climate a top priority for his administration. He launched a new government effort to fight global warming, signing a series of executive orders. Ed O'Keefe reports.
New COVID-19 projection from CDC
The Biden administration is making reopening schools one of its central goals, along with speeding up vaccine distribution. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Federal health officials on COVID response
Washington Post national reporter Dan Diamond joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what was learned from federal public health officials at their first public briefing on the coronavirus response, plus his reporting on the nurse expected to be tapped to be acting surgeon general.
Biden pushing ahead to fight climate crisis
President Biden called Wednesday "climate day" and "jobs day," sending the message to the American people that climate action will boost the economy and create jobs. The message came with his signing a robust set of executive climate actions. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli spoke with White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy as well as first deputy White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi and joins CBSN to explain his take on the Biden climate team.
U.S. races to roll out vaccine as new COVID strains surge
The Biden administration is weighing using the Defense Production Act to manufacture more vaccines amid a chaotic rollout. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Biden outlines new COVID-19 vaccination plan
President Joe Biden outlined his administration's new COVID-19 plan, which includes loftier vaccination goals nationwide and announced the U.S. government to buy 200 million additional coronavirus vaccine doses later this year. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine plan
President Biden's COVID-19 response team is set to give its first briefing today, after the administration announced plans to secure 200 million more doses of the vaccine. Also on Wednesday, the president will be signing new executive orders aimed at tackling climate change. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Examining domestic terror threats
President Biden is making defeating domestic terror and white supremacy a key priority for his administration in the wake of the Capitol attack. Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff weighs in on the keys to combating the threat and concerns about future attacks.
Biden boosts vaccine distributions
President Biden unveiled a plan Tuesday to boost the weekly COVID-19 vaccine distribution to states by 16% for at least the next three weeks, bringing the amount of weekly doses it will release from 8.6 million to around 10 million. The president also said the government plans to buy another 200 million vaccine doses by the end of the summer. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Congressman on finding common ground
Congressman Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat from New Jersey and co-chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, joins CBSN AM to discuss how the group is hoping to work with the Biden administration to get things done in a narrowly divided Congress.
White House on national coronavirus vaccine supply
The White House is pointing a finger at the Trump administration amid growing confusion over the nation's coronavirus vaccine supply. As CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, several states are grappling with a shortage of doses as President Biden says the U.S. will soon be able to vaccinate up to 1.5 million Americans daily. Then, Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and a medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest in the race to vaccinate.
Biden makes climate issues a priority
President Biden is making climate policy a key priority of his first few days in office. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN AM to talk about the president's environmental initiatives.
Biden seeks GOP approval for relief bill
President Joe Biden signed nearly 30 executive orders in his first three days in office that address the coronavirus and the economic fallout from the pandemic. Now he's arranging to meet with a bipartisan group of lawmakers in hopes of reaching a larger relief plan. Skyler Henry reports from the White House.
Biden signs flurry of executive orders
In his first three days in office, President Biden has signed nearly 30 executive orders. The bulk of the actions focus on two of his administration's top priorities: the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis which has followed. Ashley Allison is a former senior adviser for Mr. Biden's transition team. She joins CBSN to discuss Mr. Biden's first days in office and the administration's plans going forward.
Biden to lift transgender military ban
The Biden administration is expected to repeal the ban on transgender Americans from serving in the military, multiple people informed of the decision told CBS News. The announcement is expected as soon as Monday. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden administration tries to reset U.S.
The Biden administration is already looking quite different, as the new president takes executive action to reverse Trump administration policies. CBS News senior political analyst John Dickerson joins CBSN to discuss why a boring presidency may be just what America needs.
Biden seeks to rejoin Iran nuclear deal
President Joe Biden says his administration will work to rejoin the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as a starting point with follow-up negotiations, as tensions between the two countries have worsened. Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the challenges facing the new administration on "CBSN AM."
Feds issue moratorium on deportations
The Biden administration has implemented a 100-day moratorium on deportations, one of several executive actions to reverse some of former President Trump's hard-line immigration policies. President Biden has also introduced legislation that features a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
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Iran war appears to expand to Egypt's coast as drones hit gas port
Drone strikes hit gas vessels at an Egyptian port on the Mediterranean, as a poll shows little American support for the five-month war with Iran.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Dconomic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
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Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy jury to hear from first responders from day 3 kids died
Follow along with live updates on the third day of witness testimony in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Dr. Deborah Birx: Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
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Canelo Álvarez says there's "not much left" for him to do in boxing
Professional boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson about when he'll know to walk away from the sport.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Montana man, impaled by trekking pole, hikes out of mountains to get help
A hiker climbing Montana's highest peak slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell, then hiked six miles off the mountain along with two friends to get help, he says.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
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U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
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White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx: Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week.
Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Husband of U.S. woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
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From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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Inside the advancements in AI
CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist, told "CBS Mornings" artificial intelligence advancements are moving "way more quickly than anyone anticipated." Shumer addresses recent developments in AI and its impact on the workforce.
OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing that severely injured author Salman Rushdie.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Rand Paul threatens Fauci with prosecution
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul said former White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci may face prosecution for repeatedly invoking his Fifth Amendment right during a Senate hearing on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News' Jarred Hill and legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe have more.
From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
U.S. and Iran trade strikes as conflict expands
As the U.S. and Iran trade strikes, the conflict appears to be expanding to other Middle Eastern countries. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Inside the advancements in AI
CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist, told "CBS Mornings" artificial intelligence advancements are moving "way more quickly than anyone anticipated." Shumer addresses recent developments in AI and its impact on the workforce.
Women's Pro Baseball League launching
The Women's Pro Baseball League, which features four teams, launches on Saturday. Justine Siegal, the co-founder and first commissioner of the league, along with first overall draft pick Kelsie Whitmore, talk about the pressure and excitement surrounding the league's inaugural season, the future of women playing baseball and more.