White House officials and Democrats fail to reach deal on COVID bill
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that he would recommend the president take executive action.
Their letter comes after the two had a "heated" meeting with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Wednesday about increased delays in mail delivery.
White House advisers and top Democrats are set to meet again today to continue negotiations over the next round of coronavirus relief legislation. Disagreements over extending federal unemployment benefits remain a sticking point. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN with the latest.
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnunchin Saturday.
The clock is ticking for congressional lawmakers to pass another federal stimulus package, as unemployment benefits for roughly 25 million Americans are set to expire this week. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Wall Street Journal's Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the GOP proposal for a new stimulus package and what it will take to make a deal.
"This is the oldest, most obvious, least original anti-Semitic trope in history. Senator, literally no one believes your excuses," candidate Jon Ossoff said in response.
Schumer said there is "a group of hard right-wing people in the Senate who don't want to spend any money on anything."
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the White House and Senate Republicans had reached a "fundamental agreement."
The Treasury secretary and White House chief of staff are meeting with leaders of both parties as talks continue.
The leaders say they "believe it is imperative that the FBI provide a classified defensive briefing to all Members of Congress."
Kerri Evelyn Harris is running as a progressive candidate in Delaware's Democratic Senate primary, challenging incumbent Sen. Tom Carper. She joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her platform, where she thinks the party is headed and why this race would be historic if she won.
CBSN political contributor Sabrina Siddiqui and Yahoo News White House correspondent Hunter Walker joined Red and Blue to break down how President Trump's Supreme Court nominee could overshadow midterms, and why the White House is doubling down on immigration in an election year.
Move came hours before Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, would have ended
Senate Democrats argued that the bill, proposed by Republicans, did not go far enough to address police brutality.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the Republican bill will not have the votes to move forward in the Senate.
Schumer said the "real unanswered question" is "why did the president and Mr. Barr do it?"
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attempted to pass the resolution by unanimous consent.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Mr. Trump's "fanning of the flames of discord, bigotry and violence is cowardly, weak and dangerous."
Top Democrats are reacting to the White House's decision to tell former counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena. The Hill's Julia Manchester joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the response from top lawmakers and the rest of Monday's top political headlines.
President Trump addressed reporters Wednesday after speaking briefly at the White House with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Mr. Trump suggested he would not negotiate an infrastructure plan while Democrats continued to pursue investigations of his administration.
Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer slammed the president for cutting a White House meeting on infrastructure short, citing ongoing investigations into his administration. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe have more on the latest developments.
President Trump walked out of an infrastructure meeting with top Democrats on Wednesday, telling them he won't work with their party until they drop investigations of him in half a dozen house committees. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss what happened.
President Trump says congressional Democrats should stop investigating his presidency. He abruptly cut off a White House meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer Wednesday. The president says he was upset that Pelosi accused him of cover-ups. Nancy Cordes reports.
Vice President JD Vance says the U.S. and Iran are "going back and forth" on a deal. Meanwhile, Iran targeted an American base on Thursday in retaliation for what the Pentagon said were "purely defensive" U.S. strikes.
At least four people were transported to the hospital, DFR said.
Kathleen Thomas, who is missing her right hand, thought it was a misunderstanding when a deputy pulled her over for allegedly holding her phone with that hand while driving. Bodycam video shows the viral interaction.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
Jill Biden told CBS News "Sunday Morning" that her husband's performance in the 2024 debate "scared me to death." But her comments at the time did not reflect those concerns.
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
Investigative journalist and filmmaker Nick Bilton has been named executive producer of "60 Minutes."
DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.
Kathleen Thomas, who is missing her right hand, thought it was a misunderstanding when a deputy pulled her over for allegedly holding her phone with that hand while driving. Bodycam video shows the viral interaction.
Investigative journalist and filmmaker Nick Bilton has been named executive producer of "60 Minutes."
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed)
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
Two Iranian brothers who joined January's protests say the war has made things worse, and ending it shouldn't only be about uranium.
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Broadway star Joshua Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the "Ragtime" musical, which depicts the stories of Americans at the turn of the 20th century.
Judd Winick talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about appearing on MTV's "The Real World: San Francisco" in 1994, the audition process for the reality TV series and more.
Dorina Medley, who appeared in the "Real Housewives of New York City" for six seasons, talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about her decision to join the Bravo series, why she has no regrets and what draws people to reality TV.
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
The digital investing platform Robinhood is now allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make credit card purchases for users. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins with the details.
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
According to an affidavit, a former CIA official was arrested after the FBI raided his Virginia home and found over 300 gold bars worth $40 million. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to examine the case.
Colt Gray, the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, was in court Thursday for the next steps before his potential trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate who argued racial discrimination occurred in the jury-selection process before his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Sources tell CBS News the Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into a nonprofit with ties to E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexually abusing her and won two lawsuits against him. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more details.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are working to extend their current ceasefire and begin negotiations on a long-term agreement, but neither President Trump nor Iranian leaders have given final approval on a deal. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has more.
A new biography titled "An Inconvenient Widow" by veteran journalist Lois Romano looks at the crucial influence Mary Todd Lincoln had in her husband's rise to the presidency, and the failures of those around her following President Lincoln's assassination. Romano joins "The Takeout" to dispel misconceptions about the former first lady.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for reelection as polls show a close mayoral primary. Tia Mitchell, Washington bureau chief for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Dave Levinthal, senior editor at NOTUS, join to discuss.
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.