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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said vaccines are saving lives, as his state faces the biggest surge in coronavirus cases in the U.S. Meanwhile, a red tide algae bloom is wreaking havoc on marine life off of Florida's coast. Steve Contorno, a political editor at the Tampa Bay Times, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with the latest on the state.
The White House is preparing to impose more restrictions on travelers coming to the U.S. as the Omicron variant has been identified in California. Plus, conservatives are considering shutting down the government over the Biden administration's vaccine mandate. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave and Politico national political correspondent Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest.
All 50 states in the country are reporting rising COVID-19 infection rates for the first time since January. Most hospitalizations and deaths now involve people who have not been vaccinated. Dan Diamond, a national health reporter for the Washington Post, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy and the problem of rampant misinformation.
A Wall Street Journal report says lab researchers in Wuhan, China, sought hospital care for "symptoms consistent with both COVID-19 and common seasonal illness" in November 2019, a month before the first case of coronavirus was officially confirmed there. Dr. Jessica Justman, senior technical director at ICAP and associate professor of medicine in epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with her reaction, plus insights into reports of heart problems in a small number of vaccinated young adults.
Coronavirus infections and hospitalizations in the U.S. continue to breaking records. According to the COVID Tracking Project, there are more than 101,000 patients nationwide who are hospitalized with COVID-19. Carl Zimmer, New York Times "Matter" columnist, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss what's causing the current surge and plans for a potential vaccine rollout.
Democratic congressional leaders are pleading with Republicans to work out a coronavirus stimulus bill, while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the two sides are still far apart. Meanwhile, the White House is focusing on President Trump's lawsuits over the election results. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and Liz Goodwin of the Boston Globe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the day in politics.
Coronavirus infections and deaths in the U.S. remain dangerously high. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, ICU's are filling up nationwide. Then, Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is playing a key role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout nationwide. FEMA's new administrator Deanne Criswell sat down for an exclusive interview with CBS News to discuss the vaccination efforts and other priorities for the agency post-pandemic. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the future of FEMA.
Frontline producer Jezza Neumann joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his new film "Growing Up Poor in America." It follows three families in Ohio who were struggling to make ends meet even before the pandemic, and shows how they're surviving now.
A group of senators is looking to jump-start negotiations on another round of COVID-19 relief before the end of the year. CBS News chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest from Capitol Hill.
President Trump says he's pulling out of talks for more coronavirus relief as he continues to downplay the threat of COVID-19. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw spoke to CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about why the White House is done working on aid to Americans until after the election.
President Biden is using his executive power to start undoing Trump administration immigration policies. Meanwhile he continues working to convince Congress to support his coronavirus relief package. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico White House reporter Gabby Orr join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's political news.
As more vaccine doses become available, health officials are focusing on reaching people who may be hesitant to get a shot. CBS News' deputy director of elections and data analysis Kabir Khanna joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss a CBS News survey experiment to see if people become more likely to accept the vaccine when they hear it's been endorsed by President Biden or former President Trump.
President Biden is outlining a path forward to increase COVID-19 vaccinations as the highly contagious Delta variant is rapidly gaining a foothold in the U.S. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's plan and the latest on the fight against the pandemic.
The northeast region of the U.S. is experiencing a surge of the coronavirus, and governors from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are urging citizens to stop all unnecessary or non-essential travel between the three states. New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joins CBSN for a look at how her state is preparing for the upcoming months.
As President Biden announced plans to make getting a vaccine easier, Republicans in Washington were focused on tensions between House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and the #3 House Republican, Representative Liz Cheney. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Reuters White House reporter Heather Timmons and Washington Post deputy Washington editor Natalie Jennings join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the GOP divide and the rest of the day's political news.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says he is sure FDA experts will ask Pfizer about two allergic reactions that were reported from its COVID vaccine in the U.K. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more on his interview with Secretary Azar.
President Biden is making the first official trip of his presidency to take part in a Wisconsin town hall on the government's COVID-19 pandemic response. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Boston Globe deputy Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the future of Mr. Biden's $1.9 trillion aid proposal, and former President Donald Trump's attacks on his party's leaders.
At a briefing Thursday, reporters pressed President Trump on how he could be trusted after it was revealed that he intentionally withheld information about COVID-19 from the public in the early days of the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" with more on Mr. Trump's response. (Disclosure: "Rage" is distributed by Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS)
A record number of Americans are expected to vote by mail in November due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump and his allies, however, continue to argue without evidence that this could lead to what he calls a "rigged" election. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall and Lawrence Norden, the director of the Brennan Center's Election Reform program, join a special edition of "Red & Blue" with more.
The Biden administration has rejected a request from Michigan officials to send additional vaccine doses to the state as it battles a surge of COVID-19 cases. Democratic Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss why he believes the Biden administration should develop a strategy to target the nation's hot spots.
President-elect Joe Biden praised members of Congress from both parties for passing the latest round of coronavirus relief, but says another aid package will be needed after his inauguration in January. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Boston Globe deputy Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on what Mr. Biden is calling for.
Tennessee's Department of Public Health announced it will end vaccine outreach efforts for children and teens following pressure from conservative Republican state lawmakers. The Tennessean reports that the changes will apply to vaccines against all diseases, not just COVID-19. Amber D'Souza, epidemiology professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the effectiveness of government vaccine outreach, and the lastest on the spread of the Delta variant.
One of President-elect Joe Biden's biggest challenges will be to start repairing the relationship between Democrats and Republicans in Congress. He'll also have to work hard to bring moderate and progressive House Democrats together. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down what's ahead for the 46th president.
Democratic strategist Celinda Lake joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how women are feeling about President Biden's coronavirus recovery package and infrastructure plans.
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry warned the "scientific integrity" of federal health agencies are at risk.
While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous.
Authorities overseeing the firefight against the week-old Willow Fire west of Leadville issued new evacuation and pre-evacuation orders Sunday morning after the blaze grew by nearly 1,000 acres in 24 hours.
The dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February by U.S.-Israeli strikes, has been marked by chants for revenge.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
A 21-year-old female is in critical condition, and 4 of the injured are juveniles between the ages of 6 and 14, according to he police.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence.
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence.
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry warned the "scientific integrity" of federal health agencies are at risk.
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Bavi, a massive cyclone approaching the Mariana Islands east of the Philippines, was forecast to strike Rota early Monday morning local time.
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
Both incidents were reported near the port city of Hodeidah, which is under control of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
The following is the transcript of an interview with NASA administrator Jared Isaacman that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026.
In this web exclusive, the character actor who won an Academy Award for "Whiplash" talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his roles, the epitomes of real characters.
Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical book series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation.
Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical "Little House on the Prairie" series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation of Wilder's beloved books. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with stars Alice Halsey, Skywalker Hughes, Crosby Fitzgerald and Luke Bracey; writer-showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine; and executive producer Joy Gorman Wettels, about myth-making and pioneers in the American West.
The Oscar-winning "Whiplash" star talks about being a character actor; his new mob series "The Westies"; and the difficult early days of his career – and an unexpected kindness from an actor friend.
J.K. Simmons, the Oscar-winning star of "Whiplash," relishes being a character actor. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his role as a mob leader in the new MGM+ series "The Westies," and recalls the difficult early days of his career – and how an unexpected kindness from an actor friend helped him when he needed it most.
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Trump is considering pardons for a group of people convicted of emissions and clean-air-related violations and has discussed potential clemency for Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to sources familiar with his plans. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
President Trump is considering pardons for a slew of individuals, including potential clemency for disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and some offenders with pollution-related convictions, sources say. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
As the nation marked its 250th anniversary, a massive flotilla headed to New York City for the Sail4th 250 gathering of warships and historic vessels. Bradley Blackburn and Alice Gainer report.
A nationwide contest in honor of America 250 asked students from across the U.S. to share what America means to them. Around 10-thousand answered the call - submitting essays or artwork.. then 250 winners were selected for a special field trip experience this summer or cash prize. Natalie Brand introduces us to some of the top students.
In honor of America 250, Washington D.C. is hosting the "Great American State Fair, featuring pavilions and cultural exhibitions from all US states and territories on the National Mall. Natalie Brand reports.
One of the oldest still-operating farms in America is tucked away in the unlikeliest of places: New York City. Michael George gives us a tour of a farm that's also a piece of American history.
As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, museums around the country are focused on the history of the American revolution. And artwork from the time period is a key part of the story. Bradley Blackburn takes a look.