Trump slams Biden for listening to scientists

President Trump criticized Joe Biden for listening to scientists' advice on handling the coronavirus pandemic, saying if they had their way the country would "be in a massive depression." CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller, and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about why Washington has been unable to pass another round of aid for the country despite months of negotiating.

• Oct 19, 2020

Coronavirus relief talks stalled in Congress

Congress is preparing to potentially work through the holidays until they can pass more coronavirus aid for the country. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about where negotiations stand, as well as the latest from the outgoing Trump administration and the incoming Biden transition team.

• Dec 10, 2020

Rep. Andy Kim on his experience with racism

Congressman Andy Kim, a Democrat from New Jersey, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss President Biden's executive memorandum condemning racism and xenophobia against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. He also shared his own experience with racism stemming from the pandemic.

• Jan 26, 2021

Cuomo hires defense attorney

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has hired criminal defense lawyer Elkan Abramowitz to represent him and his aides in a probe into alleged underreporting of COVID nursing home deaths. The Wall Street Journal reporter Jimmy Vielkind joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the Cuomo administration is handling the fallout and the latest on the impending investigations into nursing home deaths and allegations of sexual misconduct.

• Mar 1, 2021

Pence: Vaccine deployment will be fast

The White House's coronavirus task force held its first briefing since July and focused on plans for rolling out a vaccine as soon as possible. Dr. Leo Nissola spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about that plus how to stay safe as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide.

• Nov 19, 2020

COVID cases up 300% compared to last year

The average weekly number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was nearly 300% higher this Labor Day weekend compared to last year. CBS News reporter Alexander Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest on the COVID surge.

• Sep 7, 2021

COVID cases surge as Omicron variant spreads

COVID-19 cases are on the rise just before the Christmas holiday as the highly contagious Omicron variant spreads. Some countries in Europe are reentering lockdowns because of the variant. Debra Alferone reports on the recent surge. Then, New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.

• Dec 20, 2021

Omicron subvariant BA.5 driving U.S. COVID cases

Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 now account for more than nine out of 10 new COVID-19 infections in the U.S. CBS News reporter Alexander Tin joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest numbers from the CDC.

• Jul 21, 2022

Biden "wouldn't hesitate" to get vaccine

President-elect Joe Biden says he "wouldn't hesitate to get the vaccine" if the FDA gives emergency approval in the coming weeks. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, and Politico White House reporter Tina Nguyen joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.

• Nov 16, 2020

Concern grows over spread of Delta variant

White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. could see 200,000 new COVID infections a day in the fall. His prediction comes as the Delta variant continues to drive new cases, and as officials race to get more Americans vaccinated. CBS' Skyler Henry reports from the White House. Then, CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's Red and Blue host Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.

• Aug 5, 2021

5 states are COVID-19 hotspots

The U.S. vaccination program is moving quickly, but health officials are concerned about rapidly spreading variants of the coronavirus. Politico health care reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the government is addressing a surge of new cases in five hotspots, a possible link between AstraZeneca's vaccine (which is not being used in the U.S.) and blood clots, and the challenges involved in contact tracing.

• Apr 7, 2021

Puerto Rico governor on island statehood

Since 1917, Puerto Ricans have been American citizens without federal government representation. Now, the island's territory status is the subject of two bills introduced in Congress this year. Governor Pedro Pierluisi joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the debate over statehood, as well as the latest on the island's recovery from Hurricane Maria and the coronavirus pandemic.

• Jun 23, 2021

Lawmakers resume coronavirus aid talks

Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill from their Thanksgiving break and renewed efforts to pass a coronavirus stimulus bill after months of stalled talks. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the narrow path to a deal before key programs expire at the end of December.

• Dec 1, 2020

White House ramps up vaccine push

The White House is ramping up its push to get more Americans vaccinated. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News Capitol Hill reporter Rebecca Kaplan join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest efforts.

• Mar 4, 2021

White House faces questions on COVID response

The White House is meeting with health experts and considering whether guidelines may need to be updated in light of rising COVID-19 cases. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Washington Post national political reporter Eugene Scott, and Insider political reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus the pressure on leaders to combat COVID misinformation, and the new timeline for a bipartisan infrastructure deal.

• Jul 22, 2021

Biden outlines plans for economic recovery

Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the plans President-elect Joe Biden outlined in his economic address Monday, including a potential COVID-19 aid package from Congress.

• Nov 16, 2020

CBS News poll: How Americans view the pandemic

New CBS News polling shows how Americans see the pandemic, and what they expect it to bring in the future. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "Red & Blue" with the latest data.

• Mar 17, 2022

Lawmakers calls for end to anti-Asian violence

Since the start of the pandemic, hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been on the rise, even as an estimated two million AAPIs serve on the frontlines as health care workers and first responders. California Congresswoman Judy Chu joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why she's joining forces with leaders from the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to demand legislation to address the uptick in racism and violence.

• Feb 22, 2021

FEMA opens COVID-19 vaccination sites

Hundreds of FEMA vaccination sites are opening up nationwide. Government officials say the goal is to increase vaccine access to underserved communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga goes inside one site that's set to open to the public in Philadelphia.

• Mar 2, 2021

Miami Beach mayor on spring break COVID risk

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss what his city is doing to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks as travelers flock to Florida during spring break.

• Mar 8, 2021

Trump: Fed should lead, not be led

President Trump is criticizing the Federal Reserve for not taking more action on interest rates. This comes after the Fed slashed rates Tuesday to combat economic concerns stemming from the coronavirus outbreak. Politico's Daniel Lippman and the Wall Street Journal's Gabriel Rubin discuss how lawmakers and the White House are reacting to the Fed's decision.

• Mar 3, 2020

Biden announces vaccine mandates

President Biden announced a new six-pronged strategy to tackle rising cases of COVID-19, including vaccine mandates for federal workers and companies with more than 100 employees. The Washington Examiner's political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood and the Washington Post's "Power Up" anchor Alayna Treene join "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, plus the battle among Democrats over the multitrillion-dollar budget bill.

• Sep 9, 2021

Democrats push to keep Child Tax Credit

A majority of Democrats in the House and Senate are backing a proposal to make some enhanced pandemic benefits permanent. Child Tax Credit payments of up to $300 per month begin July 15. Joseph Zeballos-Roig, an economic policy reporter for Insider, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the support and opposition the plan is facing from lawmakers.

• Jun 14, 2021

COVID vaccine mandate for military

The Pentagon is planning to require COVID-19 vaccination for all active-duty military personnel by mid-September. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Associated Press White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller, and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details on that, as well as the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget resolution.

• Aug 9, 2021

Florida leads U.S. in new COVID cases

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.

• Jul 27, 2021

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