U.S. could hit the debt ceiling on October 18, Janet Yellen says
The country could go into default for its first time in history.
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Lawmakers scramble to avoid shutdown
The clock is ticking as lawmakers on Capitol Hill scramble to avoid a government shutdown later this week and prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt next month. On Monday, Republican senators blocked a bill to suspend the debt ceiling and keep the government operating past Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest.
Biden's agenda hangs on Democratic unity
The U.S. appears to be on the brink of a major fiscal crisis and potential government shutdown as lawmakers scramble to pass key legislation. Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would've kept federal agencies funded through early December and raise the national debt limit, and moderate and progressive Democrats are clashing over President Biden's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest developments.
Senate Republicans block funding bill
Senate Republicans on Monday evening blocked a bill that would temporarily prevent the federal government from shutting down and allow the United States to continue paying its debts. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBS News' Ed O'Keefe to discuss the next moves in trying to prevent a government shutdown, and where negotiations on two major infrastructure bills stand.
Why the threat of a government shutdown is dangerous
Congress has until Friday to pass a temporary bill known as a continuing resolution to fund the government and avoid defaulting on the United States' debt. Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier says the nation should do away with the dysfunctional process of funding the government through short-term spending bills, and explains how the mere threat of a government shutdown harms federal workers.
Biden urges passage of two key bills amid legislative "stalemate"
The president acknowledged deeply divided congressional Democrats are "getting down to the hard spot" in negotiations over passage of his massive social spending plan.
Extended interview: GOP Senator Tim Scott on "Face the Nation"
As budget battles and the conversation over police reform continue, Margaret Brennan sits down with key negotiator Senator Tim Scott for an update.
Scott talks collapse of police reform deal
The South Carolina Republican senator, the top Republican negotiator on police reform, blamed the collapse of the talks on Democrats' "defunding the police" agenda.
Scott claims Democrats' police reforms cut police funding
The South Carolina Republican senator spoke with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about the collapse of police reform negotiations in Congress.
Partisan claims fly as lawmakers face off over the debt ceiling
Legislation that determines spending and revenue has already been approved, while raising the debt ceiling is about paying those bills.
Clock ticking on crucial Congressional deadlines
Time is running out for Congress to pass a funding bill to prevent the federal government from shutting down. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to discuss what's preventing lawmakers from reaching an agreement and what could happen if they don't.
Democrat criticizes response to migrant camp
The Biden administration's special envoy to Haiti resigned following the expulsions of Haitian migrants to their home country. Thousands of migrants have been camping under a bridge on the southern border in Texas for several days, and the White House now says horses will no longer be used at the Del Rio border after video footage showed agents aggressively dispersing Haitians. Congressman Andy Levin, a Democrat from Michigan, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss that and efforts to raise the U.S. debt ceiling and keep the federal government from shutting down.
Republicans blocking action on debt ceiling
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell continues to hold out against raising the federal debt ceiling, and experts warn the failure to do so could result in economic catastrophe. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Washington Post White House economics reporter Jeff Stein joined Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN to discuss the Senate stand-off.
Senate debates raising U.S. debt ceiling
The Senate is deadlocked in the debate over raising the debt ceiling. If the limit is not raised, the country risks going into default on its debt. Lawmakers on both sides agree the ceiling needs to be raised, and experts warn if it isn't, it could be catastrophic for the U.S. economy. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what's at stake.
Key aspects of Biden agenda at risk
Democrats are working to pass President Biden's infrastructure bill and stopgap funding to keep the government running. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the legislative fight.
Podesta warns Democrats they'll fall short on $3.5 trillion bill
The former White House chief of staff for Bill Clinton and counselor to Barack Obama sent a note to every Democratic congressional office.
House Democrats pass bill to fund government
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term government funding and debt limit increase bill Tuesday night with zero Republican support. The bill now heads to the Senate where Republicans have vowed to oppose it. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Debt-ceiling impasse could spark recession, 9% unemployment
Failure by lawmakers to raise the government's borrowing limit would throw economy into reverse, economist warns.
Republicans dig in on debt limit
The short-term budget passed by the House on Tuesday that would keep the government running and avoid default will fail in the Senate without Republican support.
House clears stopgap measure to avert shutdown and suspend debt ceiling
The short-term continuing resolution was passed in a party-line vote of 220 to 211. It sets up a possible showdown with Republicans.
What happens if Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling?
If the U.S. government cannot pay its bills, millions of Americans, including Social Security recipients and veterans, could be affected.
Biden urges focus on "our collective future"
In his first address to the U.N. General Assembly, President Biden said the U.S. is shifting its focus to global issues like climate change and cyber threats. CBS News' Michael George joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. Then Axios' congressional reporter Alayna Treene and the Boston Globe's Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin discuss the debt ceiling standoff and former President Trump's upcoming rally in Georgia.
Congress faces debt ceiling standoff
Congressional Democrats are pushing to raise the national debt ceiling before the government funding runs out at the end of the month. But Republicans say they will not support stopgap funding legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN with the latest.
Democrats plan to include debt limit suspension in stopgap funding bill
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell held strong Monday on his assertion that Republicans will not help Democrats address the debt ceiling.
Biden's foreign and domestic challenges
President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday for the first time since taking office. It follows the difficult withdrawal from Afghanistan and criticism from NATO allies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Politico White House correspondent Natasha Korecki and Insider political reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that, plus the latest on COVID vaccine efforts and a looming deadline to keep the U.S. government funded.
Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
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ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
Court upholds Prop 50, allowing California to use its redrawn congressional maps
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Senate GOP kills war powers effort to limit Trump on Venezuela, with Vance breaking tie
Two Republicans switched their votes after pressure from the White House.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
House passes 2-bill funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
Iranian mom searched morgue, sifting through hundreds of bodies, to find her daughter
Rubina Aminian's mother forced her way into a morgue in search of her daughter, who her family says was shot in the head at close range.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
"Fundamental" differences remain over Greenland's future, Denmark says after U.S. meeting
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
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Astronauts head home early after medical issue
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. EST, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
PureGym's entry and exit pods flagged by NYC fire department for safety concerns
The system has users download the PureGym app and scan a QR code in order to pass through cylindrical plexiglass doors of a pod and enter the gym.
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Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Verizon customers report phone service outages across U.S.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
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Trump administration to suspend immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Changing Defense Department's name could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates
The Trump administration's push to change the Defense Department's name to the Department of War could cost nine figures, according to a new estimate by Congress' budget watchdog.
Court upholds Prop 50, allowing California to use its redrawn congressional maps
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
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Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
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Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
U.S. says it's moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Trump told Iranians help is coming, so what might it look like?
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
After a bloody crackdown, Iran vows to teach protest backers a lesson
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
U.S. reduces some personnel at airbase in Qatar as tensions rise with Iran
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
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Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
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.
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Indicted Virginia coach still missing
The search continues in Virginia for a high school football coach charged with possessing child sexual assault material and using a computer to solicit a minor. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Au pair testifies in man's murder trial
A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case.
Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Man plotted murder to "get rid of" his wife after affair, au pair testifies
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
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Astronauts head home early after medical issue
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. EST, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
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Senate Republicans kill war powers effort
Republicans in the Senate killed a resolution on Wednesday that would have put limits on President Trump's ability to take action in Venezuela. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
U.S. gets device tied to "Havana Syndrome"
Sources tell CBS News that the U.S. quietly purchased a device in late 2024 that may be connected to the mysterious condition known as "Havana Syndrome." CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Florida Lt. Gov. Collins running for governor
Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins has jumped into a now-crowded primary for governor, going up against Trump-endorsed candidate Rep. Byron Donalds. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Justin Sayfie join with analysis.
Trump: Iran not planning to execute protesters
After a week's worth of threats against the Iranian regime, President Trump now suggests military action may not be necessary. According to the president, the executions of protesters have been called off. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Charlie D'Agata report.