Lessons learned from 2021 elections
Republican candidates used education and social issues to their advantage in the 2021 election. Major Garrett shares more on what lessons were learned ahead of the 2022 midterms.
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House Democrat on key spending bills
Democrats are still working to pass two key pieces of legislation, President Biden's social spending plan and the bipartisan infrastructure bill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that Democrats will add paid leave back to the social spending bill. Congressman Andy Levin, a Democrat from Michigan and a deputy whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joined CBSN and spoke to Tanya Rivero about the legislation and his takeaway from the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races.
Capitol Hill Democrats feel the pressure after off-year GOP wins
Some lawmakers saw the election results as a warning about finishing the social spending and infrastructure packages.
Democrats consider repeal of SALT deduction cap
Taxpayers can deduct up to $10,000 of their state and local taxes on their federal income tax.
Virginia voters cast ballots in governor's race
The Virginia governor race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin has gained national attention as the two are in a dead heat. Ed O'Keefe takes a look.
2021 election strategies may predict midterms
Republicans in gubernatorial races have focused on education and the economy, while Democrats in local races wait to see how the president's sagging approval rating will impact them. CBS News political analysts Leslie Sanchez and Joel Payne break down both parties' political strategies.
Key issues in two governor's races
On Election Day, most eyes are on the close governor's race in Virginia between former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe and first-time Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. In New Jersey, voters will decide whether to give Democratic Governor Phil Murphy a second term or go with former Republican Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster join CBSN to discuss the campaigns.
Democrats focus on social and climate policy
House and Senate Democrats are still working out a deal on President Biden's social and climate spending package. Plus, the closely-watched Virginia governor's race enters its final day. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Politico national political correspondent Sabrina Rodríguez and USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Virginia's final push before Eleciton Day
Voters in Virginia are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes for governor in the tightly-contested race, and one of the most anticipated since the 2020 presidential election. Laura Vozzella, who covers Virginia politics for The Washington Post, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN to discuss.
Yellen says Democrats can raise debt ceiling
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging Democrats to address the debt ceiling alone if needed to avoid default. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on what Congress could do with the social spending and infrastructure legislation.
Khanna says he’ll vote for infrastructure and social spending bills
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna says it's time for Democrats to unite and vote on both pillars of President Biden's agenda.
Virginia governor's race is down to the wire
Early voting in Virginia's gubernatorial election ends today as both candidates make their final case to voters ahead of Tuesday's election. The latest polls show Democrat Terry Mcauliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin nearly tied. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
What's in the latest Biden tax plan framework
The richest Americans would pay a surtax, and big companies would see a new corporate minimum tax.
Democrats haggle on details on spending plan
Democrats have still not finalized a deal on President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda as the president arrives in Europe for summits with world leaders. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join “CBSN AM” to discuss the latest.
Tight race for Virginia governor
A new poll by Fox News shows Republican Glenn Youngkin edging ahead of Democrat Terry McAuliffe among likely voters in the battle to become Virginia's next governor. Journalist Peter Galuszka has been covering the race and joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest.
U.S. could hit debt ceiling mid-December
Less than a month after lawmakers passed a small increase to the debt limit, the country again faces a deadline.
Biden unveils details of $1.75 trillion spending plan
President Biden unveiled a new $1.75 trillion framework for boosting social programs and combating climate change on Thursday, calling on Democrats to unite around his Build Back Better agenda. The plan still faces an uphill battle on Capitol Hill, where Democrats remain divided over the path forward. Watch Mr. Biden's remarks.
Biden urges Dems to back sweeping social agenda
President Biden revealed the framework for his "Build Back Better" plan before traveling to Europe. Mr. Biden hoped to have the spending bill approved by now, but Democrats have been unable to make a deal. Nancy Cordes spoke to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who helped broker a compromise.
Biden unveils revised social spending plan
President Biden unveiled his revised $1.75 trillion spending plan from the White House today. CBS News' Debra Alfarone breaks down what's included in the proposal, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the negotiations on getting it passed.
Incumbent Byron Brown leads in Buffalo's mayor race
The race for mayor in Buffalo, New York, is heating up with just days left until Election Day. Incumbent Democratic mayor Byron Brown is vying for a fifth term as the leader of New York's second largest city. But he's running as a write-in candidate, after losing the primary election in June to Democratic Socialist India Walton. Chris Horvatits, a reporter for CBS Buffalo affiliate WIBV-TV, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the race.
Democrats scramble to reach budget deal
Hopes are fading that Democrats can reach an agreement on President Biden's massive social spending plan before he leaves for Europe. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Democrats consider taxing billionaires
Democratic lawmakers are considering a billionaire income tax to help pay for President Biden's agenda. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on how this tax would work.
Boston mayoral candidates' final debate
Boston residents are getting ready for a historic election next week as voters elect a new mayor. Boston Globe politics reporter Emma Platoff joins CBSN AM to break down the final debate between Democrats Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George and the issues at stake.
Democrats try to finalize spending bill
President Biden heads to Europe Thursday for a series of meetings with world leaders. His trip includes a stop in Rome for the G20 Summit, where he will talk about his economic objectives on a global scale. Here at home, Democrats say they're nearing the finish line in negotiations over Mr. Biden's domestic agenda. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with more.
Democrats unveil their billionaires tax proposal
Democrats also proposed a 15% minimum tax on companies reporting more than $1 billion in profits each year.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at age 94
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
Trump plan would increase citizenship application fee by $570
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
Trump-backed populist wins tight Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
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Judge quashes 6 grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota officials
A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration's use of grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota state and local officials was retaliatory and unlawful, finding no legitimate investigatory justification for them.
Polymarket launches probe after report alleges deceptive marketing
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market paid content creators to produce videos of fake trades purporting to show big financial gains.
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at age 94
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Endangered pregnant whale found dead on bow of cruise ship in Alaska
A pregnant fin whale was found dead on the bow of a cruise ship in Alaska last week. Fin whales are endangered and particularly threatened by vessel strikes.
Trump plan would increase citizenship application fee by $570
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
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Polymarket launches probe after report alleges deceptive marketing
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market paid content creators to produce videos of fake trades purporting to show big financial gains.
How growing inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
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Judge quashes 6 grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota officials
A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration's use of grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota state and local officials was retaliatory and unlawful, finding no legitimate investigatory justification for them.
Trump plan would increase citizenship application fee by $570
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
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Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
Protests sparked by Kushner-backed resort plans gain steam in Albania
Plans backed by investors including Jared Kushner for a luxury resort in Albania drew protests that have grown into an anti-corruption movement.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
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Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at age 94
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his adaptation of the film, which stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, and premieres Friday.
Danny McBride on masculinity, new book
Actor and comedian Danny McBride talks about his new book, "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men," which is a short story collection that dives into modern masculinity. McBride, known for playing over confident characters, says he wanted to make the book an extension of what he's delivered on TV.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney on sobriety and fatherhood
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
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Judge quashes 6 grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota officials
A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration's use of grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota state and local officials was retaliatory and unlawful, finding no legitimate investigatory justification for them.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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Issues that could derail a U.S. and Iran deal
While Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism after wrapping up two days of talks with Iran, questions remain about certain sticking points that could derail negotiations. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his adaptation of the film, which stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, and premieres Friday.
Massive warehouse fire continues to blaze
Los Angeles firefighters are still battling flames from a warehouse fire in the city's Boyle Heights neighborhood. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
H.R. McMaster on U.S.-Iran talks
H.R. McMaster, a CBS News contributor and former national security adviser to President Trump, joins CBS News to weigh in on the U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, which Vice President JD Vance said "laid a very good foundation" for a deal.
Vance touts U.S.-Iran progress
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran made progress toward a deal during an update from Switzerland on Monday. Meanwhile, ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon remain a worry for both sides. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Holly Williams have more.