Congressional infighting delays Biden agenda
President Biden's domestic agenda is stalled by Democratic infighting as the government is on the brink of a shutdown. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
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Congress clashes on spending as shutdown looms
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U.S. at risk of unprecedented financial crisis
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U.S. facing potential debt default
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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.
Democrats split over border policy
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Congress at odds over how to avoid debt default
President Biden is facing perhaps the most pivotal week of his presidency as Democrats seek to pass the main pillars of his legislative agenda while a government shutdown looms. Nikole Killion reports.
Major votes this week on Biden's agenda
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Important week for Biden's agenda looms
The fate of two massive spending bills remains uncertain as disagreements within the Democratic Party could threaten to upend President Biden's economic agenda. All this comes as a deadline to fund the federal government is fast approaching. Natalie Brand reports.
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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.
Congress debates spending plan as shutdown looms
Congress is running out of time to reach a deal on spending to avoid a government shutdown. Democrats and Republicans are also in disagreement over whether to raise the debt ceiling. Nikole Killion has the details.
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.
White House hails FDA move on booster shots
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U.S. billionaires pay 8.2% income tax, says White House analysis
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Biden tries to unite Democrats on agenda
The fate of President Biden's domestic agenda largely depends on the ability of congressional Democrats to agree on spending prerogatives contained in two bills.
Biden meets with Democrats on spending plan
Some of President Biden's most ambitious plans are facing opposition not only from Republicans but members of his own party. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
States release congressional redistricting maps
Following the release of updated census data, some states have begun to publish proposals for the redrawing of congressional district boundaries. Washington Post graphics reporter Harry Stevens wrote a program that analyzes the maps to show how Republicans and Democrats hope to gain power in 2022. He joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with his findings for Indiana, Colorado and Oregon.
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.
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.
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.
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