Moderate Democrats shoot down $15 minimum wage
The amendment, similar to the standalone Raise the Wage Act, would have increased the hourly minimum wage from $7.25 over 5 years.
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Voting rights activists set for Senate fight
This week, the House passed a sweeping election reform and voting rights bill, but the legislation faces a steep climb in the Senate. Democratic lawmakers are facing a tough decision as the For the People Act heads to the Senate floor: protect voting rights or protect the filibuster rule. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News reporter Adam Brewster, who is covering special elections and the midterms, joined CBSN to discuss what is next for the bill and the limitations of President Biden's executive powers.
Senate moving forward on Biden's COVID relief bill
The Senate is preparing to debate President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments from Capitol Hill.
Senate forges ahead with Biden's COVID relief plan
The Senate is beginning a marathon debate on President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan. Democrats are trying to get it over the finish line, but Republicans aren't making it easy. Nikole Killion has the latest.
House passes significant voting right bill
The House has passed the "For the People Act," which aims to expand ballot access through a variety of measures. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN with more on how the legislation could change the election system and why critics say it could hurt election security.
Tanden withdraws nomination for OMB director
President Biden's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, withdrew her nomination Tuesday. Tanden's nomination had faced heavy opposition in the Senate and her nomination appeared to be in doubt. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden, Dems strike deal on stimulus checks
The Senate is expected to hold its first procedural vote on the third coronavirus relief bill, but there are new changes to who can receive a stimulus check. Nancy Cordes reports on the details and who may be cut off.
Senator accuses FBI of withholding info
FBI Director Christopher Wray committed to greater transparency following intense questioning from Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island during a Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Senator Whitehouse joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how Congress can hold the bureau accountable. He also discusses intelligence failures leading up to the Capitol riot, and weighs in on how the U.S. can shift toward renewable energy while taking care of workers.
House Democrats charge ahead with bills likely to stall Senate
The House is expected to vote on an election reform bill this week, but that measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Cuomo faces growing pressure to resign
There is growing pressure on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign as he faces allegations from three women, who say he sexually harassed them. Jericka Duncan reports.
Democrats defend impeachment strategy
House impeachment managers are standing by their performance after the Senate voted to acquit former President Trump in his second impeachment trial. Meanwhile, Republicans are split on what Mr. Trump’s influence in the party should be going forward. Skyler Henry reports.
GOP lawmakers push voting restrictions
Republican lawmakers in dozens of states are taking steps to change voting rules, claiming they are trying to prevent fraud. Democrats accuse the GOP of trying to limit turnout among minority voters. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Democrats' "Plan B" for minimum wage hike appears to be off the table
The Senate parliamentarian ruled last week a provision to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour couldn't be included in the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Confirmation of Biden's Budget pick in jeopardy
Two committees canceled votes on President Biden's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, putting Neera Tanden's confirmation in jeopardy. Senators have cited her partisan comments as reason for not backing her. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Battle to raise the federal minimum wage
President Biden and Democrats in Congress are pushing for the federal minimum wage to be gradually increased to $15 per hour, but they're facing opposition as they try to get the proposal into the coronavirus relief bill. Mary Kay Henry, the president of the Service Employees International Union, joins CBSN to discuss what a pay hike could mean for millions of American workers.
Garland vows to keep politics out of DOJ
Merrick Garland attended his Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general, nearly five years after he was nominated to the Supreme Court and Republicans blocked his nomination. Garland said civil rights would be a priority under his leadership and he vowed to keep politics out of the Justice Department's work. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Latest on COVID-19 relief bill
The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on the next COVID-19 relief bill as soon as Friday. From there, the bill will move to the Senate where President Biden's plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour is in jeopardy of being in the final bill. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what options supporters have if the minimum wage increase is not included in the bill.
Face The Nation: Ronna McDaniel, Adam Kinzinger, Andy Beshear, Scott Gottlieb
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Republican Party, coronavirus vaccine rollout in Kentucky, and the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.
Senate Democrats move immediately to "Plan B" on minimum wage
The move comes after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday night that a $15 minimum wage hike cannot be included in the Senate COVID relief package.
House set to approve $1.9 trillion stimulus plan
The House is set to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, possibly without Republican support. Kris Van Cleave shares the latest.
12/16: Red and Blue
Congress nears deal for COVID relief package; Huge early voting turnout in Georgia Sen. runoffs
GOP to try to win House by slamming Democrats as socialists, job killers
They came close in 2020 and Republicans believe the same playbook will help them win in 2022.
Democrats seek control of commission to study January 6 attack
Republicans have pushed for equal representation between both parties.
Democrats unveil plan to overhaul immigration
A bill unveiled by Democrats would enable Dreamers and some farmworkers to gain citizenship in about three years. The process would take eight years for other undocumented immigrants. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Democrats unveil Biden-backed immigration overhaul bill
The plan would allow millions of immigrants living in the country without authorization to obtain legal status.
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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia
Pope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
