Bipartisan infrastructure deal remains tentative
President Biden walked back comments that threatened to derail a bipartisan infrastructure agreement. Christina Ruffini has more.
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Justice Department sues Georgia over voter restrictions
The Biden administration is suing the state of Georgia over its new voting law. The Justice Department argues the restrictions were designed to limit Black residents' ability to vote.
Biden touts bipartisan infrastructure deal
President Biden is claiming victory after Democrats and Republicans agreed on the framework for an infrastructure bill, largely focusing on traditional projects like roads, bridges and tunnels. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss why the president says Congress will only move forward with the plan if a reconciliation bill is passed alongside it.
Eric Adams leads early NYC primary results
New Yorkers cast their ballots in the city's primary elections yesterday. In the Democratic primary race for mayor, Eric Adams held the early lead in ranked-choice voting, but final results are likely to take weeks. The City reporter Rachel Holliday Smith joined CBSN to discuss where things stand and what happens next.
Democrats regrouping after GOP blocks bill
Republicans dealt a major blow to one of President Biden's top domestic priorities by blocking a sweeping voting rights bill from advancing in the Senate. Every Democratic senator voted for the bill, but it wasn't enough to overcome a Republican filibuster. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest developments.
GOP senators block Democrats' election bill
Democrats insist the fight over voting rights is not over after GOP senators blocked their sweeping election reform bill. A move to begin debate on the For the People Act failed to advance in a 50-50 party-line vote, falling short of the 60 votes needed. Nancy Cordes reports.
Eric Adams takes early lead in NYC Democratic mayoral primary
The votes released on Tuesday night were just the first-choice votes for ballots cast in-person during early voting and on primary day.
Senate Republicans block Democrats' voting rights bill
Senate Republicans on Tuesday voted unanimously against Democrats and their "For the People Act," blocking it from debate. The 50-50 vote dealt a strong blow to Democrats' hopes of countering new restrictive voting laws enacted in a number of GOP-led states. CBS News' Skyler Henry, The Washington Post's national political reporter Eugene Scott and The Boston Globe's Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Senate GOP blocks voting rights bill
In a 50-50 vote on Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked a debate from kicking off on the Democrats' sweeping attempt to overhaul election and voting laws in the U.S. The measure would have set a federal floor on voting standards nationwide. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from Capitol Hill.
Republicans increasing control over elections
State Republican lawmakers are taking drastic steps to consolidate and expand control over elections. The New York Times reported on efforts by state legislatures to strip powers away from local authorities, and some states are specifically targeting Democrats of color. Nick Corasaniti, a political correspondent for the New York Times, joins CBSN to discuss.
GOP expected to reject voting rights bill
Republicans and Democrats are set to clash over voting rights and election reform during a major showdown on Capitol Hill. The Senate is expected to vote on sweeping legislation that President Biden and Democrats argue protects democracy but Republicans call a federal power grab and plan to block from moving forward by using the filibuster. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with a closer look at the latest developments.
Democrats debate in NYC mayor's race
The eight leading Democratic candidates in New York City's mayoral primary took the debate stage for the final time. The conversation centered on crime, policing, homelessness, housing and mental health. CBS New York's senior political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the candidates' last pitch to voters, and CBS News' Adam Brewster joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what to expect as the primary race enters its final week.
Texas Democrats pressure U.S. Senate to pass voting bills
"These Texas Democrats bravely fought against voter suppression," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday.
Texas Democrats head to Washington on behalf of voting bill
They have delayed the passage of a GOP-sponsored voting bill.
Top DOJ official resigning after leaks inquiry outrage
John Demers, the Department of Justice's top national security official, is stepping down at the end of the week, raising questions about what he knew about the department's secret seizure of records from congressional Democrats.
Collins pushes bipartisan infrastructure deal
GOP Senator Susan Collins of Maine said a bipartisan group of senators "got together to hammer out the framework for a targeted, responsible infrastructure package."
DOJ watchdog to probe Trump's record seizure
The internal watchdog of the Justice Department says it will investigate the Trump administration's seizure of communications records of two Democratic members of the House Intelligence Committee. The requests were made by former Attorney Generals Jeff Sessions and William Barr in their aggressive investigation to locate the source of leaks about Mr. Trump's 2016 campaign ties to Russia.
Biden on helping global COVID vaccine effort
President Biden formally announced Thursday that the U.S. would be purchasing 500 million doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to donate to 100 countries over the next year. The announcement was made during the first full day of his overseas trip. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Demings to challenge Rubio for Senate
Florida Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings announced her bid for U.S. Senate, and will face off against Republican Senator Marco Rubio. Demings has held her position since 2015 and is a former police chief of Orlando. Jim DeFede, an investigative reporter and host of "Facing South Florida" at CBS Miami, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest in the Sunshine State.
11 House Democrats object to Ilhan Omar's comments on Hamas and Israel
Omar has been criticized by members of her own caucus for saying the U.S. and Israel had committed "unthinkable atrocities."
McAuliffe projected to win Democratic nod for Virginia governor
Historically, the party in charge of the White House loses Virginia's governor's race in the following year, but McAuliffe beat that streak in 2013 during his first term as governor.
Eric Adams talks NYC mayoral primary
New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams has opted not to appear in this week's Democratic primary debate, the final one before early voting begins. He joins CBSN's Tom Hanson to discuss that plus his current edge in the polls and his vision for leading the city.
Group led by Stacey Abrams launches campaign for voting rights bill
The Hot Call Summer campaign will contact voters in 2022 battleground states that are moving controversial voting legislation.
Biden prepares for first foreign trip
President Biden met again with the GOP's top negotiator to discuss infrastructure after rejecting Republicans' latest counter-offer. The talks come as the president prepares to meet with U.S. allies in Europe. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Washington Post national political report Eugene Scott, and Boston Globe Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the president's overseas agenda and why national security adviser Jake Sullivan is calling U.S. election reform a matter of national security.
Manchin to vote against Dems’ election bill
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Sunday on CBS News' "Face the Nation" that he would oppose Democrats' sweeping voting rights bill, dealing a blow to a key item on President Biden's agenda. Weijia Jiang reports.
1 dead, about 15 missing after Grand Canyon hit by flash floods
Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, the National Park Service said, leaving more than a dozen people missing.
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U.S. and Iran trade strikes for first time in a month
Iran says it targeted U.S. bases in Jordan after CENTCOM announced strikes on rocket launchers on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz.
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ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations
Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News.
Lindsay Clancy trial jury facing "incredibly complicated" case, expert says
A trial consultant said the Lindsay Clancy jury will need plenty of time to deliberate because the case is "incredibly complicated."
House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
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Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on 9/11 invite scrutiny of past remarks
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response.
Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding as death toll rises past 900
More than 3,000 people are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit following a glacial collapse high in the Himalayan region.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
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John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Nicolás Maduro shares photos from New York prison: "We are standing firm"
In the two photographs, Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolás Maduro is wearing a gray tracksuit and making peace signs with his hands.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. John James join Margaret Brennan.
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
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Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on 9/11 invite scrutiny of past remarks
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response.
House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. John James join Margaret Brennan.
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.
Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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Spectator calls low stadium flyover a top life moment: "Amazing"
An extremely low flyover above a rugby stadium in South Africa has left many people asking: How low is too low?
Families of those missing after Nepal floods struggle to cling to hope
As the death toll from the Nepal floods surges over 900, some Americans with loved ones among the 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
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U.S. and Iran trade strikes for the first time in a month
Iran says it targeted U.S. bases in Jordan after CENTCOM announced strikes on rocket launchers on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nicolás Maduro shares photos from New York prison: "We are standing firm"
In the two photographs, Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolás Maduro is wearing a gray tracksuit and making peace signs with his hands.
Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
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John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
How to make a proper hoagie
Legend has it that Philadelphians have been living on hoagies since shipyard workers packed them for lunch during World War I. Liberty Kitchen executive chef Beau Neidhardt demonstrates for correspondent Susan Spencer how to construct a giant sandwich, Philadelphia-style. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
Jon Favreau on father-son relationships in "Star Wars"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the big-screen spin-off "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man." [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute
Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton died Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary – one who will be sorely missed.
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Adobe construction: What's old is new again
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
Latest on Meta's social media settlement
Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
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.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Day 3 of Clancy trial jury deliberations
Jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have entered a third day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Man poses as NFL player in alleged scam
Daejon Love is a 35-year-old man who posed as an NFL player on dating apps. Now he's accused of scamming unsuspecting victims out of millions of dollars. Tom Hanson reports.
2 dead, 8 wounded in Trenton shooting, prosecutor says
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland
Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.
A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Americans await news on loved ones in Nepal
Several American families are awaiting news on their loved ones who may have been impacted by the massive floods in Nepal. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Agressive escalations in Iran war
The U.S. apparently prevented Iranian planned attacks near the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, resuming military action that hadn't occurred in a month. CBS News' Aaron MacLean reports.
Grand Canyon flash floods turn deadly
Flash floods in the Grand Canyon killed at least one person while family members seek details on the whereabouts of more than a dozen others. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
Day 3 of Clancy trial jury deliberations
Jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have entered a third day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Details on Americans missing in Nepal
Virginia Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam says some of his constituents are still missing after the deadly Nepal floods that killed hundreds. Subramanyam joined CBS News with more details.