Senate passes $3.5 trillion budget resolution
The approval paves the way for consideration of the ambitious human services spending proposal from Democrats.
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Senate $3.5 trillion infrastructure "vote-a-rama" hits wee hours
Expected passage of massive package would pave way for consideration of Democrats' ambitious human services spending proposal. But Republicans were floating one amendment after another.
Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill in strong bipartisan vote
The Senate passed a roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, a key victory for President Biden's domestic economic agenda.
Senate passes bipartisan infrastructure bill
A massive infrastructure bill passed in the Senate, with 19 Republicans joining every Democrat in voting for it. Kris Van Cleave has more on what's in the bill.
What's next for infrastructure bill?
A total of 70 senators appear poised to carry a big bipartisan infrastructure package to passage, with lawmakers eager to tap new spending for their states and show voters back home they can deliver. Washington Post congressional reporter Rhonda Colvin joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with analysis ahead of the much-anticipated vote.
Senate gears up for infrastructure vote
The Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan today. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN with a look at what we can expect.
$1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan poised for likely Senate passage
The expected Senate approval would set the stage for a big battle over Democrats' much bigger $3.5 trillion "human infrastructure" proposal.
Senate nearing final vote on bipartisan infrastructure bill
The Senate could hold a final vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill as early as Tuesday morning. CBS News' Skyler Henry walks us through some of the last minute obstacles lawmakers overcame. Then, Dave Clarke, The Washington Post's Congress editor, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what will happen next with the bill.
Senate to vote on infrastructure bill
The Senate is expected to hold a final vote on the infrastructure bill tomorrow and send it to the House. The $1 trillion measure has been one of President Biden's top priorities during his first few months in office. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on that plus the latest on the administration's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infrastructure bill clears Senate hurdle, heads toward final vote
Both parties haggled Sunday on the bill's cryptocurrency regulations and whether to allow coronavirus aid money to be spent on infrastructure. A final vote could happen as late as Tuesday morning.
Infrastructure bill faces challenges in House
The bipartisan infrastructure bill is likely to pass the Senate, but faces challenges once it turns over to the House. Jennifer Shutt, a budget and appropriations reporter with CQ Roll Call, joins CBSN's Michael George to discuss the measure and the debt ceiling.
Senate votes to advance infrastructure bill
The Senate has voted to advance the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. CBS News Congressional reporter Jack Turman joined CBSN with what's next for the bill.
Key Senate vote on $1 trillion infrastructure bill expected Saturday
Senators debated amendments to the bipartisan measure late into the night Thursday. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a vote on cutting off debate would happen early in Saturday's session.
Infrastructure bill draws lobbyists to D.C.: Report
A barrage of lobbyists representing nearly 2,000 companies and organizations are swarming D.C. to advocate for infrastructure advancements, according to a report from The Washington Post. Yeganeh Torbati, an economic policy investigative reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Michael George with a closer look.
White House urges states to extend eviction ban
The White House is pushing governors and mayors to adopt measures that will protect renters after a federal eviction moratorium expired over the weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Senate could pass infrastructure deal this week
The Senate on Monday began its push to pass the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill hours after legislative language was completed and unveiled, with senators involved in crafting the proposal hoping it will clear the upper chamber in the coming days. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
Senate close to passing infrastructure deal
A bipartisan group of senators worked through the weekend to finalize details on the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure package, and the Senate is close to passing it. However, the bill may face some obstacles in the House. Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Senate finalizing infrastructure package
After months of negotiations, senators produced a massive infrastructure bill and are expected to vote on it this week. The proposal has a price tag of around $1 trillion and aims to rebuild America's roads, bridges, transit, broadband and more. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN with the latest.
Senators unveil full text of bipartisan infrastructure bill
Lawmakers are rushing to begin the amendment process ahead of an expected vote on final passage by the end of the week.
Lawmakers work all weekend on infrastructure
Senators convened for a rare weekend session to finalize the legislative text of a bipartisan infrastructure bill. Key negotiators say they hope to approve the bill by the end of this week. Jess Bidgood, The Boston Globe's national political reporter, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on why the bill could face a roadblock in the House, and infighting among Democrats over the handling of a nationwide eviction moratorium that expired Saturday.
Eviction moratorium not set to be extended
Senators are working to hammer out a bipartisan deal on infrastructure. A Supreme Court decision prevents the CDC from approving another eviction moratorium extension. Christina Ruffini reports.
Senate convenes for rare weekend session over infrastructure
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraged the authors of a bipartisan infrastructure plan to finish writing their bill so that senators can begin offering amendments.
Regional leaders call for input in infrastructure bill
The Senate has convened for a rare Saturday session on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol in an effort to come to terms on the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan. Joseph Kane, a fellow at the Brookings Institution specializing in infrastructure policy, joins CBSN to discuss why some regional leaders are frustrated with the spending proposed in the plan.
Senate continues work on infrastructure bill
The Senate is expected to meet in a rare Saturday session to work on the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Sixteen Republicans joined Democrats to begin debating the bill on Friday in their latest show of bipartisan support for the measure. It's a big victory for the Biden administration, but one that comes with many battles ahead.
Understanding the history of Nicodemus, Kan.
President Biden's infrastructure plan could pass through the Senate as soon as this weekend. Historically, plans surrounding U.S. infrastructure have been a make-or-break issue for communities of color nationwide. One example of this is the last remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi, Nicodemus, Kansas. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss his recent op-ed for The Hill, "Why a small town in Kansas still represents hope for Black Americans," along with the backstory of the historic town.
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U.S., Iranian negotiators meet; Trump threatens Iran over Hezbollah
The appearance was a rare face-to-face meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as they launched a 60-day sprint to negotiate over the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
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.
U.K. Prime Minister Starmer under pressure to resign after special election
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision: step down or fight a leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.
Rep. Jason Crow says he's worried "Americans are at risk" with Pulte as acting DNI
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
Pilot reports passenger bit fellow flyer on plane approaching Philadelphia
An American Airlines passenger allegedly bit a fellow flyer and was "trying to fight everybody" on a Sunday flight, a pilot said.
Born in the U.S.A.: Protecting the right of birthright citizenship
As guaranteed in the 14th Amendment, citizenship is granted to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States." But an executive order signed by President Trump seeks to deny birthright citizenship to children born of parents in the country illegally or temporarily.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Wyndham Clark holds on to win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Wyndham Clark holds on to win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Serena Williams returns to singles tennis at Wimbledon as a wild card
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Jason Crow says he's worried "Americans are at risk" with Pulte as acting DNI
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
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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.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Jason Crow says he's worried "Americans are at risk" with Pulte as acting DNI
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
Trump administration "laser focused" on Iran's nuclear program, Waltz says
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is "laser focused" on addressing Iran's nuclear program in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
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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.
Strange symptom leads to man's Stage IV cancer diagnosis
An app notification informed Joe Gillette that he had been diagnosed with aggressive, late-stage cancer.
Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Trump administration "laser focused" on Iran's nuclear program, Waltz says
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is "laser focused" on addressing Iran's nuclear program in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Transcript: Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
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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.)
Manet and Morisot: Impressions of an artistic friendship
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed TV sitcom director James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers."
Waylon Jennings' son Shooter on rescuing his dad's music
Singer, musician, and Grammy-winning music producer Shooter Jennings is keeping alive the legacy of his late father, country star Waylon Jennings, by producing long-lost material that he found stashed away. Hear music from the upcoming album "Diamonds."
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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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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.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
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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.
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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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.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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6/21/2026: Youngest Survivors; What Happened to the Great White Sharks?
First, a report on the miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp. And, South Africa's missing great white sharks.
6/21: CBS Weekend News
Trump threatens new attacks as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet; at least 70 major fires burning in western U.S.
A special Father's Day trip for jailed dads
Bradley Blackburn reports on a one-of-a-kind partnership, reuniting incarcerated fathers with their children.
Ebola response hampered by Trump's USAID cuts
Ebola is accelerating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with no approved medicine or vaccine for the deadly virus. Ramy Inocencio has more.
World Cup fans taking in American experiences
For many international fans in the U.S. for the World Cup, it's their first all-American experience, going beyond the stadiums to visit parks, monuments and celebrating our tastes, like the southern staple Waffle House. Lilia Luciano reports.