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President Biden said his American jobs plan will lead to what he calls "transformational progress" on climate change. Lana Zak spoke with CBS News climate and energy reporter Cara Korte about how this bill will help the U.S. reach its climate goals.
President Biden is spending the Easter weekend at Camp David, but gearing up for his next battle with Congress as his $2 trillion infrastructure proposal is already meeting opposition from Republicans. This comes after the Labor Department released a better-than-expected March jobs report. Christina Ruffini has the report.
New numbers out Friday appear to signal a major boom in job growth across the country as more Americans receive the coronavirus vaccine and start returning to work. White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein joins CBSN to defend President Joe Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan and address concerns over raising taxes to fund it.
The Senate parliamentarian could rule as early as Friday on whether to allow for another budget reconciliation bill this year.
President Biden held his first official Cabinet meeting Thursday, with a specific focus on his newly-released infrastructure plan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
President Biden held his first full Cabinet meeting Thursday to work on promoting his $2 trillion "American Jobs Plan." CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw, and Vice News contributor Paul Blest join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the infrastructure plan, as well as the White House's opposition to Republican efforts to impose new voting restrictions.
President Biden will hold his first Cabinet meeting today, with the focus on his newly unveiled infrastructure plan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with more on that plus new information on first lady Jill Biden's return to her teaching career.
The White House memo cites polling showing that parts of the massive plan are broadly popular with Americans.
President Biden has outlined his vision to rebuild America's infrastructure, proposing one of the largest federal spending projects ever. But, as Ed O'Keefe reports, he's already facing roadblocks on both sides of the aisle.
Biden is pitching increasing the corporate rate to 28% to help pay for his infrastructure plan.
Debate over the new legislation is expected to dominate Washington well into the summer and is already drawing strong Republican opposition.
President Biden unveiled an ambitious $2 trillion infrastructure plan. Part of the legislation is aimed at fixing the nation's roads and bridges and creating more affordable housing. The White House says the plan would create millions of jobs, but lawmakers are clashing over how to pay for the proposal. The Biden administration wants to pay for it through an increase in the corporate tax rate, which has already led to opposition from some Republicans. CBS News chief White House reporter Nancy Cordes reports from Pittsburgh, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
President Biden is rolling out his next big legislative priority: infrastructure. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor, and Boston Globe national political reporter Jess Bidgood joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what's in the bill.
President Biden on Wednesday revealed the details of his $2 trillion proposal to repair the nation's infrastructure. "It's a once-in-a-generation investment in America," he said. Watch Mr. Biden's remarks in Pittsburgh.
President Biden announced his infrastructure plan, calling it a "once-in-a-lifetime investment." The White House plans to pay for it by increasing corporate taxes. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Biden will unveil an ambitious infrastructure plan on Wednesday, but its prospects in Congress are uncertain.
The world's 2,365 billionaires enjoyed a $4 trillion boost to their fortunes the past 12 months, even as poverty surged.
President Biden is set to unveil an ambitious $2 trillion infrastructure bill. The White House says the administration's "American Jobs Plan" will address climate change and the growing economic competition with China. Almost a third of the money will go to repairing America's roads, bridges and airports and installing 500,000 electric car charging stations across the country. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the details.
The White House is preparing to lay out one of the largest government spending plans ever. Ed O'Keefe reports on the new details of the plan and how it could impact America's infrastructure system.
The White House says President Biden will unveil his massive infrastructure plan during a speech in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he doesn't want the bill to become "a massive effort to raise taxes on businesses and individuals."
The Biden administration is preparing a two-pronged infrastructure plan. CBSN political reporter Grace Segers, CBSN political contributor and AP White House reporter Zeke Miller and NPR national politics reporter Juana Summers joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss what's in that plan and how the White House is trying to tackle gun violence at the same time.
President Biden is set to unveil a massive infrastructure plan on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. Nancy Cordes takes a look.
President Obama says the new budget he unveiled this week is based on the principle of "middle-class economics."
It's latest indication that nation's infrastructure of bridge, roads and pipelines is sorely in need of renovation; Jeff Pegues reports
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Republicans made a motion to table the resolution, effectively killing it.
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Republicans made a motion to table the resolution, effectively killing it.
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country, Eswatini's government said.
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
Bob Mackie, who bedazzled stars like Cher, Carol Burnett and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. "CBS Mornings" looks back at some of his legendary looks.
"People" executive editor for TV and events Breanne Heldman breaks down the top moments from the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Performer Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following controversy over his onstage statements in which he shared his pro-Palestinian beliefs. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
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.
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during an industry summit, saying that data centers "make people wealthy" and dismissing AI development concerns as a "hoax." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you should know.
Tech CEOs are pushing for an AI development slowdown following a slew of concerns regarding the misuse of the technology. Virginia Democratic Rep. Don Beyer, vice chair of the House Joint Economic Committee, weighs in on the issue.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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'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.
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man planned to carry out an ISIS-inspired "mass casualty attack" before being thwarted by the FBI, federal law enforcement officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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, 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.
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 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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man planned to carry out an ISIS-inspired "mass casualty attack" before being thwarted by the FBI, federal law enforcement officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close for renovations, a source says, after a judge again barred adding President Trump's name to the building. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered Tuesday's White House press briefing, taking questions on AI regulations, the legal battle over mail-in voting and more. Following Blanche's remarks, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nicole Sganga provided further context.
The Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday released a report saying the Iran war has cost an estimated $38 billion up to this point, with the price forecasted to rise by $3 billion a month. CBS News' James LaPorta has more.
Calls have reached a fever pitch recently for government action on AI. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent, Ed O'Keefe and Ryan McGee have more.