Build Back Better would have muted impact on inflation: report
Investing more in childcare, education and worker training could also boost the job market, Wall Street adviser says.
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The impact of Biden's agenda on inflation
Some economists say fears about the impact president Biden's economic agenda could have on inflation are overblown. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN to discuss more.
Biden to tout infrastructure law in Detroit
President Biden is visiting an electric vehicle plant in Detroit on Wednesday as he promotes his newly passed infrastructure law. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
Biden touts infrastructure deal in New Hampshire
President Biden hit the road on Tuesday to promote his signature infrastructure deal, one day after after signing it into law. The president visited New Hampshire, where he discussed how the $1.2 trillion plan will help repair aging and damaged roads and bridges. Jeff Mason, a White House correspondent for Reuters, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden talks infrastructure bill in New Hampshire
President Biden visited an aging bridge in New Hampshire that will get repaired under the new infrastructure bill. Now, Democrats are trying to move forward with passing a major social and climate spending package. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Wall Street Journal political reporter Eliza Collins and Washington Post national political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Biden talks infrastructure in New Hampshire
President Biden on Tuesday visited Woodstock, New Hampshire, to speak about the benefits of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which he signed into law on Monday. "My message to the people in New Hampshire is simple, it's this: because of this delegation, New Hampshire and America are moving again," Mr. Biden said. Watch his speech.
Biden talks infrastructure in New Hampshire
President Biden promoted the infrastructure bill in New Hampshire, saying the bipartisan agreement he just signed will bring economic benefits across the country. He's also hoping for another legislative victory as House Democrats prepare to vote on his social and climate spending package in the coming days. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Alex Gangitano, White House correspondent for The Hill, joined CBSN to discuss.
Biden's virtual meeting with China's Xi Jinping
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a virtual summit Monday night. The talks came just hours after Mr. Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
Biden signs infrastructure bill
President Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law at a White House ceremony. Now Congress faces additional deadlines before the end of the year. CBS News' Skyler Henry, NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith and Politico Playbook author Tara Palmeri join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Biden to meet with China's Xi Jinping
President Biden is holding a virtual bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News political analyst John Dickerson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the meeting, plus the charges against Steve Bannon, and Mr. Biden's newly signed infrastructure bill.
Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law
President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law on Monday, hailing its passage as a bipartisan breakthrough that shows that "America is moving again." The new law provides hundreds of billions of dollars to revamp the nation's roads, bridges, waterways, public transit and broadband infrastructure. Watch his remarks in this CBS News Special Report.
Biden to sign infrastructure bill today
President Biden will hold a White House ceremony to sign the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law today. Meanwhile, Speaker Nancy Pelosi is signaling that the House could vote on the Build Back Better plan sometime this week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest on that plus Mr. Biden's virtual meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Janet Yellen on U.S. labor shortages
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke exclusively with "Face the Nation" about the increasing labor shortages, and said many of the issues are because of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. Moderator Margaret Brennan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that interview and more.
Supply chain concerns ahead of holidays
The Biden administration says it's taking urgent steps to address supply chain congestion that's impacting the U.S. economy. Mike Pyle, chief economic adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the issue.
Biden honors troops on Veterans Day
President Biden is paying his respects on Veterans Day, attending the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on the president's day, his plans for signing the bipartisan infrastructure bill, and what lies ahead for his Build Back Better agenda.
Biden looks to tackle supply chain backlog
President Biden visited the Port of Baltimore to explain how his infrastructure plan can fix supply chain issues. Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden touts infrastructure bill at Port of Baltimore
During a trip to the Port of Baltimore, President Biden said his recently passed physical infrastructure bill will help untangle the U.S. supply chain and drop consumer prices. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang explains how portions of the bill will help the country's ports, then joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to discuss how the president thinks the bill will bring down inflation.
Biden's agenda is more popular than he is
Surveys show President Biden's infrastructure, social and climate spending plans are more popular than the president himself. Plus, the White House addresses inflation head-on. Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood and Wall Street Journal White House reporter Catherine Lucey join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Democrats promoting infrastructure bill
President Biden is hitting the road again this week, promoting the newly passed infrastructure bill. Democrats are trying to leverage the legislative success ahead of next year's midterms, but debate about the past election continues to shape discourse on Capitol Hill. Natalie Jennings, a deputy Washington editor for the Washington Post, and David Siders, a national political correspondent for Politico, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Biden touts benefits of infrastructure deal
President Biden travels to Baltimore on Wednesday to promote the newly passed bipartisan infrastructure bill. He will deliver remarks at the city's ports as supply chain issues persist around the country. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
White House economic adviser on infrastructure
The Biden administration is counting on infrastructure dollars to ease some of the bottlenecks at the country's ports and expand broadband to all Americans. But initiatives rolled out Tuesday will likely take time to implement. Jared Bernstein, a memeber of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, joined CBSN to discuss what is coming from the bipartisan infrastructure plan.
GOP lawmaker threatened after infrastructure vote
A threatening phone call made to Republican Congressman Fred Upton is raising new concerns about the safety of members of Congress. Nikole Killion has the latest.
White House celebrates infrastructure passage
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the House on Friday night now awaits President Biden's signature. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to negotiate over the massive social spending bill. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
Biden to sign infrastructure bill
President Biden is expected to sign the infrastructure bill that Congress passed Friday. Now, Democrats turn to focus on passing the social spending bill. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
What will Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill do?
Proponents of the $1.2 trillion measure say it would create millions of good jobs and reduce inequality.
Trump "wasn't worried" during White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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New details emerge on shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
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Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
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Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
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Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
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22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
Breakdown of correspondents' dinner shooting
Nancy Cordes has a timeline of Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, details on the suspect and info on the site of the attack.
U.K. ambassador: "Very confident" of security
Sir Christian Turner, the British ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "very confident" that King Charles and Queen Camilla will have the "very best security" in their visit to the White House this week.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Dangerous storms sweep South, Midwest
Powerful tornadoes and dangerous storms swept across parts of the central U.S. over the weekend, reducing homes to rubble in some communities. Millions of Americans remain at risk of severe weather on Monday. Nicole Valdes reports.
Security at Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who was at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, describes what happened and breaks down the security measures at the event.
Timeline of Correspondents' Dinner shooting
New details are emerging about the alleged gunman in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, including how he evaded security. Matt Gutman reports on how the incident unfolded.
Trump on Correspondents' Dinner shooting
In a broadcast exclusive interview, President Trump spoke with Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes about the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Secret Service's response and the alleged gunman.
Eye Opener: Latest on Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump in an exclusive 60 Minutes interview describes the attack at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Plus, new details emerge about the alleged gunman at Saturday's gala, who police say wanted to "shoot top officials." All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.