Biden leaves office believing history will redeem him
The 46th president's successes and failures — and the predecessors who invite the closest comparisons to Joe Biden as he leaves office.
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Supreme Court unanimously upholds TikTok ban
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a law banning TikTok in the U.S. can take effect. President Biden signed the bipartisan bill in April, but in a statement on Friday, the White House said it would not enforce it. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the ruling, and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has reactions from lawmakers.
What to know about Trump's inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's announced that his inauguration on Monday will be indoors due to cold weather. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more details on the decision.
What did America look like 100 years ago?
President Biden warned of the rise of an oligarchy in his farewell address, comparing influential billionaires of today to the "robber barons" of 100 years ago. American historian H.W. Brands discusses their influence over government and the American way of life in the 19th century.
Biden looks back on his presidency
President Biden is commuting the sentences for nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. Meanwhile, he reflected on his presidency and expressed some of his regrets. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports.
As Biden exits, how will he be remembered for his handling of the U.S. economy?
The economy rebounded strongly from the COVID shock, but the U.S. continues to grapple with a cost-of-living crisis and spiraling federal debt.
Biden sets presidential pardons, commutations record with almost 2,500 more
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
The State Funeral of President Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter was remembered Thursday with a state funeral at the National Cathedral attended by all the living U.S. presidents. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.
Official says Biden won't enforce TikTok ban
The White House says President Biden will not enforce the U.S. ban on TikTok set to go into effect over the weekend if the app isn't divested from by Chinese parent company ByteDance. That leaves the company's future up to the Supreme Court and President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full-staff for Trump's inauguration
With his order, the Texas governor bypassed the national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter.
John Bolton on Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed the Cabinet vote on the ceasefire deal, citing a "last-minute crisis" with Hamas. The vote is now set for Friday. John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
How a TikTok ban would affect Gen Z users
The TikTok ban will take effect on Sunday if its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, does not divest its ownership. Denora Getachew, CEO of dosomething.org, a leading site for young activism, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential ban's effect.
Standout moments from Biden's Defense speech
President Biden delivered a farewell address on Thursday at the Department of Defense. asking, "If we don't lead the world, who will lead the world?" CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang breaks it down.
"TikTok refugees" are flocking to RedNote. Could it face the same fate?
With the U.S. ban on TikTok looming, many Americans are opting for another Chinese app known as RedNote. It could be short-lived.
Biden delivers farewell address
President Biden delivered a formal farewell speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday. While discussing his accomplishments in office, he also issued warnings and called on Americans to protect democracy.
In final address, Biden warns of "tech industrial complex," lists threats to U.S.
President Biden delivered his fifth and final address from the Oval Office five days before the end of his single term in office.
After U.S. lifts terror designation, Cuba starts freeing prisoners
The Cuban foreign ministry said it would gradually release 553 convicts.
Analyzing Biden's farewell speech
President Biden gave his farewell address on Wednesday night. In it, he warned the U.S. about its future. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe report on and analyze the speech.
Biden lauds ceasefire in farewell speech
President Biden praised the ceasefire and hostage release agreement reached between Hamas and Israel in his farewell address to the nation. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Breaking down Biden's farewell address
President Biden delivered his farewell address Wednesday at the White House. The president touted his accomplishments and warned of an "oligarchy" taking shape in the U.S. CBS News' Margaret Brennan, Robert Costa, Weijia Jiang, Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe join Norah O'Donnell with analysis.
Biden warns Americans in farewell address
President Biden gave his farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday night. He issued a warning to Americans, saying that he believes an oligarchy is forming in the U.S. He also raised alerts about the military industrial complex, climate change and the dangers of artificial intelligence.
The U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal after 15 months of deadly combat in the region. Edward Djerejian, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the U.S. role in the ceasefire negotiations. Then, Liz Hirsh Naftali discusses her great niece, who was released in the first prisoner-hostage exchange in November 2023.
Ceasefire deal details as Trump, Biden react
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal after weeks of intense negotiations. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports and Dan O'Shea, a retired Navy SEAL who served as coordinator of the hostage working group at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, joins "The Daily Report" with analysis. Then, CBS News' Aaron Navarro has President-elect Donald Trump's reaction, and Kathryn Watson reports on President Biden's response.
Breaking down Trump's role in ceasefire deal
Along with President Biden's Middle East envoy, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration was involved in Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations. Margaret Brennan has analysis.
How the Israel-Hamas deal came together
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement, U.S. officials say. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan unpacks the stipulations. Then, White House national security communications adviser John Kirby joins to discuss further.
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