7 key moments and takeaways from Biden's 2023 State of the Union address
The president took a victory lap celebrating Democrats' legislative accomplishments while pledging to work with Republicans.
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Biden urges action on police reform
With the family of Tyre Nichols looking on, President Biden urged Congress to move forward with reforms to policing, including providing better training and more resources for social workers and services. Watch his remarks.
Biden faces divided Congress in State of the Union
President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday night and is expected to tout the nation's economic progress and call for more bipartisan solutions to the nation's problems. Weijia Jiang has a preview.
Rep. Don Bacon on U.S.-China relations
Fallout from the Chinese spy balloon has put a renewed focus on China and foreign policy ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address. Republican Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska joins CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns to discuss that plus the looming standoff over the debt ceiling.
Polling ahead of State of the Union
CBS News polling ahead of tonight's State of the Union address focuses on the issues that are most important to Democrats and Republicans. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "Red and Blue" to break down the numbers.
Biden: Democrats and GOP can work together
In his State of the Union address, President Biden said he believes Democrats and Republicans can find areas of bipartisan agreement. "The people sent us a clear message. Fighting for the sake of fighting, power for the sake of power, conflict for the sake of conflict, gets us nowhere," he said. Watch that portion of his remarks.
What to watch for in State of the Union
President Biden is expected to extend a hand to Republicans for bipartisanship in his State of the Union address Tuesday night. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the president's challenges and the GOP response to the State of the Union.
Republicans boo Biden's debt limit comments
In his State of the Union address, President Biden urged Congress to raise the debt ceiling and noted that the national debt increased by a record amount under the Trump administration. He also said some Republicans "want Medicare and Social Security to sunset," prompting boos from Republicans in the chamber. Watch that portion of his speech.
President Biden to address America on Tuesday night
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has some early excerpts from the president's State of the Union speech, plus details on who Mr. Biden has personally invited to Capitol Hill.
White House focusing on economic progress
Ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address, White House deputy communications director Kate Berner joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the administration's successes and key points expected in the president's speech.
What will Biden prioritize in 2nd State of the Union address?
President Biden will outline his vision for building economic progress during his second State of the Union address Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
Former Obama speechwriter on State of the Union
Cody Keenan, a former speechwriter for former President Barack Obama, explained what goes into writing a State of the Union address. He joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Biden to lay out foreign policy vision
President Biden is expected to cover several topics during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, including foreign policy. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with White House principal deputy press secretary Olivia Dalton about how he plans to address the topic.
Pentagon: Chinese spy balloon was 200 feet tall
The Pentagon says the suspected Chinese spy balloon was up to 200 feet tall. Though the U.S. shot this one down, the White House says similar balloons flew over U.S. territory during the Trump administration. Retired Air Force Colonel Scott Caine joins CBS News to discuss the United States' handling of the balloon takedown.
Biden to address COVID-19 and mental health
CBS News asked Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy about where the G.O.P. and the president may find common ground to address COVID-19 and mental health issues.
Parties clash on debt limit ahead of address
Prominent Democrats and Republicans on both sides of the aisle are clashing on how to raise the debt ceiling. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice discusses how politicians and the public view the debt ceiling.
Fence set up around Capitol for Biden address
President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday night at the U.S. Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discussed the temporary security measures for the event, guests invited by members of Congress and new comments from embattled Republican Congressman George Santos of New York.
Biden expected to tout economy in address
The latest jobs report shows the unemployment rate is at its lowest level in 50 years. Terry Haines, founder of Pangaea Policy, joined CBS News to discuss how President Biden could frame his administration's economic record.
President Biden prepares for State of the Union
President Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address, facing new challenges from the Republican controlled House. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Gov. Sanders to give GOP response to SOTU
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been tapped by the Republican Party to deliver the State of the Union response. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and Matt Gorman, former NRCC communications director and vice president of Targeted Victory, explain what this decision signifies for the direction of the party and what they're seeing from GOP 2024 presidential hopefuls.
Biden to give address as he weighs reelection
President Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss what he's expected to talk about and what the address means for his potential reelection campaign.
U.S. works to recover Chinese balloon debris
The U.S. is working to recover the debris of the suspected Chinese spy balloon after the military shot it down off the coast of South Carolina. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House, and CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
In divided nation, Americans agree Biden should talk about economy
CBS News polling finds Americans with largely dour assessments of the state of the union, as President Biden prepares to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday.
DNC's Cedric Richmond on Biden's plans
DNC senior adviser Cedric Richmond, a former Democratic congressman who also worked in the Biden White House, joins CBS News ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address to discuss the administration's priorities for the next two years, and when Mr. Biden may announce his plans for 2024.
U.S. military seeks to recover debris from Chinese spy balloon
The Pentagon assesses that the balloon was up to 200 feet tall and generated a sizable debris field after its destruction.
Trump says Hamas agreed to next phase of Gaza peace deal, including disarmament
The president says Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip.
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
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Iran conflict expands as Senate again rejects effort to limit Trump's war powers
A vote in the Senate to limit President Trump's war powers has narrowly failed again. Three Republicans voted in favor it.
Saudi, Israeli leaders try to shape Trump's decisions on Iran conflict
As conflict potentially expands in the region, Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war.
U.S. investigating whether Iran was behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems
Malicious cyber activity affected technology at more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota this week, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.
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Pentagon weighs eliminating civilian tenure at military academies, draft memo says
The Pentagon is considering a sweeping remake of military higher education, including an end to civilian tenure and a "line-by-line" review of courses, according to a draft memo obtained by CBS News.
Ukrainian ambassador tracks how Kyiv's relationship with D.C. has evolved,
The outgoing Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. says Ukraine has been able to combat what she said characterized as a prior, erroneous narrative that Russia was winning the war, now in its fifth year.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim
Nazira Haji Zada's lawyer argued that the Justice Dept. is violating her due process rights.
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Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
U.S. investigating if Iran was behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems
Malicious cyber activity affected technology at more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota this week, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.
Stolen Civil War-era cannonballs found in suitcase at Alabama airport
Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport.
Hair sample found at Nancy Guthrie's home inconclusive as search hits 6-month mark
A hair sample found at the home of Nancy Guthrie came back inconclusive after undergoing testing, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos revealed Thursday.
American Airlines makes its flight refund policy more restrictive
American Airlines is tightening its flight refund and cancellation policy. Here's what to know.
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Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
American Airlines makes its flight refund policy more restrictive
American Airlines is tightening its flight refund and cancellation policy. Here's what to know.
Poll analysis on cost of living and whether political parties have answers
Big majorities of Americans have said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation, and feel the president isn't focused enough on the issue.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Mortgage rates hit highest level in a year amid inflation fears
Mortgage rates are drifting higher as the Fed's interest rate decision and war in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns.
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Ukrainian ambassador tracks how Kyiv's relationship with D.C. has evolved,
The outgoing Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. says Ukraine has been able to combat what she said characterized as a prior, erroneous narrative that Russia was winning the war, now in its fifth year.
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Pentagon weighs eliminating civilian tenure at military academies, draft memo says
The Pentagon is considering a sweeping remake of military higher education, including an end to civilian tenure and a "line-by-line" review of courses, according to a draft memo obtained by CBS News.
Trump says Hamas agreed to next phase of Gaza peace deal, including disarmament
President Trump said Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip.
U.S. investigating if Iran was behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems
Malicious cyber activity affected technology at more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota this week, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.
Poll analysis on cost of living and whether political parties have answers
Big majorities of Americans have said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation, and feel the president isn't focused enough on the issue.
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Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
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Ukrainian ambassador tracks how Kyiv's relationship with D.C. has evolved,
The outgoing Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. says Ukraine has been able to combat what she said characterized as a prior, erroneous narrative that Russia was winning the war, now in its fifth year.
Trump says Hamas agreed to next phase of Gaza peace deal, including disarmament
President Trump said Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip.
What the fires burning near Bordeaux's vineyards could mean for France's wine industry
In France, wildfires this summer have already burned an area four times the size of Paris, driving hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.
North American nations join Europe's, reject FIFA head's World Cup investment plan
North America's soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition.
Spain deploys military to Morocco border after migrant crossings, 18 deaths
At least 18 migrants died trying to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta after tens of thousands of people breached the frontier with Morocco and poured into the tiny Spanish territory.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swings into theaters
Just weeks after "Supergirl" underperformed at the box office, the ninth live-action Spider-Man film since 2002 is expected to premiere with a projected global opening of as much as $465 million. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss.
From the archives: Spider-Man creator Stan Lee
The creator of such superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, Stan Lee (1922-2018) was a comic book genius whose characters made him a superhero himself to legions of fans. In this report that originally aired Jan. 17, 2016, Lee talked with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan about his marvelous life story that, fittingly, was published in comic-book form.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
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Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
Altman expresses support for AI slowdown
Emily Birnbaum, a corporate lobbying reporter at Bloomberg News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., mean for the industry as he voices his support for pacing AI development.
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.
OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with high-ranking Trump administration advisers following his talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This comes as some tech workers criticize the rapid development of AI, demanding that the government create new safety regulations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Inside the advancements in AI
CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist, told "CBS Mornings" artificial intelligence advancements are moving "way more quickly than anyone anticipated." Shumer addresses recent developments in AI and its impact on the workforce.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Police kill suspect in deadly kidnapping
On Wednesday night in Chino Hills, about 30 miles south of Los Angeles, deputies fatally shot a suspect after a deadly kidnapping. Carter Evans reports as authorities piece together exactly what happened.
Hair sample found at Nancy Guthrie's home inconclusive as search hits 6-month mark
A hair sample found at the home of Nancy Guthrie came back inconclusive after undergoing testing, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos revealed Thursday.
First responders testify in Lindsay Clancy trial
First responders testified Thursday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children but pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Peptide vendor sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison: "An incredible trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly six years in prison after finding the business deceived customers and sold products that were adulterated with steroids.
Details on Colin Gray sentence
Colin Gray, father of Appalache High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday for his part in the 2024 tragedy perpetrated by his son. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swings into theaters
Just weeks after "Supergirl" underperformed at the box office, the ninth live-action Spider-Man film since 2002 is expected to premiere with a projected global opening of as much as $465 million. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss.
Boat company owner donates profits to charity
Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats, could have sold his business for hundreds of millions of dollars. Instead, he decided to turn the company over to a charitable trust.
Legal analysis on who decides election rules
President Trump is fighting with 23 states and the District of Columbia over election rules and mail-in ballots. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to discuss.
Sheriff discusses Nancy Guthrie case
Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, Jonathan Vigliotti sat down with the sheriff at the forefront of the investigation.
WNBA game sees sideline controversy
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham made news off the court for her recent comments about transgender athletes in women's sports. Jan Crawford has more.