Biden on debt ceiling deadline
President Biden on Monday slammed Republicans refusing to help raise the debt ceiling, as the U.S. rapidly approaches its debt limit, risking default and economic catastrophe. Watch Mr. Biden's remarks.
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Democrats remain divided on infrastructure bill
President Biden's key domestic agenda faces a stalemate as members of his own party disagree over the infrastructure bill’s budget. Progressive Democrats are demanding a separate budget worth trillions of dollars to expand social programs, while moderate Democrats remain wary of the steep cost. Christina Ruffini reports.
Biden urges raising debt ceiling
President Biden addressed the need for Congress to increase the debt ceiling and prevent the nation from defaulting on its loans. He said Republicans need to get out of the way and allow Democrats to raise the debt limit. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss the president's remarks.
"Everybody is frustrated," Biden says amid Democratic in-fighting over his agenda
The president pledged to "work like hell" to get the two pillars of his domestic agenda passed into law, but refrained from laying out a new deadline.
Sunday Journal: Washington and the expectation gap
Democratic lawmakers were scrambling this week to salvage support in the Senate for President Joe Biden's social and environmental agenda, while also maintaining support for a companion infrastructure bill in the House. Correspondent John Dickerson discusses the drama of a political showdown that the majority-party Democrats are having with themselves.
Transcript: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that aired Sunday, October 3, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Spending negotiations on Capitol Hill
House Democrats delayed a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure deal for a second time, as progressive and moderate Democrats continue negotiating the larger bill. That multi-trillion dollar proposal focuses on addressing climate change and several social programs. Jennifer Shutt, budget and appropriations reporter for CQ Roll Call, joined CBSN with the latest on Capitol Hill.
Biden committed to passing spending bills
President Biden says he'll "work like hell" to pass both of his agenda-defining spending bills. Negotiations are still underway, as progressive and moderate Democrats remain deadlocked on how to move forward. Bill Hoagland, senior vice president of the Bipartisan Policy Center, joined CBSN to discuss both pieces of legislation.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," October 3
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
Biden meets with House Democrats
President Biden met with Democratic House members on Capitol Hill in an effort to win support and encourage compromise for his infrastructure plan and his massive social programs initiative, two key pieces of his domestic agenda. Christina Ruffini reports.
Democratic in-fighting puts Biden's domestic agenda at risk
The bottom line: President Biden will need more time to push two bills across the finish line.
Biden and House Democrats to meet on spending
President Biden is expected to meet with House Democrats after progressive Democrats in the House held up a vote Thursday on the bipartisan infrastructure deal over a lack of Senate Democratic support for a second spending bill focused on climate and social programs. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest.
Government shutdown temporarily avoided
President Biden signed legislation to temporarily avoid a government shutdown. The U.S. government is now funded through December 3. This comes as the Democrats remain divided over the $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom implemented a first-of-its-kind vaccine mandate for students. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and moderator of "Face the Nation" Margaret Brennan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss this week's episode.
Jason Aldean defends beliefs after criticism of wife's anti-Biden post
The Instagram post included photos of her kids, Memphis and Navy, wearing shirts that read "Hidin' from Biden."
Biden holds high-stakes meeting on agenda
President Biden made a trip to Capitol Hill to rally fellow Democrats around his domestic agenda, which is in jeopardy as moderate and progressive Democrats fail to see eye to eye. Nikole Killion has the latest.
The future of Democrats' spending plans
President Biden met with House Democrats on Friday afternoon, as progressive and moderate Democrats negotiate the infrastructure deal and climate and social spending plan. CBS News political contributors and Democratic strategists Joel Payne and Antjuan Seawright join CBSN to discuss.
Biden signs government funding bill to prevent shutdown
The president has signed a short-term government funding bill passed by both the House and Senate.
White House wants climate action before COP26
The Biden administration is aiming to make a splash at the COP26 climate summit in November. The summit will assess progress -- or lack thereof -- since global leaders signed the 2015 Paris Agreement in a bid to reduce emissions. CBS News climate reporter Cara Korte joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Democrats put Biden agenda at risk
Major Garrett explains what's at stake for President Biden's agenda as two warring factions in the Democratic Party have different priorities.
Addressing the child care crisis
The high cost of child care and worker shortages are causing problems for American families and the U.S. economy. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the story.
Biden attends Congressional Baseball Game amid legislative chaos
President Biden is attending the Congressional Baseball game during the biggest legislative week of his presidency thus far.
Haitians expelled as Biden renews DACA effort
New numbers show the U.S. deported nearly 4,000 Haitians from an encampment at the southern border over a nine-day period without allowing them to seek asylum. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is also renewing efforts to shield thousands of "Dreamers" from deportation and shore up the DACA program. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN AM with more.
Congressional infighting delays Biden agenda
President Biden's domestic agenda is stalled by Democratic infighting as the government is on the brink of a shutdown. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Manchin and Sinema meet with Biden over reconciliation bill concerns
The president needs all 50 Democrats to vote for his expansion of social spending.
Pentagon leaders testify on Afghanistan
Top Pentagon leaders, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, testified publicly before lawmakers for the first time since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on their testimony, and then Mark Jacobson, former deputy NATO senior civilian representative for Afghanistan, joined CBSN to discuss the fallout.
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