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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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
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.
The bottom line: President Biden will need more time to push two bills across the finish line.
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.
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.
The Instagram post included photos of her kids, Memphis and Navy, wearing shirts that read "Hidin' from Biden."
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.
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.
The president has signed a short-term government funding bill passed by both the House and Senate.
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.
Major Garrett explains what's at stake for President Biden's agenda as two warring factions in the Democratic Party have different priorities.
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.
President Biden is attending the Congressional Baseball game during the biggest legislative week of his presidency thus far.
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.
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.
The president needs all 50 Democrats to vote for his expansion of social spending.
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.
President Biden met with Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema on his infrastructure and social safety-net bills as a possible government shutdown looms. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia jiang, USA Today White House correspondent Courntey Subramanian, and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join "Red and Blue" host and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe on "Red and Blue" with details.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
A woman was killed in what appears to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado in nearly 30 years.
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.
In Iran, some are protesting the rising cost of living and clashing with security forces in a number of cities. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City on New Year's Day. Meg Oliver reports.
A night of celebration in the Swiss Alps ended in tragedy after a fire tore through a ski resort bar, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens more. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Heavy snow and a rare thundersnow hit the Northeast as flooding rain soaks parts of California and a deep freeze reaches the South. Carter Evans and John Elliot have more.