What's in Biden's $3.5 trillion plan to tax the rich
A mix of tougher enforcement and higher rates could force the wealthiest Americans to pay more than they have in decades.
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A mix of tougher enforcement and higher rates could force the wealthiest Americans to pay more than they have in decades.
President Biden took his campaign for his broad infrastructure plan to Philadelphia on Friday. At the city's Amtrak station, Mr. Biden touted the good-paying jobs and economic opportunities that come with his $2.3 trillion proposal. But he wants Republican backing for this plan. Christina Ruffini reports.
The Biden administration is putting restrictions on travelers coming to the United States from India. It comes the same day the U.S. announced 100 million adults were fully vaccinated. But as CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports, several states are canceling some of their vaccine shipments. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan's Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
President Biden visited Philadelphia on Friday to promote his massive infrastructure plan and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amtrak. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The Biden administration will ban most travel to the U.S. from India in response to skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in the country. Janet Shamlian reports.
President Biden traveled to Philadelphia to mark Amtrak's 50th anniversary while calling for billions in rail upgrades as part of his infrastructure plan.
The president's trip to Philadelphia is part of his tour to promote his infrastructure proposal to the American people.
President Biden stopped in Philadelphia Friday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amtrak. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the president's call to invest in the U.S. rail system as well as the White House's decision to restrict travel from India due to that country's deadly surge of COVID-19.
CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns speaks with Texas Republican Congressman Mike McCaul about President Biden's first 100 days in office, the American Families Plan, immigration, and the future of the GOP.
President Joe Biden is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Amtrak on Friday in Philadelphia as he hits the road to pitch his plans to boost jobs and help American families. Crooked Media's Shaniqua McClendon spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the way the president is pushing his message.
The Washington Post is taking a closer look at various statements President Biden has made during his first 100 days in office. Glenn Kessler, chief writer and editor of the Post's Fact Checker, joined CBSN to break down what was true and what was false.
The stance, a sharp reversal from Trump administration policies, dented gig company shares on Wall Street.
The former vice president outlined the goals of his non-profit cancer initiative at the Fortune Brainstorm Health conference Tuesday night in San Diego. "CBS This Morning" contributor Dr. David Agus, who sits on the initiative's board, moderated the conversation in which Biden spoke of his fears that Trump's budget cuts would have deep impacts on critical research.
President Biden is touring the country to promote his economic recovery proposals. CBS News' Elise Preston reports for "CBSN AM."
President Biden was briefly interrupted by protesters during a speech in Georgia on Thursday. He was there to pitch his massive infrastructure and jobs plans to the public. The president heads to Philadelphia for a speech on Friday. Weijia Jiang reports.
With significantly smaller crowds in the House Chamber due to the pandemic, it was far easier for Republicans to get their moment with the new president.
Former Vice President Mike Pence made his first public appearance since leaving the White House on Thursday. He spoke at the annual Palmetto Family Council gala in South Carolina. Pence slammed President Biden while also praising his time in the Trump administration. CBS News’ Adam Brewster was at the event and spoke to CBSN's Elaine Quijano about Pence's future plans.
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday spoke in South Carolina, his first public remarks since leaving office. Speaking as President Biden marks his first 100 days in office, Pence slammed Mr. Biden's policies. Watch part of his remarks.
To mark his 100th day in office, President Biden headed to one of the state's that helped him win the presidency: Georgia. During his speech there Thursday night, he pitched his American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan to the American public. The combined price tag for the two plans is nearly $4 trillion. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss Mr. Biden's speech and the road ahead getting his legislation through Congress.
President Biden marked his first 100 days in office with a car rally in Duluth, Georgia, on Thursday night. "Your vote changed the world," he told the crowd. Watch more of his remarks.
"I've never been more optimistic about the future in America, and America is on the move again," he said.
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his interview of a migrant who says he fled Guatemala after he was attacked by local police because of his sexual orientation. The man is now awaiting immigration proceedings as he seeks asylum in the U.S.
Republicans complained that the president did not do enough bipartisan outreach in his first address before Congress.
President Biden is laying out a bold agenda that includes expanding social programs, rebuilding the nation's infrastructure, fighting climate change, and more. CBS News senior White House correspondent. Weijia Jiang has highlights of the president's speech to Congress and the Republican response, and political strategists Lynda Tran and Lanhee Chen spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero to give their analysis.
Parents are struggling to find and pay for childcare, a situation exacerbated by the pandemic.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.
Lindsay Clancy was back in a Massachusetts courtroom for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial.
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Hurricane Polo is expected to bring heavy rains and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States.
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting with AI leaders to discuss the technology and potential safety guardrails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
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.
President Trump is set to meet with the AI leaders shaping the new technology, as concerns about safety mount and China competes to dominate the market. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
OpenAI halted its rollout of a new model, GPT-6.1 Astra, over safety concerns. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.
A construction worker in Michigan died after crashing his car following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuit. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to the man's family.
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reacting to news that officials in the U.K. released five men suspected of plotting a terror attack near an air force base. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
The Senate approved the "Protect College Sports" bill late Monday night, meant to establish federal framework to regulate aspects of college sports like the transfer portal and name, image and likeness rights. Nikole Killion reports.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.
People are learning to navigate the changing dynamics of aging with their parents. CBS News' Arthur Brooks has some tips.