Biden says it's "within our power" to end cancer
"I can think of no more worthy investment," the president said. "I know of nothing that is more bipartisan."
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Capitol security tightened for Biden's speech
The Capitol was on high alert Wednesday ahead of President Biden's speech. Security concerns still remain after the January 6 attack. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the security measures at the Capitol.
Full interview: Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer spoke with CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns ahead of President Biden's address to a joint session of Congress. Mr. Biden is unveiling his "American Families Plan" to fund child care, pre-K and community college, but it does not include a number of other progressive priorities. "The is the president's proposal. The legislation will be written by the Congress of the United States," Hoyer said. Watch the full interview.
Hoyer on the American Families Plan
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, a Democrat from Maryland, spoke to CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns for "Red & Blue" about how Congress is likely to respond to President Biden's American Families Plan and what he thinks about Democrats' chances in next year's midterm elections.
Migrant family's harrowing journey to U.S.
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano from Mission, Texas, to discuss how immigration policy has changed under President Biden, and the Trump-era policies that remain in place. He also speaks with a migrant family from Nicaragua who say they struggled to provide food and water for their young child during their journey to the United States.
Voting rights 100 days into Biden's term
A nonprofit with ties to President Biden's 2020 campaign is launching a voting rights initiative as GOP leaders in several states seek to tighten voting access. Andra Gillespie, an associate professor of political science at Emory University, and Chuck Rocha, a former senior adviser to Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns, join Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the state of voting rights 100 days into Mr. Biden's term.
Biden to promote policy agenda in Congress address
President Biden will address a joint session of Congress, where he will lay out the top priorities on his agenda. Ed O'Keefe has more details.
Biden to face fight over rescue plans
President Biden will try and sell his massive recovery plan to Congress. Nancy Cordes takes a look at how tough of a sell it's going to be.
Promises President Biden kept and broke in his first 100 days
President Biden made a number of promises before he entered office — here's how he's doing on them.
What Biden will say in his first address to Congress
The president's address to a joint session of Congress begins at 9 p.m. ET.
Preview of Biden's first address to Congress
President Biden will give his first address to a joint session of Congress tonight. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has a preview, and CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on what to expect.
Biden to unveil American Families Plan
President Biden is using his address to Congress to lay the groundwork for his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. The proposal would include funding for child care, free Pre-K and community college, and would pay for it by taxing the wealthy. Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on what to expect in tonight's speech.
Biden on cancer initiative
Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at SXSW about his "Cancer Moonshot" initiative. Biden spoke about how losing his son to brain cancer affected his decision not to run for president. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
Biden at 100 days: How immigration policy has — and hasn't — changed
President Biden halted border wall construction, but has yet to fulfill other campaign pledges.
Biden to unveil family, student aid plans
President Biden is introducing a new family care plan, built with free pre-school and community college. Weijia Jiang reports on the latest details and previews the president's first speech to Congress tonight.
No designated survivor set for Biden's address before Congress
The term refers to the person who will take over the government if a catastrophe occurs during the speech, when all the members of government are in the same place.
Biden to call for universal preschool in first address to Congress
As part of the American Families Plan, all employees participating in pre-K programs and Head Start will earn at least $15 per hour.
Why Biden's speech isn't called the State of the Union
The Constitution designates the president "shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient."
Biden urges Americans to "get vaccinated now"
President Biden discussed on Tuesday new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which says that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask for most outdoor activities. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden urges COVID-19 vaccinations
President Biden and a group of Republican lawmakers are urging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the CDC issues new guidance on masks. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss Mr. Biden's joint address to Congress and plans to share vaccines with India.
CDC issues new mask guidance for vaccinated Americans
Life is one step closer to normal as the CDC issued new mask guidance for Americans who have been fully vaccinated. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden urges all Americans to get vaccinated as CDC relaxes mask guidance
"The bottom line is clear: If you're vaccinated, you can do more things, more safely," the president said Tuesday.
Biden taps Texas sheriff Ed Gonzalez as ICE director
Gonzalez is charged with the formidable task of reforming an agency whose work has come under withering criticism from progressives.
Biden urges Americans to get vaccinated
President Biden urged all American adults to get a COVID-19 vaccine if they haven't already done so, citing new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that vaccinated individuals can resume some outdoor activities without wearing masks. Watch the president's remarks.
Foreign policy in Biden's first 100 days
As President Biden approaches his first 100 days in office this week, Ian Bremmer, the president of the Eurasia Group and GZero Media, joined CBSN to discuss his foreign policy actions so far, and what more needs to be done.
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his handling of his investigations into President Trump during a Senate hearing that grew contentious at several points.
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New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University
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 judge and attorneys discuss potential retrial date
Plymouth District Attorney Tim Cruz provided an update on a potential Lindsay Clancy retrial.
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Iran says it expects response to cease-fire plan already rejected by Trump
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
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.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
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.
What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
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.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
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.
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What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
New York Times exec dies in California shooting; elderly in-laws accused of murder
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.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
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 will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
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.
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U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
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.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Holiday airfares soar to 10-year high. Here's how to save on flights.
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.
Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say
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.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
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.
Artist whose song is featured in Trump ad sends cease-and-desist order
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
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, Politico, MS NOW ask court to keep blocking Trump's press ban against them
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.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
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.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
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.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
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.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
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.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
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."
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Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion"
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.
Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album
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."
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
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 Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Highlights from the VMA "teal" carpet
Stars stunned on the MTV Video Music Awards "teal" carpet Sunday night in Los Angeles, California. Vlad Duthiers breaks down some of the night's best moments.
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How AI data centers are changing America
Data center development is on the rise as tech companies look to store massive amounts of artificial intelligence data. Kevin Schaul, a senior graphics reporter at The Washington Post covering AI, discusses how data centers are changing America's landscapes.
Trump launches AI-powered government site
President Trump launched America.gov, a new government website powered by artificial intelligence. This comes as he plans to meet with tech executives over the future of AI. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
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.
Trump, Johnson and AI leaders are meeting
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.
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
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.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
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.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
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.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
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.
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Dutch police arrest alleged FBI hacker
Dutch national police have arrested an alleged member of a cybercriminal organization who they say bragged about hacking the FBI. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Clancy defense: No evidence of admission
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued in court Tuesday that there's no evidence Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have more.
Jack Smith says that Trump committed crimes
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, including the classified documents case. Smith testified that he was not swayed by partisan interests during his investigations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
New York Times exec dies in California shooting; elderly in-laws accused of murder
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 on alleged crimes
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.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
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.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
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 launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
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.
Dutch police arrest alleged FBI hacker
Dutch national police have arrested an alleged member of a cybercriminal organization who they say bragged about hacking the FBI. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Schmitt questions Smith during Senate hearing
During a Senate hearing, GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt accused special counsel Jack Smith of attending an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors in Atlanta in early February 2024. At the time, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis revealed she had an affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Smith clarified he did attend a University of Iowa Hawkeyes game, but it was in Maryland, which prompted Sen. Amy Klobuchar to say Schmitt was confusing two sports teams.
Clancy defense: No evidence of admission
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued in court Tuesday that there's no evidence Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have more.
Russia ramps up daytime strikes on Ukraine
Russia is ramping up its daytime strikes on Ukraine. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.