Biden to raise minimum wage for federal contract workers
With an executive order he proposed as soon as he took office, the president will compel government contractors to pay workers at least $15 per hour.
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Biden preparing to mark 100th day in office
President Biden will mark his 100th day in office this week and will deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress. Ahead of the milestone, a CBS News poll found that 58% of Americans approve of the job Mr. Biden is doing so far. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss what people think the president is doing well and outlines what the next priorities are for the Biden administration.
U.S. pledges help as record COVID surge grips India
The Biden administration is preparing to share millions of doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries, including India. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
What to expect in Biden's address to Congress
President Biden will give his first address to a joint session of Congress this week. CBSN political contributor Sean Sullivan and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what to expect.
Biden and Harris to go on the road to mark first 100 days
"The Getting America Back on Track Tour" will include roughly 10 days of travel that will take top members of the Biden administration to roughly a dozen states, officials said.
Cancer moonshot update
A year ago, Joe Biden took over an initiative to find a cure for cancer. One year later, where does the program stand? Greg Simon, the executive director of the Cancer Moonshot, sat down with CBS News to talk about the program's progress.
Senate negotiates police reform legislation
The battle over police reform legislation is being waged on Capitol Hill. Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN to talk about where the negotiations stand and what to expect from President Joe Biden's joint address Wednesday.
Obama, Biden's relationship
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's relationship has been a public spectacle for eight years. Their "bromance" trends all over the internet, and reached new heights when Obama surprised Biden with the Medal of Freedom on Thursday. CBS News' Margaret Brennan discusses their close relationship on CBSN.
Trump, intel's rift
Vice President Biden said that intelligence officials warned them of a Trump dossier. CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the latest information about the president-elect's rift with the intelligence community.
Biden's surprise
During a farewell event at the White House Thursday, President Obama surprised Vice President Joe Biden by awarding him with the Medal of Freedom with distinction. David Martin has more.
Majority approve of Biden infrastructure plan — CBS News poll
Most would also support raising taxes on corporations and wealthy to pay for it.
Latest on Trump intel report
CBS News has confirmed the identity of a former British intelligence officer who compiled the dossier containing unverified accusations against President-elect Trump. VP Joe Biden confirmed Thursday that he was also briefed on the materials. Major Garrett reports.
Tribute to Joe Biden
President Obama paid tribute to Vice President Joe Biden, and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. See their remarks here.
10 Obama hugs
From Vice President Joe Biden to Little Miss Flint, President Obama has had some pretty emotional hugs in office.
Obama thanks Biden
During his farewell address, President Obama said choosing Joe Biden was his VP was the best decision he ever made.
Biden to Trump: "Grow up"
In an interview on Thursday Vice President had some harsh words for the President-elect -- "grow up." Biden went on to reiterate Dir. Clapper's statements, saying Russian hacking was wider than most Americans previously thought.
Armed Forces POTUS farewell
President Obama and VP Biden were honored at an Armed Forces farewell ceremony Wednesday in Arlington, Va. See President Obama's full remarks.
Rep. Aguilar: We need a path to citizenship
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met with President Biden at the White House Tuesday to discuss legislation to provide a path to permanent legal status for people living in the U.S. undocumented. California Democratic Congressman Pete Aguilar spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the meeting.
Biden urges paid time off for vaccinations
President Biden announced a tax break incentive for employers to offer paid time off for workers to get vaccinated. The administration's senior policy adviser on COVID-19 equity Dr. Cameron Webb joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss progress on therapeutic treatments and closing the gap on unvaccinated Americans.
#FriendshipGoals
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden share a bond that goes beyond politics, and they aren't afraid to show it.
Previewing Biden's first address to Congress
President Biden is set to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, just two days before his 100th day in office. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini along with White House correspondent for The Washington Post and CBSN political contributor Sean Sullivan join CBSN's Lana Zak with a progress report on some of Mr. Biden's campaign promises.
Colbert challenges Obama
In this clip for the "7 Days of Stephen Colbert", the "Late Show" host challenges POTUS to a game of basketball
Entertainment industry calls for infrastructure recognition
President Biden says his infrastructure plan will take an expansive approach. The president says the goal is to "meet the inspiration of the American people" and members of the arts and entertainment industry want to be a part of that inspiration. Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO of the Music Center in Los Angeles, joins CBSN to discuss why she says the entertainment industry should be included in President Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
Biden locks in high approval ratings
New polling from CBS News is shedding light on how Americans feel about the job President Biden has done in his first 100 days in office. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN's Lana Zak with a look at the latest numbers.
Biden pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions
President Biden is attempting to turn his words at the virtual global climate summit into action after pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by more than 50% by 2030. The effort to lower the Earth's temperature puts the U.S. on the same page as Russia and China. Christina Ruffini reports.
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 ceasefire 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.
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.
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.
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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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.
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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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.
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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.
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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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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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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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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: An extraordinary life in pictures
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.
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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 music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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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.
Jack Smith questioned by Darlene Graham
Former special counsel Jack Smith told Sen. Darlene Graham that her late brother Lindsey Graham, who died in July, "likely would have been a witness" in his 202 election case if it had gone to trial. "I believe your brother was a patriotic public servant. He was not a target of our investigation," Smith said during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Early takeaways from Jack Smith Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Tuesday before the Senate about the federal investigations he led into President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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.