States face backlash over COVID mandate rollbacks
President Biden and public health officials criticized the rollback of a mask mandate in Texas and other states. Some businesses say they will still enforce mask wearing. Janet Shamlian has more.
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Senate bill narrows eligibility for relief checks
Under a new deal between President Biden and moderate Senate Democrats, only people making $80,000 or less will receive another stimulus check. Weijia Jiang reports.
Senate prepares to take up $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday night.
Biden's budget chief pick removes herself from consideration
Neera Tanden, who was President Biden's pick for the director of the Office of Management and Budget, has removed herself from consideration after it appeared likely she would not have enough support for confirmation.
Senate to take up COVID relief
The Senate is moving ahead with plans to vote on the COVID-19 relief package as the White House announces an increase in vaccine production. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy, and Axios political reporter Sarah Muchas join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss that and other headlines out of Washington.
Biden: Enough vaccines for all adults by May
The Biden administration is delivering good news in the fight against the pandemic, announcing there will be enough vaccines for all U.S. adults by the end of May. But it comes as some states are easing restrictions. Nancy Cordes reports on the contrasting moves and why health experts say it's still too early to ease up.
Biden sanctions Russia over Navalny poisoning
The Biden administration has sanctioned seven Russian officials and more than a dozen businesses in response to the poisoning and jailing of opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
Biden says U.S. will have enough COVID vaccines for all adults by May 31
The president said in an address that he's directing states to prioritize vaccinating K-12 educators and staff.
WorldView: Hundreds protest in Hong Kong
Nearly 300 schoolgirls kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria have been released, while hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong turned out to support arrested pro-democracy activists. Two Americans have been extradited to Japan for allegedly helping Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee, and the U.S. is expected issue new sanctions against Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM with the headlines.
Surgeon General pick aims to boost trust in science
President Biden's pick for Surgeon General, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is awaiting a confirmation vote. He has his eye on improving public trust in science as a key White House adviser on COVID-19. Dr. Tara Narula spoke with Murthy before his hearing.
Amazon labor showdown in Alabama
Bessemer, Alabama Amazon employees are fed up with the world's largest online retailer and some 2,000 workers have shown interest in unionizing. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Biden supports Amazon workers' vote in pro-union video
In an unprecedented video message, the president urged management to back off and let workers decide.
Biden and Mexico's president discuss immigration
President Biden spoke with Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as the number of unaccompanied minors showing up at the border is soaring. The Biden administration is urging migrants to stay away for now. Weijia Jiang shares more.
Biden admin scrambles to expand housing for migrant children
Roughly 97% of the shelter beds the U.S. government has to house unaccompanied migrant children are currently full.
Khashoggi's fiancé says Saudi royal must be "punished without delay"
The Biden administration has indicated no willingness to sanction the next leader of a vital Mideast ally for a brutal murder. The victim's ex-fiancée says that "will endanger us all."
Biden to reexamine Saudi relations
After a declassified intelligence report officially blamed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the gruesome murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, President Biden is expected to reconsider U.S. and Saudi relations. Holly Williams reports.
House passes Biden's COVID-19 relief bill
This Saturday, the House of Representatives passed President Biden's new $1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus economic relief bill, although without bipartisan support. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval. Christina Ruffini has more.
House Dem calls $15 minimum wage a priority
President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is expected to pass the House Friday, but the final version of the legislation won't include a provision raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Senate's parliamentarian ruled senators cannot vote on the bill with the minimum wage increase in it using the simple-majority reconciliation process. Democratic Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens joined CBSN to discuss the relief bill and the proposed wage hike.
U.S. bombs Iranian-backed militia in Syria
The Biden administration said the seven bombs it dropped on Iran-backed militia in Syria were meant to send "an unambiguous clear message." David Martin has more on the first military action authorized by President Biden.
Senator Mark Warner on Biden's supply chain executive order
Senator Mark Warner joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss President Biden's latest executive order to strengthen American supply chains. He also weighed in on the growing domination of big tech companies and next week's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the SolarWinds hack.
"A Shot of Hope": Getting the vaccine
Millions of Americans have received doses of the coronavirus vaccines so far. On Thursday, President Biden marked 50 million shots given since he took office. This is a significant milestone, but access remains an issue. Acting FEMA director Bob Fenton explains how his agency is trying to ramp up the rollout of the vaccine. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci explains if the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be effective against a new variant found in New York City.
U.S. processes asylum seekers from migrant camp
The Biden administration began rolling back Trump-era immigration rules, allowing some asylum seekers who have been waiting at a migrant camp in Mexico to cross into the U.S. and have their requests processed. Mireya Villarreal shares more.
Chief warns of extremist violence for Biden speech
The Capitol Police chief warned that extremist groups who took part in the January 6 riot have talked about wanting to "blow up" the Capitol when President Biden addresses Congress. Kris Van Cleave has more.
50 million COVID shots administered since Biden inauguration
The Biden administration is marking a new milestone in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. has administered 50 million of its promised 100 million vaccine doses in just five weeks. This comes as homegrown variants cause alarm on both coasts on the country. Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Minimum wage and COVID-19 relief package
The Senate is weighing a way forward for a COVID-19 relief package as President Biden makes his pitch to Republican governors to support his plan. Franco Ordoñez, a White House correspondent for NPR, and Liz Goodwin, deputy Washington bureau chief of The Boston Globe, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on that plus other headlines out of Washington.
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