12/22: Red and Blue
Congress approves $900B COVID-19 relief bill; How the pandemic shaped politics in 2020
Joe Biden
12/3: Red and Blue
CDC Director gives warning on rising COVID crisis; 2020 National Christmas Tree Lighting virtual show
12/15: Red and Blue
Sen. Mitch McConnell acknowledges Biden's win; Melania Trump visits children's hospital
12/8: Red and Blue
The 'safe harbor' deadline to certify results; Voting underway in crucial Georgia Senate races
Can Biden keep the Saudis on board to end the Yemen war?
A damning report on the Jamal Khashoggi murder and increasing hostility by the Iran-backed Houthis may both impact the president's efforts to end a brutal war.
White House economist says $1.9 trillion package would deal "blow" to COVID
The $1.9 trillion package "is calibrated to be of a magnitude to finally deal this COVID-19 virus the blow that hasn't occurred yet," Bernstein says.
U.S. admits asylum-seekers as Biden rolls back Remain-in-Mexico policy
All eligible asylum-seekers are being required to test negative for the coronavirus before entering the U.S.
California becomes first state to surpass 50,000 COVID deaths
More than 3.5 million people have been infected in California alone.
Asylum seekers on border await new policy
Asylum seekers on the border are gaining entry into the United States to have their requests processed. Under former President Trump's "remain in Mexico" policy, asylum seekers crossing the border were forced to wait in Mexico until a future hearing. Now, President Biden's reversal of that policy has some seekers hopeful for change. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Biden announces 3 nominees to Postal Service board
Biden's nominees will diversify the board and perhaps provide enough votes to oust current Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
GOP looks to take control of the House in 2022
Republicans came very close to taking back control of the House of Representatives in 2020. Now, they plan on utilizing the same strategies to flip the chamber during the 2022 midterm elections, while also downplaying the sharp divisions within their party. Aaron Navarro, an associate producer at CBS News' Political Unit, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the GOP's plan.
Kamala Harris plans to prioritize cybersecurity and global health in foreign policy platform
While the White House tackles domestic crises stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Vice President Kamala Harris is looking beyond U.S. boundaries to develop her foreign policy portfolio.
Biden orders review of critical supply chains
President Biden is ordering federal agencies to review supply chains for critical goods. Meanwhile his administration is looking to salvage their first stalled nomination. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with the latest developments.
White House sending masks to disadvantaged communities
The Biden administration is distributing more than 25 million masks, targeting low-income communities.
Biden signs executive order on securing critical supply chains
The order calls for a review of supply chains for critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and large capacity batteries.
U.S. "humbly" asks for its seat back on U.N. Human Rights Council
3 years after Trump withdrew, Biden administration acknowledges rights body's "disproportionate focus on Israel," but "humbly" asks for readmission.
Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet virtually
Trudeau told President Biden U.S. leadership has been "sorely missed over the past years."
Biden honors lives lost to COVID-19
President Biden held a ceremony Monday evening to honor over 500,000 Americans who died from the coronavirus. Earlier in the day, he made changes to a federal program that helps small businesses impacted by the pandemic. CBS News' Natalie Brand joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest from the White House.
Biden holds moment of silence for COVID deaths
Before a moment of silence at the White House, President Joe Biden connected his personal losses to the more than half a million dead in the U.S. from COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports how the current administration's response to the pandemic contrasts with its predecessor's.
Biden to travel to Texas on Friday in wake of devastating winter storm
The president will meet with local leaders in Texas after a winter storm that devastated the state.
The Biden nominees Republicans are trying to discredit
A $2 million ad campaign is targeting Biden's nominees for HHS secretary and associate attorney general.
Iran takes a new, very cautious step away from nuclear deal
Iran's government says cooperation with international nuclear inspectors is being curbed, but it's a nuanced move, and everyone seems to want to talk.
Biden speaks on COVID deaths, plans more aid
President Biden spoke to the nation Monday night after the country surpassed 500,000 COVID-19 deaths. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the president's message, the latest on his economic relief package and other news from the White House.
U.S. COVID-19 death toll tops 500,000 lives
CBS News lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke with Johns Hopkins' head data scientist, who created one of the world's most premier coronavirus data tracking dashboards. Also, Begnaud reflects on a year of covering the coronavirus pandemic - and some of the faces he will never forget.
Biden commemorates 500,000 U.S. lives lost to COVID-19
No country has lost more lives to the pandemic than the U.S.
Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers make final pitch to Michigan voters
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Stevens endorses Rogers amid rift with El-Sayed
The issue that could tip the scales in the Texas Senate race
Jet from Texas crashes near homes in Palm Beach, Florida, killing 9 on board
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Creditor has "taken control" of forever cruise
U.S. sanctions push Cuba to the brink, with healthcare at risk
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Trump says Iran war will be put away very soon, "one way or the other"
