Analysis of Biden's foreign policy remarks

President Biden took the global stage Friday at the Munich Security Conference to discuss how his administration will approach foreign relations. The President touched on a range of issues including the coronavirus pandemic, Russia, and the Iran nuclear deal. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to break down how he's diverging from former President Trump's "America First" approach.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 12:12

"America is back," Biden tells Munich Security Conference

The United States is officially back as a world ally and ready to engage with its friends -- that's the message President Joe Biden sent in his virtual address to the Munich Security Conference late Friday morning. Watch his remarks.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 23:49

Biden says he plans to visit Texas and declare major disaster

The president said he'll sign the major disaster declaration Friday, which will unlock more FEMA resources for Texas.

• Feb 19, 2021

"America is back," Biden tells Munich Security Conference

President Biden reiterated his intent to move away from some of the global engagement policies of the last four years.

• Feb 19, 2021

Biden pledges billions to help poor countries get COVID vaccines

Global health officials are welcoming the "growing movement behind vaccine equity" as a desperately needed measure to protect everyone, including Americans.

• Feb 19, 2021

400 mayors urge Congress to pass relief bill

A bipartisan group of more than 400 mayors is urging Congress to pass the next economic relief bill as cities across the country suffer financial losses due to the ongoing pandemic. Also, President Joe Biden will speak at today's virtual G7 summit meeting, his first major international engagement since taking office. CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest developments.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 05:39

What the U.S. is agreeing to as it rejoins the Paris climate accords

The agreement's objective is to prevent the global average temperature from warming beyond a point of catastrophe.

• Feb 19, 2021

Biden gets chance to leave mark on judiciary as judges step aside

There are 62 current vacancies on the U.S. district and circuit courts, and another 26 seats that will open up in the coming weeks and months.

• Feb 19, 2021

Harris promotes Biden's coronavirus relief bill

Vice President Kamala Harris met with female lawmakers and business leaders on Thursday to discuss President Biden's $1.9 trillion proposed coronavirus relief plan. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss when the bill could be passed by Congress. 

• Feb 18, 2021
• 05:23

How U.S. can pay for Biden's relief plan

President Biden is facing opposition from Republicans to his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. One big question: How would the nation pay for it? Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of Columbia University's Center for Sustainable Development, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what it would mean for the economy in the long run.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 10:44

Democrats unveil Biden-backed immigration overhaul bill

The plan would allow millions of immigrants living in the country without authorization to obtain legal status.

• Feb 18, 2021

Biden supports study of reparations

The White House says President Biden supports a study on the issue of reparations, and there has been some momentum behind a bill that would create a commission on it in recent years. Politico politics reporter Maya King joined "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss why that might not be enough to get Congress to pass the proposal.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 07:01

Democrats to unveil sweeping immigration bill  

CBS News has learned that after weeks of deliberations, congressional Democrats and the White House will unveil a sweeping immigration bill that would allow millions of undocumented immigrants to pursue legal status. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN to discuss the details, as well as the administration's latest pandemic efforts.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 11:07

Discussion continues on COVID relief bill

President Joe Biden's trip to a Pfizer facility has been cancelled, but discussion on the administration's coronavirus relief plan continues today. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to talk more about the state of economic recovery talks in Washington.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 05:16

Democrats to unveil immigration overhaul bill

Congressional Democrats are expected to unveil a White House-backed bill Thursday that would overhaul the country's immigration laws. The bill would make farm workers, Temporary Protected Status holders, and so-called "Dreamers" eligible for green cards and allow them to apply for citizenship after three years; other eligible undocumented immigrants would be given an eight-year pathway to citizenship. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 01:33

Psaki says vaccinating teachers not needed to reopen schools 5 days a week

The Centers for Disease Control has not said vaccinations are a requirement for teachers to return to the classroom.

• Feb 18, 2021

Study will expose volunteers to coronavirus

As President Joe Biden seeks to get the vaccine to all Americans and schools open again, a UK study will expose volunteers to the coronavirus in an effort to advance medical research into the pandemic. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss the latest efforts to combat the virus.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 09:37

Biden looking to close Guantanamo Bay

The Biden administration is conducting a formal review of the military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The prison was established by former President George W. Bush in 2002 to house foreign terror suspects following 9/11. President Biden intends to close the prison by the end of his first term in 2024, reviving an Obama-era goal that never came to fruition. Carol Rosenberg, a New York Times reporter, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the potential closure.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 07:30

Climate change driving migration in Central America

In Central America, whole communities were wiped out by hurricanes that were strengthened by human-caused climate change in the 2020 season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli speaks to migrants heading north in search of safety. Then Kayly Ober, a senior advocate at Refugees International, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to talk about climate-driven migration happening across the globe.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 10:01

Biden clarifies school reopening plan

During a town hall meeting on his pandemic response, President Biden promised a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office. On "CBS This Morning," top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said not all teachers can be vaccinated by that deadline. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the administration's goals for reopening schools and vaccinating the country.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 13:28

Severe winter storms hamper vaccine distribution

The storms that have paralyzed parts of the U.S. have also stalled vaccine deliveries. The latest setback in distribution comes as the Biden administration said everyone will be able to get a vaccine by the end of July. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 02:30

Biden pushes to reopen schools amid vaccine debate

The Biden administration is hoping to reopen schools, but some are hesitant to return if teachers are not vaccinated. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 02:06

Biden administration backs DeVos in lawsuit

Former Trump administration Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is involved in a lawsuit over student loans and President Biden's Department of Justice is helping her fight a subpoena. This comes as the president faces increasing pressure from his own party to take on student loan forgiveness. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 07:11

Biden gives new vaccine timeline

President Biden now says a coronavirus vaccine could be available to any American who wants it by the end of July. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN with the latest on the administration's plan.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 08:07

Biden sets pandemic goals

At a town hall in Wisconsin Tuesday night, President Biden addressed a wide range of issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, including setting new goals for vaccinating all Americans and returning children to in-person schooling. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the Biden administration's plans.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 14:06

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