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Biden's COVID plan & House GOP infighting
President Biden is pushing forward with his coronavirus relief plan as House Republicans deal with controversy over two of their members: Marjorie Taylor Greene, who's spread extremist conspiracy theories, and Trump critic Liz Cheney. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and "The Fix" editor at the Washington Post Natalie Jennings join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's political news.
Biden tells House Dems he's "flexible" on some numbers in relief bill
The president spoke with the House Democratic caucus Wednesday morning, after meeting with Senate Republicans on Monday.
Former FEMA leader on COVID vaccine rollout
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking the Pentagon to ready as many as 10,000 troops to support nationwide vaccine efforts. Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what needs to be done to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Biden meets with Democrats on stimulus bill
President Biden is telling Congress it's better to go too big than too small on a potential coronavirus economic relief package. At the same time, the president believes some Republicans will join Democrats on his bill. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest.
Biden pays respects to fallen officer
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid their respects to Brian Sicknick, the Capitol Police officer who died from injuries sustained during the January 6 Capitol riot. Sicknick's remains will lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda until Wednesday morning, when he will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Biden signs executive orders on immigration
President Biden on Tuesday signed three executive orders on immigration, including one that creates a task force to begin reuniting more than 600 children who were separated from their parents under the Trump administration. The orders came as the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas, 56 to 43, to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Weijia Jiang reports.
Biden pays respects to slain Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick
Sicknick, who is lying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda, was fatally injured during the Capitol insurrection.
White House ramps up vaccine rollout
The White House says it will start sending vaccines directly to U.S. pharmacies. Meanwhile, congressional Democrats may try to push through stimulus measures without the support of Republicans. Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest virus-related developments from Washington.
U.S. won't expel unaccompanied migrant children, White House says
President Biden ordered his administration to review a CDC order that allows U.S. border officials to swiftly expel migrants without a court hearing.
Dems and GOP split on COVID relief costs
Senate Democrats are moving forward with a plan to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan. Democrats are attempting to pass the bill, which has no Republican support, with a simple majority through reconciliation. Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes and Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden signs 3 executive orders on immigration
President Biden signed three executive orders on Tuesday that reverse some Trump-era immigration policies. They aim to reunite children and families separated at the border, review current asylum and border policies, and create a clearer path to U.S. citizenship. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the orders.
Biden signs immigration orders reversing Trump-era rules
The president signed more executive orders on immigration Tuesday, including one to review Trump-era limits on legal immigration.
Senator Cassidy on GOP meeting with Biden
Senator Bill Cassidy was one of 10 GOP lawmakers who met with President Biden Monday evening about their proposal to his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Senator Cassidy joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the meeting, the GOP counteroffer and reconciliation in the Senate.
Biden signs new immigration policies
President Biden has signed three executive orders on Tuesday to set up a task force to reunite migrant families separated under the Trump administration; revise U.S. border and asylum policy; and review restrictions made to the legal immigration system over the past four years. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez and NPR's White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with analysis.
Senate confirms Alejandro Mayorkas, Pete Buttigieg
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed two more members of President Biden's Cabinet: Alejandro Mayorkas to head the Department of Homeland Security and Pete Buttigieg to lead the Transportation Department. CBSN "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano has more.
Democrats push forward with stimulus bill
After meeting with 10 Republican senators on coronavirus stimulus plans yesterday, President Biden is continuing to back his $1.9 trillion relief bill. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports, and Zeke Miller of The Associated Press joins CBSN to break down the latest from the White House.
Black-owned farms decreasing in the U.S.
U.S. Department of Agriculture nominee Tom Vilsack faces criticism from Black farmers for not doing enough under the Obama administration to address systemic racism in farming. Meanwhile, the number of Black-owned farms in the U.S. continues to decline. Founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association, John W. Boyd Jr., joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss his experience and why he has hope for the Justice for Black Farmers Act.
Biden administration partnering with pharmacies on COVID-19 vaccinations
Vaccine will be delivered directly to retail pharmacies, beginning with 6,500 pharmacies and eventually including 40,000 locations nationwide.
Democrats and Republicans talk COVID-19 relief
Democratic leaders in Congress are taking steps to push through President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion plan without the support of Republicans, as the parties remain at odds following a Monday meeting between a group of Senate Republicans and the president at the White House. Elise Preston joins CBSN AM to talk about the latest on the COVID-19 stimulus negotiations as new variants of the coronavirus spread in the U.S.
U.S. calls Myanmar takeover a coup, China calls it a "reshuffle"
Beijing's shrugging-off of what many consider a coup could set the stage for the Biden administration's first U.N. showdown with some major adversaries.
Nepal flash flood deaths surpass 600, with around 3,000 still missing
A Nepali Army spokesperson said early Saturday that helicopter operations were on hold until weather conditions improved.
Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
U.S. takes out refueling station for alleged drug-trafficking boats
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse kills 37, one of deadliest attacks of 2026
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggested warehouse near a residential area hit by a Russian strike was used to store ammunition.
Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
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Iran vows to resist U.S. sanctions as war passes 6-month mark
As the war passes the six-month mark, neither side showed any sign of backing down.
Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
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Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for insider bets on Kalshi
He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on what President Trump would say in speeches.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
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Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for insider bets on Kalshi
He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on what President Trump would say in speeches.
Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
Trump-shaped ecstasy pills are potentially lethal, Dutch institute says
Ecstasy pills shaped to look like President Trump contain a high concentration of the chemical PMMA, which could potentially be lethal, a Dutch institute said.
U.S. takes out refueling station for alleged drug-trafficking boats
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse kills 37, one of deadliest attacks of 2026
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggested warehouse near a residential area hit by a Russian strike was used to store ammunition.
Nepal flash flood deaths surpass 600, with around 3,000 still missing
A Nepali Army spokesperson said early Saturday that helicopter operations were on hold until weather conditions improved.
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8/29: CBS Saturday Morning
Rescue efforts in Nepal, high inflation six months after the Iran war started, plus Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brings books to young readers.
History of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library charity has brought books to thousands of small hands eager to read. Parents of children who were gifted books through the charity praise the late singer, emphasizing their gratefulness.
The most anticipated books of fall 2026
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman discusses some of the most hotly anticipated books of the fall.
Dolly Parton's gift of reading
Tonight, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry will remember Dolly Parton in a star-studded tribute. The beloved country singer was also celebrated for her humanitarian efforts, including her Imagination Library charity, which promoted literacy for young readers. The Dollywood Foundation president Jeff Conyers joined "CBS Saturday Morning" to speak on Dolly's generous soul.
Maggie Rose sings "Gentle Man"
Nashville based singer-songwriter and two-time Grammy nominee Maggie Rose is known for her genre-blending sound and extraordinary voice. Her new album "Half Moon" explores the thrill and uncertainty of new motherhood. Here's Maggie Rose with "Gentle Man."
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Latest on Meta's social media settlement
Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
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.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Closing arguments expected Monday in Tupac trial
Attorneys finalized jury instructions with the judge Friday after witness testimony wrapped Thursday in the trial of Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," who's accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has denied the allegations. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Clancy jury still undecided after 9 hours
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three young children, is still deliberating on whether to accept her postpartum psychosis defense. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi provides legal analysis.
Milo Yiannopoulos placed in ICE custody
British right-wing political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who supported President Trump's agenda, is being held by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Protesters and supporters at Clancy trial
Jurors went home for the weekend Friday with deliberations set to resume Monday morning in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but is arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Clancy jury asks to see pill bottles, knife
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial went home Friday after asking questions about Clancy's medication and the knife used in her suicide attempt. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
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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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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
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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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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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8/29: CBS Saturday Morning
Rescue efforts in Nepal, high inflation six months after the Iran war started, plus Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brings books to young readers.
This designer can't make bags fast enough
Haitian-born designer Pierre Laborde can't make his popular bags fast enough to keep up with intense demand. Eager shoppers queue outside of a weekly market in New York City to try to buy one of his bags.
History of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library charity has brought books to thousands of small hands eager to read. Parents of children who were gifted books through the charity praise the late singer, emphasizing their gratefulness.
The most anticipated books of fall 2026
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman discusses some of the most hotly anticipated books of the fall.