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The Obama administration rejected the pipeline, but President Trump revived it and has been a strong supporter.
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The Obama administration rejected the pipeline, but President Trump revived it and has been a strong supporter.
"There's no time to start like today," the new president told reporters, hours after his inauguration.
Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on January 20.
Three former presidents called for unity and touched on the importance of a peaceful transition of power in a video message that aired on Inauguration Day. Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton all voiced their support for the newly sworn-in President Joe Biden.
Friends of the president say Mr. Biden has spent his life comforting others, even when facing his own loss.
Many of the longstanding traditions that typically take place on Inauguration Day were missing from Wednesday's transfer of power. Former President Trump chose not to meet with President Biden face to face, instead hosting his own farewell event at Joint Base Andrews. Andy Card, former White House chief of staff under President George W. Bush, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the symbolism associated with the inaugural ceremony.
President Biden began his career in politics in 1973 as the junior United States senator from Delaware. Now, nearly 50 years after his journey began, he has taken office as the 46th president of the United States. Robert Hoopes, president of VOX Global and who served as Biden's chief of staff during the 2012 Democratic National Convention, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to reflect on the president's career in public service.
President Biden wasted no time getting to work after taking the oath of office. He signed several executive actions and prepared legislation to be sent to Congress. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran, and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what is on the Biden administration's legislative agenda and how easy it will be to get it through Congress.
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
President Biden's White House press secretary Jen Psaki gave her first press conference on Wednesday night, seven hours after Mr. Biden was sworn in as president. Psaki emphasized the "importance of bringing truth and transparency back to the briefing room." Watch her briefing.
Senate committees began to hold hearings on Tuesday for Mr. Biden's Cabinet nominees.
Throughout his campaign, President Biden thanked Black voters for working to organize and protect democratic institutions, and he chose Kamala Harris as his vice president, making her the first Black woman to serve in the role. Dr. Nikki Taylor, a professor and the chairwoman of the history department at Howard University, Harris' alma mater, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Harris making history.
CBS News senior political analyst and "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson discusses President Biden's inaugural speech and the challenges he faces in the White House.
Former President Trump skipped town before President Biden was inaugurated, but CBS News has learned that the TVs on Air Force One were tuned in to the festivities. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid reports.
The peaceful transfer of power went off without a hitch. Here are some of the extraordinary moments from the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris.
"It is clear that the partisan divide between Democrats and Republicans does not serve a single American," the freshman legislators say in a letter to the new president.
On his first day in office, President Biden signed several executive actions and orders — some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Trump — on issues including the environment, immigration, the U.S. census and regulatory changes. Watch his remarks at the signing ceremony.
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
In a 21-minute inaugural address, President Joe Biden declared "democracy has prevailed" as he pleaded for unity. "This is America's day. This is democracy's day," Mr. Biden said. Watch his full speech.
Several social media sites suspended President Trump and key allies following the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, and a research firm found online misinformation about election fraud dropped more than 70% after those suspensions. Meanwhile, the Washington Post reports the incoming Biden administration is facing bipartisan calls to expand antitrust enforcement on tech companies. Roger McNamee, author of the New York Times bestseller "Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe," joins CBSN to discuss.
Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter's House, joins CBSN to discuss President Biden's inaugural address with Tanya Rivero. Jakes joined continuing coverage of Mr. Biden's inauguration with CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Kenneth Davis, author of the New York Times bestselling book "Don't Know Much About History."
Gorman, who read a poem at President Biden's inauguration, has previously performed five original commissioned poems for "CBS This Morning."
President Joe Biden takes office with a trifecta for his party, with Democrats earning a majority in both the Senate and the House. He comes to the role after 36 years in the Senate and eight years as vice president. Don Ritchie, the historian emeritus of the Senate, joins CBSN to put in historical context the role Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris now fill.
This year's Inauguration Day parade will look much different than years past because of security and health concerns. The new president and vice president will take a much shorter walk to the White House, while most of this year's parade will play out virtually. Jericka Duncan reports.
President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, January 20. Nancy Cordes reports on how coronavirus is impacting Inauguration Day and the push to confirm Mr. Biden's Cabinet nominees.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Ice hockey forward Hilary Knight showed the world why she's one of the greatest players ever. With her 14th goal, the captain of Team USA moved into a tie for the most goals scored by a U.S. Women's hockey player at the Winter Olympics. Andres Gutierrez reports on her career and her last Olympic run.
The countdown is on for the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Kris Van Kleave is outside what's been called the Field of Jeans.
Saturday marked the first full day of the Olympic Winter Games in Italy. Switzerland took the first gold medal in men's downhill skiing. In all, five medal events were held, but no gold yet for Team USA. Seth Doane has the latest details from Cortina, Italy.
The political fallout in Britain following the latest Epstein documents release became so intense that on Saturday, there were growing calls for the U.K.'s prime minister to step down.
President Trump refused to apologize after sharing a racist video on Truth Social and then later taking it down. Willie James Inman has more.