Hearings start for Biden's cabinet nominees

The Senate is kicking off a series of high-stakes confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Joe Biden's top cabinet nominees. Lawmakers will question his picks to lead the Departments of State, Treasury, Homeland Security and Defense along with the director of national intelligence. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware with more on the hearings, the upcoming impeachment trial and the new administration's expected first moves.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 11:44

Biden's inauguration unlike any in history

Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin says President-Elect Biden's inauguration may be unlike any other, but past presidents offer lessons on how to address the nation at a time of crisis. Chip Reid reports.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 04:36

Trump lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions, Biden to block changes

Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted​ Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.

• Jan 19, 2021

Biden nominees' confirmation hearings begin

Five of President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet picks - for the State, Treasury, Homeland Security and Defense Departments, as well as the Director of National Intelligence - begin their confirmation hearings in the Senate Tuesday. The hearings kick off as President-elect Biden makes his way to Washington, D.C., and prepares for the most important speech of his political career to date: his inaugural address. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 03:22

Joe Biden's "Day One" actions and his promises for his first 100 days

In speeches, interviews, and in at least 49 published plans released during his presidential campaign, Biden talked about the actions he'd take in the earliest days of his administration.

• Jan 19, 2021

Biden plans executive action on immigration, but warns of delay on bill

The president-elect told Latino leaders that his immigration bill may not pass during his first 100 days in office, citing the pandemic and Senate impeachment trial.

• Jan 18, 2021

New suspects charged in assault on the Capitol

The FBI is closing in on alleged members of anti-government militia groups tied to the assault on the Capitol. CBS News has learned the latest suspects are affiliated with the Three Percenters and the Oath Keepers. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the investigations into the riots.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 05:42

New details on Capitol attack investigation

Security is tight in the nation's capitol in the days leading up to Preisdent-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest developments in the investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol and the alleged theft of a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 07:22

Progressives press for filibuster reform

Several progressive left-wing groups are urging President-elect Joe Biden to alter or eliminate the Senate filibuster. The procedure allows for lawmakers to delay or block votes on legislation by burying proposals in endless debate. Adam Jentleson, author of "Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy" and former deputy chief of staff to Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the controversial history of the filibuster and its ties to slavery.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 09:12

Exclusive: Senators discuss inauguration security

Senators Amy Klobuchar and Roy Blunt join "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 03:30

Republican Senator Roy Blunt: Capitol rioters are "unpardonable"

Senators Roy Blunt and Amy Klobuchar, who are in charge of inauguration preparations, spoke with "CBS Evening News" about security plans and the future of the nation.

• Jan 18, 2021

Biden plans reversal of controversial Trump policies

When President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday, he plans to reverse some of the Trump administration's most controversial policy decisions — and will reach out to those who did not vote for him. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 02:18

Biden names key financial nominees

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Rohit Chopra to oversee the Consumer Financial Protection Board and Gary Gensler to run the Securities and Exchange Commission. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has the details.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 00:52

FBI vetting National Guard troops

The FBI says it is vetting 25,000 National Guard troops in Washington amid concerns over an insider threat to Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Shane Harris, an intelligence and national security reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at the threats.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 09:19

Biden team releases plan for first 10 days of administration

President-elect Joe Biden's team has released its plan for the first 10 days of the new administration. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM to talk about his top priorities.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 06:27

Poll: Most Americans bracing for violence

Our latest CBS News poll shows that a majority of Americans see democracy under threat and expect political violence to increase in the U.S. over the next few years. CBS news elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to discuss what the latest poll shows about politics and the pandemic.

• Jan 17, 2021
• 06:59

Biden plans to reverse several Trump policies

With just two days left for the Trump administration, President-elect Biden is getting ready to take office. Weijia Jiang reports on the incoming president's new plans for his first 10 days in office.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 01:24

Former DHS official on Capitol security

Officials in Washington D.C. are taking unprecedented security measures ahead of Inauguration Day as intelligence agencies monitor threats from domestic extremists. Retired United States Marine Colonel and former Department of Homeland Security press secretary David Lapan joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his assessment of the security threats facing the nation.

• Jan 17, 2021
• 11:57

Democrats plan Trump's 2nd impeachment trial

Democrats plan to begin the impeachment trial as soon as this week but President Trump is still searching for a defense team. Ben Tracy reports.

• Jan 17, 2021
• 02:38

Inauguration security and pandemic precautions

Security threats and a global pandemic pose significant challenges for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN a look at how organizers are preparing for Wednesday's big event.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 10:37

Biden's plan for first 10 days in office

The incoming Biden administration has announced executive actions and legislative proposals it intends to implement during their first 10 days in office. This comes as President Trump makes plans for pardons in his final days in power. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss what we can expect.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 10:35

D.C. prepares for unprecedented inauguration

The 2021 inauguration will feature long-standing traditions marking the occasion despite unprecedented challenges. President-elect Biden plans to take the oath of office on the west front steps of the Capitol, as other presidents have done for the last 40 years. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes got a behind-the-scenes look.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 04:56

Security tightened ahead of inauguration

Security is on high alert in Washington, D.C. and at state capitol buildings across the U.S. ahead of Wednesday's presidential inauguration. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reports from the White House, and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more details about the security cues officials are getting from intelligence bulletins.

• Jan 16, 2021
• 12:19

These Trump supporters still don't believe Biden will be president

CBS News polling found that only 31% of Republican voters consider Joe Biden the legitimate winner of the election.

• Jan 18, 2021

Biden plans ambitious agenda

President-elect Joe Biden's chief of staff has laid out the ambitious agenda for Mr. Biden's first days in office, which includes undoing some of President Trump's most controversial policies. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Jan 17, 2021
• 01:19

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