Biden announces vaccine distribution plan
President-elect Joe Bien on Friday announced his plan to speed up the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations, calling the Trump administration’s rollout a dismal failure. Weijia Jiang reports.
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Former FDA official on Biden's vaccine plan
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling his plan Friday for how he will administer COVID-19 vaccines. Mr. Biden wants to administer 100 million doses of the vaccine in his first 100 days in office. Norman Baylor, president and CEO of Biologics Consulting and the former director of the Office of Vaccines Research and Review at the Food and Drug Administration, joined CBSN to discuss.
Authorities up security ahead of inauguration
The Department of Justice's inspector general is opening an investigation into law enforcement's preparation and response to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The investigation comes as law enforcement officials ramp up security in the nation's capital amid growing threats of violence between now and Inauguration Day. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from Capitol Hill.
FBI tracking potential inauguration threats
CBS News has confirmed President-elect Joe Biden has canceled his plans to ride an Amtrak train to Washington for his inauguration because of security concerns. This comes as the head of the FBI warned the agency is tracking "extensive" chatter online involving potential threats to the inauguration, but despite the security concerns the Biden transition team is focused on its coronavirus agenda with Mr. Biden unveiling a nearly $2 trillion plan to combat the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, to discuss.
Biden's inauguration to feature ceremony honoring COVID-19 victims
Officials are asking cities around the country to participate by illuminating buildings and ringing church bells during the ceremony.
Russia following U.S. to abandon Open Skies arms control treaty
For years, Moscow and Washington have blamed each other for letting arms control agreements fall by the wayside. There's only one left.
U.S. on high alert ahead of Inauguration Day
The U.S. is on high alert as law enforcement personnel across the country scramble to get security measures in place amid safety concerns ahead of Inauguration Day. Tens of thousands of National Guard troops are descending on Washington after online threats were linked to the event, and the FBI warned that armed protests are being planned in all 50 states. CBS News correspondent Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" from Capitol Hill to discuss what new safety measures are in place.
Trump impeachment could impact Biden's agenda
CBS News political contributors Robby Mook and Terry Sullivan join "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether the impeachment trial of President Trump could impact President-elect Joe Biden's agenda. Plus, the factors Republican senators might be weighing in their decision on whether to convict President Trump.
Anita Dunn to join Biden administration temporarily
The veteran Democratic operative who served as a top adviser to Biden's campaign and is a co-chair of his transition initially signaled she would not join his administration.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday released a $1.9 trillion spending plan aimed at tackling the coronavirus pandemic and its economic toll. As Weijia Jiang reports, the package would include $1,400 stimulus checks for Americans, $400 a week in federal unemployment benefits, and an increase to the child tax credit.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
This is the first of two bills Mr. Biden plans to address COVID-19. His transition team said he would introduce a second "recovery" bill in February.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments
The president-elect's transition team also said Mr. Biden supports Congress "immediately" cancelling $10,000 of federal student loans
Biden's relief bill is "right on the mark," economist says
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his "American Rescue" plan to stimulate the U.S. economy, which has been crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gene Sperling, a former director for the National Economic Council, joins CBSN to discuss Mr. Biden's coronavirus relief package.
Biden unveils COVID-19 response plan
President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night to outline his coronavirus economic recovery plan — and pledged to ramp up vaccinations against COVID-19. He also urged that there should be a national minimum wage of $15 per hour. Watch his remarks.
"We have to act now": Biden outlines economic rescue package
The massive stimulus bill is intended to improve vaccine distribution and economic recovery.
Biden to unveil $1.9 trillion relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a coronavirus relief package proposal worth $1.9 trillion. The plan includes $1,400 direct payments for individuals on top of the $600 stimulus checks Congress passed last year, and funding for a national vaccination program. CBS News political reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Intel warns of possible attacks as D.C. locks down
Federal authorities are warning that armed militia groups and racist extremists could carry out more violence across the nation. This comes as Washington, D.C., is increasing security ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Biden to unveil massive economic rescue plan
President-elect Joe Biden will detail how he plans to address the economic crisis through stimulus checks, unemployment benefits and improving the vaccine rollout. Weijia Jiang reports.
Flint mayor reacts to charges against ex-gov.
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty in connection to the 2014 Flint water crisis. Snyder faces up to one year in prison or a fine of up to $1,000. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley joins CBSN to discuss the charges and efforts to help residents in his city.
Authorities on "high alert" at U.S. Capitol
Federal law enforcement is facing severe backlash over its lack of preparation ahead of the January 6 riot at the Capitol. Now, just a week after the deadly attack, 20,000 National Guard troops have been deployed to Washington to secure the Capitol. The response comes as federal officials warn the "success" of last week's chaos could fuel more violence ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration January 20. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
Trump urges "no violence" ahead of Jan. 20
In a video posted on social media Wednesday, President Trump did not acknowledge the U.S. House's historic impeachment vote against him. But after facing condemnation from members of his own party, the president did condemn last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol and urged "no violence" ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. But the President is still not taking responsibility for his part in inciting the crowd that attacked the Capitol last week. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid has more.
House impeaches Trump for 2nd time
Exactly one week after the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol, President Trump has been impeached by the House for an unprecedented second time. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM from Capitol Hill, followed by analysis from Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes.
Biden urges Senate to hold impeachment trial alongside other business
Mr. Biden stressed the nation is also confronting the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and an ailing economy.
Ex-CIA chief has "a lot of confidence" in security at inauguration
Security forces are under scrutiny over rioters' ability to breach the U.S. Capitol last week.
House votes to impeach Trump for second time
The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for the second time — a first in U.S. history. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss when the Senate could vote on removal, and why it may still happen even after President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated.
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Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota
An ICE officer shot a man Wednesday night in Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Bipartisan bill aims to make it a crime to share information about U.S. special forces
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
26 charged in connection with rigging college basketball games
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
María Machado visiting Trump after offering to share Nobel with him
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has said she wants to give her Nobel Prize to Trump and "share it with him," for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
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White House eyes prosecutor in deputy AG's office for new fraud role, sources say
An ally of Deputy AG Todd Blanche is being considered for the newly created position of assistant attorney general, sources said.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
Trump announces "The Great Healthcare Plan," sparse on details
President Trump's proposal comes as the Senate is poised to vote on extending enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Renee Good's family attorney says they're pursuing separate investigation
The attorney for Renee Good's family, Antonio Romanucci, spoke to CBS News about their pursuit of accountability following last week's deadly ICE shooting.
Bipartisan bill aims to make it a crime to share information about U.S. special forces
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
Man convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was robbing him
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
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White House eyes prosecutor in deputy AG's office for new fraud role, sources say
An ally of Deputy AG Todd Blanche is being considered for the newly created position of assistant attorney general, sources said.
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How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
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Bipartisan bill aims to make it a crime to share information about U.S. special forces
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
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White House eyes prosecutor in deputy AG's office for new fraud role, sources say
An ally of Deputy AG Todd Blanche is being considered for the newly created position of assistant attorney general, sources said.
Trump announces "The Great Healthcare Plan," sparse on details
President Trump's proposal comes as the Senate is poised to vote on extending enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
María Machado visiting Trump after offering to share Nobel with him
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has said she wants to give her Nobel Prize to Trump and "share it with him," for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
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.
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Man convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was robbing him
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
College basketball rigging allegations
A newly unsealed indictment details an apparent point-shaving scheme involving college basketball players. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis
More details are emerging about an apparent altercation that led to an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Au pair testifies in double murder trial
Testimony continues in the trial of Brendan Banfield, who is accused of plotting a double murder with his family's au pair - a woman he was secretly having an affair with. On Wednesday, the au pair, who is the prosecution's key witness, faced hours of intense cross-examination. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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Indictment rocks college basketball world
A 70-page indictment alleges a point-shaving scheme reached 17 college basketball teams over three years. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Visas for nationals from 75 countries halted
The Trump administration announced it would stop issuing immigrant visas for nationals from 75 countries. CBS News' Olivia Gazis breaks down the reasons why.
Are Iranian protests working?
The Iranian regime appears to have subdued anti-government protests as President Trump says that he has been told that killings will be halted. Mona Yacoubian, the director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with her take.
2 Republicans flip on war powers resolution
Republican Senators Todd Young and Josh Hawley withdrew their support for a war powers resolution after a Trump administration lobbying effort to flip their vote. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Noem on Trump invoking Insurrection Act
President Trump may be contemplating invoking the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis as tensions rise surrounding ICE raids. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.