Biden's agenda hangs on Democratic unity

The U.S. appears to be on the brink of a major fiscal crisis and potential government shutdown as lawmakers scramble to pass key legislation. Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would've kept federal agencies funded through early December and raise the national debt limit, and moderate and progressive Democrats are clashing over President Biden's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest developments.

• Sep 28, 2021

Congress braces for busy fall schedule

Lawmakers will be working overtime this fall as Congress faces key legislative deadlines and the looming threat of a government shutdown. Politico reporter Marianne LeVine joined CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending package.

• Sep 19, 2021

Star gymnasts testify on FBI mishandling of Nassar case

Simone Biles and three other USA gymnasts gave emotional testimony on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, claiming that the FBI turned a "blind eye" to their reports of sexual abuse against disgraced doctor Larry Nassar. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more from the hearing and the latest news on Capitol Hill.

• Sep 15, 2021

White House defends new vaccine mandates

The White House is defending President Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine mandates as several Republican leaders threaten to take legal action against the administration over its renewed push to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Meanwhile, Mr. Biden is traveling west to campaign for embattled California Governor Gavin Newsom before the last day to vote in the state's recall election and to visit areas damaged by wildfires. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss.

• Sep 13, 2021

Manchin calls for "pause" on Biden's $3 trillion plan

Senator Joe Manchin called for a "strategic pause" on President Biden's $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill Thursday. And House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed to bring a bill guaranteeing abortion access before the House for a vote later this month. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and The Washington Post's national political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.

• Sep 2, 2021

Manchin calls for "strategic pause" on $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill

The West Virginia senator suggested "significantly reducing the size of any possible reconciliation bill."

• Sep 2, 2021

Challenges for Biden at home and abroad

Though his infrastructure bill passed the Senate in a rare display of bipartisanship, President Biden still needs his frayed caucus to agree on a budget. Meanwhile, as the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, the Taliban is rapidly seizing terriroty. CBS News White House correspondent Steven Portnoy joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the president's challenges at home and abroad.

• Aug 12, 2021

Infrastructure bill faces challenges in House

The bipartisan infrastructure bill is likely to pass the Senate, but faces challenges once it turns over to the House. Jennifer Shutt, a budget and appropriations reporter with CQ Roll Call, joins CBSN's Michael George to discuss the measure and the debt ceiling.

• Aug 8, 2021

Senate close to passing infrastructure deal

A bipartisan group of senators worked through the weekend to finalize details on the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure package, and the Senate is close to passing it. However, the bill may face some obstacles in the House. Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Aug 2, 2021

Lawmakers work all weekend on infrastructure

Senators convened for a rare weekend session to finalize the legislative text of a bipartisan infrastructure bill. Key negotiators say they hope to approve the bill by the end of this week. Jess Bidgood, The Boston Globe's national political reporter, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on why the bill could face a roadblock in the House, and infighting among Democrats over the handling of a nationwide eviction moratorium that expired Saturday.

• Aug 1, 2021

Manchin: Senate wants to pass infrastructure bill this week

Senator Joe Manchin says senators want to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill this week and "move on."

• Aug 1, 2021

Climate proposals in Democrats' budget deal "disturbing": Manchin

The proposal needs support from all 50 Senate Democrats to pass.

• Jul 15, 2021

Senate Democrats reach infrastructure deal

Senate Democrats say they have agreed on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan which they aim to pass through budget reconciliation, meaning no GOP votes are needed if all Democrats are onboard. The mammoth bill would include most of President Biden's original proposals on climate, health care and child care – but could imperil the narrower bipartisan infrastructure deal. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta reports on the latest on "CBSN AM," and CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins with analysis.

• Jul 14, 2021

Steps Democrats could take on voting rights

President Joe Biden heads to Philadelphia on Tuesday to discuss voting rights, as Democrats and civil rights activists look to combat Republican-led changes to state voting laws. The Reverend Dr. William Barber, co-chair of the antipoverty group Poor People's Campaign, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what Democrats can do to ensure voting access for people of color and lift them out of poverty.

• Jul 9, 2021

Biden walks back infrastructure comments

Over the weekend President Biden issued a statement walking back his comments after he told reporters on Thursday that he would not sign an infrastructure deal without a separate larger bill to address other Democratic priorities, like child care and climate change. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers and CBSN political contributor and White House reporter for The Associated Press Zeke Miller join CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the future of the bill and how the White House is trying to ease concerns about inflation.

• Jun 27, 2021

Doubt growing over bipartisan infrastructure deal

Shortly after President Biden announced Democrats and Republicans reached a compromise on a bipartisan infrastructure package, the deal is in doubt. Republicans are upset over Democrats' plans to push through a separate bill addressing issues like child care and climate change. Politico associate editor and White House correspondent Anita Kumar joined CBSN with the latest on where negotiations stand.

• Jun 26, 2021

Senate GOP blocks voting rights bill

In a 50-50 vote on Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked a debate from kicking off on the Democrats' sweeping attempt to overhaul election and voting laws in the U.S. The measure would have set a federal floor on voting standards nationwide. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from Capitol Hill.

• Jun 22, 2021

Senate Republicans block Democrats' voting rights bill

With a 50-50 vote, the effort, which garnered last-minute backing from Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, fell far short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.

• Jun 22, 2021

GOP expected to reject voting rights bill

Republicans and Democrats are set to clash over voting rights and election reform during a major showdown on Capitol Hill. The Senate is expected to vote on sweeping legislation that President Biden and Democrats argue protects democracy but Republicans call a federal power grab and plan to block from moving forward by using the filibuster. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with a closer look at the latest developments.

• Jun 22, 2021

Democratss press forward with election reform vote

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will hold a procedural vote on Democrats' S1 or the "For the People Act" on Tuesday, despite opposition to the bill from Republicans and even members of the Democratic party. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Politico "Playbook" co-author Tara Palmeri and LA Times White House reporter Eli Stokols join CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details on the battle over voting rights, the latest on infrastructure negotiations and a new poll that shows conservatives rallying behind Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over former President Trump.

• Jun 21, 2021

Senate vote looms on "For the People Act"

The Senate will hold a vote on Tuesday on Democrats' major voting rights and election reform overhaul called the "For the People Act." Elizabeth Hira of the Brennan Center joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss why the bill is necessary to preserve American democracy.

• Jun 21, 2021

Manchin circulates list of demands for voting legislation

Manchin circulated a list of provisions he would support in the sweeping voting and elections bill up for consideration in the Senate.

• Jun 19, 2021

Arizona election audit reaches final stages

Arizona Republicans' audit of 2020 election ballots is nearing a close. CBSN Washington reporter Cailtin Huey-Burns spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the audit.

• Jun 17, 2021

John Lewis voting rights bill faces bleak future in the Senate

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would restore a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

• Jun 11, 2021

Senate could extend LGBTQ+ protections

As the sixth anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization approaches, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate could vote on the Equality Act this month. The legislation would extend legal protections for the LGBTQ+ community under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In addition to the Equality Act, Senate Democrats are hoping to push forward with voting rights reform. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jun 10, 2021

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