Harris talking with GOP senators about voting rights legislation
"I have spoken to Republican senators — both elected Republicans and Republican leaders," Harris told CBS News.
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Texas court halts DACA program
A federal judge in Texas ordered the U.S. government on Friday to close the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to new applicants, saying the Obama administration did not have the legal authority to grant deportation relief and work permits to undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Biden and Harris on Child Tax Credit payments
President Biden said it was a "historic day" as roughly $15 billion were distributed to the families of nearly 60 million children in the first monthly payments of the advanced Child Tax Credit. He and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Thursday about the payments. Watch their remarks.
Harris joins DNC to announce expansion of "I Will Vote" campaign
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were set to hold private and public events on Thursday to highlight their administration's push to expand voting rights.
Federal judge won't block Georgia voting law
Vice President Kamala Harris announced a $25 million expansion of the Democratic National Committee's "I Will Vote" campaign. That came after a federal judge declined to block part of Georgia’s new voting law ahead of next week's runoff elections. Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the impact of the ruling.
Harris on expansion of "I Will Vote" campaign
Vice President Harris on Thursday helped the Democratic National Committee announce an expansion of its "I Will Vote" campaign, which focuses on promoting voter registration and participation among minorities. Watch her remarks.
NAACP president on voting rights fight
Civil rights groups and activists are fighting voting restrictions nationwide, especially in Georgia. The Justice Department is now suing that state, saying its new law denies Black voters equal access to the ballot. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joins CBSN to weigh in on the latest developments on voting rights and police reform.
Biden welcomes World Series champs
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House. "The kind of hope you offer the American people - don't underestimate it," Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks.
Power on Harris' immigration comments
The new head of the U.S. Agency for International Development speaks with 60 Minutes+ about the Biden administration's response to the historic increase of migrants coming to the U.S. southern border. See the interview, streaming now, only on Paramount+
Samantha Power on Vice President Kamala Harris' immigration comments
The new head of the U.S. Agency for International Development speaks with 60 Minutes+ about the Biden administration's response to the historic increase of migrants coming to the U.S. southern border. See the interview, streaming now, only on Paramount+
Trump to visit border days after VP Harris
Former President Donald Trump is planning to visit the southern border Wednesday, just days after Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to El Paso, Texas, to focus on immigration. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Tanya Rivero with more on Harris' trip and details on the battle over Texas Republicans' efforts to push through a new voting law.
DHS Secretary Mayorkas on immigration
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about his visit to the border crossing in El Paso with Vice President Kamala Harris and how the administration is working to improve the conditions for migrant children.
Harris visits U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris made her first visit to the southern border on Friday since taking office. She toured immigration facilities and said the Biden administration is making what she described as "extreme progress" in addressing the surge in migrants from Central America. Republicans criticized her for not visiting sooner and for the timing of her trip. Christina Ruffini reports.
Harris visits southern border for first time as VP
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to El Paso, Texas, as she leads the White House’s response to rising migration. Her trip was criticized by Republicans. Nancy Cordes has more.
VP Harris visits U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris is in El Paso, Texas, for her first visit to the southern U.S. border since taking office. The visit follows months of pressure from Republicans for Harris to visit the region after being tasked with addressing the causes of migration from Central America. Caitlin Dickerson, a staff writer for The Atlantic, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the significance of this visit.
VP Harris heads to U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time in her role leading the Biden administration's immigration response. Abby Livingston, the Washington bureau chief for the Texas Tribune, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
More than 2 dozen migrant families reunited in past week
The Biden administration says it has reunited 24 separated migrant families over the past week, bringing the total number of reunifications to 37. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest happening at the border.
VP Harris to visit U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit El Paso, Texas, on Friday for her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office. It comes as Republicans criticize her for not going sooner. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Harris to head to the U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the Biden administration's response to the rise in migrants seeking to enter the U.S.but so far, she has not been to the border to see the situation firsthand. Nancy Cordes reports.
Democrats search for path forward on voting rights after Senate bill fails
Senate Republicans blocked a sweeping elections bill, but Democrats argue that the fight over voting rights is not over.
Harris heading to border Friday for first time as vice president
The vice president will head to the borer along with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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.
HBCUs fight back after decades of underfunding
There is a growing list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that are suing states for decades of underfunding. Four HBCUs in Maryland won a lawsuit against the state for $577 million, and Tennessee State University claims it is owed $544 million after being underfunded dating back to the 1950s. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks explains to CBSN's Tanya Rivero the impact the Maryland decision could have on the other 100 HBCUs.
Harris talks $1.2 billion for community lenders
The $1.2 billion Rapid Recovery Program announced by Vice President Kamala Harris will help enable community financial institutions loan money to small businesses, primarily in minority communities. The effort is part of a larger $12 billion in funding for community and minority financial institutions passed as part of COVID-19 relief in December.
Millions to receive 2021 child tax credit
A new IRS tool will help millions of low-income Americans file for their 2021 child tax credit. The monthly payments will begin July 15 and extend through the year. While Democrats are trying to make the current payments permanent, Republicans are looking to introduce their own version of the credit. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
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