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Kentucky State University president Raymond Burse noticed some employees were only making minimum wage, so he gave himself a $90,000 pay cut to help pay for increased wages. Raymond Burse joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts for an exclusive interview on his new payroll plan.
At an address at the University of Michigan, President Obama told students and faculty it's no surprise that Republicans oppose a minimum wage increase, because their general worldview is that Americans are on their own. The White House is hoping to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.
Former "West Wing" star lobbies for a raise in minimum wage, plus Paris Hilton unveils her first real estate project. Suzanne Marques has today's Eye on Entertainment.
The White House is working to shore up support with Congressional Democrats as the House prepares to vote on President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill later this week. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The House could vote on the final version of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan this week now that it's passed the Senate. Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, joined CBSN to discuss the economic relief bill as well as the future of the filibuster and his proposed war powers legislation.
The amendment, similar to the standalone Raise the Wage Act, would have increased the hourly minimum wage from $7.25 over 5 years.
President Joe Biden released a video over the weekend discussing his support for the right of workers to unionize, ahead of a vote by workers at an Amazon facility in Alabama on unionizing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to talk about the significance of the message.
A number of House Democrats have urged the Biden administration to overrule the Senate parliamentarian's decision that a $15 minimum wage provision cannot be included in the latest COVID relief package if it is to pass through the budget reconciliation process. Meanwhile, several Senate Democrats have publicly opposed including the provision. Sean McElwee, co-founder and executive director of Data for Progress, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The Senate parliamentarian ruled last week a provision to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour couldn't be included in the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
President Biden and Democrats in Congress are pushing for the federal minimum wage to be gradually increased to $15 per hour, but they're facing opposition as they try to get the proposal into the coronavirus relief bill. Mary Kay Henry, the president of the Service Employees International Union, joins CBSN to discuss what a pay hike could mean for millions of American workers.
President Biden is disappointed over the Senate parliamentarian's ruling against including a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour in the latest COVID-19 relief bill. The House plans to vote Friday on Mr. Biden's $1.9 trillion American rescue plan. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on the next COVID-19 relief bill as soon as Friday. From there, the bill will move to the Senate where President Biden's plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour is in jeopardy of being in the final bill. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what options supporters have if the minimum wage increase is not included in the bill.
The move comes after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday night that a $15 minimum wage hike cannot be included in the Senate COVID relief package.
The House is set to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, possibly without Republican support. Kris Van Cleave shares the latest.
President Joe Biden told "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell earlier this month that he didn't think the minimum wage hike would ultimately be included.
Pay bump comes as lawmakers negotiate raising U.S. minimum wage to $15 an hour. Higher pay "makes sense," Costco's chief said.
Democrats are advocating for $15 an hour as part of their coronavirus stimulus efforts.
Vice President Kamala Harris met with female lawmakers and business leaders on Thursday to discuss President Biden's $1.9 trillion proposed coronavirus relief plan. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss when the bill could be passed by Congress.
Democratic-led committees in the House are focused on crafting parts of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, including raising the child tax credit and the minimum wage. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the proposals.
Though it's likely to pass in the House, its prospects in the Senate are uncertain.
The federal base of $7.25 has not budged for nearly 12 years, the longest span with no raise since law's start in 1938.
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938.
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.
Minimum wage hikes are spreading across the nation, even as federal baseline wage remains mired at $7.25 an hour.
Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Officials in Louisiana say two inmates accused of violent crimes are on the run after escaping from jail by removing pieces of a wall and using sheets to scale a wall.
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage showing the lead-up to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the immediate aftermath. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is expected to testify in an antitrust case against NASCAR. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
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.
A recent KFF poll revealed that one in eight adults in the U.S. is currently taking a GLP-1 weight loss drug. As more people start using them, some are talking about the unexpected side effects, including muscle loss and weakness. Senior Vox correspondent Dylan Scott joins CBS News to share what patients told him.
Dozens of Black Friday shoppers fleeing from a San Jose, California, mall after a shooting found shelter in a nearby house. The homeowners, Martin and Irene Garcia, join CBS News to recount the experience.
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona said Friday she was pepper-sprayed by ICE during a raid at a Tucson restaurant. A Homeland Security spokesperson denied Grijalva's account.
Video seen by lawmakers shows Sept. 2 boat strike survivors waving overhead before a second attack, sources say. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
For the first time in NFL history, there are five divisions being led by just one game or less. Charlotte Carroll, staff writer at The Athletic, joins CBS News to unpack Week 14 of the football season.