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Infrastructure bill nears final Senate vote
The U.S. Senate late Sunday voted to end debate on the bipartisan infrastructure bill, clearing the last procedural hurdle before the final vote expected early Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joins CBSN AM to talk about a crucial week on Capitol Hill.
Huge budget and infrastructure bills advance
Senate Democrats passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution overnight that addresses many of President Biden's top legislative priorities. Democrats officially laid the foundation to pass the sweeping measure hours after senators passed a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN from Capitol Hill with what happens next.
Senate passes bipartisan infrastructure bill
A massive infrastructure bill passed in the Senate, with 19 Republicans joining every Democrat in voting for it. Kris Van Cleave has more on what's in the bill.
What's next for infrastructure bill?
A total of 70 senators appear poised to carry a big bipartisan infrastructure package to passage, with lawmakers eager to tap new spending for their states and show voters back home they can deliver. Washington Post congressional reporter Rhonda Colvin joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with analysis ahead of the much-anticipated vote.
Senate Democrats tee up debt ceiling standoff as McConnell vows opposition
Congress will need to decide what to do about the debt ceiling soon.
Final vote looms for bipartisan infrastructure bill
The final vote on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill will likely happen Tuesday. It has the support of 18 Republicans including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
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.
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.
Regional leaders call for input in infrastructure bill
The Senate has convened for a rare Saturday session on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol in an effort to come to terms on the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan. Joseph Kane, a fellow at the Brookings Institution specializing in infrastructure policy, joins CBSN to discuss why some regional leaders are frustrated with the spending proposed in the plan.
Senate votes to advance bipartisan infrastructure bill
In a 67 to 32 vote Wednesday, the Senate voted to begin debate on a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package. The key test vote came hours after a group of negotiators announced an agreement on the "major issues" of the bill, following months of talks between both parties. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain what happens next.
Republicans block infrastructure vote
Senate Republicans defeated a vote to open up debate on the framework for a bipartisan infrastructure bill, citing concerns over how to pay for it. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller, and Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the bill's future, plus the debate over the debt ceiling, and why House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is launching a separate GOP investigation into the Capitol riot.
COVID cases rising as vaccinations lag
The number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise again in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins "CBSN AM" with more on the impact of the highly contagious Delta variant and what the Biden administration is doing to encourage vaccinations.
Biden meets with Senators on infrastructure
President Biden has been meeting on Capitol Hill to try to solidify Democratic support for a record $3.5 trillion budget and infrastructure plan. The White House would need the support of all 50 Democratic senators to pass the bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what's in the plan, and CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins "CBSN AM" to discuss its chances.
Biden walks back infrastructure veto threat
After pushback from Republicans over the weekend, President Biden is now walking back a veto threat over a bipartisan infrastructure bill.. Skyler Henry has more on the reaction from the GOP, then CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason discuss how close the deal came to falling apart.
McConnell pressures Democratic leaders on separating infrastructure bills
"The president cannot let congressional Democrats hold a bipartisan bill hostage over a separate and partisan process," McConnell said.
Senate Republicans block voting rights bill
With the Senate divided 50-50 along party lines, the voting-rights legislation named the For the People Act, pushed by Democrats and the White House, fell significantly short of the 60-vote threshold required to defeat a Republican-led filibuster. The push for a federal voting-rights law comes as 48 states are considering 389 Republican-backed bills that would restrict voting. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Democrats' strategy behind voting rights vote
Democrats are considering their next move after a sweeping voting rights bill failed in the Senate. Not a single Republican voted to advance the legislation, which fell short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to discuss.
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.
Biden's domestic agenda faces crucial week
It's a crucial week in Washington for President Biden's domestic agenda. Big issues like voting rights, infrastructure and police reform are facing an uphill battle in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN AM from Capitol Hill to discuss.
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.
Biden on infrastructure, McConnell, Putin
President Biden addressed reporters on the tarmac in Switzerland before boarding Air Force One to head back to Washington, concluding his first foreign trip as president. Mr. Biden apologized for being a "wiseguy" to a reporter during his press conference following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also spoke about the latest developments in negotiations on an infrastructure bill and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's recent comment that Republicans wouldn't let Mr. Biden fill a Supreme Court vacancy in 2024 if the GOP has retaken the chamber.
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.
Hagel calls for January 6 commission
Hopes for a bipartisan commission to look into the January 6 attack on the Capitol are dimming as numerous Republican lawmakers announced their opposition. Chuck Hagel, a former Republican senator who served as defense secretary under President Obama, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why he believes the commission is necessary.
Jan. 6 commission bill unlikely to pass Senate
Senate Republicans appeared set early Friday to block a House-passed bill creating a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans have reversed their initial support for an investigation in recent months, arguing their party should focus instead on retaking Congress in the 2022 midterm elections. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins "CBSN AM" live from Capitol Hill ahead of the vote.
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