Pelosi calls relief package discussions "productive" but no deal
Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnunchin Saturday.
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Mnuchin says Congress is "very far apart" from deal on coronavirus bill
Expanded unemployment benefits will not be extended at the moment.
Capitol Hill debates COVID-19 relief
The clock is ticking for congressional lawmakers to pass another federal stimulus package, as unemployment benefits for roughly 25 million Americans are set to expire this week. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Wall Street Journal's Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Coronavirus relief bill negotiations continue
The federal jobless benefits Congress approved in April -- an extra $600 per person each week-- are about to expire as COVID-19 cases surge throughout the country. Details of a followup bill have yet to be worked out, but Congress did not meet on Saturday, and the president spent the afternoon golfing. Paula Reid reports.
Senate GOP and White House work on relief bill
The clock is ticking for congressional lawmakers to pass another federal coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Washington Post senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
GOP's tentative deal on stimulus bill
Senate Republicans and the Trump administration have reached a tentative deal on a new stimulus package aimed to combat the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joined CBSN with the latest.
McConnell draws red line on liability protection in coronavirus bill
McConnell also said that he would leave negotiating with Democrats to Mark Meadows and Steven Mnuchin.
Coronavirus stimulus benefits set to expire
President Trump is still pushing for schools to reopen but opted to cancel plans for the Republican National Convention's celebrations in Jacksonville, Florida. Meanwhile, key provisions on unemployment benefits and housing are set to expire. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN with the latest.
Senate GOP to propose liability protections in next COVID relief bill
"So that people who acted in good faith during this crisis, are not confronted with a second epidemic of lawsuits in the wake of the pandemic that we're already struggling with," McConnell said of the protections
Congressman Elijah Cummings dies at 68
Tributes are pouring in as the country mourns the loss of Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings. Political reporter for the Washington Post Eugene Scott joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Cummings' life and legacy.
Biden asks voters to look past gaffes
Former Vice President Joe Biden is asking voters to look at the big picture rather than focus on his flubs on the campaign trail. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post reporter Amber Phillips spoke to CBSN's "Red and Blue" about the state of his campaign.
Senate set to take up new coronavirus bill later this month
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said liability protections would be a major focus of the next coronavirus response bill.
Trump urges schools to reopen this fall
President Trump met with health officials, educators and students at the White House on Tuesday to urge schools reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the steps the nation's top health experts are saying schools need to consider.
McConnell urges Trump not to veto defense bill over renaming military bases
Mr. Trump threatened late Tuesday to veto the $740 billion defense policy bill because of the amendment from Senator Elizabeth Warren.
McGrath fends off progressive opponent in Kentucky Senate primary
McGrath faced a surprisingly narrow race despite raising over $40 million ahead of the primary.
GOP police bill stalls in Senate as Democrats vote to block debate
Senate Democrats argued that the bill, proposed by Republicans, did not go far enough to address police brutality.
Where is CARES Act money going?
Lawmakers and inspectors general are calling for more transparency from the Trump administration on how it is spending the historic $2 trillion CARES Act coronavirus economic rescue package from March. Politico congressional reporter Melania Zanona joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Senate confirms Trump's 200th judicial nominee
With the confirmation of Cory Wilson to the 5th Circuit, Mr. Trump has filled all vacancies on the circuit courts.
Senate Democrats blast "unsalvageable" GOP police reform bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the Republican bill will not have the votes to move forward in the Senate.
Kentucky Senate primary pits establishment favorite against progressive insurgent
Primary candidate Charles Booker has gained traction in recent weeks over Amy McGrath.
Kentucky's Senate race heats up
Several Democratic candidates will face off in Tuesday's primary in Kentucky for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the fall. Political reporter Daniel Desrochers from the Lexington Herald-Leader joins CBSN to discuss the political climate and how the Black Lives Matter movement is impacting the race.
Companies asking for COVID-19 waivers
A growing number of companies and organizations are asking people to sign COVID-19 waivers to protect them from lawsuits if someone contracts the virus. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for New York's Eastern District, joined CBSN to discuss.
Senate Republicans unveil police reform bill, setting vote for next week
The bill is the Senate's response to nationwide protests calling for police reform and an end to racial violence.
Congress considers police reforms
Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are weighing law enforcement reforms following the death of George Floyd. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
McConnell blocks resolution condemning Trump's response to protests
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attempted to pass the resolution by unanimous consent.
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