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CBS News interviewed economists and policy experts across the ideological spectrum to come up with questions voters should ask to evaluate presidential candidates. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for the Washington Post, joins to run through the list.
The latest decision by the Federal Reserve to hold off on increasing interest rates any further may signal that the U.S. economy is moving in the right direction. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger and J.D. Durkin, a host for the financial news site "TheStreet," join CBS News to discuss the decision.
The first big test for the new speaker of the House will be negotiating government funding, which runs out in November. Alan Auerbach, economics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, joins CBS News to discuss the debates that need to happen to shrink the deficit.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
Critics say allowing the Mountain Valley Pipeline to be fast-tracked would be a "colossal error" after a history of construction complaints and the impacts of its potential emissions.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen set a new estimated "X" date for a possible government default if no deal is reached of June 5.
Even a short default could wipe out more than a million jobs, especially in parts of the U.S. that depend on federal spending.
Following several meetings Friday, White House negotiators and Republican congressional leaders left the Capitol without an agreement on solving the nation's debt ceiling crisis. President Biden is expected to cut short his Asia-Pacific trip to return to Washington to address the issue. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
A union representing federal employees is calling the law governing the debt limit unconstitutional in a new lawsuit.
President Biden is preparing to meet this week with congressional leaders amid a standoff over the nation's debt ceiling. The Republican-controlled House last week passed a plan that would freeze federal spending at 2022 levels. Christina Ruffini has the details.
As Congress and the White House face down a deadline to raise the debt ceiling, the U.S. moves closer to a possible default. CBS News' Errol Barnett has a look at why the U.S. handles its debt differently than any other nation.
The speaker is vowing to pass legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling — but only coupled with a cap on future federal spending.
President Biden revealed his budget for the 2024 fiscal year that includes higher tax rates for corporations and the super-wealthy. He says the plan would cut the federal deficit by $3 trillion in 10 years, but it's not expected to pass Congress in its current form. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes explains how this budget will be used as a jumping-off point for debt ceiling negotiations.
President Biden claims GOP policies would add $3 trillion to the national debt.
The treasury secretary warned household payments on mortgages and auto loans would go up, and other payments to military families and seniors would not be made.
In his State of the Union address, President Biden urged Congress to raise the debt ceiling and noted that the national debt increased by a record amount under the Trump administration. He also said some Republicans "want Medicare and Social Security to sunset," prompting boos from Republicans in the chamber. Watch that portion of his speech.
"I respectfully urge Congress to act promptly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States," Yellen wrote to congressional leaders.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. will hit its debt limit of $31.4 trillion Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins the show to discuss what's being said on Capitol Hill about the looming debt ceiling crisis.
Nation is edging closer to statutory debt ceiling of $31.4 trillion. "We are addicted to debt," one expert said.
The president emphasized how strong job gains have increased total incomes and led to additional tax revenues that have improved the government's balance sheet.
House lawmakers will vote Tuesday evening on legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion gives CBSN's Tanya Rivero an update on what's at stake.
Senator Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss why Republicans won't support helping Democrats raise the debt ceiling.
President Biden is facing perhaps the most pivotal week of his presidency as Democrats seek to pass the main pillars of his legislative agenda while a government shutdown looms. Nikole Killion reports.
Congressional Democrats are pushing to raise the national debt ceiling before the government funding runs out at the end of the month. But Republicans say they will not support stopgap funding legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN with the latest.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to push through their ongoing budget battle. Senate Democrats are finalizing the final text of their $3.5 trillion spending bill. But as CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, the Senate Parliamentarian delivered a blow to the party on its immigration plans. This comes as both House and Senate Democrats unveiled a spending measure to avoid a government shutdown coupled with a suspension to the national debt ceiling. Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on how Republicans are reacting to the plan.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump is continuing his testimony.
California police recently began dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators' fortified encampment at the UCLA campus.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
President Biden blamed the countries' economic performance on xenophobia.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Researchers say an orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant.
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
President Biden blamed the countries' economic performance on xenophobia.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
It took nearly an hour and four people to get the 143-pound catfish out of the lake: "My wrist is still hurting from reeling."
Mexico City's chief prosecutor disputed a volunteer group's claims that human remains and other evidence had been found at the site.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a director. Daniels portrays Charlie Croker, a tough-talking real estate mogul facing bankruptcy. He must defend his empire and his family against enemies attempting to exploit his fall from grace.
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Sarah Gelman, Amazon Books Editorial Director, shares her top book picks for all kinds of moms.
Country star Walker Hayes talks about his new album, "Sober Thoughts," and his journey toward sobriety.
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
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.
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Family members said Heavenly Faith Garfield and the victim had been discussing the pact for several weeks, the affidavit says.
Authorities are searching for the suspect and a motive.
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
It marks the first time in recent memory that anyone claimed to have found such a body disposal site in the capital.
MS-13 members targeted random civilians so they could increase their status within the gang, prosecutors said.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial urged the judge to hold the former president in contempt of court for more gag order violations days after he was penalized for nine posts on social media and his campaign website. The judge did not immediately rule on the additional four alleged violations. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
President Biden on Thursday delivered remarks from the White House about the protests over the war in Gaza that have gripped college campuses across the country. "There's the right to protest," Biden said, "but not the right to cause chaos." Biden also said there was no place in America for antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism or hate speech. Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.
Norah O’Donnell profiles Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, who, depending on the November elections, might become the first-ever Black speaker of the House. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
Just days after former President Donald Trump was ordered to pay $9,000 for violating a gag order in his "hush money" case, prosecutors urged the judge to penalize him again for additional violations. They argue he violated the order four other times in recent weeks. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
Former President Donald Trump was in Wisconsin and Michigan Wednesday where he hyped up his part in overturning Roe v. Wade and defended his policy of letting states make their own abortion laws. On the Democratic side, President Biden is heading to Charlotte, North Carolina, to meet with the families of the law enforcement officers killed in a shootout this week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on the campaigns.