Demand surges at food banks amid virus crisis

Desperation is growing by the day for Americans who lost their jobs over the coronavirus pandemic, and an estimated 17 million people could now be facing hunger, in addition to those who already battle it every day. Feeding America, the national organization linking U.S. food banks, estimates it will need an additional $1.4 billion to meet increased needs over the next six months. Mireya Villarreal speaks to a newly unemployed couple in New Orleans who have turned to a food pantry as the virus crisis keeps the city under lockdown.

• Apr 18, 2020

More than half of U.S. schools report "severe" bus driver shortage

In Massachusetts, National Guard personnel were deployed to drive buses​, and Pennsylvania is now considering doing the same.

• Sep 16, 2021

Law enforcement prepares for Capitol rally

Hundreds of protesters are expected to gather in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for a rally supporting the January 6 Capitol rioters. The "Justice for J6" rally is expected to be much smaller, but officials are preparing using lessons they learned from January 6. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.

• Sep 15, 2021

National Guard to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage

Up to 250 personnel have been made available in the state to help with the staffing shortage.

• Sep 14, 2021

Exclusive: Fighter pilots recall mission to take down Flight 93

Air National Guard pilots, Lieutenant General Marc Sasseville and Heather Penney, rushed into their F-16s on September 11, 2001, knowing that it might be their last mission. Norah O'Donnell has more in this CBS News exclusive report.

• Sep 9, 2021

Coast Guard prepares for Ida rescues

The U.S. Coast Guard is standing by in several states as Hurricane Ida lashes the Gulf Coast. But some officials are worried they may not be able to begin rescue services until the storm passes. Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard Defense East, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss. Read more here.

• Aug 29, 2021

Louisiana scrambling to prepare for Hurricane Ida

Exactly 16 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the region, Louisiana is once again bracing for a powerful hurricane. Businesses are boarding up windows and families are evacuating houses. Omar Villafranca takes a look.

• Aug 28, 2021

Hurricane Ida could make landfall as Category 4 storm

Millions in the Gulf Coast area are under threat as Hurricane Ida nears landfall. The storm is expected to turn into a devastating Category 4 hurricane in just hours. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the latest.

• Aug 28, 2021

Ida strengthens into hurricane as it nears Gulf Coast

Ida could slam into Louisiana as a major Category 4 hurricane this weekend. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.

• Aug 27, 2021

New York, New England prepare for Henri

Voluntary evacuations have been issued for parts of Long Island and some residents are boarding up their homes and heading out, fearing a repeat of the devastation that followed Hurricane Sandy in 2012. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of New York. Michael George has more.

• Aug 21, 2021

National Guard seeks reimbursement from Congress for Capitol protection

About 26,000 National Guard troops were sent to Washington, D.C., for President Biden's inauguration after the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

• Jul 16, 2021

Closing arguments begin in Chauvin trial

National Guard troops are deployed throughout Minneapolis, working alongside state and city police officers. The jury will need to come to decisions on the three counts Derek Chauvin is facing in the death of George Floyd - second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Apr 19, 2021

Security heightened as Chauvin trial wraps up

Security is heightened across Minneapolis ahead of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from closing arguments.

• Apr 19, 2021

Police shooting spurs Minnesota protests

Protests erupted overnight following the deadly police shooting of a black man outside Minneapolis. The incident happened about 10 miles from where the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin begins its third week. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more.

• Apr 12, 2021

Guard member takes selfie with senators

New York National Guard member Vincent Scalise started a mission to bring Republicans and Democrats together, one picture at a time. His progress was tracked on social media as he used his downtime to snag selfies with senators on both sides of the aisle. Kris Van Cleave has the details.

• Mar 20, 2021

Armed Services leaders call for "drawdown" of Capitol Guard troops in Washington

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week approved for guardsmen to remain on Capitol Hill through May 23.

• Mar 12, 2021

Defense Secretary OKs request to extend 2,300 troops at Capitol

The current mission was set to end on March 12.

• Mar 10, 2021

Capitol police seek 2,000 troops to stay to protect Congress

National Guard troops have supported the Capitol since the January 6 riot.

• Mar 5, 2021

What we learned from hearings on Capitol assault

Several top U.S. intelligence, military and security officials testified before a joint Senate committee hearing on the breakdown of communication surrounding the January 6th attack on the Capitol. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and former California Representative Jane Harman joined CBSN to explain the major takeaways from the hearing.

• Mar 3, 2021

Officials warn of new Capitol threat

Law enforcement officials are warning lawmakers about a new threat against the Capitol on March 4. The warning came on the same day that the head of the D.C. National Guard testified about why it took so long for Guard troops to be deployed to Capitol Hill on January 6. Jacqueline Alemany, a political reporter for the Washington post and author of the Power Up newsletter, discusses the precautions being taken against this new threat and how lawmakers responded to testimony about the January 6 attack.

• Mar 3, 2021

Lawmakers slam "highly inadequate" food given to Guardsmen

The letter said guardsmen have reported being served meals that are "badly undercooked, raw, moldy, and even filled with metal shavings."

• Mar 3, 2021

Official says he never received Guard request

Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton, who could have approved a request for the National Guard during the January 6 riot, said he was never consulted before or during the attack. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Feb 24, 2021

Oklahoma activates National Guard as temperatures plunge

The weather system is moving into the Midwest and Northeast, causing major problems on the roads.

• Feb 15, 2021

3 National Guard pilots killed in Idaho helicopter crash

The crash in Idaho comes less than two weeks after three National Guard members were killed in a helicopter crash in New York.

• Feb 3, 2021

National Guard troops staying in D.C.

Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops were sent to Washington, D.C., to provide security for President Biden's inauguration after a violent mob assaulted the Capitol while Congress was counting electoral votes. Officials said Monday that about 13,000 troops remain in the district, a figure that will drop to 7,000 by the end of the week and then remain at 5,000 into March. Watch the officials brief reporters.

• Jan 25, 2021

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