Biden dismisses GOP infrastructure counteroffer as falling short of his goals
The White House said the latest GOP offer does not meet President Biden's "objectives to grow the economy, tackle the climate crisis, and create new jobs."
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Trump to speak at GOP event in North Carolina
Former President Donald Trump is set to make a rare public appearance at a Republican event held in North Carolina this Saturday night, where conservatives are expected to plan for their party’s future. Christina Ruffini has more.
George P. Bush runs for Texas attorney general
George P. Bush, a member of the famous political family, has announced plans to run for Texas attorney general, challenging the incumbent fellow Republican Ken Paxton. CBSN "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano has details.
Biden lowers infrastructure proposal price tag
President Biden has made a new offer as he tries to negotiate an infrastructure deal with Republicans. Will it be enough to reach a deal? Nancy Cordes takes a look.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy investigation
The FBI is investigating allegations of possible political fundraising violations by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy when he worked in the private sector. CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano reports.
White House rolls out incentives to increase vaccinations
President Biden announced a list of incentives Wednesday to encourage Americans to get their coronavirus shots in an attempt to meet his goal of having 70% of U.S. adults partially vaccinated by July 4. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
White House to hold infrastructure talks
President Biden plans to meet with West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito, leader of a group of Republican senators trying to hammer out an infrastructure deal with the White House and Democrats. Weijia Jiang has the details.
Biden honors victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
President Biden on Tuesday traveled to Oklahoma to mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss new initiatives the president proposed during his trip and the rest of the day's top political headlines.
Biden expected to take on racial inequality
President Biden is heading to Oklahoma to mark 100 years since the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre, which is considered one of the worst displays of racist violence in American history. He's expected to unveil a series of new measures aimed at helping communities of color across the U.S., especially when it comes to housing and economic policies. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Tulsa, and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with the latest developments.
Texas poised to pass restrictive voting bill
Texas Republican lawmakers have a midnight deadline to pass some of the toughest voting restrictions in the country. President Biden criticized the bill, saying it "attacks the sacred right to vote." Christina Ruffini has the latest.
White House to propose $6 trillion budget
President Biden touted the country's economic growth during a speech in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday. He's set to propose a $6 trillion dollar budget proposal for 2022 on Friday. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin-Huey Burns, Politico White House correspondent Natasha Korecki, and Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treene join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus the latest on infrastructure negotiations, and the Senate battle over the January 6 commission.
Biden unveils budget proposal
President Biden has released his 2022 fiscal year budget proposal. It calls for $6 trillion in government spending, but many Republicans believe it would create a major deficit. Meantime, Republican senators on Friday also blocked the appointment of a bipartisan commission to examine the January 6 riots on Capitol Hill. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports. Then, political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Senate Republicans block commission on January 6 insurrection
Just six Republican senators supported advancing the measure.
Russian hackers blamed for new cyberattack
Microsoft says a group of Russian-backed hackers launched another cyberattack on U.S. government and foreign agencies, though Russia has denied involvement. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the hack and more.
Senate Republicans block January 6 commission
Senate Republicans blocked a bill Friday that would have created an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol riot, which fell six votes short of the 60 needed. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest from Capitol Hill, then Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Senate Republicans block panel on Capitol riot
Republican senators blocked efforts to create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Kris Van Cleave takes a look.
Gig workers to lose all jobless benefits in 20 GOP states
Starting June, about 1 million freelancers in states from New Hampshire to Texas will be shut off from all jobless aid.
Paul Ryan slams Trump in speech about future of Republican Party
The former House speaker said GOP voters "will not be impressed by the sight of yes-men and flatterers flocking to Mar-a-Lago."
Biden orders intel report on COVID-19 origin
President Joe Biden is ordering U.S. intelligence officials to "redouble" efforts to investigate the origins of COVID-19, after a new report sparked questions about whether the virus could have originated in a Wuhan, China lab accident. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss.
Biden asks intel community to probe COVID origins
President Biden said he is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to increase their efforts to investigate the origins of COVID-19. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's top political headlines.
GOP's infrastructure counteroffer
Republican senators are expected to make a counteroffer to the White House on infrastructure with a proposal worth nearly $1 trillion. That's less than half of what President Biden originally proposed and the lowest figure Republicans say he told them he would support. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller, and Washington Post deputy Washington editor Natalie Jennings join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on those negotiations. They also discuss President Biden's push for a deeper probe into the origins of the coronavirus, and the prospects of a bipartisan commission to examine the Capitol riot.
Outrage over Greene's Holocaust comments
Republican leaders are speaking out against Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments comparing COVID-19 mask mandates and vaccines to the genocide against Jews in the Holocaust, but they stopped short of imposing any consequences. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
House GOP leaders condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene for Holocaust comparison
The GOP leader did not say whether Greene will face any repercussions for her comments.
Liz Cheney says she won't fight GOP's restrictive voting efforts
Congresswoman Liz Cheney says she will not help Democrats fight Republicans' recent push for new restrictive voting laws, after The Wyoming representative lost her House leadership position for speaking out against former President Trump's claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged. Politics and policy reporter Nick Reynolds of WyoFile.com spoke with Tanya Rivero about Cheney's future in Wyoming and the 2022 election.
Biden to meet with Floyd family
President Biden will meet with members of George Floyd's family Tuesday, one year after his death. The meeting comes as members of Congress struggle to agree on a police reform bill. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss that and other issues on Mr. Biden's agenda.
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