Biden hopes for "evidence" of possible debt ceiling deal by Friday's end
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen set a new estimated "X" date for a possible government default if no deal is reached of June 5.
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GOP Rep. says "there is a little bit of wiggle room" on default date
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that he and President Joe Biden had a "productive" call,.
Impasse continues in negotiations over debt ceiling crisis
Without a deal, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could be unable to pay its bills and might default on its debt as soon as June 1.
Senators propose AI regulatory commission
As artificial intelligence continues its head-spinning advancements, the Senate is trying to keep up with new legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on a proposed commission that could regulate AI with code and age verification standards.
Bill would block lawmaker pay if U.S. defaults
Lawmakers are pushing a bipartisan bill that would block members of Congress from getting paid if the U.S. defaults on its debt or the government shuts down. This comes as the default deadline quickly approaches to raise the debt limit. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the proposal and other news from Capitol Hill.
Still no deal on debt limit
President Biden and congressional leaders met again Tuesday, but still have not reached a deal on raising the debt limit. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns the U.S. may not be able to pay its bills as early as June 1. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Congress holds hearing on artificial intelligence
The operator of ChatGPT spoke before a Senate hearing on artificial intelligence Tuesday. He acknowledged AI could pose risks, and encouraged Congress to pass laws creating effective guardrails for the emerging technology. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Biden cancels part of trip over debt ceiling
After a second Oval Office meeting, Republicans and Democrats have yet to come to an agreement to raise the debt ceiling and avoid an economic catastrophe. With the deadline only 15 days away, President Biden has shortened his overseas trip to work on an agreement. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Calls for Congress to regulate AI
Artificial intelligence industry leaders testified on Capitol Hill calling on Congress to regulate the emerging technology. They warn of significant harm to the world if Washington does not set standards. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington.
McCarthy strikes optimistic tone on debt ceiling talks: "I see the path"
The House speaker said negotiations are in "a much better place" than they were a week ago.
Biden says U.S. will not default on debt
President Biden says he is confident about working out a deal with Republican lawmakers on the debt ceiling. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane report. Plus, South Dakota Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson discusses what he's looking for in a debt ceiling compromise.
How Congress could regulate AI
The Senate Tuesday held the first in a series of congressional hearings on artificial intelligence. Sam Altman, CEO of the company that runs ChatGPT, said the industry needs safety standards and maybe even independent audits. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane examines what kinds of regulations lawmakers could enact.
McCarthy: Debt deal possible by end of week
President Biden on Tuesday met for a second time with congressional leaders about the debt ceiling. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join with reaction from the Biden administration and lawmakers.
Senate holding hearing on AI
A Senate Judiciary panel is holding a hearing Tuesday on rules for regulating artificial intelligence. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more from the Capitol.
Rep. Connolly discusses baseball bat attack
Police in Virginia arrested a man who allegedly assaulted two of Rep. Gerry Connolly's staffers with a metal baseball bat. The Democratic representative spoke with CBS News' Nikole Killian about the attack.
Debt ceiling talks continuing between staffs
President Biden and congressional leaders postponed a meeting scheduled for Friday on the debt ceiling, but talks were ongoing between White House staff and aides to the lawmakers. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest in the discussions.
Biden, McCarthy postpone debt limit meeting
President Biden and top Republicans are postponing a planned White House meeting on the debt ceiling. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins with the latest.
What happens to Social Security if the U.S. breaches the debt ceiling?
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
Rep. Santos calls indictment "a witch hunt"
New York Congressman George Santos pleaded not guilty to federal charges Wednesday, including wire fraud and money laundering. The Republican's finances and campaign have been the focus of several investigations. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses how Santos is responding to the case.
No deal after debt ceiling meeting
President Biden and the top congressional leaders are planning to meet again on Friday after their meeting on the debt ceiling Tuesday ended with no clear path forward. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on what the next steps are.
Biden hosts debt ceiling talks at White House
President Biden is meeting with top congressional leaders at the White House about the debt ceiling. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join with the latest from D.C.
Biden, McCarthy speak out after debt summit
President Biden met with top congressional leaders Tuesday, trying to prevent the economic chaos a default would cause if an agreement isn't reached on the debt ceiling. After the meeting, the president pointed out how far apart the two sides are. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
What to expect from debt ceiling talks
President Biden is meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to discuss the debt ceiling amid warnings of possible default. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss what to expect from the talks.
Biden hosts debt limit talks at White House
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the other congressional leaders are meeting with President Biden Tuesday to discuss the debt ceiling as the U.S. risks possibly defaulting in a matter of weeks. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss what to expect from the meeting.
Biden, congressional leaders to discuss the debt ceiling
Congressional leaders are set to meet with President Biden on Tuesday at the White House to discuss raising the debt limit. Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the key points that have been preventing an agreement from being reached.
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