"We have a deal": Biden announces infrastructure compromise
The president threw his support behind a deal negotiated by a bipartisan group of senators.
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Democrats' strategy behind voting rights vote
Democrats are considering their next move after a sweeping voting rights bill failed in the Senate. Not a single Republican voted to advance the legislation, which fell short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Bipartisan group of senators reaches agreement on infrastructure framework
The agreement comes after White House officials met with the bipartisan group of senators twice on Wednesday.
Biden's domestic agenda faces crucial week
It's a crucial week in Washington for President Biden's domestic agenda. Big issues like voting rights, infrastructure and police reform are facing an uphill battle in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN AM from Capitol Hill to discuss.
Democrats pursue "two tracks" on infrastructure legislation
Bipartisan negotiations continue, but Democrats are also preparing to pass legislation without any Republican votes.
Bipartisan negotiations on police reform legislation drag
GOP Senator Lindsey Graham raised concerns about a draft proposal circulated this week.
Senate could extend LGBTQ+ protections
As the sixth anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization approaches, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate could vote on the Equality Act this month. The legislation would extend legal protections for the LGBTQ+ community under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In addition to the Equality Act, Senate Democrats are hoping to push forward with voting rights reform. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Demings to challenge Rubio for Senate
Florida Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings announced her bid for U.S. Senate, and will face off against Republican Senator Marco Rubio. Demings has held her position since 2015 and is a former police chief of Orlando. Jim DeFede, an investigative reporter and host of "Facing South Florida" at CBS Miami, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest in the Sunshine State.
Biden taps Harris to lead administration's voting rights efforts
Biden said "June should be a month of action on Capitol Hill" to pass voting rights legislation.
Floyd family speaks after meeting with Biden
Attorney Ben Crump and members of George Floyd's family spoke to the media outside the White House after meeting with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the one-year anniversary of Floyd's death. They are pushing for passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Watch their remarks.
Progressives insist ending qualified immunity must be part of police reform
House progressives say a provision ending qualified immunity must be included in any final police reform legislation.
Survivor testifies on Tulsa race massacre
Viola Fletcher, a 107-year-old survivor of the 1921 Tulsa massacre, testified before a House committee on the need for the nation to make amends for the deadly attack on the community once known as "Black Wall Street." "Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she said. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
House expected to OK Capitol riot commission
The House is set to vote on establishing a commission to investigate the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. The bill, a bipartisan effort, is expected to pass the House, but Republicans remain divided over it. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss.
McCarthy won't back bipartisan deal for January 6 commission
McCarthy's decision signals the unwillingness of the GOP to dwell on the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Elise Stefanik speaks after House GOP vote
New York Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke to the press after winning the vote to replace the ousted Liz Cheney as House GOP conference chair. Stefanik said, "Republican voters are unified in their support and their desire to work with President Trump." Watch her remarks.
Lawmakers consult Justice Department in ongoing police reform talks
Lawmakers are continuing to negotiate a potential deal on police reform legislation.
Liz Cheney speaks after ouster from leadership
Congresswoman Liz Cheney says she plans to "lead the fight" for the future of the Republican Party after House GOP members voted to remove her from leadership over her criticism of former President Donald Trump. "I will do everything I can to ensure that the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office," she said. Watch her remarks.
Rep. Allred on family leave, voting rights
Democrats and Republicans are clashing over provisions of a voting rights bill known as the For the People Act as the Senate Rules Committee takes it up. The legislation would protect voting access nationwide, as several GOP-led states advance various restrictions. Congressman Colin Allred, a Democrat from Texas, joined CBSN to discuss the bill, as well as what needs to be done when it comes to paid family leave in America.
Congressional negotiators make progress on policing compromise
Qualified immunity, which shields police from lawsuits and limits civil liability, is still a point of contention.
Capitol Police face rise in threats
An inspector general's report, obtained by CBS News. finds the U.S. Capitol Police lack "adequate resources" to deal with a surge in threats against the people and buildings they're responsible for protecting. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Ben Crump says lawmakers committed to "meaningful" police reform
The civil rights attorney said victims' families had a "very emotional" meeting with lawmakers last week.
D.C. officer pens letter about ongoing trauma from Capitol riot
In his letter, Mike Fanone urged elected officials to recognize officers for their bravery that day, calling those who have downplayed the attack "disgraceful."
GOP lawmakers critical of Biden's first congressional address
Republicans complained that the president did not do enough bipartisan outreach in his first address before Congress.
Congressman accuses GOP of blocking progress
President Joe Biden unveiled his American Families Plan during an address Wednesday to a joint session of Congress and urged lawmakers to pass the Equality Act, which would expand protections for LGBTQ Americans at work as well as in housing and health care. Representative Mondaire Jones, a Democrat from New York, joined CBSN to explain why he believes Republicans are blocking the progress made by the Biden administration.
What Biden will say in his first address to Congress
The president's address to a joint session of Congress begins at 9 p.m. ET.
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