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The two Republican senators want to end rules requiring masks on federal property and public transportation.
A total of 70 senators appear poised to carry a big bipartisan infrastructure package to passage, with lawmakers eager to tap new spending for their states and show voters back home they can deliver. Washington Post congressional reporter Rhonda Colvin joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with analysis ahead of the much-anticipated vote.
The expected Senate approval would set the stage for a big battle over Democrats' much bigger $3.5 trillion "human infrastructure" proposal.
The Senate is expected to hold a final vote on the infrastructure bill tomorrow and send it to the House. The $1 trillion measure has been one of President Biden's top priorities during his first few months in office. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on that plus the latest on the administration's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both parties haggled Sunday on the bill's cryptocurrency regulations and whether to allow coronavirus aid money to be spent on infrastructure. A final vote could happen as late as Tuesday morning.
The White House is pushing governors and mayors to adopt measures that will protect renters after a federal eviction moratorium expired over the weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
The Senate on Monday began its push to pass the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill hours after legislative language was completed and unveiled, with senators involved in crafting the proposal hoping it will clear the upper chamber in the coming days. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
A bipartisan group of senators worked through the weekend to finalize details on the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure package, and the Senate is close to passing it. However, the bill may face some obstacles in the House. Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Lawmakers are rushing to begin the amendment process ahead of an expected vote on final passage by the end of the week.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraged the authors of a bipartisan infrastructure plan to finish writing their bill so that senators can begin offering amendments.
The Senate has convened for a rare Saturday session on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol in an effort to come to terms on the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan. Joseph Kane, a fellow at the Brookings Institution specializing in infrastructure policy, joins CBSN to discuss why some regional leaders are frustrated with the spending proposed in the plan.
The Senate is moving forward with debate on infrastructure after lawmakers advanced a bipartisan bill in a 67 to 32 vote, CBS News' Skyler Henry reports. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Capitol Hill to discuss.
The Senate secured enough votes to move ahead with a bipartisan infrastructure agreement.
In a 67 to 32 vote Wednesday, the Senate voted to begin debate on a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package. The key test vote came hours after a group of negotiators announced an agreement on the "major issues" of the bill, following months of talks between both parties. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain what happens next.
Negotiators are rushing to finalize details of the bill that includes some of President Biden's key domestic priorities.
Four law enforcement officers testified before a House select committee on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The panel plans on further investigating what led to the deadly insurrection and the origins of what some lawmakers refer to as "the big lie." CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave and BuzzFeed News national political reporter Kadia Goba join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
President Biden says he believes Congress can come together on a bipartisan infrastructure bill, even though yesterday's vote to begin debate on the plan failed in the Senate. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on that plus Mr. Biden's comments on FDA approval for COVID vaccines.
He's running for the seat held by Republican Ron Johnson, who has not yet said whether he'll seek a third term.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer set up a procedural vote Wednesday to begin debate on the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
New Hampshire's Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan is up for reelection next year. She won her seat by just over 1,000 votes in 2016 and is expected to face another tough contest in the 2022 midterms. Dante Scala, a political science professor at the University of New Hampshire, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss that race and more.
A man from Florida who waved a "Trump 2020" flag on the floor of the Senate chamber on January 6 has been sentenced to eight months in prison. Paul Hodgkins, who pleaded guilty last month, is the first Capitol riot defendant sentenced for a felony charge. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the case.
President Biden met with fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill to shore up support for a new $3.5 trillion budget plan that could include an expansion of new Child Tax Credit payments. Republicans won't back the plan, so every Senate Democrat needs to be on board in order for it to pass. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss.
The Senate may vote to advance a vehicle for the bill next week, even if the legislative text is not finalized.
Democratic senators announced late Tuesday that they've reached a deal on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill that they will attempt to pass through reconciliation, a process that would not require Republican votes. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on what's in the package, and then CBSN's Tanya Rivero is joined by CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss what comes next.
The president will meet with Democrats on Capitol Hill after they reached a deal on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure proposal.
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
A winter storm is forecast to dump up to 24 inches of snow in some places this weekend, and many are wondering: How much snow are we actually getting?
President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.
The Department of Homeland Security disputes a Minnesota school district's claims that ICE agents used a 5-year-old boy as bait before taking the boy and his father into custody Wednesday.
While the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. are a milestone, the issue of territorial concessions remains the key sticking point
Accumulating ice may pose even bigger problems than snow in this weekend's winter storm.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the Sunday shooting of a judge and his wife in Indiana, according to authorities.
A series of informational signs about slavery was removed Thursday from the President's House historical site in Philadelphia.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
Accumulating ice may pose even bigger problems than snow in this weekend's winter storm.
A winter storm is forecast to dump up to 24 inches of snow in some places this weekend, and many are wondering: How much snow are we actually getting?
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
Zuffa Boxing is scheduled to hold its first event tonight with a fight card matching Callum Walsh against Carlos Ocampo.
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Other Tesla vehicles also struggled to attract buyers, with sales of its X, S and Y models all sinking from the previous year.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
In his new memoir, the Pennsylvania governor writes of the aftermath of the April 2025 arson attack on his home, and of the character of ordinary Americans representing "the bonds that lead to a more perfect union."
President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.
Russia's relentless strikes leave families in Kyiv without heat and power, and keep schools closed for at least a month.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
Benoit Bourguet, 47, was competing in a rowing race from Spain to Antigua when large waves capsized his single-man vessel.
A court hears that President Trump's youngest son called police to report an ongoing attack on a female friend in Britain after seeing it on a video chat.
Madison Beer says music has always been her escape since she started writing songs at just 6 years old. But the 26-year-old has had to navigate ups and downs in her journey to stardom. Anthony Mason reports.
"Sinners" set an all-time record for the most Oscar nominations with 16, including for best picture. Not far behind is "One Battle After Another" with 13 nominations. Meanwhile, "Wicked: For Good" received zero nominations, even in categories where the first "Wicked" movie won just last year.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Jessica Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming season of "Shrinking," which follows a therapist as he navigates life after the loss of his wife. She talks about her character, how her own mental health helps shape the role, and working with Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford.
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed. Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Erik Davis breaks down the major Oscar categories.
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
5-year-old Liam Ramos is now being held at an ICE detention facility in Texas, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Here's what we know about the case.
Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder who allegedly became a drug kingpin and is accused of orchestrating multiple murders, has been arrested, FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Friday. CBS News' Anna Shecter reports.
Trump administration officials are denying accounts from witnesses who say they saw what occurred during a Minnesota ICE raid where a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will be back in court Friday for more discussions on potential evidence for his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump says the invitation for Canada to join his "Board of Peace" has been withdrawn. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
The mayor of Piscataway, New Jersey, Brian C. Wahler, spoke to CBS News about concerns over access to the materials needed to clear roads as a massive winter storm approaches the East.
5-year-old Liam Ramos is now being held at an ICE detention facility in Texas, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Here's what we know about the case.
President Trump says the invitation for Canada to join his "Board of Peace" has been withdrawn. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports as Trump reacts to Canada's Mark Carney's comments on the U.S.
In 2001, actor and Sundance Film Festival founder Robert Redford discussed the disappointment of meeting celebrities before he became famous. "When you usually saw the people that they were, they were usually disappointing, as I'm sure I am," he said. Redford died in September.