Instagram CEO to testify before Senate committee on safety of teen users
An internal company research project from 2019 revealed that Instagram makes body image issues worse for 1 in 3 teen girls.
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Congress works to avert government shutdown
The House of Representatives passed a short-term resolution Thursday that would temporarily fund the government through February 18. It's now up to the Senate to stop the shutdown, but as CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports, a group of Republican lawmakers could derail the effort. Anthony Adragna, a Politico reporter covering Congress and author of Politco's "Congressional Minutes," joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest from Washington.
HBCU leaders urge passage of spending plan
More than 60 leaders of historically Black college and universities urged the Senate to pass President Joe Biden's $1.7 trillion social spending plan in a letter to Senate leaders. Virginia State University President Makola Abdullah, who signed the letter, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss how the Build Back Better agenda would help minority-focused institutions.
Dr. Oz launches GOP Senate run in Pennsylvania
Oz made the announcement in a Washington Examiner op-ed, which sharply criticized how the government has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic but did not mention the word "Pennsylvania" once.
Congress facing Friday funding deadline
Congress is facing a government funding deadline as it returns to work this week, along with pending legislation like the president's Build Back Better plan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN with more.
Senate to debate Biden's social spending bill
The Senate will work to pass President Biden's social spending bill when lawmakers return to Washington this week. The legislation passed the House and faces challenges in the upper chamber. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
How could U.S. respond to new COVID variant?
Some governments have already started imposing travel restrictions because of a new potentially dangerous COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa. Britain has banned flights from South Africa and other neighboring countries, and Israel and Singapore also announced tighter border restrictions in response to the latest threat. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss a possible U.S. response.
Chuck Schumer's father Abe dies at 98
"He took whatever was thrown at him no matter how difficult, did his job, never complained," the senator said of his father.
Trump-backed Senate candidate suspends campaign after losing custody battle
Parnell and Laurie Snell had each sought primary custody of their children in court.
New infrastructure funding to expand access to transit for disabled
The provision was spearheaded by Senator Tammy Duckworth, a double amputee who cannot use subway stations that don't have a working elevator.
Paid family leave cut from spending bill
Representative Jimmy Gomez has been a staunch advocate for paid family leave, but the White House has removed it from the spending bill's framework. The congressman joined CBSN to discuss what the absence means for progressives and the latest on the nearly $2 trillion package.
Top Dems negotiate social spending plan
Top Democrats on Capitol Hill say they're close to a deal on the President's Build Back Better bill, but there are still some roadblocks to overcome. CBS News senior White House Correspondent Ed O'Keefe tells us what major provision is now likely out of the bill, then speaks with CBSN anchor Lana Zak about the ongoing negotiations on how to pay for the legislation.
Democrats close to deal on Biden's plan
Democrats are close to reaching a long-awaited deal on President Biden's social spending agenda. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on the negotiations, plus the president's campaign stop in New Jersey in support of incumbent Governor Phil Murphy ahead of Election Day.
Biden signals openness to filibuster elimination
President Joe Biden signaled in a town hall-style event Thursday he was open to eliminating the filibuster, as several key pieces of his agenda are held up by the 60-vote threshold needed in the Senate. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CSBN to discuss this and the latest news from the Biden administration.
Biden says he'd be willing to eliminate filibuster for some issues
Mr. Biden appears to be more open than he's been in the past to changing the filibuster, but any change isn't likely to happen soon.
Biden takes on spending bill negotiations
President Biden is still working with progressives and moderates on the framework for a social and climate spending bill. Plus, Senate Democrats predict a rough road ahead in the 2022 midterms. CBS News' congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Washington Post congressional correspondent Marianna Sotomayor and Politico White House correspondent Christopher Cadelago join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more.
Senate Democrats fail to advance voting bill
Efforts by Senate Democrats to strengthen voting rights and overhaul the nation's election systems failed again. Republican lawmakers voted down the bill for a third time Wednesday. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist, and Republican strategist Joe Watkins joined CBSN to discuss.
Biden promotes social spending plan
President Biden hit the road on Friday to promote his social spending plan in Connecticut. CBS News' Natalie Brand explains how the president says the plan will help families with child care. Then CBSN anchor Lana Zak and Politico White House correspondent Daniel Lippman discuss where negotiations on the price tag of the bill stand.
How the "Big Lie" leads to election conflict
Former President Trump continues to perpetuate the falsehood that the 2020 presidential election was rigged, and he was the rightful winner. Rick Hasen, professor at the University of California, Irvine Law School and co-director of the Fair Elections and Free Speech Center, joins CBSN to discuss why efforts to spread distrust in the nation's election system could stoke future conflict.
Facebook and Instagram's mental health impacts
In the past two weeks, Facebook has been scrutinized by lawmakers on Capitol Hill after a scathing report by The Wall Street Journal found the company has ignored the fact that its platforms have a negative impact on the mental health of teenagers. Executive director of Fairplay Josh Golin joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how these apps can become safer for kids.
Debt ceiling extension bill heads to House
The Senate voted to temporarily extend the debt ceiling to December 3 after Democrats and Republicans reached an agreement. But the deal is also spurring more partisan fighting and new intra-party feuds. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump allegedly pressured DOJ officials in wake of election
A Senate Judiciary Committee report is providing more details into former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the House Select Committee responsible for probing the insurrection is issuing new subpoenas. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains the latest developments for CBSN.
Senate approves short-term extension of the debt ceiling
The measure now goes to the House, which is slated to vote on it next week.
Senators reach short-term deal on debt ceiling
Senators have reached a short-term deal to address the debt ceiling and avoid the federal government defaulting on its debts. CBS' Debra Alfarone details the deal, then CBSN anchor Lana Zak and Roll Call budget and appropriations reporter Jennifer Shutt discuss what it took to reach this temporary compromise.
Senate passes a short-term debt limit extension
The U.S. Senate passed a short-term extension of the debt ceiling on Thursday night. The bill allows the nation's borrowing limit to be increased by $480 billion, which the Treasury Department says will be enough to cover the country's debt obligations until December 3. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to discuss what's next for this bill and what hurdles Congress needs to overcome to reach a long-term agreement.
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