Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general in 70-30 vote
The Senate confirmed Merrick Garland to lead the Justice Department in a bipartisan vote.
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House passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The House of Representatives passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan Wednesday, setting up much-needed relief for millions of Americans. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Senators want to keep Daylight Savings Time
The group wants to spring forward and never fall back — and they have many reasons.
House expected to pass COVID relief bill
The House is expected to hold a final vote on President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday. Los Angeles Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Senator Tim Kaine on American Rescue Plan
The House could vote on the final version of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan this week now that it's passed the Senate. Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, joined CBSN to discuss the economic relief bill as well as the future of the filibuster and his proposed war powers legislation.
Manchin signals willingness to reform filibuster
Manchin suggested making the filibuster more "painful" for the minority party.
Senate passes Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The "vote-a-rama" resumed shortly before midnight on Friday after nearly 12 hours of stalemate within the Democratic caucus over an unemployment insurance benefit.
Senate takes up COVID-19 relief package
The Senate adjourned around 2 a.m. Eastern on Friday after a nearly 11-hour reading of the entire 628-page COVID-19 economic relief package bill, but will push forward with President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion proposal later in the day. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with the latest on the legislation as the clock ticks down on the most recent extension on unemployment benefits.
Activists want to save voting rights bill by killing the filibuster
Activists are eager to stop the far-reaching voting rights bill HR1 from almost certain death in the Senate by killing the filibuster instead.
Senate votes to kick off debate over $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
Senate moving forward on Biden's COVID relief bill
The Senate is preparing to debate President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments from Capitol Hill.
FBI director on Capitol riot, domestic terrorism
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified Tuesday at a Senate hearing on the ongoing investigation into the assault on the U.S. Capitol. "January 6th was not an isolated event," he said. "The problem of domestic terrorism has been metastasizing across the country for a long time now and it's not going away any time soon." Watch his opening statement.
Tanden withdraws nomination for OMB director
President Biden's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, withdrew her nomination Tuesday. Tanden's nomination had faced heavy opposition in the Senate and her nomination appeared to be in doubt. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Senate panel advances Haaland's nomination for interior secretary
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her support for Haaland's nomination ahead of the committee vote.
Democrats limit eligibility for stimulus checks in Senate COVID bill
President Biden agreed to a demand by moderate Democrats to begin phasing out stimulus checks at a faster rate.
Senate prepares to take up $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday night.
Alabama Senate votes to make hormone therapy for trans youth a felony
Health care professionals who attempt to provide gender-affirming care could face up to 10 years in prison.
House Democrats charge ahead with bills likely to stall Senate
The House is expected to vote on an election reform bill this week, but that measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Senate confirms Gina Raimondo as commerce secretary in 84-15 vote
Raimondo will help guide the economy's recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
Tanden meets with senator who could sink or save her nomination
GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska met in person with Tanden on Monday.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Merrick Garland's nomination
The committee approved Garland's nomination with a bipartisan 15-7 vote.
Senator Mark Warner on Biden's supply chain executive order
Senator Mark Warner joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss President Biden's latest executive order to strengthen American supply chains. He also weighed in on the growing domination of big tech companies and next week's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the SolarWinds hack.
Garland pledges to pursue equal justice
President Biden's nominee for attorney general, Judge Merrick Garland, says pursuing equal justice for all and "battling extremist attacks on our democratic institutions" will be among his priorities if confirmed for the job. Watch his opening statement from his Senate confirmation hearing.
Senate Democrats move immediately to "Plan B" on minimum wage
The move comes after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday night that a $15 minimum wage hike cannot be included in the Senate COVID relief package.
House passes Biden's COVID relief plan
Overnight, the House of Representatives passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. The bill passed predominantly along party lines, with two Democrats voting against the plan. Congressman Earl Blumenauer, who represents Oregon's 3rd congressional district, spoke with Lana Zak about the impact the COVID-19 relief package will have on the country, and how it will help revitalize the nation's struggling restaurant industry.
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