Senate could be in session until deal reached on coronavirus bill
Republicans and Democrats remain in stalemate over what should be included in the next coronavirus relief bill.
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Primaries held in five states
Voters in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington headed to the polls for state primaries, and many opted for mail-in voting due to concerns over the coronavirus. David Weigel, a national reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN to discuss the races on Tuesday.
Poll: Biden has edge in North Carolina, tight race in Georgia
A new CBS News battleground tracker poll shows Biden with an edge in North Carolina and a tight race in Georgia. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins Elaine Quijano to discuss how voting by mail could impact the upcoming presidential election, senate races in Georgia and North Carolina and more.
Democrats reject offer to extend unemployment benefit short-term
Congressional Democrats argue that the White House does not understand the severity of the situation facing Americans.
Capitol Hill debates COVID-19 relief
The clock is ticking for congressional lawmakers to pass another federal stimulus package, as unemployment benefits for roughly 25 million Americans are set to expire this week. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Wall Street Journal's Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Senator pulls ad that made Jewish opponent's nose appear bigger
"This is the oldest, most obvious, least original anti-Semitic trope in history. Senator, literally no one believes your excuses," candidate Jon Ossoff said in response.
McConnell draws red line on liability protection in coronavirus bill
McConnell also said that he would leave negotiating with Democrats to Mark Meadows and Steven Mnuchin.
Republican COVID-19 relief bill is "stingy," Chuck Schumer says
Schumer said there is "a group of hard right-wing people in the Senate who don't want to spend any money on anything."
Senate GOP outlines relief bill as unemployment deadline looms
The bill is expected to include another round of direct payments to Americans, assistance to those who have lost their jobs and billions for education.
White House, GOP senators inch closer to coronavirus relief proposal
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the White House and Senate Republicans had reached a "fundamental agreement."
GOP senators eye short-term extension of expanded unemployment aid
Some senators said extending an unemployment insurance benefit that currently provides an additional $600 per week could be necessary.
Analyzing Zuckerberg's testimony
Sen. Lindsey Graham asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about regulation -- one of the biggest questions facing the tech world right now. TechRepublic's Dan Patterson, Syracuse University assistant profession of communications Jennifer Grygiel, and CNET News' Ian Sherr joined "Red and Blue" to discuss Zuckerberg's first day of testimony on Capitol Hill.
Sen. Mike Braun on his first 100 days in Congress
Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" on his 100th day in Congress to discuss Attorney General William Barr's recent testimony on Capitol Hill; the White House's move toward tougher immigration policy -- and why he thinks the GOP needs to get "tougher" on health care.
North Caroline house seat still contested
One seat in the House will be empty Thursday when the new Congress is sworn in because North Carolina's 9th district results are still not certified. Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter at the CBS affiliate in Charlotte WBTV, joins CBSN to discuss the contested race.
Mattis resigning as Defense Secretary
Secretary of Defense James Mattis says he's resigning at the end of February. Politico national political reporter Chris Cadelago joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Senate votes to pull out of Yemen
The Senate voted to withdraw U.S. aid from the Saudi-led war in Yemen, despite President Trump's support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Zeke Miller, CBSN political contributor and White House reporter for the AP joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the vote.
Trump's midterm closing arguments
At the White House Thursday, President Trump announced new proposals targeting asylum seekers, adding to his focus on immigration this week. CBSN political contributor and Capitol Hill reporter for The Hill, Molly Hooper, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Trump mocks Blasey Ford during rally
The White House defended President Trump Wednesday, after he mocked Christine Blasey Ford, one of the women accusing his Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanugh, of sexual assault. Washington Post investigative reporter, Emma Brown, who wrote the first account of Blasey Ford's allegations, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Texas Senate debate
Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke clashed Friday during the first debate of the surprisingly close Texas senate race. Gromer Jeffers, a political writer for the Dallas Morning News, and a moderator at the debate, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the key moments.
Tennessee Senate Race
Democrats are hoping to flip a reliably red Senate seat in Tennessee this November. President Trump won the state by double digits in 2016. Jonathan Mattise, a reporter for the AP in Nashville, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain why this race is so competitive.
Blasey Ford wants FBI to investigate allegation
Sen. Chuck Grassley asked for Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers to respond by Friday about whether their client plans to appear before Congress. Ayesha Rascoe, White House correspondent for NPR, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is being impacted.
2 Senate seats up for grabs in Minnesota
Reporter and anchor Esme Murphy from CBS Minneapolis joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison's run for state Attorney General, and whether Republican Karin Housley has a chance of beating incumbent Democratic Sen. Tina Smith in November.
Senators respond to Cohen guilty plea
In the wake of Michael Cohen's plea deal, leaders of both parties seemed to agree that now is not the time to talk about impeachment. Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan and McClatchy White House correspondent Anita Kumar join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Group pushes for Kavanaugh's confirmation
Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his group's efforts to get Judge Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme Court. He also spoke about why AFP is disappointed with the state of immigration in America.
Battle ahead over Supreme Court nominee
CBSN political contributor Sabrina Siddiqui and Yahoo News White House correspondent Hunter Walker joined Red and Blue to break down how President Trump's Supreme Court nominee could overshadow midterms, and why the White House is doubling down on immigration in an election year.
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Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies on Trump probes at Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
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Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
A woman, identified only as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.
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Live Updates: Lindsay Clancy's first hearing following mistrial
Lindsay Clancy is back in a Massachusetts courtroom for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial. Follow along for live updates.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Trump, Johnson to meet with AI execs at White House amid debate over safety
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
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Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Possible 1884 shipwreck exposed by nor'easter on Nantucket
The Warren Sawyer ran aground on Dec. 22, 1884, while carrying 1,115 bales of cotton and 28 tons of scrap iron from New Orleans to Boston.
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Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies on Trump probes at Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
2 U.S. aviators eject landing plane on carrier off Virginia and 4 sailors hurt
Two U.S. aviators ejected as they were landing their plane on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier off Virginia and four sailors on the vessel were hurt in what the Navy called a "mishap."
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
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U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Holiday airfares soar to 10-year high. Here's how to save on flights.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
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CNN, Politico, MS NOW ask court to keep blocking Trump's press ban against them
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
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Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies on Trump probes at Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
Wife, daughter of top drug lord held in U.S. are captured in Colombia
The women, who are wanted for money laundering, were arrested in an operation involving the FBI, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.
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Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Former "American Idol" singer's murder trial moves to closing arguments
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
Highlights from the VMA "teal" carpet
Stars stunned on the MTV Video Music Awards "teal" carpet Sunday night in Los Angeles, California. Vlad Duthiers breaks down some of the night's best moments.
Key highlights from the 2026 MTV VMAs
Madonna and Taylor Swift won big at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where artists also honored Dolly Parton's legacy and celebrated new singers making their global debuts. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.
VMA performance highlights
Vlad Duthiers and Denny Directo break down the most iconic performances from Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, which included performances by Madonna, Shaboozey, Raye and more.
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Trump sets high-stakes meeting on AI
President Trump is set to meet with the AI leaders shaping the new technology, as concerns about safety mount and China competes to dominate the market. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Why OpenAI didn't roll out its latest model
OpenAI halted its rollout of a new model, GPT-6.1 Astra, over safety concerns. Jo Ling Kent reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Tech leaders to meet with Trump on AI
President Trump is set to host the heads of several AI companies at the White House on Tuesday amid heightened concerns over the power and potential misuse of AI. Ed O'Keefe reports.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Latest on the NYT executive killed
Jonathan McKinsey, who was the director of engineering for New York Times Games, was gunned down by his elderly in-laws in a parking lot on Saturday in California, police said. Matt Gutman reports.
Lindsay Clancy back in court after mistrial
Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who faced murder charges for the deaths of her three children, is back in court for news on her case. CBS News' Rebecca Roiphe joins with more.
New texts revealed in Cornell rape case
A Cornell University rape case is being reopened after no charges were pursued in 2024, the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office announced Monday. A former student alleges she was drugged and raped by several men for several hours at a fraternity house. Lilia Luciano reports.
Lindsay Clancy due back in court
Lindsay Clancy, whose case ended in a mistrial, is due back in court for a hearing to determine if her case will be retried. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Latest on the NYT executive killed
Jonathan McKinsey, who was the director of engineering for New York Times Games, was gunned down by his elderly in-laws in a parking lot on Saturday in California, police said. Matt Gutman reports.
Iran and U.S. mediators appear to be talking
There appear to be discussions among mediators from the U.S. and Iran on the war as Tehran awaits news about a proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Aaron MacLean has more insight.
What to know about Pentagon data breach
A Pentagon data breach took months to discover and exposed sensitive information on nearly 3 million people, a defense official said. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Lindsay Clancy back in court after mistrial
Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who faced murder charges for the deaths of her three children, is back in court for news on her case. CBS News' Rebecca Roiphe joins with more.