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One activist in Atlanta said, "What we really want to see, given that he came down here, is that he's got an iron-clad deal in place. Anything short of that is really going to be disappointing."
Local voting rights advocates say they want to see concrete action taken at the federal level to counter statewide voter restrictions imposed by Republicans across the nation. Bishop Reginald Jackson, the presiding prelate of the Sixth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Georgia, and Antjuan Seawright, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, joined CBSN to discuss President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Georgia.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are in Georgia to speak about the effort to pass federal voting rights legislation. The president is expected to endorse filibuster reform to pass bills without Republican support in the Senate. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN with the latest.
President Biden and Vice President Harris will speak in Atlanta today to drum up support for dropping the Senate filibuster rule in order to pass legislation to expand voting access. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from their speeches, why some allies won't be there, and what one activist says he would tell President Biden to do to get this legislation across the finish line.
President Biden and Democrats in Congress are focused on trying to pass voting rights legislation, although its future is uncertain. And the U.S. holds high-stakes security talks with Russia. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian and Wall Street Journal Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
One year after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Democrats are pressing forward with efforts to protect and expand voting rights. At least 19 states have passed restrictive voting laws in the year since the attack. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBS News election law contributor David Becker, the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, join "Red and Blue" to discuss the impact the 2020 election had on the issue.
The House committee investigating the January 6 attacks on the Capitol are looking deeper into former President Trump's actions that day. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, CBS News political contributor and The Associated Press' White House reporter Zeke Miller and NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
With just two weeks left of 2021, President Biden's hope of passing his ambitious social spending and climate bill has faded for now. Democrats are now re-focusing their efforts on voting rights legislation. Christina Ruffini has more from the White House.
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced he will not support the Build Back Better Act, a key part of the Biden administration's legislative agenda, while cold weather and the Omicron variant are driving an increase in COVID-19 infections -- both major challenges for the Biden administration. Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Negotiations between Democratic Senator Joe Manchin and President Joe Biden on the social and climate spending package have stalled, holding up other legislative efforts such as the voting rights legislation the president and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about with a group of Democratic senators virtually Thursday. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to discuss the latest on Capitol Hill.
President Biden spoke about how the federal government is helping areas damaged by tornadoes. Plus, Democrats are trying to pass Mr. Biden's spending bill and voting rights legislation. CBS News' Natalie Brand, Washington Post political reporter Amber Phillips and Washington Examiner senior political correspondent Natalie Brand join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Around 800,000 legal immigrants will be able to vote in municipal elections in New York City if a new bill called "Intro 1857" becomes law. New York City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss why he first proposed the legislation back in 2020 and is leading efforts to get it passed.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Texas, claiming the state's new voting district maps discriminate against Black and Latino voters. Kim Wehle, a professor of law at the University of Baltimore and the author of "How to Read the Constitution -- and Why," joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the details of the lawsuit.
President Trump tours areas devastated by Hurricane Laura; Team of women skydivers celebrate women's suffrage
Trump blames Biden campaign for clash between campaign bus and caravan of Trump supporters; 101-year-old voter braves long lines and bad weather to cast her ballot
The Senate voted against debating voting legislation Wednesday, with Republicans this time filibustering an update to the landmark Voting Rights Act.
President Biden presented a new version of his social and climate spending bill, pointing out which parts of the original bill can stay and which parts must go. Plus, Senate Republicans blocked a voting rights bill again. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Puko and The Washington Post deputy Washington editor Natalie Jennings join CBSN "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Republicans in the Senate blocked an effort to advance the Freedom to Vote Act last week. It's a setback for congressional Democrats and President Biden, who are trying to enact new federal policies ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joined CBSN to discuss how potential voting reforms could impact communities of color.
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.
President Biden visited Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday to promote key aspects of his economic agenda to working class Americans. Back in Washington, Democrats are inching closer to an agreement on a spending bill for investments in social and climate infrastructure. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest on negotiations, as well as voting rights reform and pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.
Day 2 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention; Colleges struggling to reopen during pandemic
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is refusing to appear before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol insurrection as former President Trump claims executive privilege. New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney joined CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest.
A group called The Fairness Project is launching a new campaign aiming to make ballot measures accessible across the country. Kelly Hall, the executive director of the organization, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss their goals.
The 2022 governor races in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have taken on new significance for Democrats as Republicans push for more restrictive voting laws on the state level. The New York Times' domestic correspondent Nick Corasaniti joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is hearing comments Wednesday on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill is in response to a wave of restrictive voting legislation passed by several states this year. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what to expect from this hearing.
Trump indicates he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
The three former agents were seasoned investigators who primarily handled public corruption investigations and were assigned to special counsel Jack Smith's team.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
The bank plans to lend $80 billion to small businesses over the next 10 years as part of what it's calling the "American Dream Initiative."
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
The three former agents were seasoned investigators who primarily handled public corruption investigations and were assigned to special counsel Jack Smith's team.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time.
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are looking to review an analysis that couldn't conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
A new court filing reveals defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, claim an ATF analysis could not conclusively connect the bullet that killed Kirk to the gun Robinson allegedly used. Now the lawyers are asking to delay Robinson's preliminary hearing to review the evidence. Carter Evans reports.
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
The Artemis II mission could lift off as soon as Wednesday in a historic space flight around the moon. The crew of four has been training for nearly three years for the nine-day mission. Mark Strassmann gives a look at the risks and safety of space travel.
Forecasters are predicting good weather ahead of the scheduled, historic Artemis II moon mission on Wednesday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins from the Kennedy Space Center with the latest on preparations.
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
A crew of four astronauts are set for liftoff on Wednesday in a mission that will take them around the moon. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins "The Takeout" to discuss the historic Artemis II effort.
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
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.
The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday in the case of a Colorado law banning conversion therapy for minors. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone dissenter. CBS News' Jan Crawford has more.
President Trump told CBS News' Weijia Jiang on Tuesday that the U.S. isn't withdrawing "quite yet" from the war with Iran, and urged U.S. allies to be more helpful with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the upcoming days of the Iran war "will be decisive," and reiterated President Trump's criticism of U.S. allies for not helping at the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.
Pope Leo XIV is preparing for his first Easter in his new role. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more details from Rome as Catholics react to Israel blocking the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for apparent safety concerns.
Retired astronaut Terry Virts joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings as NASA begins to count down for the Artemis II mission to the moon.