Congress averts shutdown by passing funding bill
Congress averted a government shutdown, at least temporarily, by passing a short-term funding bill. Nikole Killion has the latest.
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Congress averted a government shutdown, at least temporarily, by passing a short-term funding bill. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Major Garrett explains what's at stake for President Biden's agenda as two warring factions in the Democratic Party have different priorities.
The House has voted to pass a measure that would suspend the debt ceiling through mid-December of 2022, and the bill now goes to the Senate. Meanwhile, time is running out to avert a government shutdown. Failure to do so would impact multiple agencies and leave thousands of federal employees furloughed. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the latest from Capitol Hill. Then Siobhan Hughes, a congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
President Biden's domestic agenda is stalled by Democratic infighting as the government is on the brink of a shutdown. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
The U.S. is inching closer to a potential economic crisis and government shutdown as Congress clashes over President Joe Biden's agenda and key legislation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
The U.S. appears to be on the brink of a major fiscal crisis and potential government shutdown as lawmakers scramble to pass key legislation. Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would've kept federal agencies funded through early December and raise the national debt limit, and moderate and progressive Democrats are clashing over President Biden's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest developments.
The White House's handling of thousands of migrants from Haiti at the U.S.-Mexico border is angering key members of the Democratic caucus. Politico's national political correspondent Sabrina Rodriguez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the response and why Texas Governor Greg Abbott is seeing his approval rating drop.
Congressional talks on police reform collapsed last week. But many communities are no longer waiting for federal legislation. Kris Van Cleave has more.
The fate of two massive spending bills remains uncertain as disagreements within the Democratic Party could threaten to upend President Biden's economic agenda. All this comes as a deadline to fund the federal government is fast approaching. Natalie Brand reports.
Today on “Face the Nation,” confusion plagues the COVID-19 booster rollout and challenges continue to hobble the Biden presidency.
President Biden’s domestic agenda faces challenges as progressive House Democrats demand a larger bill dedicated to Democratic priorities before signing off on a bipartisans infrastructure bill. Senate Republicans and moderate Democrats meanwhile, are challenging the larger bill. Christina Ruffini has more.
President Biden spoke about the latest recommendations from the CDC on booster shots of the Pfizer vaccine for people 65 and over and others at higher risk. He also answered questions about the handling of migrants at the border, and efforts to pass his Build Back Better economic package. Watch his full remarks.
President Biden this week pledged to double the amount of money spent to help poorer nations battle climate change. The U.S. is now vowing to spend more than $11 billion a year by 2024 on climate aid. Steven Mufson, a reporter covering the business of climate change for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Congress is running out of time to reach a deal on spending to avoid a government shutdown. Democrats and Republicans are also in disagreement over whether to raise the debt ceiling. Nikole Killion has the details.
Some of President Biden's most ambitious plans are facing opposition not only from Republicans but members of his own party. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
President Biden called on world leaders to work together on a range of global issues during his debut address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Biden said the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan marked the end of "a period of relentless war" and started "a new era of relentless diplomacy." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the president's remarks.
Jason Rezaian, an Iranian-American journalist and global opinions writer at The Washington Post, talks about his experience as a prisoner in Iran on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
President Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. The speech comes as the U.S. is dealing with a diplomatic dispute with France and the aftermath of the Afghanistan withdrawal. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with a look at what to expect.
All foreign travelers flying into the U.S. will have to show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test before boarding, the White House announced Monday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the new developments and other news from the White House.
Demonstrators held small, mostly peaceful rallies in the nation's capital on Saturday in a show of support for the people charged for their role in the U.S. Capitol riots. Jeff Pegues has more.
A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted to recommend only people over the age of 65 or who are immunocompromised need third doses of the Pfizer vaccine. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports the decision upends the Biden administration's plans to roll out a mass booster program Monday. Then, Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, an emergency medicine physician, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain what this vote means for the future of COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
Law enforcement in the Washington, D.C., area is on high alert ahead of Saturday’s rally in support of those charged in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Jeff Pegues has the details.
President Obama wrapped up business at the White House with a wide ranging question and answer session in the briefing room yesterday before leaving for his two-week Hawaii vacation. The ISIS-inspired San Bernardino shooting was a major topic as Americans feel increasingly concerned about other lone wolf attackers this holiday season. Craig Boswell reports.
President Trump was flown to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday night, out of what the White House called "an abundance of caution." Mr. Trump is said to be doing well, despite being fatigued and having a low-grade fever. His former aide, Kellyanne Conway, also recently tested positive for COVID-19 as well as his campaign manager Bill Stepien. Chip Reid reports on the latest developments since the president's COVID-19 diagnosis.
Ben Goldberger, assistant managing editor at Time Magazine, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the firing of FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, the most recent staff shake-ups at the White House and Pennsylvania's special election earlier this week.