Dr. Anthony Fauci: Divisiveness has failed America

"Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks about the latest efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic with the Biden administration's chief medical advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who says the goal of 100 million vaccinations in 100 days is entirely achievable. Fauci also discusses how politicization of public health measures (like wearing masks), mixed messaging from the Trump White House, and claims that COVID-19 is a hoax have thwarted America's efforts to limit the pandemic's toll.

• Jan 24, 2021
• 10:21

Farewell, 45: Donald Trump exits the stage

Once Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President last Wednesday, the man who had dominated every aspect of the news cycle was suddenly gone. CBS News senior national correspondent Ben Tracy reflects on covering President Donald Trump, as well as his legacy, and – after four years of shocking or bizarre White House behavior – a return to the ordinary.

• Jan 24, 2021
• 05:10

White House urges "decisive action" on economy

At a White House briefing Friday, National Economic Council director Brian Deese said "decisive action" is needed to avoid "falling into a very serious economic hole" amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch a portion of his remarks.

• Jan 22, 2021
• 02:11

Biden speaks about economic recovery

President Biden announced a series of measures to ease the economic burden of the coronavirus pandemic, including more federal food assistance and streamlining the delivery of stimulus checks. Watch his remarks.

• Jan 22, 2021
• 18:38

Biden unveils coronavirus response strategy

On his first full day in office, President Biden unveiled his administration's national strategy for the COVID-19 response and pandemic preparedness. It includes plans to vaccinate 100 million people in 100 days and authorizes the Defense Production Act to ramp up vaccine and PPE production. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the details.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 09:23

Senator Bob Casey on priorities for Biden

For the first time in years, Democrats have control of not only the White House, but of both chambers of Congress. The slim majority the party now holds boosts President Biden's chances of getting key legislation passed and of having his Cabinet picks confirmed. Democratic Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what he thinks the administration needs to prioritize and how he plans to help the administration advance its policies.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 09:29

ER doctor on Biden's COVID response plan

President Biden detailed his plan to fight the coronavirus Thursday as the average daily death toll tops 4,000. As CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports, the new administration aims to make testing and vaccines more available, reopen schools and vaccinate 100 million Americans in 100 days. Then, Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and a medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss more of Mr. Biden's strategy.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 10:36

How Biden wants to the fix economy

More than 1.3 million people in the United States applied for unemployment aid last week, the final full week of data for the Trump administration. Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how President Biden wants to pass his $1.9 trillion economic relief bill.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 07:55

Biden administration revamps West Wing

The White House not only has new decor with President Biden moving in, but it underwent a $500,000 deep clean and has new precautions in place to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 02:09

Dr. Fauci gives update on COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci returned to the White House briefing room Thursday to give an update on the coronavirus pandemic. Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease official, had often been sidelined in recent months by former President Trump. Watch his remarks.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 19:11

Biden lays out plan for first 100 days

President Joe Biden signed several executive actions on his first day in the White House, after being sworn in as the 46th president. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 03:19

Biden begins first full day in Oval Office

More than three decades after launching his first presidential campaign, President Joe Biden will begin his first full day in the White House. Weijia Jiang reports on Mr. Biden's inaugural address to the nation and the historic ceremony.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 04:19

Biden begins first full day in office

On his first full day in office, President Biden is planning to sign several executive orders aimed at tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and will receive a briefing from members of his COVID-19 response team. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN AM to discuss this and more.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 08:10

White House press secretary on first day

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the president's first day in office, what to expect in the coming days and from the administration, as well as President Biden's ambitious agenda.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 06:54

How Trump skipping inauguration bucks tradition

Many of the longstanding traditions that typically take place on Inauguration Day were missing from Wednesday's transfer of power. Former President Trump chose not to meet with President Biden face to face, instead hosting his own farewell event at Joint Base Andrews. Andy Card, former White House chief of staff under President George W. Bush, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the symbolism associated with the inaugural ceremony.

• Jan 20, 2021
• 08:51

Biden's road to the White House

President Biden began his career in politics in 1973 as the junior United States senator from Delaware. Now, nearly 50 years after his journey began, he has taken office as the 46th president of the United States. Robert Hoopes, president of VOX Global and who served as Biden's chief of staff during the 2012 Democratic National Convention, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to reflect on the president's career in public service.

• Jan 20, 2021
• 08:01

Biden works on packed legislative agenda

President Biden wasted no time getting to work after taking the oath of office. He signed several executive actions and prepared legislation to be sent to Congress. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran, and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what is on the Biden administration's legislative agenda and how easy it will be to get it through Congress.

• Jan 20, 2021
• 09:11

White House site allows users to choose their pronouns

The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.

• Jan 20, 2021

Jen Psaki gives first press briefing

President Biden's White House press secretary Jen Psaki gave her first press conference on Wednesday night, seven hours after Mr. Biden was sworn in as president. Psaki emphasized the "importance of bringing truth and transparency back to the briefing room." Watch her briefing.

• Jan 20, 2021
• 30:48

Biden sets tone with call for unity

CBS News senior political analyst and "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson discusses President Biden's inaugural speech and the challenges he faces in the White House.

• Jan 20, 2021
• 01:40

Biden signs first executive actions as president

On his first day in office, President Biden signed several executive actions and orders — some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Trump — on issues including the environment, immigration, the U.S. census and regulatory changes. Watch his remarks at the signing ceremony.

• Jan 20, 2021
• 03:05

Trump pardons Bannon before leaving office

In the final hours of his term, President Trump granted pardons to 73 people, including his former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, and commuted sentences for 70 others. The clemency spree came after the president delivered a video message about his record over the past four years. Paula Reid reports.

• Jan 20, 2021
• 03:56

Trump's decision to skip Biden's inauguration

After four tumultuous years under President Trump, America will have a new commander in chief. Mr. Trump will not be attending the Inauguration ceremony for incoming President Joe Biden. Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, discusses this and more on CBSN AM.

• Jan 20, 2021
• 06:21

Analysis of Trump's farewell speech

President Trump delivered a farewell speech on the morning of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, which Mr. Trump chose not to attend. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, joined CBSN to discuss the outgoing president's remarks.

• Jan 20, 2021
• 21:45

Trump ends contentious presidential term

Mr. Trump's presidency ended Wednesday after four contentious, and at times, tumultuous years. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to reflect on his term, including how Mr. Trump interacted with the media and handled the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Jan 20, 2021
• 16:39

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