Biden introduces his pick to lead Defense Department
Retired Army General Lloyd Austin will be the first Black man to helm the Pentagon if confirmed by the Senate.
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Biden outlines COVID-19 pandemic plan
President-elect Joe Biden outlined his plan to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, which emphasizes mask wearing, vaccine distribution and safely returning children to in-person schooling. It comes as he picks nominees to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest.
NAACP presses Biden on civil rights
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson joins CBSN to discuss President-elect Joe Biden's meeting with with the leaders of seven civil rights groups, and the importance of creating a civil rights envoy position in the White House.
National Urban League CEO on Biden's Cabinet
Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, met Tuesday with President-Elect Biden to discuss the importance of having a diverse group of individuals in his cabinet. He joins CBSN for a recap of that meeting.
Biden taps retired general to lead Pentagon
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen retired General Lloyd Austin to be his defense secretary. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN to discuss what makes the pick so historic.
Reports: U.S. turned away more vaccine doses
President Trump is gearing up for a major coronavirus vaccine summit at the White House today. This comes as the New York Times reports the Trump administration passed on a chance to buy even more doses of Pfizer's vaccine over the summer. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Biden lays out health goals for first 100 days
President-elect Joe Biden is pledging to change the course of the pandemic in the U.S. He introduced key members of his administration's health team Tuesday afternoon. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Boston Globe deputy Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what Mr. Biden aims to accomplish when he enters the White House.
White House denies turning down vaccine doses
The Trump administration is facing new reports they turned down an opportunity to buy millions of extra Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses this summer. The White House is denying these claims, but the alleged missed deal could cause distribution delays for Americans. Weijia Jiang reports.
Ex-CIA director on intel under Biden
Former CIA Director Michael Hayden told CBSN's "Red & Blue" that he believes that the intelligence community will recover under President-elect Joe Biden after it faced repeated attacks from President Trump over the past four years. If Mr. Trump had won the 2020 election, Hayden said, intelligence "would be dead."
Melania Trump unveils new White House tennis pavilion
The first lady was criticized earlier this year when she revealed plans for the pavilion at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden COVID-19 adviser shares vaccine latest
Dr. Céline Gounder, a member of President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board, discusses what the transition team needs from the White House as Americans anxiously await vaccine distribution news.
WH replaces Pentagon advisory board members
The White House replaced members of the Pentagon advisory board with Trump loyalists. Omar Villafranca spoke with Politico White House and Washington reporter Daniel Lippman about how this will affect things for the incoming Biden administration.
Jessica Yellin on "The Takeout"
Former CNN White House correspondent Jessica Yellin joins Major Garrett to talk about her live news show on Instagram and her novel, "Savage News," on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Barr under fire after contradicting Trump
There are signs that President Trump's support among political allies may be slipping, as he hints that Attorney General William Barr could be next in his post-election purge of officials. Ben Tracy reports.
Watch: National Christmas Tree lighting
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump presided over the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree outside the White House, with music from the U.S. Navy Sea Chanters and "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.
Barr: No evidence of widespread voter fraud
Attorney General William Barr publicly broke from President Trump in saying there has been no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. Barr's comments, in an interview with the Associated Press, came as President Trump continues to push baseless claims of fraud. AP Justice Department reporter Michael Balsamo, who conducted the interview with Barr, joined to CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss his reporting.
Biden urges Congress to pass new COVID bill
President-elect Joe Biden is urging lawmakers to pass a new coronavirus relief package as he announces a historically diverse economic team. He also named Janet Yellen as the first woman to be Treasury Secretary. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Pelosi backs smaller stimulus proposal
After months of holding out for another $2 trillion dollar coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is backing a smaller plan in an effort to move things along before key programs expire this month. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the likelihood more aid could be coming before the end of the year.
Feds probe possible bribery-for-pardon scheme
The Justice Department is investigating whether White House officials may have been potentially bribed in exchange for pardons. President Trump called the investigation "Fake News." CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more on the documents unsealed by a judge.
Barr: No widespread election fraud
Attorney General William Barr says the Justice Department has not covered any evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 election. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the state of the presidential transition.
Biden introduces his economic team
President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced the officials who will lead his economic team, which is poised to take the helm of the federal government as the nation grapples with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.
Several aid programs to expire soon
As Congress remains at a stalemate over a COVID-19 relief bill, several federal aid programs are set to expire at the end of the month. This could potentially affect millions of Americans. Axios' Courtenay Brown joins CBSN with a closer look.
Dr. Scott Atlas resigns from White House
President Trump's controversial adviser on the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, has resigned from his White House post. Atlas, a former Fox News commentator, contradicted many public health officials as cases of COVID-19 surged out of control. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Biden to formally announce economic team
President-elect Joe Biden is formally announcing his economic team today, including Janet Yellen as his nominee for treasury secretary and Neera Tanden for White House budget chief. However, several top Republicans are already criticizing Tanden, claiming she's too partisan and divisive. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments.
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
The unveiling comes less than two months after secret recordings from June 2018 were aired by CNN, in which she complained about preparing for the holidays at the White House.
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Correspondents' dinner suspect charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner when shots rang out
Reports at the White House Correspondents' Dinner quickly began sharing what they knew when gunfire was heard outside the ballroom.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
Supreme Court turns away another parental rights dispute
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a Florida couple who alleged their parental rights were violated by a now-revised school board policy on students' gender identity.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
King Charles arrives for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
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Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
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Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
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Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed US troops
Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed US troops
Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
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Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul 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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
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DOJ update on charges against shooting suspect
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro spoke to reporters Monday about the initial charges against the suspect in Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Correspondents' dinner suspect due in court
The alleged gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday is set to appear in court Monday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Details emerge on alleged D.C. shooter
More details have emerged on the suspect from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and an apparent "manifesto" he sent to his family. CBS News' Carter Evans has more from Torrance, California.
Charges expected against Cole Allen
The 31-year-old suspect linked to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is set to make a court appearance Monday, where he's expected to be charged. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
Neighbors on correspondents' dinner suspect
Cole Allen, the 31-year-old man linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has an appearance Monday in federal court. His family's neighbors in Torrance, California, told CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel that his parents are peaceful people.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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From 1981: President Ronald Reagan shot
On March 30, 1981, a gunman shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan outside the Washington Hilton hotel in the nation's capital. Watch a CBS News special report from that day.
DOJ update on charges against shooting suspect
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro spoke to reporters Monday about the initial charges against the suspect in Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Correspondents' dinner suspect due in court
The alleged gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday is set to appear in court Monday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Leavitt holds briefing on shooting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions from reporters Monday, just two days after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner forced Secret Service to rush President Trump to safety. Following the briefing, CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Shanelle Kaul provided more reporting.
Budget airlines pitch U.S. government
A group of budget airlines, including Frontier and Avelo, has asked the U.S. government for a relief package amid Spirit Airlines' negotiations for a loan, a Wall Street Journal report says. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.