Washington, D.C. mayor: Residents denied fundamental rights
The House passed a bill to make D.C. the nation's 51st state last year by a vote of 232-180.
As Congress prepares to take up D.C. statehood, national support grows
A new national poll shows 54% of likely voters support D.C. statehood.
CBS News' "The Debrief" podcast reports on unaccompanied children at the U.S.- Mexico border
On this week's episode of The Debrief, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the influx of unaccompanied children at the U.S.-Mexico border, and what is being done to help them find safety.
How Democrats in Congress are spending $2 trillion on COVID relief
On this week's episode of "The Debrief" podcast, Major Garrett explains where the nearly $2 trillion in COVID relief will be going.
CDC to say teacher vaccination not precondition to reopening schools
Guidelines are expected to say that teacher vaccination isn't a precondition for reopening schools.
Trump announces legal team after high-profile departures
The former president's Senate impeachment trial is set to begin on February 9.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns in wake of Capitol assault
She said in her resignation letter to President Trump there is "no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me."
Trump 2020 adviser Cory Lewandowski tests positive for COVID-19
Lewandowski has been involved in President Trump's legal battles in Philadelphia.
Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country
"Nothing of substance" is happening with the White House's Coronavirus Task Force, said one source familiar with the situation.
Trump's counselor and confidant Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID
Hicks traveled with the president, and a number of other senior officials, on Tuesday and Wednesday.
CDC tells states to prepare for vaccinations by November 1
The Centers for Disease Control has urged governors to be prepared for the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.
Lawmakers question USPS board member's role in choice of postmaster general
Two lawmakers found that DeJoy was chosen over the wishes of the vice president of the USPS Board of Governors.
White House report recommends Georgia issue statewide mask mandate
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is trying to stop Atlanta from mandating masks.
DOJ to announce housing assistance grants for human trafficking survivors
It is awarding over $35 million in housing assistance grants to 73 non-profit organizations from 33 states that provide housing and services to victims of human trafficking.
Democratic lawmakers urge funding for potential COVID-19 treatment
Two lawmakers are calling for research into immune globulins as a "pre-vaccine solution" for coronavirus.