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The Senate is set to vote today on whether to begin debate on a bipartisan infrastructure bill. But Republican senators are opposed, saying they need more time. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from today's vote and what the main sticking points are before the legislation can proceed.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is moving forward with a procedural vote on an infrastructure deal despite lingering concerns among Republicans over how to pay for it. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Politico's national political correspondent Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details on that, plus an update on the indictment of longtime Trump ally Thomas Barrack.
A White House official and an aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have tested positive for the coronavirus. Both had been vaccinated. Nikole Killion reports.
The Senate may vote to advance a vehicle for the bill next week, even if the legislative text is not finalized.
President Biden has been meeting on Capitol Hill to try to solidify Democratic support for a record $3.5 trillion budget and infrastructure plan. The White House would need the support of all 50 Democratic senators to pass the bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what's in the plan, and CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins "CBSN AM" to discuss its chances.
The president will meet with Democrats on Capitol Hill after they reached a deal on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure proposal.
Senate Democrats say they have agreed on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan which they aim to pass through budget reconciliation, meaning no GOP votes are needed if all Democrats are onboard. The mammoth bill would include most of President Biden's original proposals on climate, health care and child care – but could imperil the narrower bipartisan infrastructure deal. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta reports on the latest on "CBSN AM," and CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins with analysis.
With the Senate divided 50-50 along party lines, the voting-rights legislation named the For the People Act, pushed by Democrats and the White House, fell significantly short of the 60-vote threshold required to defeat a Republican-led filibuster. The push for a federal voting-rights law comes as 48 states are considering 389 Republican-backed bills that would restrict voting. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Democrats are considering their next move after a sweeping voting rights bill failed in the Senate. Not a single Republican voted to advance the legislation, which fell short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM to discuss.
The agreement comes after White House officials met with the bipartisan group of senators twice on Wednesday.
The Senate will hold a vote on Tuesday on Democrats' major voting rights and election reform overhaul called the "For the People Act." Elizabeth Hira of the Brennan Center joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss why the bill is necessary to preserve American democracy.
As the sixth anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization approaches, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate could vote on the Equality Act this month. The legislation would extend legal protections for the LGBTQ+ community under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In addition to the Equality Act, Senate Democrats are hoping to push forward with voting rights reform. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the Senate will consider it at the end of June, though it's likely to be blocked by Republicans.
Senate Republicans on Friday voted to block a bill to create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Democrats failed to reach the 60-vote threshold. CBS' Natalie Brand joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at what this means going forward.
The Senate is expected to vote in June on the bill after a lengthy amendment process.
The House has approved a measure to create a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" to talk about how the bill faces opposition in the Senate.
President Biden is facing growing calls from within his own party to help bring an end to violence in the Middle East. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
President Biden met with Senate and House leaders at the White House to discuss infrastructure. The two sides are still far apart on any compromise. Nancy Cordes has more.
Lawmakers on the Senate Rules Committee are debating the "For the People Act," a major overhaul of voting rights in the U.S. Democrats say the measure is crucial to protecting elections, while Republicans say it isn't necessary as they push for restrictive laws. CBSN's Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Tanya Rivero about the debate.
In the wake of the deadly Waco standoff, Schumer and LaPierre discussed guns with then-moderator Bob Schieffer
The Senate voted on four separate immigration proposals on Thursday. All of them failed. CBSN political contributor and national political reporter for RealClearPolitics Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss why lawmakers seem to be hitting a wall, and the rest of the day's political news.
Senators are debating a number of proposals to overhaul the nation's immigration system. At the center of the discussions is the fate of America's DACA recipients, also known as Dreamers, immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the latest from Capitol Hill.
Senate leaders say they've reached an agreement on a spending bill as the deadline looms for another possible government shutdown. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill with the details.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the new bipartisan budget deal a "genuine breakthrough," and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said it's a "bipartisan step forward." Washington Post reporter David Nakamura joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the deal.
CBS News' Nancy Cordes has details of the new budget deal reached between Republicans and Democrats to raise defense and non-defense spending
The Senate plans to vote for a House-passed bill to keep the government open, but Democrats remain opposed ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to present their response to Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, a source tells CBS News.
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday.
Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
A nationwide event drew 30,000 people and marked a broader trend of rising baptisms, with Gen Z men leading a new wave of faith.