Schumer says Senate will act on bipartisan infrastructure bill next week
The Senate may vote to advance a vehicle for the bill next week, even if the legislative text is not finalized.
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Biden meets with Senators on infrastructure
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.
Biden meets with Senate Democrats on infrastructure bills
The president will meet with Democrats on Capitol Hill after they reached a deal on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure proposal.
Senate Democrats reach infrastructure deal
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.
Senate Republicans block voting rights bill
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' strategy behind voting rights vote
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.
Bipartisan group of senators reaches agreement on infrastructure framework
The agreement comes after White House officials met with the bipartisan group of senators twice on Wednesday.
Senate vote looms on "For the People Act"
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.
Senate could extend LGBTQ+ protections
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 to take up sweeping voting rights bill in June
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 GOP blocks January 6 commission
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.
Senate delays vote on bill to counter China's influence
The Senate is expected to vote in June on the bill after a lengthy amendment process.
January 6 commission faces GOP opposition
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.
Democrats say Biden should do more to stop Middle East violence
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.
Biden holds infrastructure meeting
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.
Senators debate major voting rights overhaul
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.
Schumer, LaPierre on "Face the Nation," 1993
In the wake of the deadly Waco standoff, Schumer and LaPierre discussed guns with then-moderator Bob Schieffer
Senate votes on immigration proposals
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.
Senate begins immigration debate
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 reaches deal on spending bill
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 announces bipartisan budget deal
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.
Senate reaches budget deal
CBS News' Nancy Cordes has details of the new budget deal reached between Republicans and Democrats to raise defense and non-defense spending
Trump vs. Dems
President Trump is threatening there will be no deal on DACA, the Obama-era program that gives legal status to undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, if there is no funding for a border wall. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he's taking his offer to fund the border wall off the table. Editor-in-Chief of The Hill Bob Cusack explains where the negotiations go from here.
Trump's wall & DACA fight
The Senate's top Democrat has changed his mind about paying for a wall along Mexico's border. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered to go along with President Trump's demand less than a week ago. Now, Schumer says the wall is off the table. Nancy Cordes reports.
DACA debate
The government reopened after a three-day shutdown, but the challenges aren't over for lawmakers. Congress now has just three weeks before funding runs out again, and Democrats are under pressure to make a deal for Dreamers. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss what's at stake.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in latest boat strikes, U.S. military says
Three people were killed when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
New Year's Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives around the world
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Transcript, video of Jack Smith's testimony on Trump cases released
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified for more than eight hours about the investigations and prosecutions of President Trump.
Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
Body found in Texas identified as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The Bexar County medical examiner's office determined Camila Mendoza Olmos died by suicide.
Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
These national and regional retailers went out of business in 2025
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.