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House Democrats' tax proposal plans to increase taxes on corporations and wealthy Americans. The plan is expected be challenged by Republicans and more moderate Democrats. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
A majority of Democrats in the House and Senate are backing a proposal to make some enhanced pandemic benefits permanent. Child Tax Credit payments of up to $300 per month begin July 15. Joseph Zeballos-Roig, an economic policy reporter for Insider, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the support and opposition the plan is facing from lawmakers.
Senate leaders reached a deal to raise the debt ceiling through December 3, preventing the government from defaulting on its debts. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, co-author of Politico Playbook Tara Palmeri and National Journal's "Against the Grain" columnist Josh Kraushaar join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details and the latest on President Biden's visit to Illinois.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says the agreement he reached with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer "is fighting inflation, this is all about that."
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin reached a deal to pass some of President Biden's domestic agenda. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 addresses energy, health and tax policy, but leaves out child tax credits, free community college and a national paid family leave program. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
President Biden says the budget bill agreed to by Senate Democrats Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer will be "the most important investment that we've ever made in our energy security." Watch his full remarks.
In a surprise move, Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced a historic deal on climate, energy and health care costs – a major breakthrough for President Biden. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has details on the unexpected compromise.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin have reached a deal for a wide-ranging financial package that includes funding for things like health care, energy and fighting climate change. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what's in the package and what made the centrist lawmaker agree to it.
The announcement came hours after the passage of a bill incentivizing semiconductor chip production.
Senators Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer say they have reached a deal on the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that includes measures to fight inflation, lower drug costs and address climate change. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down the legislation and other measures that Congress is working to pass.
Schumer, who is fully vaccinated and double boosted, is only experiencing "very mild" symptoms, the spokesperson said in a statement.
CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and Puck News senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri join "Red and Blue" to discuss the significance of former White House counsel Pat Cipollone agreeing to testify before the January 6 House select committee. Plus, their analysis of how Democrats feel about President Biden now and if they want him to run again in 2024.
Williams, a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer and the last living medal of honor recipient from World War II, died Wednesday at 98 years old.
A reported draft Supreme Court opinion obtained by Politico suggests the court is set to roll back Roe v. Wade. President Biden reacted to the report by emphasizing that it's unclear if the draft is the court's final decision and vowing to work with Democrats in Congress to pass a law protecting abortion rights. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke to Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what else the president had to say and the reactions from lawmakers who said conservative Supreme Court justices lied at their confirmation hearings.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is considering an offer from Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the debt ceiling dilemma continues. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the anniversary of the January 6 riots.
President Biden is weighing his options for a nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who plans to retire this year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on the impact of Breyer's retirement, and CBS News senior White House correspondent breaks down the opportunity it presents for the Biden administration.
Action on voting rights bill on Capitol Hill; Candidate smokes marijuana in new campaign ad
Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are beginning debate on voting rights legislation. But it faces an uphill battle as two key Senate Democrats oppose filibuster reform. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBSN with the latest from Capitol Hill.
Senators are expected to begin debate on a voting rights bill that no Republican members support. The legislation combines the Freedom To Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBSN to discuss why it's unlikely the bill will pass, and the key role two Democrats play.
A series of speakers, including Martin Luther King III, delivered remarks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day about the need to pass voting rights legislation in Washington. Antjuan Seawright, CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Leslie Sanchez, CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist, joined CBSN to discuss.
Congress is back to work and lawmakers are juggling a handful of issues. The Senate will begin debating voting rights legislation Tuesday, while other Democrats shift their focus to President Biden's spending plan. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN AM to discuss.
New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said Sunday that a fire that killed 19 people, including nine children, was started by a space heater. Watch New York officials give an update on the devastating fire.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was preparing to give a speech on January 6, 2021, when a Capitol police officer grabbed him.
The Senate returns to session days before the anniversary of the Capitol riot, and Democrats are expected to try to salvage President Joe Biden's social and climate spending bill in the new year. CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan and CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak join CBSN's Tanya Rivero for more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared "welcome to the War Department" as he took the stage ahead of President Trump.
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown.
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.
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez, 32, was shot at least eight times during the attack on Sept. 24 and was taken to Parkland Hospital in critical condition.
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The possibility of a shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.