Comedians turn to TikTok
With comedy venues and clubs mostly closed during the pandemic, comedians found a new place to share their work: social media. Comics say it might not be a fad, but a way of the future. Kate Smith reports.
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State of emergency declared in Miami Beach
A state of emergency left Miami Beach streets clear of people by 11 p.m. Saturday night. But hours earlier, thousands were there, singing and dancing, leading officials to declare a curfew. CBS Miami's Bobeth Yates reports.
Guy Fieri helps raise millions for restaurant workers
When millions of people were out of work during the pandemic, Food Network host Guy Fieri wanted to support his community. So, he joined the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, and helped raise $25 million for restaurant workers in need.
White House officials on Biden's diagnosis
White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said Thursday that he had spoken with President Biden since he tested positive for the coronavirus. Jha said that "because the president is fully vaccinated, double boosted, his risk of serious illness is dramatically lower."
Biden speaks after ending COVID isolation
President Joe Biden on Wednesday tested negative for COVID-19 and held his first public appearance since he went into isolation last week. He said he is "feeling great," although he warned that the latest COVID variant BA.5 is very contagious and many will catch it even after taking precautions. Watch his remarks.
Special Report: Biden tests positive for COVID
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. The White House said the president is experiencing mild symptoms. Tony Dokoupil anchors a CBS News Special Report with reporting and analysis from Caitlin Huey-Burns at the White House and Dr. Celine Gounder, an epidemiologist.
Biden contracts COVID-19
The White House says President Joe Biden has "very mild symptoms" after he tested positive for COVID-19. Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, John Moore, Associated Press White House reporter Chris Megerian, and CBS News Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discuss the president's condition and the precautions being taken at the White House.
President Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Biden posted a short video on Twitter earlier Thursday saying he is doing well after testing positive for COVID-19. The White House says he has mild symptoms, including a runny nose and dry cough. Toluse Olorunnipa, White House bureau chief for the Washington Post, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the president's COVID infection.
Expert weighs in on COVID tests and masks
COVID-19 cases are hitting record levels in the U.S. as the Omicron variant spreads and hospitalizations rise. The CDC is considering updating its mask recommendations, and Donald Trump is speaking up about the benefits of vaccines. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest.
Biden campaigns for Newsom in California
President Biden joins California Governor Gavin Newsom on a campaign stop where they are urging Californians to vote "no" in the recall election. Recent polling shows that more than 60% of likely voters oppose the recall. CBS Sacramento reporter Kenny Choi joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Push to reopen Canadian border
Democratic Representative Brian Higgins of New York is calling on both U.S. and Canadian officials to come to an agreement on reopening the northern border. Non-essential travel between the two neighboring countries has been restricted since March 2020. Higgins joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss his proposal.
New mask guidance, infrastructure talks
In a major update to public health guidance Thursday, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks indoors or social distance in most settings. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Politico's White House reporter Meridith McGraw, and NPR political reporter Juana Summers join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with Thursday's headlines out of Washington, including the president's infrastructure meeting and a debate among Democrats over how to respond to escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
Biden calls Putin a "war criminal"
CBS News correspondent Steve Dorsey and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest from Washington on the war in Ukraine, including President Biden calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a "war criminal," what a case against Putin an international court would look like, and more.
HHS Secretary on the pandemic and mental health
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra spoke exclusively with CBS News about COVID-19, health inequity and mental health. Watch part of the conversation on "Red and Blue".
Trump and Biden to debate in Cleveland
President Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden will take the debate stage Tuesday night in Cleveland for the first of three presidential debates. Former White House deputy chief of staff and 2012 Obama campaign manager Jim Messina joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" with a look at what to expect.
Sen. Cassidy on COVID aid, Greene's comments
Senate Democrats are moving forward with steps to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, even without Republican support, while the White House continues negotiating with GOP senators who favor a smaller package. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the negotiations, plus why he thinks Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is "bad for the conservative movement."
CDC committee's COVID vaccine guidelines
A federal advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Tuesday recommended the first coronavirus vaccines should be distributed to health care workers and residents of long term care facilities. If the FDA grants emergency approval, the first doses could be available in mid-December. Dr. Jennifer Kates, senior vice president and director of global health and HIV policy at the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the recommendation.
Azar criticized over coronavirus response
The Trump administration has been frequently criticized over its coronavirus response. Much of that criticism has been directed at Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, who oversaw the administration’s coronavirus response before Mike Pence took over. Dan Diamond, a health reporter at Politico, joined “Red and Blue” to explain why.
Biden outlines plan to fight Omicron
President Biden delivered remarks on the U.S. response to the Omicron COVID-19 variant on Thursday. Plus, the House passed a stopgap measure that will fund federal agencies into mid-February — but the bill’s fate is less clear in the Senate. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Axios congressional correspondent Alayna Treene and Washington Examiner senior correspondent David Drucker join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Democrats strategize on COVID-19 relief bill
With just over six weeks to go until pandemic unemployment aid expires, Democratic lawmakers are working on plans to bypass Senate Republicans if they won't back President Biden's $1.9 trillion economic relief bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy and Boston Globe deputy Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about where the process heads next.
Biden backs Taiwan
President Biden pledged military intervention if Taiwan were attacked by China. The administration insists this is not a policy change. CBS News correspondent Steve Dorsey and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and more of the day's top political stories.
What are the risks of coronavirus?
Officials in California are pushing for more testing after a patient with no known travel connections tested positive for coronavirus. Johns Hopkins University professor of public health Dr. Marty Makary speaks with CBSN about why this virus seems more serious than previous outbreaks and how we can protect ourselves from getting sick.
Trump plans tax cut for coronavirus impact
President Trump is planning to propose a tax cut in an economic package to help cushion the impact from the coronavirus. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller, and Politico White House reporter Nancy Cook join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest on the administration's response.
How much longer will Omicron wave last?
Places in the U.S. that were hit first with the Omicron wave are now seeing a slowdown in case numbers, but other parts of the country continue to struggle to handle the surge. CBS News' Michael George reports, and then Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, joins Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" with more on the impact in schools, the rollout of free at-home tests, and why CDC guidance keeps changing.
Texas governor tests positive for COVID-19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19. His office says he is fully vaccinated and not experiencing symptoms. His diagnosis comes as school districts in Texas and Florida are defying their governors' bans on mask mandates in schools. CBS Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede and Politico's Texas correspondent Renuka Rayasam join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more.
Government shutdown prompts FAA to float flight cancellations as Senate talks continue
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continue as the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.
These 40 airports could be impacted by FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Witnesses of UPS plane crash recall melted clothes, chaos: "There was no going to help"
At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
ICE officer injured by detainee as threats against agents rise, DHS says
DHS said an ICE officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston.
Black boxes from UPS plane crash found as death toll rises to 12
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Zohran Mamdani won by shaking up NYC politics
Entering the mayoral race with under 1% support, Zohran Mamdani's prospects of winning initially seemed unlikely. Here are some of the ways he turned the race around.
Sherrill landslide in New Jersey driven by high turnout, CBS News analysis finds
Here's the county-by-county analysis of Democrat Mikie Sherrill's victory in the 2025 New Jersey governor's race from CBS Elections Data Desk.
Judge orders ICE to improve "serious conditions" at Chicago-area immigration facility
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order requiring federal authorities to maintain certain sanitary conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview, while also guaranteeing detainees contact with their attorneys.