White House faces questions on COVID response

The White House is meeting with health experts and considering whether guidelines may need to be updated in light of rising COVID-19 cases. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Washington Post national political reporter Eugene Scott, and Insider political reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus the pressure on leaders to combat COVID misinformation, and the new timeline for a bipartisan infrastructure deal.

• Jul 22, 2021
• 16:54

Biden outlines plans for economic recovery

Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the plans President-elect Joe Biden outlined in his economic address Monday, including a potential COVID-19 aid package from Congress.

• Nov 16, 2020
• 08:12

FDA flags "small possible risk" from vaccine

There have been about 100 preliminary reports of people developing a nervous system disorder after taking the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Nearly 13 million Americans have received that vaccine. New York Times columnist and "A Planet of Viruses" author Carl Zimmer joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jul 13, 2021
• 08:59

CBS News poll: How Americans view the pandemic

New CBS News polling shows how Americans see the pandemic, and what they expect it to bring in the future. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "Red & Blue" with the latest data.

• Mar 17, 2022
• 06:04

Lawmakers calls for end to anti-Asian violence

Since the start of the pandemic, hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been on the rise, even as an estimated two million AAPIs serve on the frontlines as health care workers and first responders. California Congresswoman Judy Chu joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why she's joining forces with leaders from the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to demand legislation to address the uptick in racism and violence.

• Feb 22, 2021
• 09:15

FEMA opens COVID-19 vaccination sites

Hundreds of FEMA vaccination sites are opening up nationwide. Government officials say the goal is to increase vaccine access to underserved communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga goes inside one site that's set to open to the public in Philadelphia.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 02:44

Miami Beach mayor on spring break COVID risk

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss what his city is doing to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks as travelers flock to Florida during spring break.

• Mar 8, 2021
• 07:58

Trump: Fed should lead, not be led

President Trump is criticizing the Federal Reserve for not taking more action on interest rates. This comes after the Fed slashed rates Tuesday to combat economic concerns stemming from the coronavirus outbreak. Politico's Daniel Lippman and the Wall Street Journal's Gabriel Rubin discuss how lawmakers and the White House are reacting to the Fed's decision.

• Mar 3, 2020
• 07:55

Biden announces vaccine mandates

President Biden announced a new six-pronged strategy to tackle rising cases of COVID-19, including vaccine mandates for federal workers and companies with more than 100 employees. The Washington Examiner's political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood and the Washington Post's "Power Up" anchor Alayna Treene join "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, plus the battle among Democrats over the multitrillion-dollar budget bill.

• Sep 9, 2021
• 15:44

Democrats push to keep Child Tax Credit

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.

• Jun 14, 2021
• 04:26

COVID vaccine mandate for military

The Pentagon is planning to require COVID-19 vaccination for all active-duty military personnel by mid-September. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Associated Press White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller, and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details on that, as well as the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget resolution.

• Aug 9, 2021
• 12:10

Biden's COVID rebound; Pelosi heads to Asia

President Biden remains in isolation two days after testing positive for COVID-19 again in what doctors are calling a rebound case. This comes as questions arise over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible plans to stop in Taiwan during her trip to Asia. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.

• Aug 1, 2022
• 05:57

Biden isolating with "rebound" of COVID-19

President Biden is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 again over the weekend. The president's doctor says he is experiencing a "rebound" case, which sometimes occurs in those treated with Paxlovid. Zeke Miller, White House reporter for The Associated Press, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss that and other headlines from Washington.

• Aug 1, 2022
• 04:04

Latest on Biden's rebound COVID case

President Biden is in isolation again after another positive COVID test over the weekend. His doctor calls it a rebound case, which can happen in patients who have been treated with the antiviral drug Paxlovid. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports on the latest, and then Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-charge at the New Orleans Children's Hospital, joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the diagnosis.

• Aug 1, 2022
• 07:36

Biden tests positive in rebound COVID case

President Biden is back in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 — again. In a letter, the president's physician called it a "rebound" case, a rare possibility in those who have been treated with the antiviral Paxlovid. Major Garrett has the latest details from the White House.

• Aug 1, 2022
• 03:19

New Zealand fully reopens

New Zealand's borders fully reopened to visitors from around the world on Monday, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed them in March 2020.

• Aug 1, 2022
• 00:49

Biden tests positive for COVID again, will return to isolation

The president feels "quite well" and his doctor said he will not begin any sort of treatment at this time.

• Jul 30, 2022

Biden tests positive for COVID again

President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, just days after he left isolation for his last bout with the virus. In a tweet, the president said he has no symptoms and is "still at work." But he will self-isolate "for the safety of everyone around me."

• Jul 30, 2022
• 00:51

Updated COVID vaccines could roll out in September

Pfizer and Moderna expect to have updated vaccines to combat the latest Omicron variants as early as September, the Food and Drug Administration confirmed to CBS News.

• Jul 29, 2022
• 00:22

Updated COVID boosters for Omicron BA.5 variant expected in September

U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.

• Jul 29, 2022

Man accused of selling bleach as COVID cure extradited to U.S.

Mark Grenon and his three adult sons were indicted last year. They claim the solution can also cure cancer, autism and malaria, among others.

• Jul 29, 2022

Experts eye next-generation COVID-19 vaccines

Dr. Celine Gounder, editor at large at Kaiser Health News, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss improved COVID vaccines mentioned at a recent White House summit she attended.

• Jul 27, 2022
• 05:01

New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild

Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold.

• Jul 28, 2022

North Korea threatens to use nukes in potential conflicts with U.S., S. Korea

Experts say Pyongyang will likely intensify its threats against the Washington and Seoul as the allies prepare to expand summertime military exercises.

• Jul 28, 2022

Biden tests negative for COVID-19, ends isolation

President Biden ended his isolation Wednesday after testing negative for COVID-19 both Tuesday night and again Wednesday morning. Sean Sullivan, deputy politics editor for campaigns at the Washington Post, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest from the White House, including a potential deal with Russia to release WNBA star Brittney Griner.

• Jul 27, 2022
• 06:40

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