Can we talk? Most feel Americans get along, but vocal minority more active, divided — CBS News Poll
Here's more from the CBS News Elections and Survey Unit study on state of democracy.
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Biden unveils new effort to fight Omicron
President Biden says his administration is doubling its order of Pfizer's new COVID-19 antiviral pill from 10 million to 20 million as the Omicron variant ravages the U.S. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more headlines from the White House.
Manchin pulls support for social spending bill
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said he could not vote for President Biden's social spending plan, which could doom the bill. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Senator Manchin talks social spending bill
President Biden is speaking out about the White House's plan for the pandemic, while uncertainty remains about his social and climate spending plan. Representative Andy Levin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the Build Back Better bill and the pandemic.
Americans with opposing political views learn to see each other beyond labels
A group called Make America Dinner Again is getting people with opposing views together to talk about them in a civil way.
Congress faces uphill climb in the new year
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.
Potential political turning points in 2022
Control of Congress and the future of abortion rights are just two political shifts that could make an impact in 2022. USA Today national political correspondent David Jackson joined CBSN to discuss what could be major turning points and issues in American politics this year.
Jan. 6 investigator Jamie Raskin: "I'm not gonna see American democracy go down the tubes."
The Maryland Representative witnessed the attack on Congress by insurrectionists on January 6, 2021, but he'd already experienced an even darker day, when his 25-year-old son, Thomas, took his own life.
Biden and Democrats to face test in midterms
President Biden will face a big test in the second year of his presidency as Democrats try to hold onto power in the 2022 midterm elections. CBS News contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN to discuss the year ahead.
Former Senator Harry Reid dies at age 82
Former Senator Harry Reid, the son of a Nevada rock miner who rose to become of the most powerful Democrats in Senate history, has died at the age of 82. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne joins CBSN to discuss Reid and his legacy.
Manchin and Democrats talk spending agenda
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin met virtually Tuesday with other Senate Democrats to talk about a way forward on the president's social and climate spending bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
Senate Democrats meet about way forward on social spending bill
Manchin's stated opposition to the president's social spending bill could be a fatal blow.
Federal student loan payments now set to restart in May
The Biden administration pushed back the restart of federal student loan payments, paused during the pandemic.
Vice President discusses White House agenda, COVID-19
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced he will not support the Build Back Better Act, a key part of the Biden administration's legislative agenda, while cold weather and the Omicron variant are driving an increase in COVID-19 infections -- both major challenges for the Biden administration. Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Manchin's objection puts Biden agenda at risk
Democrats are trying to revive President Biden's "Build Back Better" spending plan after Senator Joe Manchin said he wouldn't support the bill. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Democrats to move ahead on Build Back Better
President Biden and his fellow Democrats say they will continue to work on their $1.75 trillion social spending and climate plan despite Senator Joe Manchin saying he would no longer support the legislation. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a look at the next steps and more news from the White House.
Biden agenda likely delayed until 2022
A Senate vote on President Biden's social spending and climate agenda will likely take place after the new year while the president continues to negotiate the bill with Democrats. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports from Capitol Hill. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain why paid family leave, a key component of the package, is appearing more likely to be cut from the legislation.
Build Back Better unlikely to pass this year
President Biden's Build Back Better social spending agenda is unlikely to be brought for a Senate vote before the year ends, missing Democrats' self-imposed Christmas deadline. The president has been negotiating with Democratic holdout Senator Joe Manchin, who disagrees with the plan’s funding. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM from the White House to discuss.
Manchin's stance on child tax credit likely to stall Build Back Better
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia is resisting a one-year extension of the expanded child tax credit in President Biden's roughly $2 trillion social and climate spending package. The Democrat's stance on the provision is likely to delay passage of the bill until next year. Yeganeh Torbati, an economic policy investigative reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss Manchin's opposition.
Biden and Manchin at odds on spending bill
Senate Democrats will likely not be able to pass President Biden's Build Back Better bill before 2022. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN with an update on critical negotiations between the president and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin.
Panel supports holding Meadows in contempt
The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol unanimously voted Monday night to recommend holding former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt for defying a subpoena. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak discusses the vote and what's next for Meadows.
Rep. Ritchie Torres on "that triumph of hope"
The 15th Congressional District in New York's South Bronx is the poorest in the country, and for the young Democrat – the first Afro-Latino gay Congressman – fighting to support the social safety net isn't partisan; it's personal.
NYC Council approves voting rights for noncitizens
Around 800,000 legal immigrants will be able to vote in municipal elections in New York City if a new bill called "Intro 1857" becomes law. New York City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss why he first proposed the legislation back in 2020 and is leading efforts to get it passed.
Senate passes deal to raise debt limit
In a 59-35 vote, the Senate passed a measure allowing for a one-time exemption to the filibuster so Democrats can raise the debt limit without Republican votes. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned the nation could enter default if the borrowing limit is not raised by December 15. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain the process ahead.
Monthly child tax credit payments set to expire
The IRS has told some lawmakers the bill needs to pass by December 28 for payments to continue smoothly heading into January, according to Senate and House congressional aides.
Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Doha, drawing condemnation from Qatar
U.S. ally Qatar condemns Israel for strikes targeting Hamas leaders in its capital city Doha, calling them "a blatant violation of all international laws and norms."
Labor market added 911,000 fewer jobs than earlier reported, BLS says
The downward revision from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the job market was slowing in 2024 and early 2025.
Venezuelan leader declares early Christmas as standoff with U.S. escalates
As he sends more troops to Venezuela's borders amid a standoff with Trump, President Nicolas Maduro says he's also rescheduling Christmas, to defend "the right to happiness."
Nation's Report Card shows declining scores for 8th and 12th graders
Students across the country are increasingly struggling to meet proficiency standards in science, math and reading, newly released data shows.
"Brutally savage" Russian strike kills over 20 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted amateur video showing the aftermath of a Russian strike on a Ukrainian town.
An invasive tick has been spotted in a new location. Here's what to know.
The Asian longhorned tick, which has been spotted in over 20 states, was first identified in the U.S. in New Jersey eight years ago.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.
Nate Bargatze talks about his comedy style as he prepares to host Emmys
Comedian Nate Bargatze spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing to host the 77th Emmy Awards on Sunday.
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.