Biden refers to Xi Jinping as a dictator

President Biden referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a dictator at a fundraising event in California on Tuesday. Biden said Xi had been caught off guard in February when a Chinese balloon, which Washington says was used for spying, flew over the United States before being shot down by American military jets. "That's what's a great embarrassment for dictators, when they didn't know what happened," Mr. Biden said. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

• Jun 21, 2023
• 02:20

Political reaction to Hunter Biden plea deal

Republicans are angry Hunter Biden is likely to avoid prison, after agreeing to plead guilty to misdemeanor tax charges. But Biden's defenders say anyone else in the same position would never have been charged. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have the latest.

• Jun 21, 2023
• 06:39

China blasts Biden's Xi "dictators" remark as "political provocation"

On the heels of a landmark Beijing visit by America's top diplomat to ease tension, China fumes over Biden's "ridiculous and irresponsible" campaign remark.

• Jun 21, 2023

What we know about Hunter Biden's plea deal

The president's son -- Hunter Biden -- has agreed to a federal plea deal that will likely mean he will not have to go to prison. According to a court filing made public Tuesday by the Justice Department, Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges. CBS News investigative correspondents Catherine Herridge and Jim Axelrod join with the latest.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 08:05

Biden refers to China's Xi as a dictator during fundraiser

Mr. Biden, addressing the Chinese surveillance balloon which was shot down by the U.S. military in February off the coast of South Carolina, implied that Xi was caught off guard by the incident.

• Jun 20, 2023

GOP vows to keep investigating Hunter Biden

President Biden's son, Hunter, and prosecutors have agreed to a plea deal on federal tax and weapons charges. The deal calls for Hunter Biden to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax counts in exchange for no jail time. Republican lawmakers are calling the agreement a "sweetheart" deal for the president's family. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates have more.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 06:18

D.C. reacts to Hunter Biden plea deal

Several Republicans have criticized Hunter Biden after he reached a deal to plead guilty to tax charges. Meanwhile, the White House has released only a short statement. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 04:44

Democrats on GOP vow to keep probing Bidens

House Republicans on the Oversight and Accountability Committee are vowing to keep investigating President Biden and his family. New York Rep. Dan Goldman, a Democrat on the committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss how his party is responding.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 05:38

Key takeaways from Hunter Biden's plea deal

Hunter Biden was charged with two misdemeanor tax offenses and a felony firearm offense. Here's what to know about where things stand.

• Jun 20, 2023

Examining Hunter Biden's plea deal

Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges of failure to pay taxes. He also reached an agreement with the government on an "illegal possession of a handgun" charge, avoiding prosecution. He is not expected to face jail time. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and Thomas Ostrander, partner for Duane Morris LLP, have more reporting and analysis on the agreement.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 08:06

Republicans respond to Hunter Biden plea deal

Republicans on Capitol Hill are weighing in on the plea deal Hunter Biden reached with the Justice Department. He agreed to enter guilty pleas to two misdemeanor tax charges. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 05:59

Breaking down the Hunter Biden charges

Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, has agreed to a plea deal following a 5-year federal investigation. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the charges Biden plans to plead to and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the political fallout.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 09:01

Hunter Biden DOJ investigation timeline

How did the Justice Department's investigation into Hunter Biden come together? CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, who has been following the probe for years, explains.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 04:37

White House responds to Hunter Biden plea deal

The president and first lady put out a short statement in support of their son, Hunter, Tuesday morning following news he'd agreed to a plea deal after a federal investigation. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 05:01

Hunter Biden to take plea deal

Hunter Biden, the president's son, plans to plead guilty to federal tax charges, avoding prison. As part of the deal, he admitted to felony gun possession. A source with knowledge of the agreement said it is expected to mean that for two years, Hunter Biden must remain drug-free and can't commit additional crimes. This follows a federal probe into his business dealings. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have more.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 11:37

Hunter Biden takes plea deal -- now what?

Hunter Biden intends to plead guilty to federal tax charges, avoiding prison, according to a DOJ court filing. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have more.

• Jun 20, 2023
• 17:09

Biden travels to California to campaign

President Biden is traveling to California on Monday where he'll speak about his administration's climate policies and participate in campaign fundraisers. He's doing so as his secretary of state finishes a high-stakes meeting with China's President Xi Jinping. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.

• Jun 19, 2023
• 02:45

6/19: America Decides

Blinken meets with Pres. Xi during Beijing trip; How RNC pledge will affect 2024 GOP primary

• Jun 19, 2023
• 25:20

Biden announces $600M in climate investments

President Biden's reelection campaign is kicking into high gear as he rallied with union workers in Philadelphia over the weekend. And Monday afternoon Biden spoke in East Palo Alto, California, where he announced more than $600 million in investments to help fight climate change. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from San Francisco.

• Jun 19, 2023
• 08:59

Biden to host first 2024 campaign event

President Joe Biden is set to host his first campaign event for 2024 on Saturday. He is expected to get a major labor union endorsement ahead of his speech, where he will talk about helping America's middle class. Christina Ruffini reports.

• Jun 17, 2023
• 02:12

Biden to name Mandy Cohen CDC director

Dr. Mandy Cohen served as secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services from 2017-2022.

• Jun 16, 2023

Bracing for end of student loan payment pause

Millions of Americans will soon need to make payments on their student loans for the first time in more than three years. The payment pause -- which had been sparked by economic worries from the pandemic -- will end in a few months. Sameer Gadkaree, president of the Institute for College Access and Success, joins CBS News to discuss how the resumption of payments will impact borrowers.

• Jun 15, 2023
• 04:55

What voters want in a presidential candidate

Every four years American voters get to choose who they want to lead the nation. But what's on voters' minds when they're handed their ballot? CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down what voters told us.

• Jun 15, 2023
• 05:22

Impact of Trump's indictment on 2024 race

Former President Donald Trump's historic indictment and arraignment shook up the political landscape this week. Trump has been defiant since pleading not guilty to criminal charges and has pledged to investigate President Biden. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" to examine the impacts on the 2024 presidential race so far.

• Jun 15, 2023
• 05:55

Live Nation's hidden ticket fees will no longer be hidden, company says

Concert giant promises more transparent pricing for consumers as the Biden administration cracks down on"junk" fees.

• Jun 15, 2023

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