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Biden on Uvalde shooting one year later
President Biden delivered remarks marking one year since the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Watch his address in this CBS News Special Report with reporting from CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe.
One year after Uvalde, Biden renews call for assault weapons ban
President Biden remembered the victims of the Uvalde shooting and called for Congress to impose more gun restrictions.
Ukrainians concerned over GOP rhetoric
Some Ukrainians tell CBS News they're becoming increasingly worried by the rhetoric used by Republican presidential front-runners Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis.
Debt negotiators clash over spending caps
Despite the ever-shrinking timeline until the U.S. defaults on its debts, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters Tuesday he still thinks a deal is possible. But he also made clear there's still work to be done. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
McCarthy, Biden still far apart in debt talks
House Speaker McCarthy said Tuesday that he and President Biden are "nowhere close" to a deal on raising the debt limit. Negotiators continue to meet as the default deadline approaches. Nikole Killion has more.
The sticking points in debt ceiling talks
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he and President Biden are still not close to a deal on the debt ceiling. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to break down how the Biden administration is weighing the risks of default and its political priorities.
McCarthy says two sides far from debt deal
One day after President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called their meeting at the White House "productive," McCarthy made clear Tuesday that the two sides are still nowhere near an agreement. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion report from Capitol Hill.
Biden, McCarthy show optimism on debt limit
President Biden met again with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Monday over the looming debt ceiling crisis. Despite describing their negotiations as "productive," McCarthy says he and the president are "still apart" on the terms of a deal. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion have more.
Biden and McCarthy resume debt ceiling talks
President Biden welcomed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to the White House Monday to try and iron out a debt limit deal. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
McCarthy says debt ceilng meeting with Biden "productive"
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy huddled yet again as the debt ceiling "X" date nears.
Biden, McCarthy meet one-on-one
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy met Monday to try to reach a deal on raising the debt ceiling. McCarthy, who is demanding drastic spending cuts, said he was optimistic a compromise could be reached. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Biden, McCarthy meet on debt ceiling
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met about the debt ceiling at the White House less than two weeks before the default deadline. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion report.
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Biden and McCarthy to meet on debt ceiling; SpaceX launches private flight to International Space Station.
Debt limit negotiators seemingly miles apart
The clock is ticking on the possibility of reaching a deal on the debt ceiling. President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy meet again Monday for negotiations. But there is still a lot of ground to cover. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Debt ceiling talks continue as Biden returns
Debt ceiling negotiations continued over the weekend between White House negotiators and Republicans on Capitol Hill. President Biden returned to Washington on Sunday, where he is expected to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday after a tumultuous weekend of on-again off-again talks. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Biden and McCarthy to resume talks Monday as debt default deadline looms
McCarthy said Sunday that he had a "productive" call with Mr. Biden as the president returns from the G-7 conference in Japan.
Biden, McCarthy to meet Monday for talks
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy will meet in person on Monday to continue debt ceiling talks as the deadline for a government default approaches. Willie James Inman has the latest.
GOP Rep. says "there is a little bit of wiggle room" on default date
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that he and President Joe Biden had a "productive" call,.
CBS News poll: Do you think your town could house migrants?
Increasing numbers are calling on the Biden administration to be tougher at border.
Still no deal in debt ceiling standoff
Following several meetings Friday, White House negotiators and Republican congressional leaders left the Capitol without an agreement on solving the nation's debt ceiling crisis. President Biden is expected to cut short his Asia-Pacific trip to return to Washington to address the issue. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
Biden endorses plan to train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets
The president has told allies he approved plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, a senior administration official said.
What Biden hopes to accomplish at G7 summit
President Biden is in Japan to attend the G7 summit amidst negotiations back home over the debt ceiling. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins from Japan with a look at what the president hopes to get done abroad.
What leaders are focusing on at G7 summit
President Biden will attend the 49th G7 summit beginning Friday in Hiroshima. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins us from Japan with a preview of the issues world leaders will prioritize.
Still no deal on debt limit
President Biden and congressional leaders met again Tuesday, but still have not reached a deal on raising the debt limit. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns the U.S. may not be able to pay its bills as early as June 1. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Sean "Diddy" Combs sentenced to over 4 years for prostitution-related charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing was held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
Hamas says it has agreed to parts of the Gaza peace proposal outlined by Trump
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Government shutdown to continue into next week after Senate votes fail again
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its third day on Friday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 300,000 Venezuelans
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Appeals court upholds decision against Trump's view on birthright citizenship
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's injunction that says the Trump administration's effort to end birthright citizenship is likely unconstitutional.
8-year sentence for plot to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Sophie Roske, who was charged under a male name, pleaded guilty in April to attempting to kill or kidnap a Supreme Court justice.
Spanish-language journalist deported after judges deny last-minute appeal
Georgia-based journalist Mario Guevara has been deported to El Salvador after more than 100 days in detainment.
Hegseth says U.S. strike on boat off Venezuela kills 4 "narco-terrorists"
U.S. forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela on Friday, killing four people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
RFK Jr. fires NIH vaccine whistleblower Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo
RFK Jr. fired infectious disease specialist Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, who told CBS News she was put on leave after questioning actions taken by Trump appointees.