5/26: CBS News Mornings
Debt ceiling deadline looms as talks inch forward; Controversy over Taylor Swift's "Karma" remix.
Joe Biden
Six days until debt ceiling deadline
Republican lawmakers and White House negotiators are moving closer to a deal to raise the nation's borrowing limit. Sources familiar with the talks tell CBS News that the deal under discussion would cap federal spending levels for the next two years. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Debt talks persist as Congress goes on recess
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he has directed his team of negotiators to work "24/7" with the White House until they reach a deal on raising the debt ceiling. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing a historic impeachment vote after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations.
No debt ceiling deal yet on potential default
Another day and still no deal between President Biden and congressional leaders as we creep closer to the estimated date the Treasury Department says the U.S. will exceed its borrowing limits. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join with the latest updates from Capitol Hill.
McCarthy: Sides working together on debt deal
There's still no deal to raise the debt ceiling, but both sides say the latest negotiations were "productive." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion talked with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who's at the center of negotiations, Thursday morning at the Capitol.
White House adviser: Default not an option
Debt ceiling talks are continuing on Capitol Hill with just a week left until the Treasury secretary warns the U.S. could default. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes talked about the negotiations with Bharat Ramamurti, deputy director of the National Economic Council and adviser for strategic economic communications.
"Progress" seen in debt limit negotiations
We're just a week away from the June 1 deadline when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. could begin defaulting if the debt ceiling isn't raised. Both sides say negotiations Wednesday remained "productive," but there is still no deal, with the House set to begin a week-long Memorial Day recess. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
5/2: America Decides
What is at issue with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden when it comes to debt ceiling talks; How the topic of age is impacting 2024 campaigns.
5/1: America Decides
New poll has Trump leading GOP field for 2024; Where does Senate stand as debt ceiling bill hits floor?
5/16: America Decides
President Biden, congressional leaders hold second debt ceiling meeting; How Pennsylvania races could set the stage for party control shifts.
5/23: America Decides
Debt solution not yet set as deadline approaches; Scott widens GOP 2024, is DeSantis or Suarez next?
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.
5/22: CBS News Mornings
Biden and McCarthy to meet on debt ceiling; SpaceX launches private flight to International Space Station.
Here's what's in Trump administration's proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Trump administration officials have proposed a 28-point peace plan designed to end the Russia-Ukraine war — a framework that would require Ukraine to give up territory and swear off NATO membership.
What Trump and Mamdani have said about each other
President Trump has called Zohran Mamdani "my little communist mayor." Mamdani has vowed to "Trump-proof" New York City. Today they meet at the White House.
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior"
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
Judge rules Trump's National Guard deployment to D.C. is illegal
A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump's months-long deployment of thousands of National Guard forces to the streets of Washington, D.C., violates federal law.
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits by senators
Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a Democrat-led effort to approve a House-passed measure to repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell running for California governor
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
Trump admin. announces plan for new oil drilling off California, Florida
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
Judge says Trump official's testimony on removing Abrego Garcia is "a zero"
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $54.7 million, shattering record for female artists
A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7 million and made auction history at Sotheby's in New York.