Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
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Biden commutes 37 federal death sentences
President Biden announced he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the nation's 40 federal death row inmates to life without the possibility of parole. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Workers divided over sale of U.S. Steel
U.S. Steel workers are divided over the possible sale of the company to Japanese manufacturer Nippon Steel. President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have both voiced opposition to the deal, and Mr. Biden may signal an official stance on trying to block the deal as early as Monday. Erica Brown reports.
Full interview: Roger Carstens
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Roger Carstens, the Biden administration's special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 22, 2024.
White House on looming government shutdown
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spent most of her Friday press briefing answering questions about the possible government shutdown. Jean-Pierre said several times that Congress had a bipartisan deal and that House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to stick to it.
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Trump rings opening bell at New York Stock Exchange; Mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey prompt concerns from residents and lawmakers.
Trump puts blame on Biden for looming shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump took to social media Friday morning to blame President Biden for the impending government shutdown. Earlier in the week, Trump and Elon Musk pushed Republican lawmakers to kill a bipartisan agreement that would have kept the government open. CBS News political reporter Allison Novello has more.
Where Biden stands as government shutdown looms
President Biden had endorsed the bipartisan spending bill that lawmakers worked out earlier this week before President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk pushed Republicans to scrap it. Now Congress is at an impasse with hours remaining before a government shutdown. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Trump's impact on Republicans in 2024
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett analyzes President-elect Donald Trump's influence on his party and how it will impact the next four years. Garrett also breaks down Democratic losses and political polarization in the U.S.
A year in review of 2024 U.S. politics
2024 was the biggest global election year in history. Here in the U.S., politics and the presidential election dominated headlines. CBS News' Major Garrett breaks it all down.
EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
Trump wants debt ceiling raised or scrapped
President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republicans to either raise or abolish the debt ceiling in a new spending bill to keep the government funded. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Putin laments top general's killing, says he'll meet Trump "any time"
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
Why there is new hope for a ceasefire in Gaza
There is fresh optimism in the Middle East that a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war is closer than ever. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports. Then, Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "The Daily Report" to analyze why.
Biden comments on U.S. mysterious drones
President Biden says there doesn't appear to be anything nefarious behind the mysterious drones sighted in New Jersey and other states. CBS News' Tom Hanson breaks down what remains unknown about the aircraft.
Trump denounces Ukraine missile decision
President-elect Donald Trump denounced President Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to fire long-range American missiles into Russia. Trump's comments were part of a press conference about various topics ahead of his second term in the White House. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.
3 Minnesota women among the 39 pardoned by Biden
Three Minnesota women are among the 39 people President Biden pardoned Thursday morning.
Klobuchar: Pardon "process cries out for reform"
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she is not happy with some of President Biden's blanket pardons, saying "the whole process cries out for reform."
Trump headed to Notre Dame Cathedral
President-elect Donald Trump is making his first overseas trip since the election, joining world leaders for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, which was destroyed by fire. President Biden is not there, but first lady Jill Biden is in attendance.
Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power grid
Ukraine says Russia has launched one of its largest strikes against the country's energy infrastructure since the war began. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Kremlin fired dozens of cruise and ballistic missiles Friday, along with nearly 200 drones. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.
Woman speaks on her commuted sentence
President Biden granted clemency on Thursday to roughly 1,500 people. Sabrena Morgan, one of those whose sentence was commuted, joins "The Daily Report" to tell her story and what she has planned for the future.
Who did Biden include in round of clemency?
In one of the final major acts of his administration, President Biden commuted nearly 1,500 people's sentences and pardoned another 39. The White House said it is the largest single-day act of clemency in history. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
American found in Syria speaks out
Less than a week after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, Travis Timmerman of Missouri was found walking barefoot near Damascus on Thursday after being reported missing earlier this year. Meanwhile, the search for American journalist Austin Tice continues. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Charlie D'Agata report.
Historic Biden clemencies: What to know
On Thursday, President Biden announced the largest number of commutations and clemencies ever granted in a single day. In addition to pardoning 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes, the president is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed in home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Senate advances funding measure, moving a step closer to ending shutdown
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
USDA says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
With the world's highest concentration of AI data centers, Virginia faces energy costs that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger aims to lower during her term.
More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
What's at stake when federal research funding to universities is cut
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.