House Democrats charge ahead with bills likely to stall Senate
The House is expected to vote on an election reform bill this week, but that measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
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Senate confirms Gina Raimondo as commerce secretary in 84-15 vote
Raimondo will help guide the economy's recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
Tanden meets with senator who could sink or save her nomination
GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska met in person with Tanden on Monday.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Merrick Garland's nomination
The committee approved Garland's nomination with a bipartisan 15-7 vote.
Senator Mark Warner on Biden's supply chain executive order
Senator Mark Warner joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss President Biden's latest executive order to strengthen American supply chains. He also weighed in on the growing domination of big tech companies and next week's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the SolarWinds hack.
Garland pledges to pursue equal justice
President Biden's nominee for attorney general, Judge Merrick Garland, says pursuing equal justice for all and "battling extremist attacks on our democratic institutions" will be among his priorities if confirmed for the job. Watch his opening statement from his Senate confirmation hearing.
Senate Democrats move immediately to "Plan B" on minimum wage
The move comes after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday night that a $15 minimum wage hike cannot be included in the Senate COVID relief package.
House passes Biden's COVID relief plan
Overnight, the House of Representatives passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. The bill passed predominantly along party lines, with two Democrats voting against the plan. Congressman Earl Blumenauer, who represents Oregon's 3rd congressional district, spoke with Lana Zak about the impact the COVID-19 relief package will have on the country, and how it will help revitalize the nation's struggling restaurant industry.
Neera Tanden's nomination in jeopardy as Senate panels delay votes
Two Senate committees scheduled to vote on Tanden's nomination postponed their meetings.
Romney: Trump would win 2024 GOP nomination "in a landslide"
"He has by far the largest voice and a big impact in my party," Senator Romney said Tuesday.
Merrick Garland vows independence as attorney general at Senate hearing
Garland's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee comes five years after his nomination to the Supreme Court was blocked by Republicans.
Manchin opposes Neera Tanden, endangering OMB nomination
The West Virginia senator cited Tanden's past tweets, which he said would have a "toxic and detrimental impact" on the relationship between the OMB and Congress.
Rob Portman's Senate seat attracts two Trump-aligned candidates so far
Jane Timken, the latest entrant, vows, "As your senator, I will advance the Trump agenda without fear or hesitation."
Which GOP senators agree with Trump's claim that he won the election?
"Do you agree with President Trump that he — and not Joe Biden — won the November election?"
Ivanka Trump won't challenge Rubio for Florida Senate seat
The New York native and her family moved to Florida after her father was defeated by Joe Biden in the presidential election.
Harris promotes Biden's coronavirus relief bill
Vice President Kamala Harris met with female lawmakers and business leaders on Thursday to discuss President Biden's $1.9 trillion proposed coronavirus relief plan. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss when the bill could be passed by Congress.
How U.S. can pay for Biden's relief plan
President Biden is facing opposition from Republicans to his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. One big question: How would the nation pay for it? Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of Columbia University's Center for Sustainable Development, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what it would mean for the economy in the long run.
Discussion continues on COVID relief bill
President Joe Biden's trip to a Pfizer facility has been cancelled, but discussion on the administration's coronavirus relief plan continues today. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to talk more about the state of economic recovery talks in Washington.
Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry jumps into Wisconsin Senate race
Lasry, the son of Bucks owner and major Democratic donor Marc Lasry is running for GOP Senator Ron Johnson's seat.
The impact of Trump's second acquittal
The Senate acquitted former President Trump of charges he incited the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, and Kevin Sheridan, a founding partner of Protean Public Affairs and a former Republican National Committee spokesman, about the impact the acquittal will have on both parties moving forward.
These 7 Republicans voted to convict Trump
Seven Republicans joined Democrats in the most bipartisan impeachment effort in history.
McConnell says Trump was "responsible" for riot after not guilty vote
McConnell said in a speech on the Senate floor that it was unconstitutional to convict a president who was no longer in office.
Senate votes to acquit Trump in historic second impeachment trial
Seven Republicans joined all 50 Democrats in voting to convict.
Political experts on Trump's acquittal
Following the Senate vote acquitting former President Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial, CBSN anchor Lana Zak spoke with CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan, CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker, and political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne about the outcome.
Schumer: Trump's acquittal "a vote of infamy"
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer gave a speech on the Senate floor following the vote that acquitted former President Trump in his second impeachment trial. "This was about choosing country over Donald Trump, and 43 Republican members chose Trump," Schumer said. Watch his full remarks here.
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Watch Live: Trump and Mamdani speak after first meeting at the White House
President Trump and incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are speaking in the Oval Office after their first meeting. Follow live updates here.
Zelenskyy talks with allies on peace plan as Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan forces Ukraine to choose between losing "dignity" or "a key partner."
Ohio officer acquitted in death of pregnant mom accused of shoplifting
Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb could have faced up to life in prison for the shooting death of Ta'Kiya Young.
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.
Transportation Department wants fliers to dress up. Will it work?
The agency's "Golden Age of Travel" campaign aims to restore civility to air travel. Experts say they have doubts.
Stepbrother eyed in teen's cruise ship death may be called to testify, attorney says
A 16-year-old who is being eyed for possible involvement in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship may be called to testify in person about the incident, an attorney said.
Here's what experts say is behind bitcoin's $800 billion drop
Bitcoin has erased all of its 2025 gains and is on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. Here's what experts say about the decline.
1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus unearthed, revealing treasures
When researchers carefully lifted the lid, they uncovered a complete skeleton surrounded by dozens of artifacts.
Driver says eagle dropped cat through car's windshield on highway
Bald eagles are predatory birds that can stand up to 3 feet tall and have a wingspan stretching more than 8 feet.