Category: CBS News
Why Trump waited until after relief bill was passed to push for $2,000 checks
Several aid programs are set to expire in the coming days unless President Trump signs the latest COVID relief bill into law. CBS News White [more…]
FBI takes lead on investigating Nashville explosion
The FBI is taking the lead on investigating the Christmas morning explosion in downtown Nashville. CBSN’s Tom Hanson spoke with CBS News senior investigative correspondent [more…]
Countdown to 2021: Waterford crystal triangles installed on New Year’s Eve ball in Times Square
For over 111 years, the annual Times Square ball drop has been the center of New Years Eve celebrations across America. 2020 has been an [more…]
Senate Republicans will decide fate of $2,000 stimulus checks
It is now up to the Republican-controlled Senate to vote on an increase in the COVID-19 economic stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 each for [more…]
Vote on $2,000 coronavirus relief checks heads to Senate
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest on efforts to increase coronavirus stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000, and [more…]
How the fight for $2,000 stimulus checks impacts Georgia’s Senate runoffs
The debate over raising stimulus checks to $2,000 could have a ripple effect in Georgia’s Senate runoffs, which will decide which party controls the chamber. [more…]
Senate debates larger stimulus checks and defense spending bill
The tug-of-war between Democrats and Republicans continues in the Senate today after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote on increased stimulus payments and [more…]
UK officially breaks economic ties with EU
Brexit becomes official Thursday night as economic ties between Britain and the European Union end. Jessica Parker with our partners at the BBC joined CBSN [more…]
Senator David Perdue to quarantine after COVID-19 exposure as Georgia runoff election nears
Senator David Perdue’s campaign says he will quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes ahead of Tuesday’s [more…]
Fate of $2,000 stimulus check remains in the balance as Senate blocks vote on legislation
President Trump cut his vacation short and returned to Washington on Thursday, amid a battle in the Senate over bigger stimulus checks. Majority Leader Mitch [more…]