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Biden dismisses latest GOP infrastructure counteroffer as falling short of his objectives
President Joe Biden rebuffed the latest Republican infrastructure counteroffer that would moderately increase spending, arguing it does not meet his “objectives to grow the economy, tackle the climate crisis, and create new jobs,” the White House said. Mr. Biden’s reaction indicates that ongoing negotiations between the president and a group Republican senators may soon come …
Trump and Biden pause to mark Veterans Day
President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden both paused to mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, with the president participating in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and Mr. Biden visiting a war memorial in Philadelphia. Mr. Trump and the first lady laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in a ceremony in the …
Biden leads as vote count continues in key states
Joe Biden declared “we’re going to win this race” in a late-night address on Friday after a rollercoaster day that began with him taking the lead in two key states. But as vote counts continue to trickle in, the race remains uncalled. Much of the focus is on Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes – enough at …
Trump’s doctor says he’s “not out of the woods,” but “cautiously optimistic”
President Trump, who remains at Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment for COVID-19, is “not out of the woods,” but doctors are “cautiously optimistic,” his physician said in a statement late Saturday. The president said in a four-minute Twitter video on Saturday night that he is feeling “much better” and thinks he’ll “be back soon.” …
Trump says he’d support investigation into allegations against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
President Trump said Monday that he’d support an investigation into allegations leveled against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. Mr. Trump said he would support DeJoy’s removal if it’s proven that he engaged in illegal behavior. The Washington Post reported Sunday that five people who worked for New Breed Logistics, where DeJoy was chairman and CEO for 31 years, …
Bill Barr says “Secret Service recommended” Trump go to bunker
Attorney General Bill Barr on Monday appeared to contradict President Trump’s earlier comments about why he visited an underground bunker as protests raged outside the White House. Mr. Trump said he visited the bunker briefly for more of an “inspection,” but Barr told Fox News’ Bret Baier on Monday that the Secret Service recommended the …
CBS News poll: Elizabeth Warren tops Democrats’ wish list for Biden’s vice president
Economic expertise and crisis management skills are top qualities Democratic voters want to see in a vice-presidential pick for their party — even more so than executive or legislative experience — as concerns about the pandemic and the economy now become a lens through which voters see that selection process. Those criteria become even more …
Meadows says Senate Republicans would face “political repercussions” for breaking with Trump during trial
In an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell, Congressman Mark Meadows said there would be repercussions if Republicans break with President Donald Trump on impeachment. O’Donnell sat down with impeachment defense surrogates Representatives Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko. “Do you think Republican senators face political repercussions if they break with …
Iowa and New Hampshire poll: Bernie Sanders starts 2020 in strong position in 2 early states — CBS News Battleground Tracker poll
The New Year opens with Bernie Sanders in his best standing yet against the field in Iowa and New Hampshire. He’s in a first-place tie with Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg in Iowa. All three are at 23%, and each would get a similar number of delegates out of the caucuses if they were to …
Trump booed at World Series: Chants of “Lock him up!” break out during game 5 as president introduced on stadium PA
President Trump’s low-profile appearance Sunday night at Game 5 of the World Series drew loud boos and jeers when he was introduced to the crowd. Wearing a dark suit and a tie, Mr. Trump arrived at Nationals Park just before the first pitch of the Houston Astros-Washington Nationals matchup. Hours earlier, he had announced that U.S. forces …
