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DOJ vows to not seize reporters' records in leak investigations
Political implications of Trump’s Facebook suspension
G-7 nations back global minimum corporate tax of at least 15%
Biden dismisses GOP infrastructure counteroffer as falling short of his goals
Biden, Democrats reject GOP infrastructure counteroffer
Facebook bans Trump for at least two years
Texas Dems stalled the GOP's voting law. Here's what was in it
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger on "The Takeout" - 6/4/2021
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
Facebook suspends former President Trump until 2023
Pence says he may never see “eye to eye” with Trump on Capitol riot
FBI steps up response as ransomware attacks rise
Initiative aims to increase female representation in statehouses
Progressives protest Biden's bipartisan efforts on infrastructure
White House signals GOP states can end enhanced benefits early
This week on "Face the Nation," June 6, 2021
Trump to headline high-dollar fundraiser in Dallas in July

DOJ vows to not seize reporters' records in leak investigations

Posted: 05 Jun 2021 10:21 AM PDT

The announcement was made weeks after The Washington Post, CNN and The New York Times received notification that the Justice Department had secretly obtained reporters' phone and email records.

Political implications of Trump’s Facebook suspension

Posted: 05 Jun 2021 10:13 AM PDT

It will be at least two years before former President Trump will be able to use his Facebook account. The social media company suspended him on January 7 for inciting violence. Mr. Trump said the Facebook decision was an insult to all the people who voted for him. But the ruling also goes well beyond the former president. Nancy Cordes reports.

G-7 nations back global minimum corporate tax of at least 15%

Posted: 05 Jun 2021 08:33 AM PDT

The world's richest countries signed a the global agreement Saturday to confront tax avoidance.

Biden dismisses GOP infrastructure counteroffer as falling short of his goals

Posted: 05 Jun 2021 06:36 AM PDT

The White House said the latest GOP offer does not meet President Biden's "objectives to grow the economy, tackle the climate crisis, and create new jobs."

Biden, Democrats reject GOP infrastructure counteroffer

Posted: 05 Jun 2021 06:00 AM PDT

Negotiations between the White House and Republican lawmakers about President Biden's proposed infrastructure plan continue. However, both sides remain far apart on the cost of the overall plan and how to pay for it. It's leading Democrats to map out a different plan, one that would not need Republican backing. Christina Ruffini has the latest.

Facebook bans Trump for at least two years

Posted: 05 Jun 2021 04:25 AM PDT

Facebook found that his posts on January 6 stoked violence and posed a risk to public safety.

Texas Dems stalled the GOP's voting law. Here's what was in it

Posted: 05 Jun 2021 04:24 AM PDT

Democrats walked out of the state Capitol, denying Republican a quorum as the clock ticked down on the legislative session. The governor said a special session will be called.

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger on "The Takeout" - 6/4/2021

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 09:33 PM PDT

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins Major Garrett to talk about "meme stocks," the future of cryptocurrency, the state of the U.S. housing market and her upcoming podcast "Eye on Money," which launches next week, on this week's episode of "The Takeout."

What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 07:53 PM PDT

"The Capitol Attack is likely the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice," the government said in a court filing.

Facebook suspends former President Trump until 2023

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 06:37 PM PDT

Facebook announced former President Trump will be suspended from the social media platform for two years, after finding that his posts on January 6 stoked violence and posed a risk to public safety. Nancy Cordes has the details.

Pence says he may never see “eye to eye” with Trump on Capitol riot

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 06:34 PM PDT

Former Vice President Mike Pence revealed that he and former President Trump may never see "eye to eye" about the Capitol riot. Nikole Killion reports.

FBI steps up response as ransomware attacks rise

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 06:24 PM PDT

FBI Director Christopher Wray compared the bureau's response to recent ransomware attacks to how it evolved after 9/11 to confront terrorism. Jeff Pegues reports.

Initiative aims to increase female representation in statehouses

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 05:17 PM PDT

"When more women are in government, government is better," founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead Erin Vilardi told CBSN's Tanya Rivero.

Progressives protest Biden's bipartisan efforts on infrastructure

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 02:22 PM PDT

Multiple groups are trying to put pressure on President Biden to proceed with his infrastructure proposal without compromise or bipartisan support.

White House signals GOP states can end enhanced benefits early

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 02:17 PM PDT

At least 25 states have announced they will end enhanced federal unemployment benefits in June and July, ahead of the benefits' September expiration date.

This week on "Face the Nation," June 6, 2021

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 12:10 PM PDT

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"

Trump to headline high-dollar fundraiser in Dallas in July

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 10:53 AM PDT

The event will benefit the Make America Great Again Action PAC.