Though some Republican lawmakers described Ketanji Brown Jackson as nomination as a victory for "radical" elements of the Democratic Party, Democratic Senator Chris Coons said he would "certainly hope" for some bipartisan support.
The firing comes after John Demsey shared a meme on social media that included a racial slur.
Jackson's meetings with Schumer, McConnell, Durbin and Grassley will all be in person, the White House said.
Talks have begun between Russian and Ukrainian officials as the fighting in Eastern Europe rages on. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with retired Brigadier General Peter Zwack, former U.S. senior defense official and attaché to Russia, about the latest diplomatic efforts and Vladimir Putin's orders to his nuclear forces to be on high alert.
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are trying to get out of their country to escape Russian forces. CBS News’ foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from a Ukrainian border in Poland, which has already allowed more than 200,000 Ukrainians to enter.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are easing masking recommendations for most Americans as cases drop in many states, reporting nearly 70% of the U.S. population is living in a low-risk area. Masks should still be worn in high-risk areas, where COVID patients are still packing hospitals. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Celine Gounder joined CBS News' Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Sir Patrick Stewart joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the second season of his Paramount+ show "Star Trek: Picard." Stewart first played Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" from 1987 to 1994. In the upcoming season, Picard and his crew travel back through time to the year 2024 in hopes of saving the galaxy's future.
CBS News finds people shocked at the scale of Russia's attack on their country waiting for days with kids and pets in tow to cross the border.
Military members and citizens in Ukraine alike have taken up arms against Russia. And for now, the resistance has slowed Russia's forces down. Charlie D'Agata reports from Kyiv and discusses his observations with CBS News' Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.
Worker shortages around the U.S. during the pandemic have forced retailers to boost their pay.
The war in Ukraine is also inspiring widespread protests inside Russia. Observers say more than 5,000 demonstrators have been arrested there. Mary Ilyushina reports from Moscow.
As part of Black History Month, “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson recites his poem highlighting the countless and often-overlooked inventions that have sprung from the minds of Black inventors and make our daily lives easier.
CBS News Philly meteorologist Llarisa Abreu joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the end of winter warm-up headed for the South-Central U.S. and parts of Northeast and rain in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West.
A Texas man accused of carrying a gun onto the U.S. Capitol grounds is the first January 6 defendant to face a criminal trial. The trial, scheduled to begin Monday, could set the precedent for hundreds to follow. CBS News’ congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called the latest action by the U.S. against Russia's Central Bank "unprecedented."
Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, joined “CBS Mornings” to discuss the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the United States' response. He also discussed President Biden's nominee to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, former director for European affairs for the U.S. National Security Council, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the Biden administration's response to the Russian invasion.
The United States, U.K. and the European Union are placing new economic sanctions on Russia, further crippling its economy, which has seen one of the lowest stock market plunges on record. Jill Schlesinger explains the global economic impact of these new sanctions.
The United Nations released a grim climate report on Monday, showing an accelerating crisis that requires unprecedented action to protect natural habitats and reinforce infrastructure. CBS News’ senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
The president delivers the State of the Union address before both Houses of Congress, and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds gives the Republican response, on Tuesday, March 1.
How secure is America's electric grid; Americans detained by foreign governments; Financial firms gutting local newsrooms.
The Conservative Political Action Conference, known as CPAC, has released results from its annual straw poll. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest from the event, where former President Donald Trump addressed the crowd Saturday night.
In the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, street fighting continues between Ukrainian and Russian forces. CBS News’ senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Kyiv, where residents spent the weekend fearing more missiles could devastate the city.
The nonprofit organization Freedom House has released a new report indicating that democracy is declining across the world for the 16th consecutive year. CBS News' Lana Zak discusses the findings and how it relates to the recent Russian attack on Ukraine with Freedom House president Mike Abramowitz.
A sharp fall in Russia's currency could cause inflation in the country to surge and strain its financial system.
