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Ukraine aid dropped from bill to avert government shutdown
Funding for Ukraine was noticeably absent from the bipartisan bill passed by Congress Saturday night that will keep the government funded through Nov. 17. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion outlines what’s in the bill….
White House reaction to short-term government funding bill
President Biden late Saturday night signed the short-term funding bill to keep the government open, calling it “good news for the American people.” But he urged for a solution to “secure passage of the support…
How Congress struck a last-minute funding deal to avoid a shutdown
Most of the negotiations and work into getting Congress to pass a short-term funding bill to avert a shutdown happened behind closed doors. Former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos of Illinois and former Congressman Fred Upton of…
Inside the negotiations to avoid a government shutdown
Congress managed to strike a last-minute deal on Saturday to keep the government running for another 45 days following weeks of infighting among the Republican Party. CBS News takes a look at how the short-term…
Can Democrats meet this historic moment? Yes. But will they?
From our TRNN #InaugurationDay livestream, our own Jaisal Noor reports on the key challenges Democrats face in the Biden era and how to avoid the electoral pitfalls of past administrations. Then, Noor gives us a…
What the student loan payment restart means for the economy
Tens of millions of Americans are expected to resume paying student loans after a three-year pandemic-era pause. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more. Plus, Politico education reporter Michael Stratford explains how the Biden administration…
Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker criticizes Biden’s handling of migrant crisis
Tens of thousands of migrants continue to be bused from the southern border to Chicago, and the Illinois’ Democratic governor has had enough. Gov. J. B. Pritzker sent a letter to President Biden outlining what…
Biden to deliver “major speech” on Ukraine funding
President Biden told reporters on Wednesday that he plans to give a “major speech” on U.S. aid to Ukraine following the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. CBS News chief White House correspondent…
U.S. cracks down on China-based fentanyl trafficking
The Biden administration on Tuesday sanctioned 25 Chinese individuals and entities for their alleged involvement in manufacturing and selling fentanyl. The Justice Department also indicted eight Chinese companies and 12 executives. Demetri Sevastopulo, U.S.-China correspondent…
Chicago, New York mayors ask for federal help amid migrant influx
Mayors in major cities are struggling with the massive influx of migrants being bussed from the southern border. CBS Chicago reporter Charlie De Mar has more on how the Windy City has been handling the…
Why the Biden administration is expanding the border wall
The White House has cleared the way for 20 miles of new border wall construction, despite President Biden’s campaign promise that there would not be “another foot of wall” added during his administration. CBS News…
Will a new stretch of border wall curb migration?
The Biden administration has waived 26 federal laws to allow the construction of a new section of border wall. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to discuss how much the expansion could impact migration….
Biden says his hands are tied on border wall expansion
The Biden administration is rebuffing criticism over the decision to approve the expansion of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it is bound by law to follow through with the project. CBS News senior…
Biden delivers remarks on strong September jobs report | full video
President Biden delivered remarks Friday on the latest jobs report that showed the U.S. economy added 336,000 jobs in September, exceeding economists’ expectations. Biden also addressed National Manufacturing Day. #news #biden #politics CBS News Streaming…
Biden, Netanyahu to stay in contact as Israel-Hamas war unfolds
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have committed to staying in regular contact as Israel’s war with Hamas unfolds in real time. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. #news #biden…
President Biden pledges support to Israel as death toll nears 1,000
President Biden says the United States “unequivocally condemns” Hamas’ attacks on Israel as officials there confirm their dead toll is approaching 1,000. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. #news #israel #worldnews CBS…
John Kirby on U.S. assistance to Israel amid war with Hamas
Israel has ordered a complete siege on Gaza after Hamas launched a surprise attack Saturday. John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins “America Decides” to discuss how the Biden administration is responding…
What’s next in Israel-Hamas war as violence continues on fourth day
Gaza was pummeled by aerial bombardments on Tuesday as Israel Defense Forces continued to carry out the first phase of their retaliation for Saturday’s unprecedented attacks by Hamas. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the…
Biden confirms Americans among those killed, held hostage by Hamas
The Israel-Hamas war intensified Tuesday as the Israeli military took out what they said were Hamas strongholds in Gaza and reporters got a close-up look at some of the atrocities carried out by the militants….
First U.S. weapons shipment arrives in Israel
President Biden reiterated U.S. support of Israel on Tuesday, vowing to continue sending military assistance. The president and members of his administration spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the situation room. CBS News…
Israeli first responders say Hamas slaughtered entire families in kibbutz communities
Israeli emergency responders are sharing what they saw in the aftermath of Hamas’ brutal terror attacks on kibbutz communities in Israel. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams spoke to the responders who say “the…
