WH calls for gun reform after Maine shootings
Authorities in Maine are searching for the gunman who killed 18 people and injured more than a dozen others in a mass shooting Wednesday night. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn and Nancy Cordes have more.
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Families hold out hope for relatives amid war
Three American families are sharing the stories of their loved ones -- two taken hostage by Hamas and a Palestinian-American trapped in Gaza -- as they hold onto hope and focus on doing everything possible to bring them home safely amid the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports. (Editor's note: After waiting more than two weeks for news, Sagiv Ben-Zvi’s family says it has learned he was killed. They say the Israel Defense Forces informed them on October 25, 2023, that Sagiv’s body has been identified.)
American mother among hundreds stuck in Gaza
Naela Elshorafa is one of up to 600 U.S. citizens still unable to escape the war in the Gaza Strip, despite trying to cross the border 4 times. Her son Nabil says he feels betrayed by the U.S. government.
Families of Americans trapped in Gaza are scared and feel abandoned
A man whose mother is among hundreds of Americans trapped in Gaza as Israel tries to "destroy" Hamas says the U.S. government has "betrayed" his family.
Israel conducts overnight raids in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces conducted overnight raids into Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ground invasion plans are being readied. The United Nations warns that "nowhere is safe in Gaza." Debora Patta reports.
Israel shows graphic video of Hamas terror attacks as part of "narrative battle"
"We have to show the world what happened here," an Israel Defense Forces spokesman said, explaining the decision to show reporters disturbing video of the Hamas attacks.
U.S., Australia reaffirm partnership
President Biden held a joint press conference alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House during a state visit on Wednesday, as the crisis in Israel and Gaza continues to dominate foreign policy. The president began his press conference remarks by addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict.
How Biden could influence Israel's next steps
World leaders are condemning the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and are calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss the role President Biden could play in delaying a ground invasion.
Hate incidents rise amid Israel-Hamas war
As tensions rise across the U.S., so are incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia, according to the Anti-Defamation League and Council on American Islamic Relations. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues has more.
Gaza's fuel shortage will halt aid, U.N. says
The United Nations' main relief agency in Gaza warned Tuesday it would not be able to continue operating in the territory without additional fuel. Some humanitarian aid has crossed into Gaza through Egypt, but fuel has not been allowed in. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
How Mike Johnson became House speaker
Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson won the House speaker's gavel Wednesday after three chaotic weeks on Capitol Hill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Peace advocate working to bridge divide to reduce threats against Jews, Muslims
CBS News Miami talked with a passionate advocate for unity and peace in times of war.
White House state dinner celebrates Australia ties, nods to Israel-Hamas war
The Bidens are celebrating close ally Australia with a state dinner, but changed the entertainment in acknowledgment of death and suffering in Middle East.
U.S. sees spike in antisemitic incidents since Hamas-Israel war, ADL finds
Since the Israel-Hamas war began Oct. 7, the number of antisemitic incidents rose 388% compared to the same period last year, according to the ADL.
Why is there a fuel shortage in Gaza?
Humanitarian agencies are warning that the lack of fuel in the Gaza Strip is causing its health system to break down amid the Israeli siege.
Antisemitic incidents on the rise, ADL finds
Threats against Jewish, Muslim and Arab communities in the U.S. are on the rise since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Antisemitic incidents saw a staggering 388% increase, according to numbers released Wednesday by the Anti-Defamation League, while the Council on American Islamic Relations reported nearly 800 anti-Muslim incidents since Oct. 7, the highest in nearly eight years. Jeff Pegues has more.
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Biden welcomes Australian prime minister
President Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House for a state visit on Wednesday as the crisis in Israel and Gaza continues to dominate foreign policy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Gaza facing major fuel shortage, U.N. says
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for a humanitarian ceasefire to end the "epic suffering" in Gaza. Despite the appeal, Israel is continuing its bombing campaign of the Palestinian territory run by Hamas, and the prospect of an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza still looms. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest on the Israeli military's operations and the U.N.'s warning about a fuel shortage in Gaza.
Biden urges two-state solution in Middle East
In a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, President Biden said the future of the Middle East should include a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Middle East Institute president Paul Salem join "America Decides" to examine Mr. Biden's comments.
The House has a speaker again — what now?
The House on Wednesday elected Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as speaker after three weeks of dysfunction. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Robert Costa unpack what happens next.
Bank of Israel trims economic growth outlook
The Bank of Israel says it expects the nation's economy to slow amid the ongoing war with Hamas. For now, Israel is seeing an increase in defense spending as well as increases in support for local businesses and its citizens. Liz Alderman, the chief European business correspondent for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the economic forecast.
Clashes in West Bank amid Israel-Hamas war
Palestinian officials say an Israeli drone strike on the West Bank killed three people and injured more than 20 others. That came after Israeli forces conducting a raid in the territory came under fire near the Jenin refugee camp. Meanwhile, another convoy of aid trucks entered Gaza Tuesday night from Egypt, but not included in the aid was much-needed fuel. The U.N. says it may be forced to halt operations in the enclave due to a lack of fuel. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Hamas' tunnels and Israel's ground invasion
Israeli troops and weaponry are lined along the Gaza border ahead of an expected ground invasion in the wake of Hamas' terror attack nearly three weeks ago. Retired Army Major John Spencer joined CBS News to discuss how Hamas' vast network of tunnels could play a role in an Israeli offensive.
Civilian group protecting Israeli kibbutz
CBS News foreign correspondent Deborah Patta visited a kibbutz where a small civilian group defended the community for hours when Hamas militants attacked on Oct. 7. The kibbutz has been evacuated, but the men say they still patrol it daily.
Government shutdown ends as Trump signs funding bill
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
How the longest government shutdown in history came to an end
After 43 days and more than a dozen attempts to reopen the government, President Trump signed the funding package, passed by the Senate and House, into law.
Epstein petition secures final signature to force House vote on releasing files
An effort to force a House vote on compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein secured the final signature it needed Wednesday.
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Jeffries names surprise GOP ally during shutdown: "Three words: Marjorie Taylor Greene"
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was his ally during the government shutdown, after she spent weeks blasting her fellow Republicans.
Epstein said Trump "knew about the girls" in 2019 email, House Democrats say
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
Fetterman defends his voting record: "Maybe our party has a bigger problem"
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman defended his voting record and addressed the criticism he's received from some in his own party for meeting and sometimes voting with President Trump.
These 6 House Democrats voted for bill to end government shutdown
The funding package that ended the longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history picked up support from a half-dozen Democrats — mostly moderates who represent competitive districts — when it passed the House late Wednesday.
Judge orders hundreds detained by ICE in Chicago released over next week
A federal judge has ordered that hundreds of people detained by ICE be released from federal facilities in the next week because their arrests were possibly unlawful and in violation of a federal court order.
Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in 7 weeks after winning House election
Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as a member of Congress on Wednesday afternoon, seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona.