John Thune on bid to succeed McConnell, more
The race to replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's Republican leader is heating up with Minority Whip John Thune announcing his bid. Sen. Thune joins "America Decides" to discuss the race and more.
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Lawmakers share hopes for State of the Union
President Biden is set to deliver the 2024 State of the Union address Thursday night. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Robert Costa join "America Decides" to unpack what Democrats and Republicans hope to hear in the speech.
White House preview of State of the Union
President Biden will denounce extremism and discuss the U.S. economy, the state of democracy, and civil and women's rights during Thursday's State of the Union address before both chambers of Congress. CBS News White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe chats with Olivia Dalton, a White House press secretary, about the president's priorities for the yearly address.
Biden aide previews State of the Union speech
President Biden will highlight many of his top priorities at the 2024 State of the Union address. Ben LaBolt, White House communications director, joins "America Decides" to discuss the speech.
Senate to vote on government funding package
The Senate is set to vote on a funding package ahead of Friday's partial government shutdown deadline. The spending bills, which the House passed Wednesday, would extend funding for some federal agencies through September if it clears the upper chamber. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Gaza cease-fire unlikely before Ramadan as Hamas puts talks on hold
Hamas puts talks on hold, says Israel "refuses to commit" to a Gaza cease-fire deal, dashing hope for a pre-Ramadan truce.
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
What to know about the Houthi rebel movement, an Iran-backed group that controls much of Yemen, as the U.S. and allies retaliate for its attacks on Red Sea shipping.
Israel-Hamas talks end without deal
Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas have ended in Cairo without a deal, Egyptian officials told the Associated Press. Meanwhile, the Biden administration says it's working on getting more humanitarian aid into Gaza. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
White House pushes for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Vice President Kamala Harris called for an immediate six-week cease-fire in Gaza, citing the '"immense scale of suffering." U.S. planes dropped food supplies into the territory for the first time over the weekend, but aid workers say it's not enough.
White House calls for cease-fire in Gaza
The White House is intensifying calls for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, even hosting a rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
U.S. officials: 3 killed in Houthi attack
U.S. officials say a Houthi missile attack has killed three people aboard a Liberian-owned cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden. It is the first fatal attack since the Iran-backed group began targeting ships near the Red Sea in mid-November. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest.
State of the Union 2024: What to expect
President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address could be an opportunity for him to make his case to voters heading into the November general election. Tom Perez, senior adviser and assistant to the president, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Gaza cease-fire talks end
Negotiations for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas ended Tuesday without a breakthrough. President Biden said Israel had agreed to a deal and that it was now in the hands of Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
State Department spokesperson on Gaza, Haiti
Negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas ended Tuesday without an agreement and just days remain until the start of Ramadan, the informal deadline for a deal. Vedant Patel, principal deputy spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, joined CBS News to discuss Gaza and the ongoing hostilities in Haiti.
1 in 5 Dem Minnesota votes went to "uncommitted," a higher proportion than any other Super Tuesday state
Minnesota organizers of the Uncommitted movement say the momentum started in Michigan last week during its presidential primary, but it clearly didn't stop there.
How world leaders are viewing 2024 U.S. race
World leaders are watching the 2024 U.S. presidential race closely. The results could have a significant impact on the direction of American foreign policy. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with analysis.
Gaza cease-fire discussions stall in Cairo
After three days of negotiations between officials in Cairo, Gaza cease-fire discussions have stalled. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
More aid air dropped in Gaza
The U.S. and Jordan dropped more than 36,000 meals into Gaza, but it's not nearly enough to feed the people there, with more than half a million people estimated to be on the verge of famine. In the U.S., President Biden continued pushing Israel and Hamas to accept a temporary cease-fire. Ed O'Keefe reports.
White House says it won't pull Israel funds
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby bristled at the idea the White House would pull funding from Israel over the blockage of humanitarian aid getting into Gaza during Tuesday's White House briefing. "'Well if [Israel's] not doing what you want then cut off the aid, so they can't defend themselves.' That's not the way we're gonna do this," Kirby said. "They have a right to defend themselves... They need the capabilities to do that. There's aid that's desperately in need, and you know what? We can do that too. We can do both." Kirby was referring to the U.S. military airdropping humanitarian aid into northern Gaza.
U.N. on allegations of Hamas' sexual violence
There are "reasonable grounds to believe" sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, occurred during Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel, according to a United Nations report released Monday. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more on those findings and other developments in the conflict as cease-fire negotiations stall.
Biden faces Super Tuesday protest vote
President Biden is virtually running unopposed, but several Democrats are moving to vote "uncommitted" on Super Tuesday over the president's response to the Israel-Hamas war. Last month in Michigan, uncommitted ballots carried 13% of the state's total primary vote. Youssef Chouhoud, assistant professor of political science for Christopher Newport University, joined CBS News to discuss the vote.
Blinken meeting with Netanyahu rival
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz Tuesday, a day after Vice President Harris met with Gantz as the White House continues to push for a cease-fire in Gaza. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
U.S. aids Gaza with airdrop
As the United Nations cautions against potential mass starvation in Gaza, the U.S. initiates a second aid airdrop and urges Israel to allow food truck convoys. Meanwhile, a U.N. report unveils the grim acts of violence triggering the conflict.
Some red cows from Texas have a central role in the war-torn Holy Land
Some Jews and Christians believe these Texas red heifers are the key to rebuilding a Jewish temple in Jerusalem, and to beckoning the Messiah.
U.N. report says Hamas sexual violence against Israelis likely ongoing
A damning U.N. report backs long-standing claims of rape and other brutal sexual violence by Hamas militants.
As Trump makes autism announcement, Tylenol maker and medical experts push back
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Trump to meet with Schumer and Jeffries as government shutdown looms
Democrats have pleaded with Republicans to negotiate before government funding expires at the end of the month.
Supreme Court lets Trump fire FTC commissioner for now and takes up dispute over removal
President Trump moved to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from her position as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in March.
Lindsey Halligan sworn in as interim U.S. attorney
President Trump announced Saturday that he would be nominating Lindsey Halligan to serve as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Sarah Ferguson dropped by U.K. charities over reported Epstein email
Newspapers in the U.K. published an email that Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson reportedly wrote to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
4 soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash identified by Army
Andrew Cully, Andrew Kraus, Donavon Scott and Jadalyn Good were part an elite team that does nighttime missions.
Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida rests his case without testifying
A man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year has chosen not to testify in his own defense.
The night Jeffrey Epstein claimed his cellmate tried to kill him
New internal documents reveal details of an incident that left Jeffrey Epstein injured and on suicide watch days before his death.