White House, GOP spar over border crisis
The battle over how to approach border security continues on Capitol Hill. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more from Eagle Pass, Texas.
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Latest on Trump's appeal of ballot ruling
Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that found him ineligible for the presidency. His lawyers on Thursday also urged a court to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt in a 2020 election case they have appealed. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the case.
Will Iowa be the end of DeSantis' campaign?
With just 11 days remaining until the Iowa caucuses, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is still polling well behind Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro reports on the showing needed for DeSantis in Iowa in order for his campaign to remain viable.
House speaker criticizes Biden immigration policies during border trip
The top House Republican called on the president to reinstate the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy.
Johnson blames Biden for immigration crisis
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke to the press from Eagle Pass, Texas, during a trip to the southern border to assess the effect of increased migrant crossings in recent months. Johnson blamed President Biden for the "catch and release" policy while praising Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for his push to curb illegal immigration. Myah Ward, a White House reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss.
Charlamagne says he regrets endorsing Biden
More than three years after President Biden thanked Black voters in his victory speech, he faces waning support from that very group. This as influential radio host Charlamagne tha God told Politico he regrets backing Mr. Biden in 2020. Politico reporter Brakkton Booker, the writer of the piece, joins "America Decides" to discuss why it could impact the president's reelection efforts.
Why Speaker Johnson is at the border
House Speaker Mike Johnson is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border with a Republican congressional delegation to inspect the effects of the migrant crisis. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the border crossings that are reopening, and CBS News' chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes looks at the Biden administration's response to Johnson's visit.
Schumer takes dig at Johnson for border visit
House Speaker Mike Johnson led dozens of fellow Republican lawmakers on a trip to the southern border Wednesday as Senate negotiators work to strike a deal on border security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Why Noem is in Iowa campaigning for Trump
On Jan. 15, Iowa voters will get their say in who will represent the Republican Party in the 2024 presidential election. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who has been campaigning for former President Donald Trump in the Hawkeye State, joins "America Decides" to unpack the state of the race.
Iowa voters prepare for 2024 caucuses
Some Iowa voters are still making up their mind as Republican candidates continue to campaign in the state ahead of the 2024 caucuses. CBS News political director Fin Gomez is following the latest presidential election developments.
Poll: Biden losing support among key groups
A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll says President Biden is losing support from key groups who turned out for him in 2020. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe looks at the challenges for Mr. Biden's reelection bid.
Less than 2 weeks until Iowa caucuses
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are making their final appeals to voters as they race for second place against Donald Trump before the Iowa caucuses. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Biden says he's in close contact with Zelenskyy
President Biden said he's staying in close contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Western military aid stalled and Kyiv running low on supplies. Republican lawmakers say aid to both Ukraine and Israel hinges on sweeping policy changes along the U.S. southern border. Skyler Henry reports.
How Texas' migrant buses are impacting cities
Democratic mayors of large cities are renewing calls for federal help over the migrant crisis. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's busing operation has already transported more than 80,000 migrants out of the state. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
Reluctance to help Biden combat Islamophobia
Some Muslim and Arab American advocates are expressing doubts about the White House's ability to mitigate Islamophobia as hate-fueled incidents soar across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry explains.
Could Haley's Civil War remarks cost her?
2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is backtracking her comments that did not mention slavery as a cause of the Civil War. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne join CBS News to examine the impact this could have on her campaign.
Haley criticized over Civil War comments
Nikki Haley's 2024 competitors are criticizing her for omitting the role of slavery in causing the Civil War. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest on the state of the race for the White House.
Liberal mayors push Biden to act on migration
The Democratic mayors of New York, Chicago and Denver said Wednesday they are overwhelmed with the number of migrants arriving in their cities and called on the White House to intervene. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports on the Biden administration's response.
Wars abroad dominate 2023 U.S. foreign policy
Geopolitics took center stage in 2023 with the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war and the continuation of the war in Ukraine. Seth Jones, senior vice president of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss how the year's major global events impacted U.S. foreign affairs.
Biden unveils final 2023 Ukraine aid package
The Biden administration announced an additional $250 million in military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry explains where the money is coming from and how it will help the nation in its war with Russia.
Major 2024 events to mark on your calendar
2024 is just a few days away. Next year will be filled with big sporting events, a presidential election and more. Evan Solomon looks at the key dates to circle on your calendar.
Top Netanyahu aide meets with Biden officials
A member of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet met with several Biden administration officials in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. The meeting came after a call between President Biden and Netanyahu on Saturday during which Mr. Biden emphasized the need to protect civilian lives in Gaza. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
How strikes could impact U.S.-Iraq relations
Overnight, the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against an Iran-backed militia group based in Iraq following a Christmas Day drone attack that injured three U.S. service members. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest from the Pentagon.
Details on U.S. retaliatory strike in Iraq
The Pentagon says it successfully launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq. The strikes come in response to a drone attack on a military base in northern Iraq that wounded three American service members. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more on the U.S. strikes that hit three sites and likely killed multiple militants, according to U.S. Central Command.
White House concerned over Ukraine funding
The White House is pushing for Congress to approve a foreign aid package for Ukraine as soon as lawmakers return in January, but Republicans are still demanding immigration reform before any more money is sent. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
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Senate approves bill to force release of Epstein files
The Senate has approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act and compel the release of documents, after the House passed it 427 to 1. Follow live updates here.
Trump says MBS "knew nothing" about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing
President Trump accused a journalist of trying to "embarrass" Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map for 2026 elections
A federal court ordered Texas to use House district lines adopted in 2021 for next year's congressional elections.
What are the Epstein files that could be released by DOJ?
If President Trump signs the bill passed by the House and Senate requiring DOJ to release documents tied to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein, here's what could be published.
Bill targeting White House ballroom donations introduced by Democrats
The bill aims to impose restrictions on ballroom donors seeking to influence the administration.
Nearly 1 in 30 clinical trials affected by NIH cuts, paper says
The NIH cuts affected over 115 clinical trials studying cancer and nearly 100 studying infectious disease, researchers found.
Child care expenses top the cost of rent in many U.S. cities
In some metro areas, child care expenses amount to more than double what families spend on rent, LendingTree found.
Epstein accusers speak ahead of House vote: "This is one demand we all share"
More than a dozen of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers stood alongside Democratic and GOP lawmakers and pressed Congress to look beyond politics.
Spain busts ring of powerful Mexican drug cartel targeted by U.S.
Two "priority targets" of the U.S. DEA as well as suspected members of the Italian mafia were among 20 people detained, police said.