6/14: Red and Blue
Biden reaffirms NATO mutual defense commitment at summit; Minnesota court upholds pipeline construction approval
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Finland and Sweden NATO accession
President Biden formally accepted Tuesday Finland and Sweden's application to join NATO, becoming the 23rd country to sign the Instruments of Ratification for the Accession Protocols to NATO for the Nordic nations. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi explains why this is so significant and what else is ahead for Finland and Sweden.
Biden formalizes U.S. support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO
President Joe Biden formally welcomed Finland and Sweden joining the NATO alliance Tuesday as he signed the instruments of ratification that delivered the U.S.'s formal backing of the Nordic nations entering the mutual defense pact.
8/4: Red and Blue
Less than 100 days before midterm elections; Senate votes to add Sweden and Finland to NATO
Senate votes overwhelmingly to let Sweden and Finland join NATO
The sole no vote was Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri. Fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted present.
Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking ceasefire
Ukrainian officials are accusing Russia of breaking a ceasefire. Russia had announced it would pause shelling so civilians in and around Mariupol and Volnovakha could evacuate, but Kyiv says the assault has not stopped. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay gives an update from Lviv, Ukraine.
Urban fighting an advantage for Ukraine
Ukrainian forces are holding the capital city Kyiv despite increased shelling from Russia. Chair of urban warfare studies with the Madison Policy Forum and retired Maj. John Spencer explains to CBS News why fighting in urban areas will be a disadvantage for Russia.
Mayor: "Dire" situation in Mariupol
Ukrainian officials are trying to evacuate civilians who sought refuge in a Mariupol steel mill, which has come under continuous fire from Russian forces. The Mariupol's mayor said the situation is "dire" and people at the mill are running out of food, water and medicine. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has an update from Kyiv, Ukraine.
Russia ups attacks in Eastern Ukraine
President Biden signed a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine just as Russia intensified its efforts to control the eastern part of the former Soviet state. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Odesa, Ukraine.
Biden rallies support for Ukraine in speech
President Joe Biden spoke about the war in Ukraine while visiting Poland on Saturday. Former Under Secretary of State, former ambassador to Russia and the United Nations, and member of the Foreign Affairs Policy Board for the U.S. State Department Thomas Pickering spoke with CBS News about the president's remarks.
Finland and Sweden ready to apply for NATO membership
Finland and Sweden are set to apply for NATO membership in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab is in Finland to talk about the "historic" decision with CBS News' Lana Zak.
Russia warns Finland and Sweden not to join NATO
Russia is threatening to increase its military presence if Sweden and Finland join NATO. Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Elisabeth Braw spoke with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the geopolitical consequences to Russia if Sweden and Finland go through with their bid to join the alliance.
Russia accused of war crimes
The U.S. and Ukraine are building a case against Russia, accusing the nation of war crimes. Anastacia Galouchka with the International Centre for Policy Studies spoke with CBS News' Lana Zak about what it would take to bring Russia to justice.
Ukraine's president calls for sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wants sanctions on Russia to be made public before a possible invasion of Ukraine. CBS News reporter Haley Ott gives an update.
Russia's ground forces close in on Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky encouraged fellow Ukrainians to keep up their resistance against Russian forces. Moscow has intensified its assault on Ukraine and is reportedly closing in on Kyiv's city center. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay gives CBS News anchor Lana Zak an update from Odesa, Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces push Russians from Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials say they've pushed Russian troops from Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. This comes as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell led a congressional delegation on a surprise visit to Kyiv, where the group met with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta gives an update from Kharkiv.
Russia continues assault on Kyiv
Ukrainian residents are spending another night sheltering as Russia continues its unprovoked assault on the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams gives an update from Ukraine.
Zelensky wants to meet with Putin to resolve crisis
World leaders gathered in Germany this weekend for the annual Munich Security Conference. While there, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to resolve the conflict between their two countries. Zelensky also said sanctions on Russia should be made public before a possible invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Christina Ruffini gives an update.
U.S. orders Ukraine embassy staff to leave
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for an hour Saturday morning about the escalating tensions in Eastern Europe. CBS News' Christina Ruffini and Imtiaz Tyab give an update on the situation.
Russia intensifies assault on Ukraine
Russia is intensifying its attacks on Ukrainian cities as officials report the bodies of more than 900 civilians have been found near Kyiv. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams gives an update on the war from Vinnytsia, Ukraine.
Biden pledges more military aid for Ukraine
President Joe Biden is pledging another $150 million in military assistance to Ukraine. Meanwhile, civilian evacuations resumed at a steel plant in Mariupol, the last Ukrainian stronghold in the city. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has an update from Kyiv, Ukraine.
Biden at emergency NATO summit in Brussels
The leaders are discussing their next steps as the war in Ukraine enters its second month. Miami Beach is imposing a midnight curfew through the weekend after two shootings injured five people during spring break. And NYC Mayor Eric Adams is expected to announce exemptions for athletes and performers from the city's vaccine mandate.
Ukraine's president on peace talks parameters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a possible deal with Russia could include his country agreeing not to join NATO in exchange for a cease-fire and the withdrawal of Russian troops. Ukraine's military says bombs have been falling on the besieged port city of Mariupol every ten minutes.
White House welcomes foreign leaders
President Biden welcomed the leaders of Sweden and Finland at the White House after both nations submitted their bids to join NATO. But Turkey has expressed its opposition to expanding the military alliance. Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institution, joins CBS News to discuss what admitting the two countries could mean for NATO.
MoneyWatch: U.S. threatens Russia sanctions
The U.S. and NATO allies are threatening Moscow with unprecedented sanctions if Russia moves forward with an invasion of Ukraine. David Lynch, global economics correspondent for the Washington Post, spoke with CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Meg Oliver about the financial implications the Ukraine crisis could have for the global economy.
Judge blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon, for now
The ruling came after legal wrangling that began hours earlier when the president mobilized California troops for Portland.
Trump urges Gaza peace deal negotiators to "move fast" ahead of Cairo talks
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
Johnson, Schumer accuse each other of not being serious in shutdown negotiations
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
Pritzker says Trump ordering Texas National Guard members to Illinois
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
As justices confront harassment, death threats, Barrett says "I'm not afraid"
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Rescuers helping hundreds of Mount Everest hikers trapped by heavy snow
Rescue workers were helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at tourist campsites on a slope of Mount Everest in Tibet, Chinese state media said.
Kroger recalls deli pasta salads due to possible listeria contamination
The Kroger Company's recall follows another FDA recall announcement last week of possibly contaminated pasta.
Gunman fired up "50 to 100 shots" on busy Sydney street, police say
Acting New South Wales Police Superintendent Stephen Parry said "anywhere between 50 and 100 shots" were fired during the incident.
Priscilla strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific. Maps show its path.
Hurricane Priscilla was strengthening Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico.