Hungary blocks Ukraine aid package, but EU membership bid advances
It was another blow for Ukraine's war effort, as it battles to retake land seized by invading Russian forces.
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EU open to membership talks with Ukraine
Ukraine has pushed for years to join the European Union. Now, there's some movement. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBS News to unpack the latest development as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Thursday he will continue the war.
Putin speaks about detained Americans
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Kremlin is in dialogue with the U.S. on the potential release of two Americans being held in Russia, Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan. CBS News contributor Mary Ilyushina reports on what Putin said during his year-end news conference.
Putin's stark endgame for Ukraine
Asked when there will be peace in Ukraine, Russia's Vladimir Putin said, "When we achieve our goals." The comments came during Putin's year-end news conference with constituents Thursday.
Putin says he hopes to "find a solution" with U.S. on detained Americans
Vladimir Putin held his first end-of-year news conference since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022.
Congress negotiating border security, Ukraine
Lawmakers are attempting to reach an agreement on aid for Ukraine and Israel as well as security funds for the U.S.-Mexico border before Congress heads home for the holidays. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the talks and Republicans' impeachment inquiry against President Biden.
South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese and Russian warplanes approach
South Korea says 2 Chinese and 4 Russian warplanes entered its air defense zone for just less than 20 minutes, but "there was no invasion of airspace."
What it takes to report from Ukraine
CBS News producer Erin Lyall and foreign correspondent Holly Williams have been reporting from the country since 2014.
Zelenskyy urges Congress for Ukraine funding
In an effort to secure more funding for the ongoing war against Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with congressional leaders to sway Republican holdouts who want aid to be attached to border security. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Biden open to restrictive immigration changes
CBS News has learned the White House is telling lawmakers it might be willing to support a new policy to expel migrants without asylum screenings in an effort to convince Republicans to back aid to Ukraine. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Zelenskyy makes plea to Congress for more aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Biden and congressional leaders Tuesday hoping for vital aid. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden, Zelenskyy meet at the White House
President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House Tuesday. Mr. Biden called on Congress to "do the right thing" as funding for Ukraine's war against Russia runs out.
White House open to new border policies
CBS News has learned the Biden administration is open to supporting new border authority to expel migrants and expand detention policies in a bid to win over Republican support for Ukraine. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Breaking down Biden-Zelenskyy news conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his case for more aid in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. CBS News' Major Garrett and Nancy Cordes join "America Decides" to unpack Zelenskyy's joint news conference with President Biden.
Did Zelenskyy secure more aid with U.S. trip?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Washington, D.C., comes as Congress works to negotiate a last-minute potential aid package. Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, joins "America Decides" to discuss how lawmakers are responding to Zelenskyy's joint news conference with President Biden.
Biden: Ukraine's freedom is on the line
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a joint news conference Tuesday after meeting at the White House. Both leaders are pushing Congress to pass more aid for Kyiv. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "America Decides" to examine Mr. Biden's remarks.
Zelenskyy, Biden meet at White House
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Biden at the White House on Monday to request more aid for his country's fight against the ongoing Russian invasion. The two leaders held a press conference urging Congress to approve more funding. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden, Zelenskyy hold joint news conference
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a joint news conference Tuesday after meeting at the White House. Both leaders are pushing Congress to pass more aid for Kyiv. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors a special report.
What Biden, Zelenskyy will discuss in meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington D.C. Tuesday to meet with President Biden and congressional leaders and urge them to pass additional funding to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang breaks down the latest on Zelenskyy's visit, and congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the response on Capitol Hill to the Ukrainian president's plea.
Schumer, Johnson address reporters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with lawmakers in Congress Tuesday to make his case for U.S. aid in his country's war against Russia. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed reporters separately on Zelenskyy and Republican efforts to impeach President Biden.
Ukraine funding debate and border security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to make his case in person for continued funding from the U.S. for Ukraine's defense against Russia. Republican lawmakers have grown more skeptical of aid for Ukraine and are insisting that U.S. border security needs to take priority. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion have more.
Zelenskyy meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet with all U.S. senators and House Speaker Mike Johnson to make his appeal directly for more funding to fight off Russian forces. Zelesnkyy will then meet with President Biden, who invited the Ukrainian president to the White House in an attempt to add pressure on Congress to pass a national security package by the end of the year. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Putin opponent Navalny missing from prison
Vladimir Putin opponent Alexey Navalny is no longer in the penal colony in which he had been imprisoned since last year. His lawyers have raised concerns over his health and whereabouts. Lilia Luciano reports.
Zelenskyy on Capitol Hill to ask for aid
Time is running out for Congress to pass a bill that would provide critical funding for Ukraine. Tuesday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesnkyy will make his appeal directly to lawmakers on Capitol Hill and will later meet with President Biden who invited him to Washington. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
What it may take for U.S. to pass foreign aid
Congress is running out of time to pass an aid package for Ukraine and Israel. Political strategists Joel Payne and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss what needs to happen for lawmakers to get the job done.
Appeals court rules many of Trump's tariffs are illegal, but doesn't halt them
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
3 Hurricane Katrina survivors look back 20 years later and find hope
Hurricane Katrina survivors can still describe in detail what they faced in the days after the storm devastated the Gulf Coast.
SSA chief data officer resigns after filing whistleblower complaint
Charles Borges filed a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE employees uploaded a copy of all U.S. Social Security info to a "vulnerable cloud environment."
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sending troops to Chicago would be an "invasion"
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.
Pentagon mulls speeding process to reinstate troops discharged over COVID vaccine
Veterans forced out under the mandate have been frustrated by what they described as a slow, arduous process to return to service.
Missouri's Republican governor calls special session on redistricting
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe made the announcement just hours after Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain five more seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
CVS and Walgreens limit access to COVID vaccines as required by some state guidelines
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
Bones found in search for father accused of killing 3 daughters
The FBI said it found bones while searching for signs of Travis Decker. The bones were being analyzed to determine if they are human or animal.
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Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.