"They've left me behind," Paul Whelan says from inside Russian prison
American Paul Whelan, imprisoned in Russia for 5 years, says it's "unfathomable to me that they've left me behind."
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Senate talks stall on border, foreign aid
Ukraine has warned that it's running out of money in its war against Russia, but a deal among U.S. lawmakers to send more aid likely won't pass before January. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Why Senate likely won't pass Ukraine aid soon
Negotiators in the Senate are back at work Monday trying to hammer out a deal that would send needed aid money to Ukraine for their fight against Russia, but hopes of passing a package before the end of the month are diminishing. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Congress unlikely to pass Ukraine aid in 2023
Senate negotiators are not likely to pass legislation for billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine or new border security restrictions before the end of the year. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on where negotiations stand and what a delay in funding could mean for the Ukraine-Russia war.
Russian military presence in the Arctic north
As CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports, Russia's interest in the Arctic region can be tied to its military readiness to reach the U.S. in the event of war.
Russia ramps up Arctic military presence as Ukraine war nears 2-year mark
Norway's Svalbard Archipelago, deep inside the Arctic Circle, has become a focal point of the tension between Russia and America's NATO allies.
Immigration deal negotiations underway
The White House and Senate Republicans are negotiating an immigration deal that would unlock a $110 billion security package that includes funds for the war in Ukraine. President Biden has indicated he will make concessions on immigration to get the deal approved. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports from the White House.
Documents with intelligence on Russian election interference still missing
Documents from a binder of highly sensitive intelligence related to Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election went missing at the end of the Trump administration, two sources say.
Political strategists on immigration, Ukraine
The Senate is set to return to work Monday to continue negotiations on aid for Ukraine and a border security deal. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBS News to discuss the politics surrounding any potential deal, as well as the race for the GOP presidential nomination, so far dominated by former President Donald Trump.
Hungary blocks EU's Ukraine aid package
Thursday night, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked a European Union vote on a $54 billion aid package for Ukraine. The move came after leaders agreed to officially begin negotiations for Ukraine to join the European Union. BBC News reporter Sofia Bettiza has the details on the vote. And former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined CBS News to discuss the relationship between Orban and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
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.
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.
Senate advances funding measure, moving a step closer to ending shutdown
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
USDA says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
With the world's highest concentration of AI data centers, Virginia faces energy costs that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger aims to lower during her term.
More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
What's at stake when federal research funding to universities is cut
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.