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Schumer: "Intense" meeting at White House

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the meeting at the White House between President Biden and other congressional leaders was one of the most intense he has ever attended. Schumer told reporters that conversations over the looming government shutdown were productive, but also said House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed back on aid for Ukraine until more is done to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane discusses the takeaways from Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' remarks.

Feb 27
14:52

Biden meets with congressional leaders

President Biden met with the top congressional leaders on Tuesday as a partial government shutdown looms. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also discussed funding for Ukraine and other key U.S. allies. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

Feb 27
04:43

House Republicans face wave of retirements

House Republicans are facing a wave of retirements amid dysfunction and infighting on Capitol Hill. The chairs of multiple important committees say they don't plan on running for reelection. CBS News' Major Garrett and Scott MacFarlane join to discuss what the exits mean for Congress and the Republican Party.

Feb 20
08:12

Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid package

The Senate passed a major foreign aid bill on Tuesday that would send more funding to Israel, Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific after months of negotiations and false starts on the package. Now the bill moves to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson's opposition has thrown the bill's fate into question. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

Feb 13
02:57

Senate advances foreign aid package

The Senate voted Thursday to advance a foreign aid package after support for legislation that included a border security component fell short a day earlier. CBS News' Nikole Killion looks at the future of this version of the bill.

Feb 8
03:51

Congress hits stalemate during election year

The Senate on Wednesday voted against advancing a bipartisan border policy and foreign aid bill after weeks of negotiations. Steven Smith, professor of political science at Arizona State University, joins CBS News to discuss what the failure says about the inner workings of Capitol Hill -- and what it will take to get anything passed in an election year.

Feb 7
04:01

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Senate fails to advance border security deal

A procedural vote to begin debate on a national security bill that included border security measures and foreign aid was 49 in favor to 50 against, falling short of the 60-vote threshold needed to advance in the Senate. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.

Feb 7
03:15

Senate border security deal in question

Lawmakers say the Senate is "whisper close" to releasing its border deal after weeks of negotiations, but some Republican senators are suggesting ditching the plans altogether. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains what's known about the bill.

Jan 31
04:24

Trump looming over Senate border policy talks

Republican leaders are gauging how much party support there is for a border policy deal now that former President Donald Trump has solidified himself as the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan, and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, have the latest on where the talks stand.

Jan 25
11:15

Lawmakers divided on border security

Talks on Capitol Hill appear to be treading water over border security in a larger bill that would also send aid money to Ukraine and Israel. The negotiations are coming with Texas and the federal government in a standoff over razor wire along the southern border and access to a key crossing point. CBS News' Omar Villafranca and Nikole Killion have more.

Jan 25
07:55

Still no deal on national security package

Senate leaders continue to make the case for additional funds to aid Ukraine and Israel's wars, but certain factions of Congress are still hesitating on a deal for a national security supplemental package that would include the funding. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.

Jan 24
02:52

What's in the 2024 government funding deal?

Congressional leaders announced Sunday they have reached an agreement on overall government spending levels for the remainder of 2024. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is following the latest in funding negotiations to avoid a partial government shutdown later in January.

Jan 8
03:25

John Dickerson on the Colorado Trump ruling

The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to bar Trump from the state's 2024 primary ballot put the 14th Amendment in the spotlight. And while the legal battle unfolds, voters are left to reach their judgment. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.

Dec 20, 2023
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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.

Dec 12, 2023
08:44

Senators divided on conditional aid to Israel

Multiple senators say they want to place conditions on aid for Israel, but Democrats in the upper chamber are divided about the issue. Democratic Sen. Jack Reed, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss.

Nov 28, 2023
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McConnell casts doubt on government shutdown

In an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he doesn't think a government shutdown will happen. Politico reporter Daniella Diaz and Punchbowl News senior reporter Andrew Desiderio join "America Decides" to unpack the senator's comments.

Oct 23, 2023
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10/23: America Decides

At least 9 GOP lawmakers vying for speaker opening; How GOP is reacting to Trump filing in N.H.

Oct 23, 2023
24:17

Mitch McConnell says "I'm completely recovered" after freezing episodes

The Senate Minority Leader commented on his health status during a broader discussion about foreign policy on "Face the Nation."

Oct 22, 2023

Face The Nation: McConnell, Lazzarini

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on... Senator Mitch McConnell on his health after recent episodes and U.N. official Philippe Lazzarini on providing aid to Gaza.

Oct 22, 2023
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McConnell on health after health episodes

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tells "Face the Nation" that he's "completely recovered" and he's "back on the job" after his health came into focus this summer. The Senate GOP leader also said it is "a mistake" for his Republican counterparts in the House to separate Israel aid from Ukraine aid.

Oct 22, 2023
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Transcript: Former Rep. Liz Cheney on "Face the Nation," Oct. 22, 2023

The following is a transcript of an interview with former Rep. Liz Cheney, Republican of Wyoming, that aired on Oct. 22, 2023.

Oct 22, 2023

Transcript: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on "Face the Nation," Oct. 22, 2023

The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired on Oct. 22, 2023.

Oct 22, 2023

Transcript: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on "Face the Nation," Oct. 22, 2023

The following is a transcript of an interview with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that aired on Oct. 22, 2023.

Oct 22, 2023

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House frozen until members pick next speaker

The House stands in recess to allow the Republican conference and Democratic caucus to "meet and discuss the path forward" after Rep. Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster, interim Speaker Patrick McHenry announced Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on what happens next.

Oct 4, 2023
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Who could replace McCarthy as House speaker?

Eight Republicans joined Democrats to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker on Tuesday. Axios Capitol Hill reporter Juliegrace Brufke and political advisers Jonathan Kott and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss where the GOP goes from here.

Oct 3, 2023
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Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025

The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.

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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points. Here's what to know.

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House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.

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Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.

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New details of Captagon drug trade exposed with Assad regime's collapse

A CBS News team gained access to a site outside Damascus which holds the precursor chemicals for Captagon, one of the most popular street drugs in the Middle East and beyond.

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Multiple People Shot And Killed At Abundant Life Christian School In Madison, Wisconsin

Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified

Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Failed bill included disaster relief and other key funding measures

The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.

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NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

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Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified

Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

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Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025

The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.

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Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.

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U.S. Mint announces 5 historical women on new quarters for 2025. Here's who.

It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.

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Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025

The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.

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U.S. Mint announces 5 historical women on new quarters for 2025. Here's who.

It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.

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U.S. mulls ban on Chinese-made TP-Link routers over national security concerns

TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.

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Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions

Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.

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Fed lowers rates by 0.25 percentage point, but expects fewer cuts

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.

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Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

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Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions

Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.

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House conservatives revolt over GOP-backed spending bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.

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Paris Hilton's bill to protect minors at residential treatment facilities heads to president's desk

The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.

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U.S. begins to retaliate against China over hack of telecom networks

The Commerce Department's action is a direct response to China's infiltration of telecom networks earlier this year.

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What are seed oils and do they pose health risks? Here's what to know

Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.

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CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.

A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.

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Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified

"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.

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2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart

The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.

Dec 17

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Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say

Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.

Dec 17

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New details of Captagon drug trade exposed with Assad regime's collapse

A CBS News team gained access to a site outside Damascus which holds the precursor chemicals for Captagon, one of the most popular street drugs in the Middle East and beyond.

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Prominent pro-Putin ballet star Sergei Polunin says he's leaving Russia

Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.

9H ago

China continuing nuclear buildup, strengthening ties to Russia, Pentagon says

A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.

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Ancient inscription may rewrite Christianity's history, researchers say

The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.

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U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate

A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.

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The Grateful Dead, Kennedy Center honorees, reflect on the band's legacy

Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.

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Ben Schwartz, James Marsden on new "Sonic"

Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.

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Kennedy Center honors Grateful Dead

Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.

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Megan Thee Stallion asks for restraining order against Tory Lanez

Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.

Dec 17

How Nikki Glaser is preparing for Golden Globes hosting gig

Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.

Dec 17

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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

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Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

2H ago

How AI powered robots are helping small farms

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

Mar 28
03:27

Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok

The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.

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FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week

FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.

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"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say

Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.

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Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says

World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.

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How climate change impacted 2024

From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.

Dec 17
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Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows

Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.

Dec 17

ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather

In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.

Dec 14
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Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified

Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Mangione expected to waive extradition, lawyer says

Luigi Mangione, the man indicted on murder charges in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to waive extradition back to New York, his lawyer said Wednesday. Mangione is currently in custody in Pennsylvania.

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New details emerge about teen shooting suspect

We are learning more about the background of a 15-year-old girl who authorities said opened fire Monday at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, killing two people and wounding six others. Ian Lee reports from Madison.

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Mangione's lawyer on extradition

An attorney for accused UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione said he plans to waive extradition to New York City this week. CBS News New York reporter Ali Baumen has the latest.

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Wisconsin school holds vigil after shooting

The community in Madison, Wisconsin, held a vigil Tuesday night to remember those killed in Monday's shooting at a private Christian school. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more about the suspected shooter.

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Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.

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NASA delayes return date for astronauts

NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.

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NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

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Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.

11H ago
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Starliner astronauts' return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.

Dec 17
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Stopgap funding bill in limbo after GOP opposition

A bipartisan House deal on a short-term funding measure that would avoid a potential shutdown and keep the government operational through March appeared to have been scrapped Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and some hardline Republican lawmakers came out against it. Nikole Killion has details from Capitol Hill.

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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Dec. 18, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

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