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Should President Biden stay in the race or step aside? What Texas Democrats are saying

From members of Congress to the grassroots, Texas Democrats are discussing whether President Joe Biden should still run for re-election or step aside. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a historic ruling on presidential immunity that has Democrats and Republicans talking. A Dallas man who escaped from North Korea credits former President George W. Bush with his freedom. CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink covers these stories and more in the latest episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: July 7, 2024).

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Takeaways from the first presidential debate of 2024

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump duke it out in their first debate in four years. In a one-on-one interview with Jack Fink, Sen. John Cornyn criticizes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms over a recent rule change for gun sellers. Plus, grassroots Republicans in North Texas share who they'd like to see as Trump's running mate. Jack Fink covers these stories and more in the latest edition of Eye on Politics (original air date: June 30).

Potential political fallout from President Biden's two executive actions on immigration

President Biden unveils his second executive action on immigration in two weeks. A look at the potential political fallout and how it could impact the presidential race. Senator Ted Cruz introduces a bill to combat a growing problem: non-consensual deepfake sexually explicit images. A North Texas teenage victim and her mother speak out about the problem. With four days until the first big debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, an expert tells explains how these candidates could win the debate even though the polls show most people have already made up their minds about who they will support on Election Day.

How will Biden's executive order restricting asylum work?

President Joe Biden issues an executive order restricting asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border. Congressman Colin Allred criticizes Sen. Ted Cruz after the Senator introduced a bill that would protect IVF access. Two Democratic State House members from Dallas tell political reporter Jack Fink they think they can keep Gov. Abbott and conservatives from passing a school choice bill next year. And Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia sits down with Doug Dunbar to discuss his recent contract restructuring, and why he believes it could be his last.

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