J. R. R. Tolkien fans celebrate author’s birthday with a toast
J. R. R. Tolkien would have turned 132 on Wednesday. John Dickerson explains how fans are celebrating the late author’s birthday.
House speaker criticizes Biden immigration policies during border trip
The top House Republican called on the president to reinstate the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy.
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Court releases documents naming Jeffrey Epstein contacts
Court documents naming people connected to Jeffrey Epstein were unsealed Wednesday evening. A federal judge ruled in December that the names of Epstein’s alleged victims, and those connected to him, must be made public. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
Claudine Gay speaks out about why she resigned as Harvard president
Claudine Gay said she resigned as Harvard president to “deny demagogues the opportunity” to use her in their campaign to undermine the university’s mission.
House Republicans tour southern border amid record migrant crossings
A delegation of House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, toured a portion of the southern border Wednesday. The trip comes amid a record number of migrant crossings in recent weeks. Omar Villafranca reports.
House speaker discusses migrant crossings from the border
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks with “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan from the southern border.
Blasts kill more than 100 at memorial for Iranian general
More than 100 people were killed when two explosions rocked a memorial for an Iranian general who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. The U.S. has denied being behind the blasts and said it has no reason to believe Israel was involved, and no other group has claimed responsibility. Ian Lee reports.
Coast Guard plane not cleared to use runway before fiery crash in Japan
A Japanese Coast Guard plane wasn’t cleared to use the runway when a Japan Airlines plane crashed into it, Japanese officials said. Meanwhile, rescue efforts are still ongoing following the deadly New Year’s Day earthquake. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Names of people connected to Jeffrey Epstein released by court
A judge ruled in December that names of Jeffrey Epstein contacts, stemming from documents in a lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, should be unsealed.
