House Republicans threaten to reject Senate border deal
White House aides and a bipartisan group of senators are still trying to put together a deal that would help stem the tide of migrants at the southern border, but the Republican majority in the House is saying they won’t come on board. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest on […]
Biden, Republicans trade blame for border crisis
Republicans have blamed President Biden for a surge in migrant crossings at the southern border. But Mr. Biden pointed the finger at the GOP blocking a funding bill that would have provided billions for border security. Weijia Jiang reports.
Houthi militia defies U.S. warning with 25th Red Sea attack
An Iranian-backed militia in Yemen launched another drone attack in the Red Sea on Thursday, despite a warning from the U.S. and its allies to stop or face potential military action. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more from the Pentagon.
What Blinken hopes to accomplish with latest Middle East trip
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to Israel this week for his fourth visit since the war with Hamas started. Axios world editor Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath joins CBS News to discuss Blinken’s goals for the trip.
How is U.S. democracy faring 3 years after Jan. 6?
Saturday marks three years since the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. William Howell, professor of American politics at the University of Chicago, joins CBS News to examine the challenges facing American democracy.
Melting Himalayan glaciers pose risk to world
Thousands of Himalayan glaciers could lose as much as 80% of their mass by the end of the century as the Earth’s temperature rises, according to projections. Peter Clark, distinguished professor of earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences at Oregon State University, joins CBS News to explain the problem and potential solutions.
Jeffrey Epstein associates named in unsealed documents
The names of dozens of people connected to Jeffrey Epstein, including business associates and accusers, among others, were made public Wednesday. Nancy Chen reports on the fallout.
African birds of prey show signs of population collapse, researchers say
Dozens of species of raptors in Africa are seeing declining populations. Researchers warn the birds of prey are at risk of population collapse.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, January 4, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
Storm sweeps across Southwest before turning to Northeast
A storm system that has been moving east across the country brought rain and snow to the Southwest on Thursday. It’s expected to impact the East Coast over the weekend. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.
