Missouri’s governor prepares to send more troops, resources to southern border
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s governor said he is spending the week figuring out which and how many resources to send to the southern border in Texas. The state currently has roughly 250 Missouri National Guard members deployed to the southern border, but the governor wants more boots on the ground. Over the weekend, Gov. […]
Takeaways from heated Senate hearing with tech CEOs on child safety
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X were grilled by lawmakers for hours on Wednesday during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about their child safety policies. CBS News’ Jo Ling Kent reports on the fiery hearing and shares what the tech executives had to say.
Las Vegas gearing up to host Super Bowl
Las Vegas, a city used to large spectacles, is getting ready to host its first Super Bowl this weekend. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the preparations.
Drone attack hits base used by U.S. troops in Syria
The U.S. is preparing for more strikes against Iran-backed militias, which continue to target U.S. troops, as well as military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. A drone attack on Sunday hit a base in Syria used by U.S. troops. Holly Williams reports.
Senate immigration deal faces House opposition
Senators have unveiled an immigration deal that would grant the president broad powers over the U.S.-Mexico border and overhaul the asylum process. But GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson has already voiced his opposition to the bill, making its path to the president’s desk unclear. Scott MacFarlane reports.
NLRB says Dartmouth basketball players are employees, setting up union vote
A National Labor Relations Board regional official has decided that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school, clearing the way for an election that would create the first-ever labor union for NCAA athletes.
Prince Harry to visit U.K. amid King Charles’ cancer diagnosis
Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata has more from London.
Deadly storms sweep California, bringing rain and flooding
Another round of severe storms are hitting California, bringing mudslides and flooding across the state. And it’s all because of a system known as an atmospheric river. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti shows how serious conditions are.
How the Senate border deal would overhaul immigration policy
A bipartisan group of senators has unveiled a $118 billion bill that would overhaul U.S. immigration policy. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Biden turns to Nevada after South Carolina primary win
President Biden is facing voters in Nevada after winning South Carolina’s Democratic primary. And the Palmetto State’s former governor, GOP candidate Nikki Haley, announced a big January fundraising haul. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett breaks down the state of the 2024 presidential race.
