Democrats, Republicans react to prisoner swap with Russia
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to Thursday’s prisoner swap with Russia. Republican Rep. French Hill of Arkansas, co-chair of the Congressional Task Force on American Hostages and Americans Wrongfully Detained Abroad, joins “America Decides” to unpack the deal.
Trump campaign responds to heated interview with Black journalists
Former President Donald Trump is not backing down from his fiery remarks at the National Association of Black Journalists convention on Wednesday. Janiyah Thomas, director of Black media affairs for the Trump campaign, joins “America Decides” to discuss the Republican presidential nominee’s false attack on Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
The politics behind the prisoner swap with Russia
Vice President Kamala Harris says she and President Biden engaged in “complex” negotiations to release three U.S. citizens and one resident from Russian custody on Thursday. Leigh Ann Caldwell, co-author of The Washington Post’s “Early Brief,” and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for “Politico,” join CBS News to dive into the politics behind the exchange.
Analyzing Kamala Harris’ views on foreign policy
A prisoner exchange with Russia on Thursday has freed journalist Evan Gershkovich and U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent for Puck News, joins “America Decides” to look at the role Vice President Kamala Harris played in their release.
As America’s farming population ages, a new program looks to cultivate its next generation
Almost half the nation’s farms are owned by farmers 65 and over, making them the oldest workforce in the U.S. But a program at Rutgers University is working to combat that by recruiting and training promising young farmers. Meg Oliver has details.
Deadline nears for Harris to make VP pick
Vice President Kamala is facing the biggest decision yet of her presidential campaign, who to pick as a running mate. CBS News has learned at least six men have had calls with her team this week about the job, four governors, a senator and a cabinet secretary.
Why Border Patrol agents are seeing a drop in migrant apprehensions
The number of migrant apprehensions have dropped dramatically since the beginning of the year. Adam Yamaguchi visited the U.S.-Mexico border near Tucson, Arizona, to find out what’s working.
St. Louis restaurants and bocce leagues weather the heat wave
ST. LOUIS — In the midst of a St. Louis summer heatwave, it’s tough to be outside. But what about those working in a hot kitchen? Milo’s on the Hill is a popular spot where people come to enjoy a cool drink and good food. Despite the heat, the restaurant’s kitchen is working hard with […]
Illinois man, 29, convicted of child porn, sexual contact with an animal
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. – A Benton, Illinois, man was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in state prison after pleading guilty to child porn charges and to having sexual contact with an animal. The Illinois Attorney General’s High Tech Crimes Bureau received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on Sept. 7, […]
