U.S. sending more troops to Middle East as tensions increase
The U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle East as American citizens in Lebanon are being told to leave the country. Charlie D’Agata has details.
Americans want Congress to do more for the climate, poll finds
Polls show the public wants Congress to do more about climate change, but many elected officials vote against ideas to address the problem. World leaders will meet in New York City Tuesday to discuss climate change at the U.N. David Schechter reports.
Suspect in Florida assassination attempt against Trump left note, FBI says
Federal prosecutors signaled Monday that they’re planning to hit Ryan Routh with a new charge of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course. Routh is being held without bail until trial after prosecutors released a letter in which he allegedly admitted to targeting Trump. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Trump threatens John Deere with tariff hike if it outsources production to Mexico
Former President Donald Trump mentioned a new policy proposal that could cost an iconic American company big money, just as CBS polls show Vice President Kamala Harris making some gains on the economy in the neck-and-neck presidential race. With 43 days until Election Day, Caitlin Huey-Burns reports tonight from battleground Pennsylvania.
Alabama officials seek public’s help in manhunt for mass shooting suspects
Alabama officials are asking for the public’s help in a manhunt for the shooters they say killed four people and injured 17 others in Birmingham. The reward is up to $100,000 for information leading to the suspects’ arrests after they allegedly tried to pull off a murder-for-hire but hit many innocent bystanders.
California sues ExxonMobil, alleging it lied about plastics recycling
California’s attorney general has sued ExxonMobil, alleging the oil giant misled the public about the limitations of plastics recycling. Ben Tracy has details.
If landline phones are dying out, how do political polls work today?
(NEXSTAR) – As we draw closer to the 2024 presidential election, more political polls are being released, ranging from which candidate has an edge ahead of Nov. 5 to the top issues for voters. If you have never participated in one of these surveys, you might wonder: Who’s actually responding to pollsters, and how are […]
Trump to rally at site of 1st assassination attempt in Pennsylvania
Sources say former President Donald Trump will hold a rally at the Butler Farm Show fairgrounds on Oct. 5, where a gunman shot at him and grazed his ear on July 13. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to focus on the economy and foreign policy this week as a new CBS News poll finds […]
FBI says suspect claimed “assassination attempt on Donald Trump” in note
The FBI revealed Monday that the suspect arrested in connection with the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump left a handwritten letter months before the incident. In it he wrote, “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.” CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
What’s in the latest government funding bill?
Congressional leaders have agreed on a short-term spending deal to keep the federal government open for nearly three months. Lawmakers are facing an Oct. 1 deadline to get the new bill passed to avert a partial government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
