Harris sets sights on Rust Belt with 20 days until Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris is spending time this week in the Rust Belt. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports on how the Harris campaign could be banking on the so-called “blue wall” to deliver her the White House. Then, political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Hyma Moore join with analysis.
Gallego and Lake trade barbs in Arizona Senate race
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Republican Kari Lake are battling for a significant Senate seat in the Grand Canyon State with early voting underway. CBS News’ Elizabeth Campbell and Kris Van Cleave have the latest.
What voter registration data says about 2024 election turnout
The deadline to register to vote in the presidential election has already passed in more than a dozen states, and data shows that there are millions of newly registered voters. Tom Bonier, senior adviser at political data organization TargetSmart, joins “America Decides” to dig through the numbers.
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred face off in heated Texas Senate debate
Can Texas Democratic Rep. Collin Allred shock the political landscape and upset Sen. Ted Cruz’s bid for a third term? Gromer Jeffers, political writer for the Dallas Morning News, joins “America Decides” with analysis.
Saving for retirement a challenge for the “sandwich generation”
Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called “sandwich generation” of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.
Archdiocese of LA agrees to $880 million settlement over sex abuse claims
The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to settle sex abuse claims made by more than 1,3000 alleged victims dating back to the 1940s.
Georgia judge invalidates controversial new state election rules
The seven rules thrown out by a Georgia judge include one that required the number of ballots be hand-counted after the close of polls.
City’s purchase of electric vehicles at $49K a piece raises eyebrows
ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis is moving into the 21st century with the purchase of nine Ford Mustang Mach E crossover SUVs. Our news partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Conner Kerrigan, spokesperson for Mayor Tishaura Jones, said the vehicles were purchased to be economical and cost-saving. But some are […]
Soulard residents say unhoused leaving trash, debris in alleys behind homes
ST. LOUIS – Some Soulard locals are growing frustrated, claiming the unhoused are leaving trash behind homes and creating a mess for residents to clean up. Photos from residents in Soulard show the alley filled with trash. One neighbor stated that on any given day, they will go through dumpsters behind their homes and leave […]
Washington Park progresses in rebuilding fire department, still in need of volunteers
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Three years after a fire burned down several city service buildings, the Washington Park neighborhood is one step closer to finishing rebuilding the fire department. On Oct. 26, 2021, Washington Park’s fire department, police department, and most of the public works department were destroyed in a fire. Within the last […]
