Key takeaways from Trump’s virtual meeting with Zelenskyy, European leaders
European leaders made their final appeals Wednesday to President Trump before he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Mr. Trump took part in a virtual call on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well as the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and the U.K. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has […]
What’s next after Trump deployed National Guard troops to D.C.
President Trump is increasing the number of National Guard troops on patrol in the nation’s capital and said he would seek to extend his takeover of the D.C. police for more than the allowed month. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
“Significantly higher” number of National Guard troops to arrive in D.C., White House official says
A White House official said a “significantly higher” number of National Guard members are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The crackdown on crime in the district comes as police data shows a 26% drop in violent offenses this year. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.
Harmonica lovers unite at annual festival, keeping Idaho town afloat
Every summer, a tiny town deep in the Idaho wilderness brings music lovers together. For 35 years, thousands of people make the trek for the Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival. As Ian Lee reports, it isn’t just for the love of the music.
Alaska city manager reacts to major flooding threat from melting glacier
A melting glacier pushed the Mendenhall River to a record-high crest of more than 16 feet, prompting a major flood threat to the Alaskan state capital. But more than two miles of newly installed barriers protected neighborhoods from a repeat of the severe flooding of the past two years. “CBS Evening News” co-anchor Maurice DuBois […]
Breaking down Trump’s economic actions and how they compare to moves in China
A new Wall Street Journal article says that President Trump is emulating the Chinese Communist Party by extending political control deep into the economy. Barry Naughton, a professor from the University of California, San Diego, joins “The Takeout” to discuss the article.
More than a dozen people charged in scams targeting grandparents
Federal prosecutors are warning that con artists are targeting older Americans, posing as their grandchildren and claiming they need money. More than a dozen people are charged with defrauding hundreds of grandparents out of more than $5 million. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Union president explains why Democrats struggle with blue-collar workers
It’s no secret that the Republican Party has been winning with blue-collar voters as of late, notably union members. A new piece from the New York Times says union leaders are fighting for the Democratic Party to “appeal more to their rank and file.” Jimmy Williams, president of the International Union of Painters and Allied […]
Florida’s approval of first bear hunt in a decade sparks opposition
In a unanimous vote, Florida will open its first bear hunting season in a decade. The state says it’s necessary due to the growing population of black bears and dangerous interactions with humans, but as Manuel Bojorquez reports, not everyone agrees.