Biden authorizes another $18 million to help elect House, Senate Democrats
Biden has been playing a more muted public role in electing Democrats, compared to previous presidents crossing the two-year mark of their first term
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Biden gets updated COVID booster, urges Americans to do the same
The president touted new efforts by companies to get the shots in more arms ahead of an expected surge in new infections.
Russia has notified the U.S. its annual nuclear exercise has begun, U.S. officials say
The annual exercise has been described by U.S. officials as "routine" around this time of year.
Early in-person voting starts in Wisconsin as lawsuits over ballots continue
In-person early voting has begun in the battleground state of Wisconsin amid lawsuits affecting which ballots can be counted or tossed, recently ordered bans on drop boxes, and restrictions on who can return ballots.
Obama endorses Cheri Beasley in North Carolina Senate race
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley in a new campaign ad.
Oath Keepers' Rhodes to waive appearance in trial after positive COVID test
Rhodes and four codefendants are in the middle of a weeks-long trial on charges of seditious conspiracy.
Ashton Carter, defense secretary under Obama, dies at 68
Carter opened all combat positions to women and ended the ban on transgender people serving in the armed forces.
CBS News Battleground Tracker poll: Pennsylvania Senate contest narrows
Heading into Tuesday's Pennsylvania Senate debate with Republican Mehmet Oz and Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, voters want to hear about economy.
U.S. forces coordinate with Somalia to conduct airstrike against al-Shabab
A U.S. troop presence of under 500 troops has been in place in Somalia since May.
Arizona sheriff steps up security around ballot drop boxes
Deputies responded Friday when two masked people carrying guns and wearing bulletproof vests showed up at a drop box in Mesa, a Phoenix suburb
DeSantis refuses to commit to full second term during tense debate with Crist
Early voting has already begun in the state.
Trump confidant Barrack says presidency was "disastrous" for his business
Barrack said during testimony he regrets advising Trump — "in hindsight, unquestionably."
Justice Department argues Biden's student debt relief program is lawful
The government also said in its response to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to pause the program that the states do not have standing to intervene.
House Democrats' campaign arm to air ads to help their own chairman
The Cook Political Report changed its rating of Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's race from "lean Democrat" to "toss-up" Monday.
U.S. charges Chinese nationals with schemes to steal info, punish critics
The Justice Department unsealed charges in three separate cases charging more than a dozen defendants, including 10 Chinese officials.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "We are going to survive"
Search ongoing after debris of plane that went missing off Nantucket found
Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
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