The 2022 election influencers
Here are the groups influencing and likely deciding the midterm elections. CBS News will follow them to see how they vote — and if they vote in November.
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Trump's legal troubles come to a head in New York
The cases have drawn out for years, both civil and criminal, state and federal — and "it's not a total coincidence that it's all coming together at once."
Robert Pape on rising political violence in America — "Intelligence Matters"
The University of Chicago professor discusses his research on political violence in the U.S. and its implications as the midterm elections approach.
Oath Keepers member: We were preparing "to take up arms and fight back"
Jason Dolan, who pleaded guilty to committing crimes on Jan. 6, testified as a cooperating witness in the government's case.
Body camera footage reveals confusion over DeSantis' voter fraud arrests
The Republican governor announced in August that 20 former felons had been arrested for breaking the state's voter laws.
Primary source of Steele dossier Igor Danchenko acquitted of lying to FBI
The Steele dossier, based on unproven research, was filled with unproven, compromising personal and financial information about Trump.
French cement company pleads guilty in U.S. to making payments to ISIS
The charge stems from cement company Lafarge's payments to foreign terrorist organizations in exchange for permission to operate in Syria between 2013 and 2014.
Biden: First 2023 bill will legalize abortion if Democrats win enough seats
It's unlikely Democrats, who already hold House and Senate majorities, will win enough seats to do this.
Student loan forgiveness application is now open: How to apply
President Biden announces new college-debt forgiveness site, calling it a "game changer for millions of Americans."
DNC to launch bus tour in eight states where races are tight
The tour will make stops in the battleground states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and others in an effort to turn out voters in the last weeks before the midterm elections.
Campaign signs found booby-trapped with razor blades in Pennsylvania
Political campaign signs for three Democratic candidates were discovered with razor blades taped around their perimeters, police said.
FBI agent details alleged Oath Keepers conspiracy ahead of Jan. 6 attack
Prosecutors described the arsenal of weapons the Oath Keepers amassed just outside of Washington, D.C. before the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
U.K. wonders if embattled leader Liz Truss can even outlast a lettuce
The prime minister's 6-week tenure has been defined by self-inflicted chaos, but with her party divided, it's unclear where Britain goes from here.
Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid expressed disappointment in Australia's changed position.
Sen. Mike Lee insists in Utah debate he's not always loyal to Trump
In an unusual twist in the race for Senate in reliably red Utah, incumbent Mike Lee is trying to ward off charges from independent Evan McMullin that he's backed Trump too much.
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