Trump admin. freezes billions in funding for after-school and summer programs
The Trump administration is withholding over $6 billion in funding for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction and more.
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House GOP unveils bill to avert partial government shutdown
House Republicans released a bill to avoid a looming partial government shutdown at the end of September.
Netanyahu addressing Congress about war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face Congress Wednesday to provide an update on the war against Hamas in Gaza. Several Democratic lawmakers will not attend the address, according to CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, including Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Nancy Pelosi.
Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
Justice Stephen Breyer will retire from the Supreme Court at the end of the term in June. Breyer faced a lot of pressure from liberals to retire while a Democratic president and Senate majority are in office. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join CBS News with more.
Condolence call controversy
President Trump is sparring with the widow of a fallen soldier over details of his condolence call. The White House is also pushing for House Republicans to act fast on tax reform and passing a budget. Cate Martel from The Hill talks to CBSN about the latest.
Senators to unveil Obamacare fixes
The Obamacare compromise that two senators reached this week has hit some major obstacles. Republican Lamar Alexander and Democrat Patty Murray made a deal to maintain Obamacare insurance subsidies and give states more flexibility. But several key Republicans now say they will not support it. Nancy Cordes reports.
New health care deal
A bipartisan, short-term solution has been reached on health care. The legislation would temporarily restore subsidies for low-income Americans to help stabilize health insurance markets and reduce premiums. However, President Trump's response to the deal is unclear. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes talks to CBSN about the latest.
"It's insane": Parents describe struggle to afford child care
Parents are struggling to find and pay for childcare, a situation exacerbated by the pandemic.
Democratic senators call on William Barr to resign
Democrats are also proposing a bill to prevent an official nominated by the president to intervene in a case involving the president.
Proposed law seeks to increase access to rape kits
Bipartisan bill would establish national standards of care for survivors of sexual assault and expand access to services, including the specialized nurses who administer rape examinations
Alexander and Murray announce 24 co-sponsors of bipartisan Obamacare fix
The short-term fix would extend for two years Obamacare subsidies used to reduce the cost of health insurance for lower income Americans
Bipartisan deal reached on Obamacare payments, says GOP senator
The president acknowledged at a White House press conference Tuesday that senators have been working on a deal to stabilize health care markets
Congressional Democrats rally around Sanders' minimum wage proposal
What once was a Sanders campaign promise has turned into a policy initiative supported by Hill Democrats
Pence photo draws mockery from Democrats
A picture tweeted out by the vice president discussing the GOP health care bill included dozens of men, no women
Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding
FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash jet into Israeli airport, official says
Ex-"American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn gets life sentence
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Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow
Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us
Chicago-bound flight drops 27,000 feet, returns to London
Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell investigation
Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
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