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Democrats look for legislative options ahead of midterms

Several House Democrats in swing districts are concerned about their political fate ahead of the midterm elections. Looking for a way to drive voters to the polls, some of these lawmakers are suggesting breaking up the Build Back Better Act. The Biden administration's key spending bill currently faces uncertainty in the Senate. Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor joins CBSN to break down the strategy discussions on Capitol Hill.

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Temporary hold on release of Trump records

A federal appeals court has granted former President Donald Trump's request for an injunction, temporarily blocking the release of his White House records to the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The committee is also threatening to hold his former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, in contempt if he fails to appear for his deposition Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM from the Capitol to discuss.

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House Democrat on key spending bills

Democrats are still working to pass two key pieces of legislation, President Biden's social spending plan and the bipartisan infrastructure bill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that Democrats will add paid leave back to the social spending bill. Congressman Andy Levin, a Democrat from Michigan and a deputy whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joined CBSN and spoke to Tanya Rivero about the legislation and his takeaway from the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races.

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