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Biden's agenda hangs on Democratic unity

The U.S. appears to be on the brink of a major fiscal crisis and potential government shutdown as lawmakers scramble to pass key legislation. Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would've kept federal agencies funded through early December and raise the national debt limit, and moderate and progressive Democrats are clashing over President Biden's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest developments.

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Biden gives first address to United Nations

President Biden called on world leaders to work together on a range of global issues during his debut address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Biden said the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan marked the end of "a period of relentless war" and started "a new era of relentless diplomacy." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the president's remarks.

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FDA panel: Most don't need Pfizer boosters

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted to recommend only people over the age of 65 or who are immunocompromised need third doses of the Pfizer vaccine. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports the decision upends the Biden administration's plans to roll out a mass booster program Monday. Then, Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, an emergency medicine physician, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain what this vote means for the future of COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

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President Obama wrapped up business at the White House with a wide ranging question and answer session in the briefing room yesterday before leaving for his two-week Hawaii vacation

President Obama wrapped up business at the White House with a wide ranging question and answer session in the briefing room yesterday before leaving for his two-week Hawaii vacation. The ISIS-inspired San Bernardino shooting was a major topic as Americans feel increasingly concerned about other lone wolf attackers this holiday season. Craig Boswell reports.

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Trump at Walter Reed for COVID-19 treatment

President Trump was flown to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday night, out of what the White House called "an abundance of caution." Mr. Trump is said to be doing well, despite being fatigued and having a low-grade fever. His former aide, Kellyanne Conway, also recently tested positive for COVID-19 as well as his campaign manager Bill Stepien. Chip Reid reports on the latest developments since the president's COVID-19 diagnosis.

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