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China-U.S. ties "beginning to stabilize," but it won't be an easy road
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."Politics - China -
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.Politics -
Senators renew scrutiny of border officers searching Americans' phones
Border officers have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion of a crime.Politics -
U.S. loses $30 million Reaper drone in Yemen
A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper has crashed in Yemen. It may be the third $30 million drone shot down by the Houthis since November.Politics -
U.S. weighs "new information" from Israel on whether IDF unit violated U.S. law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been weighing whether to recommend suspending U.S. aid to an IDF unit under a measure known as the Leahy Law.Politics - Israel -
Biden says he's "happy to debate" Trump before 2024 election
"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.Politics - Joe Biden -
How Trump changed his stance on absentee and early voting
Trump has in the past railed against absentee voting, declaring that "once you have mail-in ballots, you have crooked elections."Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden touts labor endorsements, but members worry about Trump's "cultish" support
President Biden finds familiar and active allies for his reelection bid with labor union endorsements.Politics - Joe Biden -
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 6-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
The New Jersey Democrat suffered "a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes" earlier this month, his office said.Politics -
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.Politics -
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.Politics - Donald Trump -
In Trump immunity case, Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.Politics - Donald Trump -
Supreme Court hears Trump immunity case
The Supreme Court on Thursday heard three hours of arguments over whether former President Donald Trump should be immune from criminal prosecution for official acts he took while in office. A decision, which is not expected until June, will have ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.Politics -
McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.Politics -
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.Politics - Donald Trump -
18 indicted in alleged 2020 fake Arizona elector scheme
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.Politics -
Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.Politics - Joe Biden -
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris exhibits "distressing behavior"
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.Politics -
Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho abortion ban
The Supreme Court on Wednesday listened to arguments over whether Idaho's near-total abortion ban violates a federal law that requires hospitals that participate in Medicare to provide necessary stabilizing treatment, including emergency abortion ...Politics - Abortion -
Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.Politics - Tiktok -
House speaker calls for Columbia president's resignation amid protests
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.Politics - House -
Biden signs foreign aid bill, clearing the way for new weapons for Ukraine
"It's a good day for America, it's a good day for Europe and it's a good day for world peace," Mr. Biden said in remarks from the White House.Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden grants clemency to 16 nonviolent drug offenders
"America is a nation founded on the promise of second chances," President Biden said in a statement.Politics - Joe Biden -
Supreme Court to weigh Trump immunity claim over 2020 election prosecution
The outcome of the immunity case before the Supreme Court will have significant ramifications for former President Donald Trump's federal criminal prosecution in Washington, D.C.Politics - Donald Trump -
Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.Politics - Joe Biden -
Cleared migrants indicted over alleged mass border breach try in Texas
A Texas grand jury indicted more than 140 migrants on misdemeanor rioting charges over an alleged mass attempt to breach the U.S.-Mexico border, a day after a judge threw out the cases.Politics -
Divided Supreme Court wrestles with dispute over Idaho abortion ban
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that pits Idaho's near-total abortion ban against a federal law that requires hospitals to offer emergency care.Politics - Abortion -
What it's like to watch Trump's "hush money" trial from inside the courtroom
There are no cameras allowed in the court where Trump is being tried on 34 felony counts stemming from a "hush money" payment before the 2016 election.Politics - Donald Trump -
U.S. considers sanctioning some members of the IDF
The United States is considering the unprecedented step of sanctioning members of the Israel Defense Forces in the West Bank for alleged human rights violations.Politics -
Supreme Court to hear major cases on homelessness, abortion, presidential immunity
Jan Crawford looks ahead at an important week for the Supreme Court. The justices will hear arguments on several contentious issues, including abortion limits and a claim by former President Trump that presidents have legal immunity for their ...Politics -
Increase in migrants trying to cross U.S.-Mexico border in states farther West
There's been a dramatic shift in routes of migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, with a big drop in Texas and an increase in states farther West like Arizona and California.Politics -
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore discusses bridge collapse, recovery
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks about the recovery efforts and what's ahead after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on Tuesday.Politics -
Florida Supreme Court clears the way for abortion access to be on November ballot
The Florida Supreme Court made two decisions on abortion rights Monday. One of them clears the way for a new six-week abortion ban to take effect. This would replace the state's current 15-week ban. The other puts the issue of abortion rights on ...Politics - Abortion -
How NATO is preparing for a possible second Trump presidency
As former President Donald Trump emerges as the likely Republican presidential candidate, Europe's NATO countries are watching with alarm. The organization's head said that Trump is weakening the alliance, especially after he said he would ...Politics - Donald Trump -
How the abortion rulings in Florida could impact the general election
Chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa breaks down how the abortion rulings in Florida could impact the general election in November in the Sunshine State and others.Politics - Abortion -
Biden to visit Baltimore this week as response to bridge collapse continues
The Biden administration said Thursday it approved $60 million in immediate federal aid to help in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.Politics - Joe Biden -
The key players to know in the Trump "hush money" trial
Trump's trial will feature a unique cast of characters, some of whom are already household names, while others are stepping into the spotlight for the first time.Politics - Donald Trump -
House approves aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The foreign aid bills' passage marked a pivotal moment for House Speaker Mike Johnson.Politics - Israel -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."Politics