President Biden issues executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank; assessing obstacles facing Mr. Biden’s reelection bid. Source
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2/1: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on an atmospheric river bringing heavy rain to California, how a U.S. plan to sanction Venezuela could affect deportations, and how much the White House can do to tame housing costs. Source
Suit claims Bill Cosby sexually assaulted teen in Las Vegas hotel
This is the latest lawsuit against the 86-year-old former “Cosby Show” star, who has now been accused of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment by more than 60 women. Source
200 inmates rush guards during riot at Riverside County prison
The riot resulted in the hospitalization of eight staff members and one inmate. Source
Mother held hostage by Hamas shares details of abduction
Israel believes there are more than 100 people still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, but dozens may have been killed. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with a mother who spent nearly two months in captivity with her three children. Source
What can the White House do about high housing costs?
Data from the Federal Reserve shows price indexes for homes and rents are up nearly 50% compared to before the pandemic. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine how much a president can do to curb prices. Source
GOP divided as Senate prepares to unveil border security deal
The Senate is expected to unveil a bipartisan border security deal as early as Friday, but the bill has been dividing Republicans. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Source
U.S. intercepts more Houthi strikes in Red Sea
The U.S. has reported several attempted Houthi strikes in the Red Sea over the past day. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details. Source
California sees heavy rain, rockslides and flooding
The first of two storm systems is drenching the West Coast, triggering rock slides and flooding roads. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Long Beach, California. Then, senior weather producer David Parkinson joins with the latest forecast. Source
California teen under investigation in hundreds of swatting incidents
Tracking the teen suspect down was not easy, prosecutors said. He would disguise his identity with usernames from the fictional language used in “The Lord of the Rings.” Source