An aid group known as the Tucson Samaritans and volunteers are doing what they can to provide basic necessities for migrants coming across the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on that and the ongoing political maneuvering around immigration. Source
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Recapping Trump’s legal issues | Feb. 19, 2024
Donald Trump will likely appeal the ruling made in his civil fraud case last Friday that would force him to pay over $354 million in fines. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on where things stand with some of the former president’s legal cases. Source
How federal judges are pushing back against Jan. 6 conspiracy theories
In a growing number of cases, federal judges in D.C. are using their platform to swat down conspiracy theories perpetuated by some Jan. 6 defendants and their supporters. Source
Trump turning attention to general election, Haley hoping to defy odds in South Carolina primary
South Carolina’s GOP primary is Saturday, but former President Donald Trump is already looking past it to his likely November matchup with President Biden. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley, Trump’s last remaining Republican challenger, is vying for an upset in her home state despite polling behind Trump by 35 points there. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns, Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small have more. Source
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Countdown to South Carolina Republican primary; George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo videos. Source
Fallout from Navalny’s death continues; Biden confident about Ukraine aid package vote
Human rights groups are reporting the arrests of hundreds of Russians mourning the death of longtime opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Russian officials say Navalny died last week in an Arctic penal colony. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more on Navalny and CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on an aid package in Congress that would send money to Ukraine for their fight against Vladimir Putin. Source
The Atlanta airport angel who wouldn’t take no for an answer
With a torn ACL and a knee in need of replacement, Cindy Tutko was in pain as she walked with a heavy bag through the Atlanta airport. Then she met a good Samaritan who became like a son to her. Source
Eye Opener: Another atmospheric river hits California with more rain and snow
In California, a new atmospheric river brings more rain and snow to areas still reeling from recent storms. Also, two Minnesota police officers and a paramedic are killed in a shootout with a man barricaded in a suburban home full of kids. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Over 30 million people on flood watch in California
As a series of powerful storms sweeps through California, over 30 million residents face flood watches amid growing concerns over flash flooding potential mudslides. Source
Top moments from 2024 People’s Choice Awards
Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie took home big wins, as did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Here are the top moments from the night. Source