The White House has cleared the way for 20 miles of new border wall construction, despite President Biden’s campaign promise that there would not be “another foot of wall” added during his administration. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
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Dianne Feinstein honored at memorial service in San Francisco
San Francisco City Hall hosted a memorial service Thursday for California Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The afternoon included remarks from other trailblazing women in politics — including Vice President Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more. Source
Can a non-member of Congress be speaker of the House?
Republican Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have said they will run for House speaker and are expected to pitch themselves to their conference next week. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains what it could take to get elected. Source
Will a new stretch of border wall curb migration?
The Biden administration has waived 26 federal laws to allow the construction of a new section of border wall. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to discuss how much the expansion could impact migration. Source
Mayorkas denies Biden administration has changed policy on border walls
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas explained that he waived over two dozen federal laws to expedite the construction of border walls because the administration was bound by law to do so. Source
NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus dies at 80
NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus died Thursday at the age of 80. John Dickerson looks back at Butkus’ career. Source
Sen. Dianne Feinstein remembered for her courage, integrity at heartfelt San Francisco memorial
The late Senator Dianne Feinstein was celebrated in a memorial service Thursday, held on the steps of San Francisco’s City Hall where her remarkable political career began. Source
Giraffe poop seized at Minnesota airport
The woman brought a box of giraffe feces from Kenya to the U.S., according to customs officials. It was seized and destroyed. Source
Changes coming after Arlington suspends use of horses due to health concerns
In early 2022, the deaths of two horses within 96 hours prompted an Army investigation that determined conditions were “unsafe.” Source
Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald suing university for $130 million
Fitzgerald’s attorneys are doing more than asking for money. They are downplaying the amount of hazing victims say occurred. Source