President Biden warned of widespread impacts from a government shutdown that is looking more likely with each passing day. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy continues to face stiff opposition from within his own party. Weijia Jiang has the latest. Source
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Remnants of Ophelia lash Northeast
The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia were lashing the Northeast with rain and wind on Monday. The Weather Channel meteorologist Alex Wilson takes a look at more storms impacting the East Coast. Source
Lahaina residents return home for first time since fires
Some Maui residents were able to return for the first time since the fires that leveled the historic town of Lahaina. Many found that there was little left. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
8 hospitalized after Jet Blue flight hits severe turbulence
A Jet Blue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hit severe turbulence, sending eight passengers to the hospital. Source
Menendez rejects calls to resign amid bribery charges
Sen. Bob Menendez on Monday rejected calls from fellow Democrats that he resign amid new bribery charges. Nikole Killion has the latest. Source
Writers and studios reach tentative agreement
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the major Hollywood studios on a new contract. If the contract is ratified, it would end a four-and-a-half month long strike. Elise Preston reports. Source
Just what the doctor ordered? $29 medical checkups now at Costco
Costco partners with online marketplace in selling health care services to the uninsured or those who prefer to pay cash. Source
Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba’s mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured. Source
Tyson and Perdue face fed probe over possible child labor violations
Investigation of the two poultry giants follows NYT report of migrant children cleaning slaughterhouses overnight in Virginia. Source
Investigating how U.S. aid for Ukraine is spent
A new “60 Minutes” report that aired over the weekend showcased how U.S. money to Ukraine is distributed and ultimately spent, with Sen. Lindsey Graham telling Holly Williams the investments are worth the cost. Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, joined CBS News to discuss the report and why the aid money is so important. Source