The indictment charges Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, with bribery offenses, according to the Justice Department. Source
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Biden to launch Office of Gun Violence Prevention on Friday
The Biden administration is launching a new Office for Gun Violence Prevention on Friday. Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the new federal office, which will coordinate the administration’s effort to reduce gun violence. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more. Source
New Mexico deputy sheriff kidnapped and sexually assaulted woman, feds say
A criminal complaint alleges that the deputy sheriff was working in his official capacity when he kidnapped and assaulted the unidentified woman. Source
Zelenskyy makes unannounced visit to Canada after lukewarm reception in U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Canada as he continues efforts to secure funding for his country’s defense against Russia. Zelenskyy said this week’s visit to the United States yielded significant results with President Biden announcing a $325 million military aid package for Ukraine, but Republican members of Congress cast doubt on major funding in the future. James Waterhouse from the BBC has more from Ukraine. Source
“60 Minutes” sees who’s tracking U.S-supplied weapons in Ukraine
As Ukraine seeks more U.S. support for its defense against Russia, “60 Minutes” finds out how that lethal support is monitored, and by whom. Source
Russia says Ukrainian missiles hit key navy base in occupied Crimea
The governor of Russian-occupied Sevastopol warned residents to avoid the area and said work continued to put out a fire at the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea fleet. Source
House adjourns for weekend as government shutdown deadline looms
Time is running out for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to find a compromise to keep the federal government running and avoid a costly shutdown. Many Republicans don’t want to contribute more money for the Ukraine war, part of the reason there is a fight over funding the government. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports from the U.S. Capitol. Source
Eye Opener: Biden sending more troops to U.S.-Mexico border
President Biden orders 800 more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, as the number of migrants attempting to cross surges again. Also, members of Congress go home for the weekend despite a looming government shutdown due to infighting among Republicans. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Biden sending 800 troops to U.S.-Mexico border as migrant crossings soar
The number of migrants apprehended by immigration agents after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally has soared to near-record levels. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Juarez, Mexico, to see how and why so many continue to make the perilous journey north. Source
The Biden administration is giving away free COVID-19 tests again: How to get COVID tests for your entire family
The U.S. government is once again offering free at-home antigen COVID-19 tests. Here’s how you can get tests for your entire family. Source