A recent CBS News poll finds that 65% of voters disapprove of the way President Biden is handling the economy compared to just 35% who approve, with lack of home affordability likely factoring into those numbers. Middle-income households, or those with annual earnings of up to $75,000, can afford only 23% of the homes listed for sale in the U.S., according to data posted over the summer from the National Association of Realtors. Mark Niquette, economy and politics reporter for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss the home-buying situation. Source
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Rupert Murdoch stepping down as Fox, News Corp. chairman
Rupert Murdoch, the longtime head of News Corp. and Fox, will step down as chairman and take on the role of chairman emeritus, capping a 7-decade career that built a media dynasty ranging from cable television to tabloid newspapers and turned him into one of the world’s most influential media executives. David Folkenflik is a media correspondent for NPR and author of “Murdoch’s World: The Last of the Old Media Empires.” He joined CBS News to discuss Murdoch’s decision. Source
Zelenskyy visits Washington as Congress weighs approving more aid
On this visit, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets a Republican-controlled House. Source
Possible witnesses revealed in Trump-Georgia election interference case
A filing in the Georgia election interference case reveals who could be called as witnesses in the trial, including attorney Lin Wood, who was a member of Donald Trump’s legal team after the 2020 election. CBS News reporter Graham Kates spoke with Wood and joins CBS News to discuss their conversation. Source
Zelenskyy arrives on Capitol Hill with GOP divided on Ukraine aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill Thursday as he makes his case for more U.S. funding of Ukraine’s defense against Russia. But Republicans are casting doubt on sending Ukraine more money, with debate over a new aid package wrapped up in negotiations to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest. Source
Nate Burleson and Tony Dokoupil expand each other’s fashion horizons
Nate Burleson and Tony Dokoupil get some tips from GQ’s Style Commerce Editor Avidan Grossman. The “CBS Mornings” co-hosts then search for new outfits in an attempt to expand each other’s fashion horizons. Source
Temporary legal status offered to nearly half a million Venezuelan migrants
Nearly 500,000 Venezuelan migrants already living in the U.S. are now being offered temporary legal status by the Biden administration in a move meant to ease the burden on American cities struggling to house people crossing the border. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source
“Dangerous” inmate escapes while getting treated at St. Louis hospital
Surveillance footage from the hospital appeared to show Tommy Wayne Boyd leave the St. Louis hospital on foot early Thursday morning, according to police. Source
Indonesian woman imprisoned for saying Muslim prayer then eating pork
Lina Lutfiawati apologized and said she “did not expect” prison for a TikTok video showing her reciting part of a Muslim prayer before eating pork. Source
Sports journalist Joe Posnanski breaks down his new book
Joe Posnanski is a New York Times bestselling author and has served as a senior writer for “The Athletic,” “MLB” and “Sports Illustrated.” He joins “CBS Mornings” for a closer look at his new book that counts down 50 of the most memorable moments in baseball’s history. Source