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A group of House Republicans has struck a short-term deal to keep the government funded through the end of October, but some conservative lawmakers quickly panned it, casting doubt on the deal’s future. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Source
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Second Republican debate: Who qualifies for and when is it?
The second 2024 Republican primary debate will be held in California in late September. Source
Halle Berry criticizes Drake for using image of her for single cover: “Not cool”
A social media user asked Berry how she felt about Drake using an image of her at the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards as promo art for his new single. Source
Prison escapes in America: How common are they and what’s the real risk?
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out. Source
Auto strike continues as UAW chief Shawn Fain demands “fair share”
The auto workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three entered its fourth day, with talks showing little sign of progress. Source
2020 Biden voters in Pennsylvania weigh in on Hunter Biden, impeachment inquiry
Last week, Hunter Biden was indicted on a federal gun charge, and House Republicans announced an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Source
Everything we know about the prisoner swap sending 5 Americans home from Iran
A prisoner exchange between the United States and Iran has been completed, with five Americans on their way back to U.S. soil. Eric Lob, non-resident scholar with the Middle East Institute’s Iran program, joined CBS News to discuss the exchange and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the politics behind the deal. Source
UAW worker on Ford layoffs, CEO salaries and automakers’ “family” culture
As Ford lays off 600 employees, General Motors threatens to follow suit and the United Auto Workers union says it could expand its strike this week, CBS News spoke with Paul Haver, a General Motors employee, for his thoughts on the situation with Detroit’s Big Three and their workers. Source
What’s in the House GOP bill to keep government funded until Oct. 31
House Republican lawmakers are sharing their short-term spending proposal that, if passed, would keep the government funded until Oct. 31. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on why the bill likely won’t pass. Source
California tries to make its case against oil companies in climate lawsuit
The state of California is launching a lawsuit against some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of deceiving the public for decades and engaging in a massive cover-up of the environmental risks associated with fossil fuels. Korey G. Silverman-Roati, senior fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit. Source
