Debt ceiling negotiators met again Wednesday with just about a week to go until the Treasury’s default deadline. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the two sides are “still far apart.” CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest. Source
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DOJ “slow-walked” tax probe said to involve Hunter Biden, IRS whistleblower says
An IRS whistleblower tells CBS News the DOJ “slow-walked” a tax probe said to involve Hunter Biden. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Uvalde community struggles to trust police one year after shooting
Wednesday marked one year since 19 children and two teachers were fatally shot at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It was one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports. Source
Former Google executive speaks out against AI
Nearly 20 years ago, the movie “I, Robot” warned of an impending robot revolution powered by artificial intelligence that views humanity as “scum.” Now, what was once science fiction has become a paramount concern for tech executives and futurists. Mo Gawdat, former chief business officer for Google’s secretive research and development lab “X,” joins CBS News to discuss the future of AI. Source
“Rachael Ray Show” ends after 17 seasons
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent. Source
DeSantis officially launches 2024 presidential bid
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race in a video Wednesday. Robert Costa reports. Source
From the archive: Tina Turner on a life of suffering and triumph
It was announced on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, that rock legend Tina Turner had died at her home in Switzerland at the age of 83. In this “Sunday Morning” profile that originally aired on October 14, 2018, the eight-time Grammy-winner, renowned for such hits as “Proud Mary” and “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” talked with CBS News’ Gayle King about her memoir, “My Love Story”; her marriage and breakup with Ike Turner, who abused her; her efforts to become a solo success; and the pain of losing her son Craig to suicide. Source
Storms could bring rain, flooding to Southeast over Memorial Day weekend
Storms moving east could bring heavy rain and flooding to the Southeast over Memorial Day weekend. Meteorologist Alex Wilson with The Weather Channel has the forecast. Source
Uvalde marks one year since school shooting as Biden calls for stricter gun laws
President Biden marked one year since a mass shooting killed 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, by calling for stricter gun laws. Victims’ families said they are still angry. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
U.S. Navy sends aircraft carrier to assist Guam after super typhoon
The Navy sent the U.S.S. Nimitz aircraft carrier to Guam on Wednesday to assist in the aftermath of a Category 4 super typhoon. Source