GOP attorneys general battling the Biden administration in court argue guidance from the Treasury Department does not bring the tax provision within constitutional bounds. Source
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Gas shortages worsen as fuel prices spike after pipeline attack
Four states declare emergencies as some local gas stations run out empty amid panic buying at the pumps. Source
Voting rights bill advances in Senate over GOP objections
Democrats claim the legislation is necessary to counter new voting restrictions being considered by multiple states. Source
Deadly clashes between Israelis and Hamas as fears of major military conflict grow
The latest wave of violence erupting across Israel and Gaza has reignited growing fears of a major military conflict in the region. Clashes are escalating between Israelis and Palestinians after Hamas fired rockets and Israelis launched airstrikes. CBS News correspondent Robert Berger joins CBSN from Jerusalem to explain the latest developments. Source
Lawyer: New video shows Andrew Brown Jr.’s “cold-blooded killing”
Brown was killed by sheriff’s deputies after police descended on his home to serve a warrant. Source
Republicans oust Liz Cheney from House leadership
GOP lawmakers voted to oust Representative Liz Cheney from her position as chair of the House Republican Conference, the party’s third-highest position in the House. Cheney, a staunch conservative, has repeatedly denounced Republicans’ lies about the 2020 election and was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump after the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political analyst and a Republican strategist, spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about what this means for the Republican Party. Source
U.N. says Israel and Gaza conflict could escalate to “full-scale war”
A United Nations Middle East envoy warns that the latest conflict between Israel and Gaza could escalate into a “full-scale war.” Meantime, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has the right to protect itself. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero from Tel Aviv with the latest. Source
IRS backlog of tax returns is growing ahead of filing deadline
Almost 31 million returns are being held for manual review, delaying refunds. “I depend on that money,” one taxpayer says. Source
House GOP removes Liz Cheney from leadership post
House Republicans voted on Wednesday to remove Congresswoman Liz Cheney from her leadership position. Cheney faced backlash in the party for her criticism of former President Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBS News congressional reporter Rebecca Kaplan join CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with details. Source
Still filing taxes? Here’s what you can do to avoid a refund delay
The average refund is almost $3,000, but more taxpayers are facing delays this year due to IRS staffing and tax code changes. Source