Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Sens. Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell on Wednesday as he continued his push to get funding for Ukraine’s defense against Russia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the latest on the summit.
Closing arguments resume in bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez
Sen. Bob Menendez’s lawyers have resumed their closing arguments in the Democrat’s bribery trial. CBS News New York reporter Alice Gainer has more on the defense’s strategy.
Jontay Porter pleads guilty in gambling scheme that got him banned for life from NBA
Jontay Porter, who was given a lifetime ban from the NBA due to gambling, has pleaded guilty for his role in the scheme that led to his punishment. Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and faces over four years in jail. In court Wednesday, Porter said he agreed to withdraw early from […]
Women charged with killing “sugar daddy,” cutting off thumb to access accounts
Two women face murder charges in the stabbing death of a man in Washington, D.C. Witnesses said he was a “sugar daddy” for at least one of the women.
People are earning more from side gigs and needing them less
Cooling inflation and a solid job market have made side-hustle income a bit less essential for many workers, a new Bankrate survey finds.
Sky’s Angel Reese adds to consecutive double-double streak, makes history with rookie teammate
Another game, another double-double and more history from Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese. Reese extended her record-setting double-double streak to 14 games as she scored 11 points and 14 rebounds in the Sky’s 78-69 win over the Atlanta Dream. She broke Candace Parker’s mark of consecutive double-doubles last week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE […]
FAA investigating mid-air incident between Delta, American Eagle planes in Syracuse
The FAA is investigating a mid-air incident this week in Syracuse, New York, in which dashcam video appeared to show a Delta Air Lines flight coming close to an American Eagle flight. CBS News transportation safety analyst Robert Sumwalt has more.
David Axelrod calls George Clooney’s assessment of Biden ‘devastating’
Former Obama advisor David Axelrod told CNN Wednesday that actor George Clooney’s op-ed urging President Biden to abandon his presidential bid was “devastating.”
Another House Democrat calls for Biden to drop out of 2024 race
Rep. Pat Ryan of New York has become the eighth House Democrat to call on President Biden to end his reelection bid in the wake of his debate with former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Menendez bribery case one step closer to jury deliberations
The New Jersey Democrat’s lawyer argued the prosecution has failed to directly connect evidence of bribery or corruption to the senator.