Fact-checking Hurricane Helene misinformation Fact-checking misinformation about Hurricane Helene 04:41 Washington — Rep. Chuck Edwards, a North Carolina Republican, sent a letter to his constituents debunking the misinformation and conspiracy theories that have spread in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, telling them, “Nobody can control the weather.” Edwards, who represents western North Carolina, which was
Washington — In a cycle that appears to be exceedingly favorable for Republicans hoping to take control of the Senate, one seat representing a Republican stronghold is facing a surprising challenge this November. Independent Dan Osborn is running an unexpectedly competitive Senate race in deep-red Nebraska in his bid to unseat two-term Sen. Deb Fischer
Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday that she intends for Medicare to pay for long-term, in-home health care for a broader group of seniors, something she says the program will pay for through negotiating lower drug prices. Harris described the outline of her proposal on ABC’s “The View,” saying the proposal will particularly help people
Family reflects on ghost gun shooting as Supreme Court takes up controversial case – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court on Tuesday takes up a controversial gun rights case involving what are known as ghost guns. They have no serial number and their owners build them out of parts that are hard to
Washington — Before Iran’s missile attack on Israel in early October to avenge the killing of Hamas, Hezbollah and Iranian officials, Vice President Kamala Harris already had to navigate a divide in the Democratic Party over the U.S. support for Israel. The conflict between Israel and Iran may not have the same impact on the
Author Kate Andersen Brower tackles civics education in new book for middle schoolers – CBS News Watch CBS News Best-selling author Kate Andersen Brower joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to talk about her new book, “The Hill: Inside the Secret World of the U.S. Capitol,” which she says is designed to help middle school students understand
Floridians prepare for Milton storm surge Floridians prepare for Hurricane Milton’s dangerous storm surge 01:09 President Biden is postponing his first trip to Africa as president because of Hurricane Milton, the White House announced Tuesday. The president was scheduled to head to Germany then Angola this week to fulfill a promise that he’d visit the