NATO nations agree Ukraine is on “irreversible path” to membership

NATO nation leaders, in a Washington summit declaration released Wednesday, said Ukraine is on an “irreversible path” to NATO membership.  The summit declaration, signed by all 32 NATO nations, offers some of the strongest language yet about the organization’s intent to eventually include Ukraine in its membership.  Ukraine and its protection are a central part

Jeffries to bring Democrats’ concerns to Biden about his campaign by Friday

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans to convey the growing concerns of his caucus about President Biden’s campaign directly to the president, an aide to Jeffries confirmed. When asked how or when, the aide would only offer, “by Friday.” As he exited the House floor Wednesday, Jeffries said, “We are continuing to have candid and

Jeffries to bring Democrats’ concerns to Biden about his campaign

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans to convey the growing concerns of his caucus about President Biden’s campaign directly to the president, multiple sources confirm to CBS News. When asked how or when, one aide would only offer, “By Friday.” As he exited the House floor Wednesday, Jeffries told CBS News, “We are continuing to

Menendez bribery case one step closer to jury deliberations

Closing arguments continue at Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial Closing arguments continue at Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial 02:35 Washington — A lawyer for Sen. Bob Menendez finished his hours-long closing argument on Wednesday afternoon, saying “the U.S. wins” if the jury acquits the New Jersey Democrat of the 16 felony charges that stem from

George Clooney urges Biden to drop out of the 2024 race

Actor and prominent Democrat fundraiser George Clooney is calling for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, even as Mr. Biden says he’s “firmly committed” to running. In a New York Times op-ed published Wednesday, Clooney urged the Democratic Party to choose a new nominee, pointing to Mr. Biden’s disastrous debate performance last month.