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Back to EpisodesBiden & Trump At The Border, Budget Deal Passes, Austin Grilled, Alabama's New IVF Bill
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Biden & Trump To The Border
Former President Donald Trump and President Biden made separate trips to the Texas-Mexico border. Correspondent Neville reports the politicians share concerns about the state of the border, but differ on how to fix them.
Budget Deal Passes Congress
There will be no government shutdown, as Congress works to pass another short-term funding bill... but what's next. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
The National Forecast
A massive rain for the West from California to Washington State, but inland it becomes snow with up to 4 feet today and even more for the weekend, coming with winds 50-100 mph. Snow will extend into the Rockies and include Montana to Nebraska. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has the forecast.
Austin Questioned
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spent Thursday on the defensive as House lawmakers question why his hospital stay last month was kept from the White House for days. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
He Spied For Cuba
A former U.S. ambassador has changed his plea, now admitting to spying for Cuba. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.
Business News
Can what you drive be a national security threat? Citing potential risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made smart cars, with the focus on seeing if these vehicles can gather sensitive information about the Americans driving them. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Friday business.
Snow-mageddon
Eight to 12 feet of snow – that’s not forecast for northern Alaska, we’re talking about the mountains of California, as a 3-day blizzard with nearly 100 mile per hour winds is heading into the Sierra Nevada. Correspondent Jennifer King reports forecasters say a Pacific storm is shaping up to be the strongest of the season.
Latest On The Flu
Flu season is still with us, and correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the flu vaccines effectiveness this season.
Different Messages At The Border
President Biden and former President Donald Trump each made visits to the Southern Border in Texas yesterday, just a few hundred miles apart. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, they may have gone to the border for the same reason, but they each had different messages.
Latest On Border Issues
Separate trips by former President Trump and President Biden to the Texas-Mexico border highlighted an issue that continues to play out in the courts and across the country. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.
Latest On Russia-Ukraine
The war on the ground continues in Eastern Europe between Russia and Ukraine, but the war of words is heating up between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the West, warning nations including the United States supporting Kiev against sending troops to Ukraine. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.
Alabama Takes Action On IVF
The Alabama legislature voted to protect providers and patients doing in vitro fertilization from criminal or civil liability. Sue Aller reports this comes after a state Supreme Court ruling that left doctors and parents in fear of arrest.
Snow To Help A Wildfire
As the Texas panhandle wildfire surpasses one million acres burned and is still barely contained, fire crews are getting much needed help from Mother Nature. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the latest.
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