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2/1: Prime Time with John Dickerson

2/1: Prime Time with John Dickerson

Benjamin Hughes

On January 2nd, CBS News will air “Prime Time with John Dickerson.” Watch CBS News John Dickerson discusses the impact of a weather phenomenon known as an “atmospheric river” that is causing significant rainfall in California. He also looks into the potential consequences of a U.S. proposal to impose sanctions on Venezuela, particularly in regards

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Lloyd Austin, the Defense Secretary, expresses regret for concealing his hospitalization.

Lloyd Austin, the Defense Secretary, expresses regret for concealing his hospitalization.

Benjamin Hughes

Lloyd Austin, the Secretary of Defense, expressed regret for not informing the White House and the public about his recent hospitalization. “We mishandled this situation. I personally did not handle it properly,” he stated during his initial press conference since the incident.secret hospitalizationkilled four US soldiers “Following the fatal drone strike in Jordan which resulted

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The focus of Nikki Haley's campaign for president has changed in an attempt to catch up with Trump during the last few weeks before the South Carolina primary.

The focus of Nikki Haley’s campaign for president has changed in an attempt to catch up with Trump during the last few weeks before the South Carolina primary.

Benjamin Hughes

Haley unveils fresh approach for South Carolina tactics Nikki Haley unveils a fresh approach in South Carolina as she falls behind Trump in the polls. attempt to become president According to CBS News, she is attempting to decrease Donald Trump’s advantage in the upcoming primary in her native state of South Carolina. The upcoming campaign,

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The United States has approved plans for military actions targeting Iranian individuals and facilities in Iraq and Syria following a drone attack in Jordan.

The United States has approved plans for military actions targeting Iranian individuals and facilities in Iraq and Syria following a drone attack in Jordan.

Benjamin Hughes

U.S. officials have confirmed to CBS News that plans have been approved for a series of strikes over a number of days against targets — including Iranian personnel and facilities — inside Iraq and Syria. The strikes will come in response to drone and rocket attacks targeting U.S. forces in the region, including the drone

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John Podesta has been appointed as the new senior advisor on climate for President Biden, following John Kerry's resignation from his position as climate envoy.

John Podesta has been appointed as the new senior advisor on climate for President Biden, following John Kerry’s resignation from his position as climate envoy.

Benjamin Hughes

The White House declared on Wednesday that John Podesta, a long-standing member of various Democratic administrations and a senior adviser to President Biden, will now serve as the senior adviser for international climate policy. John Kerry, who is 80 years old, will be leaving his role as special envoy for climate at the White House.

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The lawsuit filed by Disney regarding freedom of speech against Gov. Ron DeSantis was dismissed, but a second lawsuit is still in progress.

The lawsuit filed by Disney regarding freedom of speech against Gov. Ron DeSantis was dismissed, but a second lawsuit is still in progress.

Benjamin Hughes

Disney’s legal action regarding freedom of speech against Gov. Ron DeSantis has been dismissed, but a second lawsuit is still ongoing. Disney’s legal challenge for freedom of speech against Governor Ron DeSantis has been dismissed, but a second lawsuit remains unresolved. A federal judge has rejected Disney’s lawsuit arguing for freedom of speech against Florida

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FBI Director Chris Wray cautions Congress that Chinese hackers are actively attacking U.S. infrastructure while the U.S. is taking action against the foreign botnet known as "Volt Typhoon."

FBI Director Chris Wray cautions Congress that Chinese hackers are actively attacking U.S. infrastructure while the U.S. is taking action against the foreign botnet known as “Volt Typhoon.”

Benjamin Hughes

Washington — Hackers supported by the Chinese authorities FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Congress on Wednesday that foreign hackers are specifically focusing on American water treatment facilities and power grids, deliberately placing themselves in essential infrastructure networks in order to inflict chaos and harm on US citizens and communities. Wray emphasized in his statement to

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Fani Willis and lead prosecutor Nathan Wade have been summoned to appear at a hearing regarding allegations made about their relationship.

Fani Willis and lead prosecutor Nathan Wade have been summoned to appear at a hearing regarding allegations made about their relationship.

Benjamin Hughes

sprawling racketeering case Individuals in Georgia, including former President Donald Trump, have been summoned to appear at a hearing next month to provide answers regarding allegations against them.allegations the two Participated in an inappropriate romantic involvement. is a former co-executive of the Trump Organization The subpoenas were issued for Michael Roman, a previous co-executive at

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The Federal Reserve maintains its interest rate at a constant level. This indicates that there will be no changes to the rate for the time being.

The Federal Reserve maintains its interest rate at a constant level. This indicates that there will be no changes to the rate for the time being.

Benjamin Hughes

At the conclusion of their first monetary policy meeting of 2024, Federal Reserve officials decided to keep the central bank’s benchmark interest rate at its current level, as predicted by many in the financial industry. However, they also indicated a desire to see further efforts made to combat inflation in 2021, leading investors to closely

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