"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, May 8, 2024

6 minutes ago

Michigan AG charges 2 election deniers over 2020 voter data breach

Two prominent 2020 election deniers in Michigan were charged Wednesday with allegedly tampering with election equipment and sharing voter data with an unauthorized third-party.

8 minutes ago

GWU students join Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Cory Bush after pro-Palestine tent camp police raid

13 minutes ago

The ethical challenges of AI on the battlefield

15 minutes ago

House rejects Marjorie Taylor Green's effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson

18 minutes ago

Biden: 'We're Walking Away from Israel's Ability to Wage War' in Areas, Punishing Them Even if They Don't Cross Line

During an interview aired on Wednesday's broadcast of CNN's "OutFront," President Joe Biden stated that his promise to cut off transfers of bombs and | Clips

20 minutes ago

Biden: There's 'Corporate Greed,' But People 'Have the Money to Spend' on More Expensive Groceries

During an interview aired on Wednesday's broadcast of CNN's "OutFront," President Joe Biden stated that while "corporate greed" has caused an increase in | Clips

20 minutes ago

Georgia appeals court says Trump can appeal decision that kept Fani Willis on election interference case

20 minutes ago

Even Donald Trump Is Getting Tired of MTG’s House Speaker Antics

“If we show DISUNITY, which will be portrayed as CHAOS, it will negatively affect everything!” Trump wrote of Greene’s motion to vacate the Speaker’s chair.

21 minutes ago

Johnson Survives Greene’s Ouster Attempt as Democrats Join G.O.P. to Kill It

Republicans and Democrats banded together to block a motion by the right-wing Georgia congresswoman to remove the speaker.

21 minutes ago

'Not supplying the weapons' to Israel if there's a major Gaza offensive, Biden says

The Biden administration has paused the shipment of 3,500 bombs to Israel over concerns they could be used in a major military operation in Rafah.

24 minutes ago

House saves Speaker Johnson from Marjorie Taylor Greene's efforts to remove him

25 minutes ago

Biden reveals advice Obama is giving him

26 minutes ago

Drama in Congress as GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for vote to remove House Speaker

27 minutes ago

After sting operation, New Mexico AG again takes aim at Meta over child exploitation

28 minutes ago

What we know about U.S. decision to pause Israel weapons shipment

28 minutes ago

House stops an effort to boot Speaker Mike Johnson from the chair. Here's who supported it.

The House of Representatives stopped a motion from Rep. Greene to remove Speaker Johnson from the chair in decisive fashion. Here's who voted for it

34 minutes ago

Mike Johnson Whines After Democrats Save His Speakership

Mike Johnson said, “frivolous character assassination” has “defined 118th Congress” after Democrats saved his speakership for him.

34 minutes ago

Israel reopens key Gaza crossing after Hamas attack

36 minutes ago

Democratic Reps. Cori Bush And Rashida Tlaib Speak Alongside Student Protesters

The Democrats joined pro-Palestine student protestors from George Washington University at a press conference Wednesday.

37 minutes ago

How members of the US House voted on Speaker Johnson’s ouster

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson survives a crucial ouster vote with Democratic support, potentially quieting conservative discontent.

40 minutes ago

Turning Point or Breaking Point? Biden’s Pause on Weapons Tests Ties to Israel

President Biden hopes the decision to withhold the delivery of 3,500 bombs will prompt Israel to change course in its war in Gaza.

43 minutes ago

Analysis: Key lines: CNN’s interview with Biden on polls, protests and US bombs killing civilians

President Joe Biden sat down with CNN’s Erin Burnett on Wednesday for a rare one-on-one television interview with a member of the national media. Here are some key lines from the interview.

43 minutes ago

Trump rebukes Marjorie Taylor Green's failed attempt to oust Speaker: 'Not the time'

Former President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to table a motion from Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is seeking to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.

43 minutes ago

Hawaii legislature wraps up session - here's what passed and what didn't

Hawaii's legislative wrap-up: tax cuts and wildfire aid approved, some housing and election reform stalled.

44 minutes ago

GOP bill adding citizenship question to 2030 census passes House without a single Democrat

The House is eyeing multiple avenues for cracking down on how illegal immigration could affect U.S. elections, including adding a citizenship question to the census.

49 minutes ago

House Denies Rep. Taylor Greene's Bid to Oust Speaker Johnson

Greene of Georgia criticized Johnson’s leadership as “pathetic, weak and unacceptable.”

51 minutes ago

Legal expert disagrees with Trump defense team’s strategy shift for Stormy Daniels

51 minutes ago

Biden Says the U.S. Will Not Supply Israel With Weapons to Attack Rafah

The president’s remarks underscore the growing rift between the United States and its closest Middle East ally over the war in Gaza.

59 minutes ago

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat won’t be prosecuted for NYC park giveaway chaos

Cenat and others paid restitution and apologized for the mayhem at the giveaway last year that was to include video game consoles and PCs, the DA's office said.

1 hour ago

Biden promotes economy in battleground Wisconsin

1 hour ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson

The privileged motion will go to a vote within 48 hours

1 hour ago

DOJ 'Stonewalling' House Ethics Committee Probe of Gaetz

The feds are refusing to turn over relevant information to lawmakers as they investigate the Florida congressman, according to two sources.

1 hour ago

Massie Shares Full Text of MTG's Resolution to Strip Johnson's Gavel

Green and Massie have worked tirelessly for weeks to hold Speaker Mike Johnson accountable. Wednesday, they made their move.

1 hour ago

Gregg Jarrett Lays Out How Trump Classified Docs Case Could Be ‘Dismissed’ Over Jack Smith Staging Evidence

Gregg Jarrett explained how a judge could dismiss the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump over special counsel Jack Smith’s conduct.

1 hour ago

House GOP caught off guard by effort to oust Speaker Johnson

1 hour ago

Biden threatens to cut Israel off from bombs and artillery shells if they invade Rafah

Joe Biden vowed there would be consequences if Israel crosses his red line with a major invasion of Rafah.

1 hour ago

The US paused a weapons shipment to Israel. Is it a real shift in policy?

The US has offered unconditional military aid to Israel throughout the war in Gaza.

1 hour ago

Rules fights and insults slow down South Carolina House on next-to-last day

The South Carolina House ground to a halt at times on its next-to-the-last day as members fought over rules and traded thinly veiled insults. Republican Rep.

1 hour ago

Arizona doctors want repealed abortion law to immediately take effect

Some Arizona doctors say the 1864 abortion ban will harm patients until the repeal takes effect. They’re calling for the passage of the Arizona Abortion Access Act.

1 hour ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s effort to get on more state ballots

1 hour ago

WATCH: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails to oust Speaker Johnson

The US House has quickly rejected an effort to remove Mike Johnson as House speaker in a bipartisan vote.

1 hour ago

Biden: If Israel Goes Into Rafah's Population Centers, It's 'Wrong' and I'll Halt Weapons Used 'To Deal With That Problem'

During a portion of an interview with CNN set to air on Wednesday’s broadcast of "OutFront" that was aired on Wednesday’s broadcast of "The Situation | Clips

1 hour ago

Ohio lawmakers sink plan to get Biden on November ballot. What happens now?

The House and Senate clashed over competing proposals to get President Joe Biden on Ohio's ballot as time runs out for a solution.

1 hour ago

US soldier jailed in Russia panned Biden on TikTok, called NATO 'really aggressive'

U.S. relations with Moscow were 'definitely better' under Donald Trump, Black told his Russian girlfriend's TikTok audience.

1 hour ago

Biden Says U.S. Will Stop Arms Shipments If Israel Invades Rafah

The president’s remarks represent a firm break with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, though it's a break his progressive critics will say came far too late.

1 hour ago

Meet the 11 Republican Heroes Who Stood Up Against the Swamp

Eleven Republicans in the House of Representatives voted against the motion to table Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) motion to vacate.

2 hours ago

Democrats Save Johnson: 163 Votes to Continue Coalition Government

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) officially owes his gavel to Democrats.

2 hours ago

Indiana GOP governor nominee Mike Braun announces his choice for lieutenant governor

Indiana GOP nominee for governor U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has announced his choice for his running mate in the November election.

2 hours ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson

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