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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to push through their ongoing budget battle. Senate Democrats are finalizing the final text of their $3.5 trillion spending bill. But as CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports, the Senate…

More than 12,000 migrants, most of them Haitian, are currently camped beneath a bridge near Del Rio, Texas. Now, the U.S. is increasing its efforts to return these people to their home countries. CBS News…

Highlights of this day in history: President Bill Clinton’s grand jury testimony in the Monica Lewinsky scandal aired on TV; Authors H.G. Wells and Stephen King born; ‘Monday Night Football’ premieres; Actor-comedian Bill Murray born….

On Tuesday, President Biden will deliver his first address to the United Nations General Assembly. The speech comes on the heels of America’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and heightened tensions with France. CBS News chief…

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the Air Force to appoint a three star general to review Central Command’s investigation into an airstrike that mistakenly killed civilians in Afghanistan instead of the ISIS-K fighters….

Pfizer says that it “hit the sweet spot” with its coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. CBS News’ Mola Lenghi reports that the company will be applying for emergency use authorization by the…

President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday for the first time since taking office. It follows the difficult withdrawal from Afghanistan and criticism from NATO allies….

The U.S. has begun deporting Haitian migrants who have gathered at the southern border by the Texas town of Del Rio. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports on efforts to fly them back to Haiti. Then…

In a majority opinion, judges ruled that a 2018 North Carolina voter ID law was written with “the unconstitutional intent to target African American voters.” Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter at CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV,…

Republicans are threatening to vote against raising the national debt ceiling. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to explain what would happen if Congress fails to act. CBSN is CBS News…

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine maker said Monday it plans to seek authorization for this age group soon in the U.S., Britain and Europe. (Sept. 20)…

Heres the latest for Monday, September 20: U.S. deporting Haitians gathered at Texas border; Houston police officer killed in shooting; Volcano on the Canary Islands; BTS opens the United Nations General Assembly. Subscribe for more…

President Biden is facing a difficult road ahead on key parts of his administration’s agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with details on where things stand with his budget package,…

Pfizer says a smaller dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children ages 5 to 11. The company will submit its findings to the FDA for review. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi…

Mass deportations for more than 12,000 migrants gathered along the Texas border are underway, with some 300 Haitians flown back in their home country Sunday. CBS news correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has an update from Del…

President Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. The speech comes as the U.S. is dealing with a diplomatic dispute with France and the aftermath of the Afghanistan withdrawal. CBS News senior…

The White House says President Joe Biden will hold a call with French President Emmanuel Macron this week to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to one of its “closest partners” amid a diplomatic crisis stemming from…