President Joe Biden made history on Tuesday when he became the first sitting president to join a picket line, visiting striking United Auto Workers members outside a General Motors parts distribution center in Belleville, Michigan. UAW President Shawn Fain thanked Biden for his support and expressed his disappointment in former President Donald Trump, while encouraging the striking workers to “stick with it”. Biden spoke to the workers through a megaphone, telling them that he was “proud to stand with you” and that he was “fighting to make sure you get the fair wages and benefits you deserve.” The visit is a major show of support for the workers and a sign that the Biden administration is committed to protecting their rights.
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U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been charged with three counts of bribery and corruption related to a years-long plot. Despite the charges, Menendez has pledged to remain in his role as the senior senator representing New Jersey, but has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. If convicted, Menendez could face up to 20 years in prison.
The German government has taken decisive action against a far-right, racist group known as Artgemeinschaft, banning the organization and raiding dozens of homes and buildings. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser commented on the action, saying it was a hard blow against right-wing extremism and those who spread Nazi ideologies. The ban is part of a larger effort to combat the spread of far-right ideologies and promote tolerance and understanding.
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage Wednesday night at the Reagan Presidential Library for the second primary debate, without former President Donald Trump who is speaking in Detroit. Moderated by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Major Garrett, and Nancy Cordes, the debate will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on CBSN.
A federal judge has ruled that a Texas law that would have restricted drag performances is unconstitutional, in violation of the First Amendment. The law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, did not specifically cite drag performances, but LGBTQ advocates feared it was intended to criminalize the art form. The ruling has been celebrated by LGBTQ advocates, who argued that the law would have had a chilling effect on drag performances and other forms of expression. Judge Hittner concluded that the law would have wrapped up a large amount of constitutionally protected conduct in its enforcement.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) unveiled a bill on Tuesday that could keep the federal government funded past September 30th, containing spending cuts that make them unpalatable to Democrats and no money for President Donald Trump's border wall. The bill includes funding for Ukraine’s security and humanitarian needs, as well as for natural disaster relief across the country. It is unclear if the bill will pass both chambers, but it is the only hope of keeping the federal government funded past September 30th.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an insurrection from hard-right Republicans, and the House is set to vote on a package of bills that includes $6 billion in aid to Ukraine and $6 billion in emergency FEMA funding. The Senate will begin voting Tuesday evening, but it is uncertain if the chamber can pass the bill before the Sunday deadline.