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.
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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.
A New York judge has ruled in favor of the state attorney general's $250 million lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his company, finding that Trump committed repeated acts of fraud for years. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered the defendants' New York business certificates canceled and wrote that Trump's legal arguments defending the statements are based in "a fantasy world, not the real world." The civil trial is scheduled to begin on October 2, with the ruling likely to be a major factor in the proceedings.
Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County, Georgia has issued an order to protect the identities of jurors in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants. The order prohibits the drawing or recording of images, statements, or conversations of jurors or prospective jurors, and restricts the use of photographic or electronic equipment without a judge’s consent. It also requires that jurors and prospective jurors be identified only by their initials and juror numbers. The order is intended to ensure that jurors can remain anonymous and safe throughout the proceedings.
President Joe Biden is making history by joining striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members on the picket line in Michigan. The strike is in response to the Big Three automakers' refusal to offer better wages and working conditions. Biden's presence is an unprecedented move, and it is uncertain how it will affect the negotiations between the UAW and the automakers.
Former President Donald Trump, who was the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential primary, will not be present at the debate.
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey is facing calls from fellow Democrats to resign after he and his wife were federally indicted in a bribery scheme. Prosecutors allege that the couple received hundreds of thousands of dollars and luxury gifts in exchange for the senator wielding his influence to benefit three business associates and the government of Egypt. Menendez has denied the allegations and is scheduled to hold a news conference on Monday.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum appears to have qualified for the upcoming Republican primary debate on Wednesday, according to an analysis by NBC News. The RNC is the final arbiter on who qualifies for the debates, and recent polling has secured Burgum a spot on the stage pending approval from the Republican National Committee. The memo from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' campaign encourages donors and supporters to "help echo the governor's message" on social media throughout the debate.