Full interview: Democratic Texas Senate nominee James Talarico

State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Texas Senate, speaks with CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe for his first network interview since state Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the GOP runoff election. Talarico called Paxton the “most corrupt politician in America” and slammed him for giving out “Epstein-style sweetheart deals to …

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U.S. setting up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, officials say

The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness, multiple officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday. A Trump administration official told CBS News the facility is designed to …

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Zelenskyy urges U.S. to expand deliveries of Patriot missile systems to defend against Russian attacks

Washington — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine urged President Trump and Congress to expand deliveries of Patriot missile systems in a letter written on Memorial Day, warning that Russia is preparing a broader campaign of ballistic missile attacks against Ukrainian cities. CBS News obtained the five-page letter, which framed Ukraine’s fight against Russia not simply …

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Sneak peek: Deputy Spivey on Trial

Sneak peek: Deputy Spivey on Trial – CBS News Watch CBS News Encore: A TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife is determined to prove his innocence. “48 Hours” contributor Natalie Morales has his first interview Saturday, May 30 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Trump insists Iran negotiations are progressing during Cabinet meeting

Trump insists Iran negotiations are progressing during Cabinet meeting – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump spoke to reporters during his Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the White House, where he insisted negotiations with Iran are progressing and touted U.S. border control policies. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes has more.

How much interest can an 18-month CD account earn now?

Interest earnings with an 18-month CD could be significant if savers lock in a high rate now. Pla2na/Getty Images With inflation surging, elevated interest rates causing borrowing costs to remain higher and rising oil prices, millions of Americans are looking for ways to protect and grow their money right now. And a certificate of deposit …

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James Talarico responds to GOP attacks over past remark that God is “non-binary”

Texas state Rep. and Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico responded to Republican attacks over his past remark that God is “non-binary.” “There are some statements that I’ve made that I certainly regret,” He told CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe, but accused his GOP opponent Ken Paxton of “intentionally clipping my cringey comments to distract from his …

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