CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson says former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 behavior is not a thing of the past and it matters in the 2024 election. Source
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A look at Palestinian life in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
Rights groups say documented instances of violence by settlers against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have been escalating since Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, 2023. CBS News’ Haley Ott reports on how it impacts Palestinian residents living and working there. Source
Hurricane Milton’s eyewall begins moving ashore into Tampa
The latest report from the National Hurricane Center predicts Hurricane Milton will soon make landfall as a Category 3 storm. Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the NHC, joins CBS News with the latest forecast. Source
DeSantis says Florida is “absolutely” ready for Hurricane Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday evening that Florida is “absolutely” prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, which is forecast to be one of the strongest to hit the region in decades. He also said “people heeded the call” to evacuate areas which are expected to be hard-hit. DeSantis spoke to “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell. Source
Fort Myers sees tornadoes ahead of expected storm surge
Fort Myers, Florida, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian two years ago, is expected to see a massive storm surge from Milton. Ahead of the hurricane’s arrival, several tornadoes are suspected to have hit the area. Nicole Valdes has more. Source
Milton continues on track toward Florida’s west coast
Hurricane Milton is projected to make landfall over Florida’s west coast in the early morning hours as a major hurricane. Rob Marciano has the latest on the storm’s projected path. Source
How people who haven’t evacuated plan on riding out Milton
Some Tampa residents have not heeded evacuation warnings ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival. As of Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service said those who hadn’t left yet shouldn’t try to evacuate and instead shelter in place. Jonathan Vigliotti speaks with some of the residents who chose to stay. Source
Biden says he won’t support an Israeli attack on Iran nuclear facilities, oil installations
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone on Wednesday, according to the White House, after Israel promised a retaliatory attack on Iran. President Biden said he would not support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities or oil installations. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Florida conditions worsen, misinformation spreads as Milton approaches
Weather conditions are beginning to deteriorate in Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm. Before the storm hits, officials are combatting the rapid spread of misinformation on the hurricane and disaster response. CBS News’ Cristian Benavides and Rhona Tarrant have more. Source
FEMA funds down ahead of Hurricane Milton as Helene response continues
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that its disaster relief fund is down to $11 billion after it spent around $9 billion on its Hurricane Helene response. Hurricane Milton is heading toward Florida’s central west coast as a Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center, almost two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Source