Research shows 70% of Americans think global warming will hurt future generations and 62% say Congress should do more about it. Why do many elected officials vote against efforts to combat climate change? Source
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House moves to avoid government shutdown amid conservative opposition
After sidestepping the House Rules Committee, Speaker Mike Johnson will have to rely on Democrats to pass a short-term funding bill. Source
9/23: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on intensifying conflict in the Middle East as Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, the first court appearance of the man who allegedly tried to assassinate former President Trump in Florida, and how climate change is affecting voters’ decisions ahead of Election Day. Source
What voters think about climate change ahead of Election Day 2024
Climate change affects several aspects of American life — health, economics, the weather and possibly this fall: politics. According to a recent survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, 62% of registered voters across parties prefer a candidate who supports action on global warming. Anthony Leiserowitz, who co-authored the study, joins CBS News to unpack the findings. Source
Speaker Johnson unveils new plan to avoid government shutdown
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his new plan to avoid a partial government shutdown by Oct. 1 after his last one failed. The limited continuing resolution would fund the government until Dec. 20. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what’s different about the latest attempt. Source
Harris gains ground with economy-focused voters, CBS News poll finds
The latest CBS News polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris making up some ground regarding what most voters consistently say is the biggest issue this election: the economy. Harris’ support among voters who say the economy is a major factor in the 2024 race has gone up four points since August. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins to discuss. Source
California sues ExxonMobil for allegedly lying about recyclable plastics
California sued ExxonMobil on Monday, accusing the oil company of misleading the public about plastic recycling. According to the lawsuit, ExxonMobil promoted recycling as a solution for consumers worried about buying more plastic products, while knowing that only about 5% of plastics get recycled. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with California Attorney General Robert Bonta about the lawsuit and what he calls Exxon’s “decades-long deception.” Source
Police searching for suspects, motive in Birmingham shooting
Police in Birmingham, Alabama, are searching for the suspects and a motive in Saturday night’s mass shooting. Four people were killed and more than a dozen others were wounded in the targeted attack. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the latest. Source
Prosecutors hint at another charge for Trump shooting attempt suspect
A federal judge on Monday ordered the suspect in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump to remain jailed until trial. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, faces federal firearm charges related to the incident at Trump’s golf club in Florida on Sept. 15, but prosecutors said they want to bring another charge. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Lebanon sees deadliest day since 2006 after Israeli strikes
The Lebanese Ministry of Health said Israeli airstrikes killed at least 490 people and injured more than 1,600 on Monday. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata has more. Then, Jon Alterman, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss. Source