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A look at the key midterm races in the battleground state of Georgia

Midterm races in the battleground state of Georgia are heating up. Incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock faces Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a key Senate race. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined "Red and Blue" to break down the races.

9/21: Red and Blue

New York attorney general sues former President Donald Trump and his children for alleged fraud; Tracking key elections in Georgia.

Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate 0.75 percentage point

The Federal Reserve approved a third consecutive 0.75 percentage point hike to its benchmark interest rate Wednesday in an effort to tackle record inflation. Jeanna Smialek, a Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joined John Dickerson to discuss the impact of the interest rate hikes on the U.S. economy.

President Biden slams Russia, Vladimir Putin in U.N. speech

President Biden used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday to criticize Russia and Vladimir Putin for the invasion of Ukraine. It comes hours after Putin announced a partial mobilization of troops, and a potential nuclear response to the West. Margaret Brennan, CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator, joined Scott MacFarlane to discuss the speech.

CBS News poll shows tight Senate race in Georgia

The midterm elections are just weeks away, and a new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll in Georgia showed just how tight the Senate race is between incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joined "Red and Blue" to break down the poll.

Trump, his children sued over alleged fraud scheme

New York's attorney general sued former President Donald Trump and his three oldest children, accusing them of fraud in their real estate dealings. Robert Costa has the details.

9/21: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, President Biden's efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal, and what could happen if Russia directly hits the nuclear plant in Ukraine.

Hurricane Fiona strengthens into Category 4 storm, heads toward Bermuda

It was forecast to squeeze past Bermuda Thursday before hitting easternmost Canada by late Friday.

Trump urges appeals court to keep shielding records from DOJ

The former president's attorneys said the government is objecting to a "transparent process that simply provides much-needed oversight."

9/20: Red and Blue

Special master holds first hearing in Trump Mar-a-Lago documents case; Where Georgia voters stand 7 weeks before midterms.