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Pennsylvania shaping up to be crucial battleground state in 2022 midterms

With less than two months to go before the midterm elections, Pennsylvania's Senate race is shaping up to be one of this year's most crucial races. Democrat John Fetterman is facing off against Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Prime Time" from Philadelphia with the latest.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits newly liberated towns

Days after Ukrainian troops took back territory in the northeast, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to the recaptured towns. Debora Patta was there to meet him.

Potential Fed interest rate hike stokes fears of economic downturn

The Federal Reserve's plan to get inflation under control is fueling concerns of future layoffs and a possible recession. CBS News' John Dickerson breaks down how this will affect you with Guy Berger, principal economist for LinkedIn.

9/14: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's comments on inflation, Pennsylvania's importance to Democrats in the midterm elections and the future of the labor market.

Economy, abortion shaping key Pennsylvania races

Democrats see Pennsylvania as a crucial battleground as they fight to hold on to their congressional majorities. But economic headwinds are a challenge. Robert Costa has the latest.

Defense in Parkland school shooting trial unexpectedly rests, sparking criticism from judge

Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz suddenly and surprisingly rested their case Wednesday, leading to a heated exchange when the judge accused them of a lack of professionalism.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses U.S. inflation, looming railroad strike

White House officials are attempting to avert a railroad strike before Friday's deadline. Meanwhile, a recent report from the Labor Department shows that inflation is still high. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke exclusively with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about those issues, then joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

Starbucks introduces new employee benefits — as long as they aren't in a union

This week's announcement was not the first time the coffee chain has withheld benefits from unionized employees.

9/13: Red and Blue

Political dynamics in key midterms races; Sen. Ted Cruz not ruling out another presidential bid

Most U.S. workers say pay isn't keeping up with inflation

More than half of employees who recently got raises said they weren't high enough to cover rising expenses, survey finds.