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CBS Evening News, July 15, 2022

Biden holds controversial meeting with Saudi crown prince; "CBS Evening News" viewers help raise $45,000 for family struggling to afford gas

Jill Schlesinger on "The Takeout" 7/15/22

Jill Schlesinger joins Major Garrett on this week's "The Takeout." Schlesinger and Garrett discuss the different terms around inflation, how the Fed affects inflation, the effect of the pandemic on the economy, bear markets, and stupid things smart people do with their money.

Former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia discusses Biden's meeting with crown prince

Robert Jordan, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, joined CBS News to discuss President Joe Biden's meeting Friday with the crown prince.

2 arrested in 7-Eleven Southern California robbery spree

The armed robbery spree occurred over a five-hour time span early Monday morning.

At least 6 killed in massive pileup on Montana freeway

At least 20 vehicles crashed, the Montana Highway Patrol said.

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Secret Service, seeking texts from January 5-6

The subpoena comes a day after the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general told lawmakers that the Secret Service had erased text messages from Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, 2021.

Demand for monkeypox vaccine outweighs current supply

U.S. health officials are sounding the alarm about a nationwide spike in cases of monkeypox and a severe shortage of the vaccine. More than 1,800 cases have been confirmed, mostly among young men. Tanya Rivero reports.

Biden vows to stand against Iranian nuclear program during Middle East trip

President Joe Biden met with Israeli leaders as part of his trip to the Middle East this week. The president is heading to the West Bank next, before traveling to Saudi Arabia. Ed O'Keefe, who has been traveling with the president, reports from Jerusalem.

Former President Trump looking at announcing 2024 run this fall, source says

Former President Trump is considering announcing he will run for president again in September, well before the midterm elections, according to The Washington Post. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the potential impact of an announcement.

A look at political fundraising and spending trends across the U.S.

"Red and Blue" host Major Garrett speaks with CBS News technology and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar, who offers his perspective on why candidates in Arizona are spending so much money on ad campaigns. Then, CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro analyzes the funds raised by candidates across the country, like Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Rep. Tim Ryan.