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How 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump fared in 2022 primaries

Only two of the 10 will be on the ballot in November.

Rep. Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming Republican primary, says "now the real work begins"

Rep. Liz Cheney was the last of the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump to face a primary challenge.

U.S. officials order historic water cuts for Arizona, Nevada due to Colorado River water shortage

The federal government has declared a historic water shortage on the Colorado River, which provides water to nearly 40 million people in the Southwest. CBS News national environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

Fatal hit-and-run in front of gay bar "appears intentional," police say

The suspect in the "horrific act" that killed three in Chicago is still at large. The bar is owned by a Black person.

Key issues impacting voters ahead of the midterms

Several key primary elections will take place Tuesday in Alaska and Wyoming. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, discussed some of the key issues impacting voters ahead of the November midterms.

Researchers warn TikTok is a growing source of misinformation

There are new concerns about the spread of misinformation on TikTok ahead of the midterm elections. Researchers found the average U.S. user spends three times as much time on the app than on Twitter, and twice as long on TikTok as Instagram or Facebook. Globally, TikTok accounts have been used to spread misinformation ahead of elections in Europe, Asia, and South America. Tiffany Hsu, technology and disinformation reporter for the New York Times, breaks down what makes TikTok particularly problematic.

Oklahoma mom goes viral for TikTok on active shooter drill with 5-year-old son

An Oklahoma mom has gone viral on TikTok for a video showing her going over active shooter drills with her 5-year-old son as he prepares to go to school. Cassie Walton joins CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about why she felt this was an important lesson for her child and how she feels about the response.

Impact of January 6 on GOP primaries in Wyoming and Alaska

The GOP primaries in Wyoming and Alaska offer a glimpse into how Republican voters feel about the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Nikole Killion for a special edition of "Red and Blue."

Employees walk out as job unhappiness soars

Fed up and frustrated, Amazon workers walked off the job, calling for a raise and safer conditions at a California facility. Thousands of health care workers are on strike. It's the latest in a number of walkouts and strikes amid a Gallup poll showing worker stress is at an all-time high. Elise Preston has the details.

Lawmakers push to see affidavit for FBI search at Mar-a-Lago

Lawmakers are demanding the Justice Department reveal more information about the documents found in the Mar-a-Lago search. CBS News' congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane joined Tony Dokoupil and Tanya Rivero to discuss.