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Major Democratic donors back Rep. Liz Cheney in reelection bid

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney is facing a tough GOP primary against a candidate backed by former President Trump. The Republican, however, is receiving campaign contributions from an unlikely source: Democratic donors. Co-founder of Investing in US Dmitri Mehlhorn joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the flood of cash toward the congresswoman's campaign.

Everyone accounted for after severe flooding in Virginia

All 44 people who were unaccounted for after severe flooding in southwestern Virginia have been found. With no power or cell service for miles, many had no way to contact their loved ones. Christina Ruffini has the latest.

Russian missiles kill at least 23 in central Ukraine

Ukraine is again accusing Russia of war crimes after a missile strike killed more than 20 civilians and wounded more than 100 others in Vinnytsia. Children were among the casualties. Holly Williams has more.

Manchin rejects climate and energy provisions in reconciliation bill

For several weeks, Manchin has been negotiating with Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on a bill to cut drug prices for Americans and combat climate change.

Secret Service members erased Jan. 5-6 text messages, watchdog says

The texts were erased after the DHS inspector general requested electronic communications records from the Secret Service as part of its examination of Jan. 6 events.

CBS Evening News, July 14, 2022

Jan. 6 witness Trump called was White House employee; Therapy dog helps Highland Park heal after shooting

Epidemiologist urges caution as new COVID variant drives cases

The latest Omicron variant BA.5 now accounts for 65% of all new COVID cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Jay Varma, director of the Cornell Center for Pandemic Prevention and Response, joins CBS News' Ben Tracy to discuss the recent surge in infections.

CBS Evening News, July 13, 2022

U.S. inflation hits 41-year high; Statue of civil rights leader replaces Confederate statue at U.S. Capitol

Inflation hits 9.1%, highest rate in 40 years

The inflation rate hit a 40-year record in June, with the consumer price index increasing by 9.1% over the last 12 months, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Jeff Mason, a White House correspondent for Reuters, and Colby Smith, a U.S. economics editor for the Financial Times, join "Red and Blue" to discuss the June inflation report.

President Biden arrives in Israel as Middle East trip gets underway

President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday for his first trip to the Middle East since taking office. Ed O'Keefe, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss what the president hopes to accomplish on the trip.