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Trump defends decision to host Saudi-backed golf tournament

Former President Donald Trump Thursday defended a decision to host a Saudi-backed golf tournament at his New Jersey course. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reported from Bedminster. Then, Herb Scribner, reporter for Axios, discussed the controversy plaguing LIV Golf.

Slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's family calls for justice in Washington

Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's family spoke with officials in Washington this week, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in May. Abu Akleh's niece, Lina Abu Akleh, spoke about the trip and justice for her aunt on "Red and Blue."

Kinzinger discusses Jan. 6 committee's evidence-sharing agreement with the Justice Department

The Jan. 6 committee reached an agreement with the Justice Department to share evidence, including witness transcripts. Robert Costa is joined by House select committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger to discuss what this means.

9/11 families slam Saudi-backed golf event at Trump course

Former President Donald Trump is at the center of a growing controversy between 9/11 families and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour. Nikki Battiste has more.

Chinese officials warn of "forceful responses" to Nancy Pelosi's potential trip to Taiwan

Tensions are heating up as news of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi making a possible trip to Taiwan gets to China. CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish joins Vlad Duthiers and Jericka Duncan to break down what could come if the trip is set.

CBS Evening News, July 27, 2022

Fed hikes interest rates again amid recession fears; FBI honors 1st female special agents 50 years later

U.S. offers deal to free Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan from Russia

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia in exchange for the release of American prisoners Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports, and then Jonathan Franks, a spokesperson for formerly imprisoned U.S. marine Trevor Reed, joins Lana Zak to discuss how a prisoner swap with Russia could unfold.

Breaking down the latest Federal Reserve interest rate hike

For the fourth time this year, the Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate in a bid to slow record-high inflation. Megan Cassella, a reporter for Barron's, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.

Nearly 800,000 more monkeypox vaccine doses to be available in U.S.

U.S. Health officials said nearly 800,000 more doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution. It comes as the demand for vaccines is rising in major cities. Dr. Leo Nissola, chief scientific officer for FirstBio Research, joins CBS News to discuss.