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CBS Evening News, March 2, 2022

Department Of Justice task force to target Russian oligarchs' assets; Kids affected by Colorado fire get dream bedrooms

London Calling: Europe rallies behind Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky

Support for Ukraine and its president, Volodymr Zelensky, is pouring in from all over Europe. CBS News contributor Simon Bates shows us how Russia's invasion of the country has united the continent in this week's "London Calling."

Women in Kyiv describe the "real hell" of giving birth in a war zone

Thousands of Ukrainians are fighting to survive the Russian invasion, but these women are facing an added challenge — giving birth in the middle of a war zone.

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U.S. to bar Russian planes, crack down on wealthy oligarchs; Financial strain keeping many women from returning to work

Jan. 6 committee says Trump, allies engaged in "criminal conspiracy"

The filing also said Trump "repeatedly asked the Vice President to exercise unilateral authority illegally."

Federal Reserve chairman says interest rates to rise

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified Wednesday that the government will raise interest rates this month to curb rising inflation. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the economic impact.

Texas primary election sets stage for November midterms

Former Representative Beto O'Rourke will officially take on Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the midterm elections, but many of the Texas primary races are leading to runoffs. Jack Fink, a political reporter for CBS Dallas-Fort Worth, and Caitlin Huey-Burns, a CBS News political reporter, dive into this on CBS News' "Red and Blue."

Biden uses State of the Union to push "unity agenda"

The president emphasized what unites the country while trying to reassure Americans worried about the Ukraine crisis, inflation and gas prices that "we are going to be OK."

Russian oligarchs move to preserve financial assets

The U.S. has created a taskforce to go after Russian oligarchs' wealth amid the war in Ukraine. Catherine Herridge has the details.

What to expect in President Biden's State of the Union address

CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent join "Red and Blue" to discuss plans for President Biden's State of the Union address and the latest polling on his approval rating.