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Election night in high-stakes Senate runoff in Georgia

Tuesday was the final chance for voters to cast ballots in the high-stakes Senate runoff election in Georgie between Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News' Skyler Henry join "Red and Blue" to discuss the race.

CBS News projects Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate runoff election

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock wins the Georgia runoff election, CBS News projects. He beat Republican challenger Herschel Walker, giving Democrats 51 seats in the Senate. Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta.

Jury found Trump Organization "was running a scam," legal expert says

The Trump Organization has been found guilty of fraud and other charges by a jury in New York. Harry Litman, a former U.S. attorney and deputy assistant attorney general, joins John Dickerson to discuss the verdict, what we've learned form the trial, and the potential ramifications for former President Donald Trump.

Family block vital surgery for infant over COVID vaccinated blood

Authorities want to take partial custody of the child, leaving the parents in charge of non-medical care, but allowing the procedure to go ahead.

Fewer middle-aged men in the job market

Employment rates have rebounded since the pandemic recession, Labor Department data shows, but one group is lagging behind: men aged 35 to 44. New York Times reporter Jeanna Smialek discusses the reasons why.

Supreme Court weighs LGBTQ discrimination case

The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday centered on the LGBTQ community, religion and the rights of business owners. Jess Bravin, a Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News's John Dickerson to discuss.

Former political prisoner discusses life under Iranian regime

A top Iranian official says the country is scrapped its so-called morality police but there has been no confirmation from the broader regime of the plan. Azam Jangravi, a former political prisoner and Iranian women's rights advocate, joined CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what life is like for women in the Islamic republic.

Last full day of campaigning in high-stakes Georgia Senate runoff

Early voter turnout in the key Senate runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his GOP challenger Herschel Walker has shattered records ahead of Tuesday's election. CBS News political director Fin Gomez and CBS News politics reporter Aaron Navarro join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the race and more about Democrats' plans for 2024.

Eye on America: Rising home energy costs, the city of Buffalo recovers, and more

We travel to Connecticut to see how homeowners can save on rising energy costs. We also visit the community of Buffalo, New York, less than a year after a tragic mass shooting. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

Legal challenges to election results could be ahead in Arizona

On the day Arizona certified its midterm election results, almost a month after Election Day. Arizona Assistant Secretary of State Allie Bones joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what challenges may still come, why election denialism is so prevalent in the state and more.