In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and  Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton discuss President Biden’s recent commutation of 37 federal death row inmates, criticizing the decision as politically motivated and disrespectful to victims’ families. They also address media complicity in covering up Biden’s cognitive decline and outline Republican plans for budgets, fiscal reforms, and legislative priorities under the new administration. 👉Follow Hugh on X 👉Follow Sen. Tom Cotton on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's richest man trolls Republicans into a potential government shutdown right before the holidays and the curtain closes on 2024...and it can't come soon enough. We didn't win the White House, the Senate, or the House, but we'll always have the Pundies. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy are joined by producer Elijah Cone for our annual awards show celebrating the worst takes of a year we'd rather forget. Plus, the guys listen back to their old New Year's resolutions and make some new ones for 2025.

Parts of the U.S. are facing cold temperatures this weekend. President Biden has reacted to a series of bomb threats and other incidents targeting his administration and several Democratic lawmakers. Canada is considering tariffs to retaliate if President-elect Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

House Speaker says ethics report on former Congressman and now Attorney General designee Matt Gaetz should not be released. President Biden meets with Japanese and South Korean leaders at the APEC summit. Trial begins for man accused of killing Georgia female nursing student.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just days before the election, the Supreme Court ruled Virginia will be able to continue to purge people from the state's voter rolls. The state has argued it is part of an effort to remove noncitizens from the rolls, but voting rights advocates have found several U.S. citizens were also removed from the rolls at the same time. Amna Nawaz discussed more with NPR's Jude Joffe-Block. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hurricane Milton is barreling toward Florida's west coast as a potential Category 3 storm, set to make landfall Wednesday night near Sarasota after already spawning tornadoes in the state. President Biden called out “reckless” disinformation about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene, blaming former President Donald Trump who has repeated false claims about disaster relief money being given to migrants. FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton amid reports of staff shortagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden made a surprise visit to the White House Briefing Room today. Days after Hurricane Helene ravaged the Southeast, many people are still unaccounted for. And striking dockworkers return to work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell", there's anger and anguish throughout Israel tonight with protestors taking to the streets for a nationwide strike over Prime Minister Netanyahu's failure to secure a cease-fire deal for the release of the remaining hostages. President Biden returned from vacation and immediately went to a meeting to discuss the hostage crisis and the best options going forward. And following a mass shooting aboard a Chicago transit train, at least four people are dead with the suspect already in custody. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A special edition of the "CBS evening news" from the democratic national convention, what we are learning about president Biden's speech as the torch is passed to his vice president, less than a month after shaking up the race to the white house. Chicago prepares for thousands of protesters as Americans react to the Harris campaign, now narrowly leading and new poles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden explains his reasons for passing the torch. Donald Trump on the attack. Prison release halted. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Campaign '24 heats up as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump sharpen attacks. President Biden addresses the nation. Yellowstone explosion. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vice President Harris says, "We have an election to win" in her first meeting with campaign staffers. President Biden tells campaign staffers withdrawing was "the right thing to do." Calls for the Director of the U.S. Secret Service to resign after she admits the agency failed to prevent the attempt of former President Trump's life. CBS News Correspondent Christopher Cruise with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden insists he's running to finish the job, but more Democrats call on him to drop out. Oppressive heat grips much of the nation. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden faces a key test today as he takes reporters' questions about his fitness for office. New England floods. First testimony at Alec Baldwin's trial. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renewed questions President Biden's health. Texas storm aftermath. Alec Baldwin on trial. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hurricane Beryl comes ashore in Texas, knocking out power to millions and causing at least three deaths. Deadly heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. President Biden asserts he's staying in the presidential race. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The justices of the Supreme Court considered more than 60 cases this term before rendering their final decisions this week. Their rulings on abortion access, presidential immunity and the limits of executive branch agencies could have long-lasting impacts. They also showcased sharp divides among the justices. Amna Nawaz sat down with two Supreme Court watchers to reflect on this historic term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department releases bodycam video of the shooting of a Black Air Force airman in his apartment. Stormy Daniels's testimony finishes at former President Donald Trump's criminal trial. President Biden gets pushback from GOP senators over decision to withhold weapons shipment to Israel. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden speaks out against violence at pro-Palestinian campus protests. Testimony on Capitol hill about the number of security threats facing the U.S. More testimony at Trump criminal trial. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is outrage at the White House after an Israeli air strike in Gaza killed at least seven aid workers from the world central kitchen. President Biden called the organization's founder, chef Jose Andres, to express his heartbreak today. there are also growing questions about the police shooting of a 15-year-old girl on the side of a California highway in 2022. Newly-released video appears to show the teenager attempting to surrender before being killed in a shoot out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are following the latest developments in the collapse of the Francis Scott key bridge in Baltimore. President Biden said the federal government will move heaven and Earth to reopen the port and pay for the rebuilding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A big Oscar night for Oppenheimer. President Biden's tough talk on Israel. Chaos in Haiti. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News RoundupSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Super Tuesday! President Biden speaks on Israel Hamas War. Fire Chief dies in intense wildfires. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biden and Trump make dueling visits to the southern border. Supreme Court takes up Trump immunity. Dozens killed in Gaza attack. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this morning's CBS World News Roundup: A major winter storm in the Northeast. President Biden urges Israel to use restraint in Rafah and Sunday's Super Bowl was the most watched broadcast since the moon landing. Correspondent Steve Kathan will have those stories and more:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No charges levied against President Biden. SCOTUS hears Donald Trump ballot case. Nevada GOP Caucuses are here. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boeing CEO on Capitol Hill. President Biden gets key endorsement. Alabama inmate closer to execution. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the "CBS News Weekend Roundup", host Allison Keyes gets the latest from CBS's Scott MacFarlane and CBS's Linda Kenyon at the White House on how the nation is marking the 3rd anniversary of the deadly Capitol insurrection, as President Biden argues that democracy in the nation is at stake. We'll hear about the battle over the border. In the "Kaleidoscope with Allison Keyes" segment, a discussion about sexual violence against women in Israel, Haiti and Sudan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 The supreme court agrees to hear that monumental Colorado case about whether or not the state can take Donald Trump off the primary ballot. And it comes on the same day president Biden launched a blistering attack on the campaign trail.  President Biden's first campaign speech of the year, and it was his strongest rebuke yet against Donald Trump, calling the former president a loser and a threat to America's democracy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Supreme Court acts on Trump-Colorado ballad appeal, citing the constitution's insurrection clause. Biden speaks at Valley Forge ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary. A Sixth grader killed in Iowa school shooting is identified as more details emerge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden is sending top officials, including the secretaries of state and homeland security, to meet with Mexico's president, Andres Manuel Lopez obrador, in the coming days, about the migrant crisis along the southern border. An attack in Prague by a lone shooter is deepening concern among American law enforcement, already facing escalating threats here at home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mistrial declared in fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. Body of Israel hostage recovered. President Biden at APAC. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel overnight as the United States is pressing Israel to protect Palestinian civilians in its war with Hamas. Fallen crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in prison after a federal jury in New York found him guilty of one of the biggest financial frauds in American history. And President Biden traveled to Lewiston, Maine to try to bring comfort to a community that's still reeling following last week's mass shooting that killed 18 people.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gaza ground war expands as President Biden calls for a pause. Texas takes the World Series. New Beatles song released. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Humanitarian aid making its way toward Gaza. When it's expected to arrive. A U.S. Warship intercepts missiles and drones launched from Yemen that may have been heading to Israel. The first American shots fired in what could become a wider war in the Middle East. President Biden's direct appeal to the American people for more funding to the armies of America's allies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden to address nation. Trump ally pleads guilty. Congressman still vying for House Speaker. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden planning a prime time oval office address to the nation. He is now on his way home from Israel after a rare wartime visit. The breaking news about the deal he secured to get food, water, and medicine to civilians in gaza. Plus, the new intelligence on that deadly hospital blast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden in Israel amid outrage over hospital blast. House Speaker nominee fights on. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden heads for Israel as air strikes continue in Gaza. Vote expected to elect a Speaker. Trump's new gag order. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden spoke today with prime minister Netanyahu for a fourth time since the attacks, telling him that despite all the anger, Israel needs to operate by the rules of war. Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would "Crush and destroy Hamas" and said that every Hamas member is a dead man.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conflict continues between Israel and Hamas. President Biden relays support for Israel. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An unprecedented terror attack by Hamas militants and Israel's declaration of war for the first time in 50 years. Tonight the military is preparing for a likely ground invasion of Gaza, with reports of fighting on Israel's northern border as well. That is significant. President Biden today declared his unwavering support for Israel and will speak tomorrow from the White House. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A booming new government report showing the jobs market is stronger-than-expected, nearly doubling expectations. The unemployment rate remains near a historic low of 3.8% President Biden hailed the news crediting his economic for keeping the unemployment rate below 4% for 20 months in a row.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The man suspected in the murder of a 26-year-old tech CEO in Baltimore is under arrest. Authorities captured Jason Billingsley, a convicted felon and registered sex offender, after a sprawling manhunt. President Biden today previewed his 2024 message with a broadside attack on Donald Trump while he was in the battleground state of Arizona.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden joins auto workers on the picket line.  An emotional return to Lahaina. Highway off-ramp dangers. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Face the Nation, a historic strike hits one of America's major industries. President Biden's economic agenda is in the crosshairs as the United Auto Workers go on strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers, demanding higher pay and benefits. We'll get the latest from UAW president Shawn Fain and Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. Also, we'll have new CBS poll data to gauge how voters are thinking about the president's age and performance. Plus, congressional intelligence chairs Republican congressman Mike Turner and Democratic Senator Mark Warner weigh in on an expected  prisoner swap with Iran. Finally, Sean Penn speaks about his new documentary from the frontlines of the war in Ukraine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden travels to wildfire-ravaged Maui. Tropical Storm Hilary's muddy mess in Southern California.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Hui is an architect, artist and photographer who researches topics of land development, borders, globalization and memory. His recent projects are New Territories, which explores the changing landscape of Hong Kong’s northern frontier, and Urban Africa, Made in China, which tracks the phenomenon of Chinese companies constructing infrastructure and buildings across Africa, modeled after China’s urban development.    —   Intro/Outro: “Territories” by Rush   Discussed:   Hong Kong’s New Territories: Northern Metropolis and Lantau Island Greater Bay Area MTR Belt and Road Initiative China’s Debt-Driven Construction Binge > Skyscraper Ban TAZARA Railway – Dar es Salaam to the Zambian Copper Belt China in Africa - colonialism or globalization? Africa’s Urban Future: “Made in China” Gated cities in Angola and Kenya Exporting Special Economic Zones (SEZs) > Zambia Made in China > Made in Africa, Mexico You get what you pay for Vincent Lo – Shui On Group Ronnie Chan -- Hang Lung Group - 66 Projects The podium + tower model as export commodity, rising in Long Island City, Flushing and Jersey City Hudson Yards is very analogous to a Asian shopping mall Steven Holl - Sliced Porosity - Chengdu