The five Americans freed from Iran are now en route to the US - we’ll tell you what the US gave in return. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is once again playing defense as members of his own party argue over spending. Gas prices have climbed to their highest level of the year - we’ll tell you why. More unions are hitting the picket lines - and executive pay is a top issue. And, we’ll preview what to expect from the UN General Assembly.

The five Americans freed from Iran are now en route to the US - we’ll tell you what the US gave in return. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is once again playing defense as members of his own party argue over spending. Gas prices have climbed to their highest level of the year - we’ll tell you why. More unions are hitting the picket lines - and executive pay is a top issue. And, we’ll preview what to expect from the UN General Assembly.

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5 PM ET: Freed Americans head to US, gas prices climb, UN General Assembly & more

President Joe Biden will visit autoworkers on the picket line today. Moody's says a government shutdown could impact America's credit rating. More than 2.6 million people are waiting in an immigration court backlog. Only seven candidates are expected to take part in tomorrow's Republican primary debate. Plus, all schools in California will have to provide gender neutral bathrooms.

President Joe Biden will visit autoworkers on the picket line today. Moody's says a government shutdown could impact America's credit rating. More than 2.6 million people are waiting in an immigration court backlog. Only seven candidates are expected to take part in tomorrow's Republican primary debate. Plus, all schools in California will have to provide gender neutral bathrooms.

6 AM ET: Biden on the picket line, immigration court backlog, CA's gender neutral bathrooms & more

President Joe Biden called out some House Republicans this afternoon – accusing them of pushing the federal government to the brink of a shutdown. Russia and Ukraine traded fire today, with Ukraine claiming it killed a top Russian naval commander last week. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says roughly 10 percent of New York’s military personnel are now helping with the state’s migrant crisis. The Biden administration announced $1.4 billion in rail investments, after a string of high-profile accidents. Lastly, the US is recognizing two small Pacific island nations - we’ll tell you why it’s a big deal.

President Joe Biden called out some House Republicans this afternoon – accusing them of pushing the federal government to the brink of a shutdown. Russia and Ukraine traded fire today, with Ukraine claiming it killed a top Russian naval commander last week. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says roughly 10 percent of New York’s military personnel are now helping with the state’s migrant crisis. The Biden administration announced $1.4 billion in rail investments, after a string of high-profile accidents. Lastly, the US is recognizing two small Pacific island nations - we’ll tell you why it’s a big deal.

10 PM ET: Biden on possible shutdown, Ukraine claims key kill, US’s Pacific strategy & more

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is ramping up the pressure on hard-liners, as a government shutdown becomes more and more likely. Maui saw the first Lahaina residents return today, with authorities warning against dangerous debris from the wildfires last month. New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez remained defiant today, even as he faces charges of bribery. The US Army Corps of Engineers could soon have to bring in millions of gallons of daily freshwater to the New Orleans area. And, comedian Russell Brand is facing another investigation.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is ramping up the pressure on hard-liners, as a government shutdown becomes more and more likely. Maui saw the first Lahaina residents return today, with authorities warning against dangerous debris from the wildfires last month. New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez remained defiant today, even as he faces charges of bribery. The US Army Corps of Engineers could soon have to bring in millions of gallons of daily freshwater to the New Orleans area. And, comedian Russell Brand is facing another investigation.

5 PM ET: Freed Americans head to US, gas prices climb, UN General Assembly & more

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