Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess wants to make electric versions of all its brands: Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley and Ducati. Lesley Stahl went for a drive with Diess in the new all-electric Porsche. https://cbsn.ws/3vqX1VX
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A progressive group is trying to work at a grassroots level to recruit candidates to run for a wide array of positions with a goal of protecting fair elections. Politico national security reporter Elena Schneider joins “Red and Blue” to discuss what “Run For Something” is trying to accomplish.
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“It’s a very difficult decision, but strong sanctions are probably the only measures we have currently, because what we see in Europe is really an appalling war,” says Volkswagen’s CEO about suspending operations in Russia, impacting about 7,000 workers there.
In March, factories in Ukraine that made cabling systems essential to Volkswagen were shuttered, leading to VW idling several assembly-lines in Germany, VW CEO Herbert Diess tells Lesley Stahl. cbsn.ws/3rUjUR1
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A nearly 10-foot alligator was seen walking to a lake in Venice, Florida, authorities said.
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Russia ramped up its attacks on Ukraine with a barrage of missile strikes. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the “battle for Donbas” has begun. Chris Livesay has the latest.
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Monday marks the deadline for most Americans to file their individual income taxes. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined “Red and Blue” to discuss the tax filing process, extensions, and issues at the IRS.
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The eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol has been under relentless bombardment by Russian forces for weeks.
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Police in South Carolina and Pittsburgh are investigating three mass shootings that left two teenagers dead and dozens of other people wounded. Jeff Pegues reports.
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Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has publicly criticized the company’s board as it evaluates a takeover bid from billionaire Elon Musk. CBS News’ Tanya Rivero and CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson discuss the board’s latest actions and options as it weighs the acquisition offer.
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