Hegseth continues Capitol Hill push for defense secretary post – CBS News Watch CBS News Military veteran and former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth took part Thursday in a fourth day of door-to-door visits with senators who will decide whether to confirm him as secretary of defense once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Hegseth has
President Biden participated in the annual Christmas tree lighting on the Ellipse Thursday evening, his last time taking part in the annual tradition before he departs the White House next year. U.S. President Joe Biden lights the National Christmas Tree during the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse. / Getty Images Mr.
The Democratic Party is in upheaval following big losses in the November election. Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus elected new leadership to steer the caucus at a time of unease and uncertainty within the Democratic Party following disappointing losses in the November election. The unanimously elected team, unveiled at a Dec. 5 press conference,
Sen. Bernie Sanders praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on food issues Thursday, and said he had not made up his mind on whether he would oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Kennedy to head the nation’s health agencies. In an interview with CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand, the independent Vermont senator said that he
Washington — House Republicans on Thursday blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the House Ethics Committee to release a potentially damaging report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, voting to refer the matter back to the committee. Democratic Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Steve Cohen of Tennessee introduced twin privileged
President Biden was participating in the annual Christmas tree lighting on the Ellipse Thursday evening, his last time taking part in the annual tradition before he departs the White House next year. Mr. Biden returned to the White House early Thursday after spending the beginning of the week in Angola. Before he left, he ignited
Washington — House Republicans on Thursday blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the House Ethics Committee to release a potentially damaging report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, voting to refer the matter back to the committee. Democratic Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Steve Cohen of Tennessee introduced twin privileged