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Trump flexes power over House GOP in whirlwind Speaker race
President-elect Trump reasserted his power over the House GOP conference during Friday’s whirlwind Speaker vote, proving that, despite some recent doubts, he still has significant sway over ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Why didn't Lionel Messi go to White House to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden?
The Argentine couldn't make the trip to D.C.CBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Johnson tells House GOP Trump wants one reconciliation package
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told House Republicans on Saturday that President-elect Trump wants to pass one reconciliation package, a strategy that runs counter to the two-bill effort several ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Biden is trying to weaponize the Clean Air Act on his way out of the White House
President Biden’s Department of Justice filed an unusual brief in Sunoco v. Honolulu.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
White House announces Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
The White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The 19 honorees include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, international ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
"Breaking Bad" house up for sale. Here's how much it costs.
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
How Georgia and Notre Dame handled tragedy, uncertainty and then a football game over 36 hours in New Orleans
In the aftermath of a deadly attack that killed 14 people, officials at the Sugar Bowl, Georgia and Notre Dame dealt with a situation unlike any they had faced before.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Biden Honors Police Officers and Veterans With Medals at White House
The president recognized five officers who responded to a 2023 school shooting at a private Christian school in Tennessee, and veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Trump ally Mike Johnson re-elected US House Speaker
Republican secures votes after backroom deal quells brief party rebellionFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
How Donald Trump reacted to Mike Johnson winning the House speaker vote
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Mike Johnson on social media after the Louisiana representative won his bid to remain as House speaker. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Biden hosts Medal of Honor ceremony at White House
Watch live as President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Medal of Honor ceremony for seven U.S. Army veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
How Mike Johnson won the fight to remain as House speaker
It only took one round for Mike Johnson to win his bid for House speaker but only after two Republican lawmakers switched their votes to support the Louisiana representative. CBS News' Scott ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
How Mike Johnson got enough support to secure the House speakership
House Speaker Mike Johnson ended up with the support of two Republican lawmakers who switched their votes in the first round of voting for a leader in the lower chamber. Maura Gillespie, a ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Will Trump's endorsement be enough for Mike Johnson to remain House speaker?
Mike Johnson may face Republican resistance in his quest to retain the House speakership. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Johnson's bid. CBS News' Taurean Small and Ed ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Watch live: White House holds press briefing as Johnson fights to stay Speaker
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Friday as the House holds its Speakership vote. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is fighting to keep his gavel as at least a dozen ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Biden to award medals of honor, valor in waning days at White House
President Biden will award the Medal of Honor to seven U.S. Army soldiers and the Medal of Valor to eight public safety officers at the White House on Friday. The Medal of Honor is given to members ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to Jan. 6 committee leaders and other Americans
President Biden awarded the nation's second-highest civilian honor to 20 Americans on Thursday, including House Jan. 6 committee leaders Rep. Bennie Thompson and former Rep. Liz Cheney. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to key members of House Jan. 6 committee
President Joe Biden awarded Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., who served as chair and vice chair of the now-defunct House Jan. 6 committee, with the Presidential ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
What Happened to Carter’s White House Solar Panels? They Lived On.
The panels, removed under Ronald Reagan, found new homes from Maine to China. And their legacy still reverberates.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Biden marks 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to members of House Jan. 6 committee
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks and awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to several individuals, including former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney and Rep. Bennie Thompson for their ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
How the Threat of Another Costly U.S. Port Strike Returned in 2025
Just three months after an October contract agreement, lingering conflicts between longshoremen and U.S. port operators mean a potentially disastrous strike could still happen.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military
Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Americans optimistic about Trump’s ability to control immigration: Gallup
Americans are optimistic that President-elect Trump will be able to control immigration, a new survey found. The poll, conducted by Gallup, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults predict Trump will ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop
It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans attack postpones Sugar Bowl: How Notre Dame, Georgia, fans sought normalcy amid New Year's tragedy
The CFP quarterfinal was pushed after the unspeakable events on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year's DayCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
White House reacts to deadly New Orleans attack that killed at least 15
With just a few weeks left in office, President Biden huddled with his homeland security team after the deadly attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Americans keep flocking to Florida—3 young people share what it's like living there: 'My money goes a long way'
Florida's population has continued to boom despite costs going up and hurricanes intensifying.CNBC - Jan. 1 -
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker
President-elect Trump rang in the new year at his Mar-a-Lago home, less than three weeks before Inauguration Day, telling reporters that he would attend President Carter’s funeral and reiterated ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Showdown over House Speaker after Trump endorses Johnson
Even though President-elect Trump has endorsed him, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a showdown over whether he will continue in the role. A vote is scheduled in the House on Friday. NBC News' Gabe ...NBC News - Dec. 31