Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control

Asheville Awaits the Return of Tourists as Biltmore Estate Prepares to Reopen

The Biltmore, a popular destination in the area of western North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene, will reopen Saturday. Local travel operators nervously hope it will mark the return of tourists.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Four More Years of Unpredictability? The World Prepares for Trump’s Return.

Donald J. Trump has said he would transform America’s relationship with both allies and adversaries. Notably, he has pledged to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, increase tariffs and deport ...

World - The New York Times - November 6

Biden’s climate legacy in focus as US prepares for Trump’s return

Next administration set to take a radically different approach to energy policy

World - Financial Times - November 6

How Congress may look after Trump takes office

The balance of power may be changing in Congress and it hangs on the results of several key House of Representatives races. This comes as the Senate prepares for a new majority party. CBS News' ...

Gluesenkamp Perez holds back GOP in competitive Washington House race

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) has won a second term in Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects. Gluesenkamp Perez again defeated Republican Joe Kent, ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Trump arrives in Washington D.C. ahead of meeting with Biden, GOP leadership

President-elect Donald Trump is in Washington Wednesday for the first time since winning the election. He'll meet with Republican congressional leaders on Capitol Hill and President Biden at the ...

10-year Treasury yield posts huge leap to 4.43% on Trump win, possible GOP Congress sweep

The pop for bond yields comes as the Trump win carries expectations that more tax cuts and steep tariffs could widen the fiscal deficit and reignite inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6

What to expect when President Trump tries to make tax cut promises reality, even with GOP sweep in Congress

Trump promised tax cuts for individuals and businesses. With deficit hawks in the GOP and bond market fixated on rising debt, a GOP sweep may not be enough.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Rayner takes control of decision on new Chinese embassy in London

Local inquiry to be held following four years of protests against China’s planning proposals

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Republicans will take control of the U.S. Senate, NBC News projects

With Republican Deb Fischer’s projected re-election to the U.S. Senate in Nebraska, NBC News projects that Republicans will take control of the Senate, boosted by flipped seats in Ohio and West ...

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

Battle for control of House after Republicans take Senate, White House

CBS News has projected former President Donald Trump will return to the White House as Republicans also gain control of the U.S. Senate. All eyes are now on the battle for control of the House of ...

Republicans take control of US Senate after flipping three seats

Democrats lose majority in Congress’s upper chamber after defeats in Ohio, Montana and West Virginia

World - Financial Times - November 6

'Now we are candidates' - classy Liverpool take early title control

Liverpool have taken early control of the Premier League title race, but Alexis Mac Allister says he didn't think they would be contenders at the start of the season.

Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit to block hand-returned mail ballots

A Georgia judge has blocked attempts to keep voters in Fulton County from submitting mail-in ballots in person. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with officials in the Peach ...

Judge rules against GOP over weekend absentee ballot returns in Georgia

A federal judge ruled against Republicans in a challenge to Democratic strongholds in Georgia that opened locations over the weekend and Monday for voters to return their absentee ballots in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

GOP rep unveils bill cracking down on countries that take American hostages

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) announced a bill cracking down on foreign governments that take American citizens hostage or otherwise wrongfully detain them. Lawler unveiled the State Sponsor of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Jeffries tries to take blame for GOP wins; Democrats don't buy it

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday sought to take the fall for the failure of Democrats to flip control of the House in last week's elections. But his colleagues weren't ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Election Day 2024 live updates: Trump declares victory, claims 'powerful mandate'

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are awaiting the results of the presidential election, with the race remaining deadlocked and many pundits considering it a jump ball.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Parker Washington scores longest punt return in Jaguars history vs. Patriots

The 96-yard score, plus a two-point conversion, put the Jaguars up 22-10 entering halftime.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Payton Washington survived a shooting, then returned to win a national title

Last year, Payton Washington was shot three times, rupturing her spleen and piercing other organs. But her goal to join Baylor's acrobatics and tumbling team was unshakeable.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Trump has a clean sweep - but he won't always get his way

Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.

Small Business Administration pausing disaster loans, program out of money until Congress returns

The Small Business Administration has run out of the money it was using for loans to help business owners recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott ...

Cowboys' Mike McCarthy preparing to face 49ers' Deebo Samuel in Week 8, advises WR to take a week off to rest

Dallas' McCarthy jokingly recommends Samuel rest a week instead of returning to play against his Cowboys in Week 8

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

What to know about Trump's legal cases as he prepares to take office again

CBS News has learned the Department of Justice and special counsel Jack Smith's office are having active discussions about how to wind down the active federal cases against President-elect Donald ...

Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC South

Kirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns to help the Atlanta Falcons take sole possession of first place of the NFC South with a 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sports - ABC News - October 27

Tyler Bass hits 61-yard field goal to lift Bills past Dolphins, take full control of AFC East

The AFC East is just about wrapped up, and it's only the first weekend in November.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Johnson, GOP leaders take victory lap and say they're ready for Day 1 under Trump

House Republican leaders took a victory lap as they returned to Washington, saying they are ready on Day 1 to work on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.

Jaguars' Parker Washington stuns Patriots with franchise-record punt return that goes for a touchdown

Normally players don't return punts from spot Washington did

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

The Races for Congress

We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.