How Trump plans to avoid Senate fights over Cabinet picks

Powell and the Fed won't be able to avoid talking about Trump forever

The Fed chair dodged question after question at his news conference Thursday about his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Steve Madden says it will cut production in China to avoid Trump tariffs

The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.

Republican Senate candidate’s fire fighting company could go up in smoke

Preparing for office the Blackstone way

Business - Financial Times - October 28

'I will fight for Arizona': Gallego wins Senate race defeating Kari Lake

Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego makes remarks after becoming the projected winner in the race for Arizona's Senate seat, beating Republican Kari Lake. He becomes Arizona's first Latino senator.

Hegseth says he's 'cleared' in sex assault case. The police report doesn't say that.

JD Vance returns to Capitol Hill today to accompany Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. There, he'll meet with GOP Senators to discuss his nomination.

RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, ...

Biden in 2001: ‘There are several circumstances in which the president should not get’ Cabinet pick

President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks have put a focus on the Senate’s role in the confirmation process. On Meet the Press in 2001, then-Senator Joe Biden explained why the ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

No sign of second-guessing on Gaetz and Hegseth Cabinet picks by GOP amid controversies

President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Fox News host Pete Hegseth are coming under new scrutiny. Senate Republicans are privately saying they see no ...

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

UK cabinet split over allowing a third runway at Heathrow

Several ministers, including Ed Miliband, are opposed to the airport’s expansion

World - Financial Times - November 5

How Trump Picked Gaetz for Attorney General on a 2-Hour Plane Ride

President-elect Donald J. Trump appeared to have gained some clarity on what he wanted in an attorney general while he was in Washington, the city he left in 2020 after weeks of his election lies.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

How Trump’s Pick for FCC Chair Could Disrupt Big Tech

Brendan Carr, a co-author of the contentious Project 2025 political manifesto, has accused major social media platforms of operating a ‘censorship cartel.’

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

How Pam Bondi became Trump's attorney general pick

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pam Bondi to replace Matt Gaetz as his nomination for attorney general of the United States. CBS News Miami reporter Jim DeFede has more on how Bondi got to ...

Fear triumphs over hope as Trump wins the presidency – how did it happen?

To elect Donald Trump once may be regarded as a misfortune; to elect him twice looks like craziness. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

How Biden reacted to Trump's win over Harris in 2024 race

President Biden addressed the nation for the first time since former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. CBS News chief White House ...

Trump win leaves Democrats talking about how to start over

Democrats say they need a fresh start after President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Harris, which saw him sweep the swing states, narrow Democratic margins in various ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

How Trump won over Latino and Hispanic voters in historic numbers

Experts say president-elect’s bombastic attitude and economic messaging helped flip traditionally blue counties. US election 2024 – live updates The raucous early morning celebration in Miami ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Speculation swirls over Rubio's Senate successor

The impending vacancy in the Senate following President-elect Trump’s planned nomination of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R) for secretary of State is already sparking speculation about who will be his ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

House and Senate Clash Over Ethics Report on Gaetz

Also, nuclear power went from pariah to rising star. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Adidas ends 'fight' with Kanye West over antisemitism

The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments.

Fight in Alaska over only House seat

Alaska's race for its only House of Representatives seat appears vital this election cycle. Republican candidate Nick Begich joins CBS News and breaks down his campaign goals in the race against ...

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