How new members are shaping Congress

With orientation underway, Scott MacFarlane breaks down how the newest members of Congress are preparing to make an impact.

Meet the new members: The first transgender member of Congress

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

How Inflation Shaped Voting

We explain inflation’s role in the election.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects

Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, ABC News projects.

Bynum flips Oregon House seat, will be state's first Black member of Congress

Democrat Janelle Bynum is projected to win Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, making her the first Black lawmaker to represent Oregon in Congress. Bynum, an Oregon ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

How historical turning points shaped the United States

Throughout American history, the nation has looked to its presidents to lead us. All presidents have faced challenges, but a handful have made momentous decisions that defined what kind of ...

How the U.S. Shaped Israel's Attack on Iran

The airstrikes that unfolded met Washington’s expectations while dealing Iran a punishing blow.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26

How redistricting challenges shape some 2024 ballots

By Wednesday, 57 million Americans had voted early in the 2024 election, some of whom did so in brand-new congressional districts. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains how redistricting legal ...

How the U.S. Election Could Shape the Future of Golf

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are likely to respond in different ways to the deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

Shocked members of Congress from Texas seek answers on unclaimed bodies used for research

Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Marc Veasey expressed “grave concerns” in response to an NBC News investigation into the University of North Texas’ body donation program.

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.

Politics - Politico - October 30

Democrat Janelle Bynum flips seat to become Oregon’s first Black member of Congress

Bynum says ‘we believed in a vision’ and victory is boost for party after longtime Democratic seat turned red in 2022. Janelle Bynum will serve as Oregon’s first Black member of Congress after the ...

World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago

Durbin: Replacing Sotomayor before new Congress not ‘realistic’

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

Meet some of the new faces that will join Congress in January

As President-elect Trump builds his Cabinet and administration, incoming lawmakers are gathering on Capitol Hill for orientation. CBS News projects the GOP will hold the majority in the House, with ...

How Congress will look after Election Day

CBS News projects that Republicans have flipped the Senate and could take control of the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has a look at what the makeup of Congress will ...

How culture and social media are shaping the 2024 presidential race

Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals ...

How U.S.-Mexico border cities, immigration are shaping the 2024 election

Omar Villafranca is traveling the southern border and talking to locals as part of the new CBS News series, "Border Towns." Around 58% of voters say immigration will be a big factor in their vote ...

How Harris, Trump could shape Middle East policy

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story How Harris, Trump could shape Middle East policy Escalating wars in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Women on how abortion shaped their vote

It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.

How congressional races could shape next administration's agenda

With the balance of power in Congress at stake, Election Day results could determine the legislative path for the next administration. Scott MacFarlane reports on key races to watch.

How Tom Homan and Stephen Miller could shape Trump's immigration policy

Tom Homan will serve as "border czar" in Donald Trump's second administration, the president-elect announced Monday. Sources also tell CBS News that immigration hardliner Stephen Miller will return ...

How Jeff Raider Is Shaping Harry’s Into a Next-Generation CPG Company

When the FTC blocked the razor brand’s planned $1.37 billion merger in 2020, Jeff Raider had to pivot—and began building his own CPG empire.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

New wave of calls for Congress to vote on disaster aid before election

Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.

Politics - CBS News - October 17

New calls for Congress to return from recess for hurricane relief funding

There is a new wave of calls for Congress to come back from recess and approve a new round of hurricane relief funding with the Small Business Administration out of money for new disaster relief ...

Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress

The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.

Republicans win control of the Senate, NBC News projects

Americans are poised to elect a new Congress as every seat in the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate is up before voters on Election Day.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Latest news on fate of Congress as GOP search for Senate leader begins

The ballots for several key congressional races are still being counted and the fate of the House of Representatives still hangs in the balance. CBS News projects Republicans will have the majority ...

Latest news on future of Congress as House race results come in

Votes in some congressional races are still being counted with Republicans just three seats short of keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Tom LoBianco, a national politics ...

Latest news on Trump's D.C. visit with Biden, Republicans in Congress

President-elect Donald Trump met with President Biden at the White House after gathering with House Republicans in Washington, D.C. Semafor's Kadia Goba joins CBS News with more on Trump's visit ...

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' ...

How will Congress handle government funding? Johnson says it depends on Trump's 'preference'

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members

Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Indonesia’s largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members representing his pledge for a strong government

World - ABC News - October 21

Amazon Just Announced an Unexpected New Benefit That Prime Members Are Going to Love

A new Amazon Prime fuel discount is a direct copy of Walmart’s popular benefit.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Southwest Airlines beats on revenue by a wide margin, names new board members

Southwest reported a relatively big revenue beat and reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott to add new board members.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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