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19 suspected cartel members killed in shootout with troops
Sinaloa has seen a surge in violence since the July arrest of the cartel's co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in the U.S.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Walz, family members vote early in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and his family voted early Wednesday morning, filling out their ballots in St. Paul less than two weeks before Election Day. Walz, ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Trudeau Urged by Fellow Party Members to Step Down
Liberal Party members fear Justin Trudeau has become so unpopular that it could lead to the party’s defeat in the next election. Mr. Trudeau has said he has no plans to leave.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
'Cult' members jailed over coroner kidnap plot
An "anti-establishment cult" entered a courtroom having conspired to kidnap a coroner.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans
The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
"Yellowstone" cast members attend cowboy boot camp
Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind the Paramount series "Yellowstone," demands authenticity from his actors, who attend a "cowboy boot camp," at Sheridan's ranch outside Dallas, to learn ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Opec+ members delay planned rise in oil production
Cartel to leave output curbs in place an extra month in effort to boost anaemic crude pricesBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
"CBS Mornings" team members take on the NYC Marathon
A round of applause for "CBS Mornings'" Andy Merlis and Errol Barnett, who both completed their first marathon and to Elissa Candiotti, who pushed her friend Johnny Agar through all 26.2 miles.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
'SNL' was always with Trump, cast members insist in latest sketch
In its first episode since Tuesday's election, the “Saturday Night Live” cast members insisted they've gone from Donald Trump critics to ardent supporters.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
NI teachers unions ballot members on strike
The pay dispute could also spread to include the Northern Ireland Civil Service.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Sharpton blasts Trump for lack of Black Cabinet members
The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized President-elect Trump for lacking Black Cabinet or high-level administration appointees thus far. "In the two weeks since Donald Trump was elected to a second term, ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
Congress’ to-do list grows while on the campaign trail
As Congress enters a critical stretch to the November elections, a lengthy to-do list of critical funding items is piling in its absence. Congressional leaders have faced pressure from all sides to ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
The cowboy state US election battle that will matter from Kyiv to Beijing
Montana is at the heart of an expensive high-stakes fight for control of the American SenateWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Morning Report — Who will lead the GOP in the next Congress?
In today’s issue: Two weeks out from Election Day, Republican leaders in the House and Senate are already eyeing potential leadership shake-ups for the 119th Congress. IN THE HOUSE, Republicans are ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Congress must be proactive, not reactive, with disaster recovery
Sen. Thom Tillis has led a bipartisan group of senators in calling for Congress to pass a disaster funding package to assist victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as the SBA disaster loan fund ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
In the Race for Congress, a Reporter Starts ‘With a Blank Notebook’
Catie Edmondson, who has been covering Capitol Hill for The New York Times since 2018, tries to glean patterns that will determine control of the House.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
What if Democrats Win the White House and Congress on Tuesday?
If Democrats win the White House and Congress, they might finally make lasting changes to voting rights and abortion access.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Will Your Elected Officials in Congress Accept the Results of the Election?
We’ve asked every member of Congress whether they’ll accept the results as called by the Associated Press. Use our tool to see how your representatives answer.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Closing arguments in battle for Congress focus on abortion and immigration
Both parties are zeroing in on different issues as they make their closing arguments in the battles for the House and Senate, with Democrats leaning into abortion and Republicans focusing on ...Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Factors that could affect the balance of power in Congress
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Democrats' margin in the Senate is slimmer. Seats are being vacated, districts redrawn, and the pull of presidential candidates are all ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Control of Congress up for grabs on Election Day
In addition to electing a new president, control of Congress will also be determined on Election Day. Democrats hold a narrow majority in the Senate while Republicans have a slim advantage in the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
José Andrés threatens to challenge Maryland Republican in Congress
Celebrity chef José Andrés could trade the kitchen for Congress if he follows through on a threat to challenge a Maryland Republican, saying the state "deserves better." "I will retire and run for ...Politics - The Hill - November 5