Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary in 52 48 vote

Bracing for a Shutdown Fight, Democrats Warn Their Votes Are Not a Given

As Democrats ponder how best to position themselves for a looming spending confrontation, they are finding novel ways to put Republicans on the spot.

The New York Times - 5d

Senate eyes possibility of vote-a-rama on budget resolution

The Senate this week may move ahead with its budget resolution to enact part of President Trump’s legislative agenda, an effort that would include an hours-long vote-a-rama — which Democrats could ...

The Hill - 3d

Kash Patel Senate procedural vote expected

A Senate procedural vote on Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI is expected. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on his confirmation chances.

CBS News - 1d

Senate to vote on Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director

The Senate is set to vote Thursday on Kash Patel's nomination to serve as director of the FBI.

CBS News - 3h

RFK Jr. is the health revolution America needs

President Trump's nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the right person to lead Health and Human Services to transform the health care system from disease-treatment to prevention.

The Hill - Feb. 11

Vinícius Jr. talks on-field conduct: I'm no saint

Vinícius Júnior has admitted that he's "no saint" when it comes to his on-field behaviour, but accused referees of failing to protect him when he's targeted by Real Madrid's opponents.

ESPN - Feb. 12

Donald Trump Jr invests in ‘steroid Olympics’

US president’s son backs Enhanced Games for athletes using performance drugs

Financial Times - Feb. 13

Jays GM: 'Desire is strong' to extend Vlad Jr.

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said "the desire is strong" to reach a long-term deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who said he won't negotiate after he reports next week.

ESPN - 6d

Catterall's world title dream upset by Barboza Jr

Jack Catterall suffered a split-decision points defeat to Arnold Barboza Jr in Manchester, dealing a major blow to the British light-welterweight's world-title ambitions.

BBC News - 4d

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem endorses plan to overhaul FEMA

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that she is in favor of getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its current form.

NBC News - Feb. 9

Ex-Treasury secretaries express worries over DOGE payment systems

Former Treasury Secretaries penned an op-ed Monday expressing their concerns that officials at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the federal payment systems. ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launches New Mexico governor campaign

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for governor of New Mexico, looking to be the first Native American woman to be elected governor of a state.

NBC News - Feb. 11

Ukraine's NATO membership and return to old borders is "unrealistic," Secretary Hegseth says

President Trump said he will likely meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Trump spoke with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately about immediate ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

How Linda McMahon Got to Be Trump’s Education Secretary Pick

Linda McMahon, a World Wrestling Entertainment mogul and longtime booster of President Trump who served in his first administration, is beginning her confirmation hearings as she seeks to lead the ...

The New York Times - Feb. 13

Transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.

CBS News - 4d

Energy secretary blasts 'sinister' zero carbon emissions goal

Energy Secretary Chris Wright denounced efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by midcentury as a “sinister goal” in remarks at a conservative policy conference Monday. “Net zero 2050 is a ...

The Hill - 3d

US energy secretary says Australia should ‘get in the game of supplying uranium’

Chris Wright also tells conservative conference Australia developing shale gas would be a ‘tremendous resource’ – despite Australia already being one of the world largest producers and exporters of ...

The Guardian - 2d

Mexico's economy secretary to meet with Trump officials in US to talk trade

Mexico’s Economic Minister Marcelo Ebrard says that he will meet on Thursday with Trump administration officials in Washington

ABC News - 2d

Transportation secretary says "it's safe to fly" after series of plane crashes

On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years — the midair collision over Washington that killed 67 people. It was ...

CBS News - 19h

Transportation secretary says it's safe to fly after series of plane crashes

CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the recent string of high-profile air accidents with Duffy saying, "If you get in a ...

CBS News - 6h

Senate committee advances Linda McMahon as Trump's nominee for education secretary

Linda McMahon’s nomination to serve as President Donald Trump’s education secretary has advanced out of a Senate committee, bringing her closer to leading an agency the Republican president wants ...

ABC News - 4h

Cruise stocks tumble after Commerce Secretary Lutnick signals tax crackdown

Royal Caribbean was the hardest hit.

CNBC - 7m

2025 Super Bowl MVP voting: Cooper DeJean won fans' vote, should an Eagles defender have won MVP?

The case for the Eagles defenders to have won the award is pretty compelling

CBS Sports - Feb. 11

Las Palmas captain Rodriguez confirms cancer relapse

Kirian Rodriguez, captain of La Liga club Las Palmas, will miss the remainder of the season because of a cancer relapse.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6

Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief

Democrats fought the OMB nominee's confirmation, elevating a little-known agency head to the national spotlight amid larger anxieties about the fate of congressional spending authority.

Politico - Feb. 6

Bird flu confirmed in Nevada dairy worker

A dairy worker in Nevada is the state’s first human case of bird flu after the employee was exposed to infected dairy cattle. In a release Monday, the Central Nevada Health District confirmed the ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Senate Advances Gabbard, Signaling Quick Confirmation

The test vote indicated that despite early reservations even among some Republicans, the former Democratic congresswoman had the necessary support to be confirmed in a vote expected by Wednesday.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Bodies found in river in Aberdeen confirmed as missing sisters

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - both 32 and originally from Hungary - disappeared in Aberdeen on 7 January.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Gabbard confirmation as DNI likely coming soon

Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Trump's more controversial Cabinet picks, could be confirmed as director of national intelligence as soon as Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

French prosecutors confirm how British couple died

Andrew and Dawn Searle, who moved to France from Scotland about 10 years ago, were found by a neighbour last week.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed by Senate for Top Intelligence Post

The success of one of President Trump’s more divisive cabinet candidates shows his domination over the Republican Senate.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, was confirmed by the Senate in a 52-48 vote. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - Feb. 12

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as nation's intelligence chief

WASHINGTON — The GOP-controlled Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to be President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, putting the former congresswoman in charge of ...

NBC News - Feb. 12

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell broke with his party to vote against her.

Politico - Feb. 12

Chelsea boss Maresca confirms Jackson injury

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nicolas Jackson will be sidelined until April with a hamstring injury.

ESPN - Feb. 13

Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead USDA

The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly confirmed Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture as the chamber kept up its intense pace to confirm President Trump's choices to head his ...

The Hill - Feb. 13

Havertz out for season as Arsenal confirm surgery

Arsenal have confirmed that Kai Havertz has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury during the club's midseason training break in Dubai.