Stacey Abrams backs Wisconsin state party chair as next DNC leader

Michael Barr to Leave His Role as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision

Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

GOP Homeland Security chair: Drone bill a top priority in next Congress

Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, said a bill empowering local authorities to take down drones is a “number one” priority in the next Congress. In an ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Inside the Golden Globes After Parties

How Tilda Swinton, Kieran Culkin and other stars spent their night. (Hint: There was an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet.)

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Canada Live Updates: Trudeau Is Stepping Down as Party Leader and Prime Minister

Justin Trudeau, who has led the country for nearly a decade, is giving up leadership of the Liberal party. He said he would remain in both roles until his replacement has been chosen through a ...

The New York Times - Jan. 6

O'Malley touts endorsements of current, former Congressional Black Caucus members in DNC chair bid

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) on Monday touted the endorsements of current and former Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members in his Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair bid. “I am ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up

While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Gavin & Stacey attracts 19.1 million viewers

The Christmas Day episode figures make it one of the most watched scripted TV shows of the century.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Canada's Trudeau resigns as party leader and prime minister

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Justin Trudeau to resign as Canada's prime minister and Liberal Party leader

Justin Trudeau's leadership has faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID crisis, leading to a loss of confidence among Canadians from various backgrounds.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces he will step down as party leader

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will resign as the leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party after his party selects a new prime minister.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Watch live: Canada's Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as Canada's Liberal Party leader Monday, after nine years in the country's top office. The reports from Canadian news ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Rutgers vs. Wisconsin odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 6 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Monday

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Wikler picks up key endorsement in DNC chair bid

Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler received a key endorsement from Michigan Democratic Party chair Lavora Barnes on Monday in his bid to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee. “I ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

The Next Chapter in the Amazon-Trump Reset

The tech company’s deal to release a film on Melania Trump has renewed scrutiny of Jeff Bezos’s efforts to get closer to the president-elect.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Gillibrand to chair Senate Democrats' campaign arm for 2026 cycle

Politico - Jan. 6

Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage, calls him to step down as U.K. party leader

Elon Musk said Nigel Farage should quit as leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party in an abrupt withdrawal of support by the U.S. billionaire.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Martin O'Malley snags DNC chair endorsements from current and former Black members of Congress

Four prominent current and former Congressional Black Caucus members endorsed Martin O’Malley's bid to chair the Democratic National Committee on Monday as the contest heads into the home stretch.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Musk says UK's Farage should not be Reform party leader

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Sunday that British politician Nigel Farage should not be the Reform U.K. party’s leader. “The Reform Party needs a new leader,” Musk said in a post on the social ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

The Golden Globes are back. Here's what to know about Hollywood's 'party of the year.'

Learn more about the 2025 Golden Globes, including what channel to tune into, who’s up for awards, what to expect, how to watch and more.

NBC News - Jan. 5

Musk calls for Farage to be replaced as Reform party leader

Surprise split comes after two men disagreed over jailed rightwing activist Tommy Robinson

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Tilda Swinton on "The Room Next Door"

In Pedro Almodóvar's acclaimed new film, "The Room Next Door," Tilda Swinton stars opposite Julianne Moore as a woman with a terminal cancer diagnosis, who seeks to die on her own terms and ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

The DNC needs a tech and media leader, not just another politician

Democrats have an opportunity today to find our way back and build a party that is better, stronger, more resilient and ready to win in 2028 and beyond.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Austrian People’s Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns

Austrian People’s Party has nominated its General Secretary Christian Stocker as interim leader after the expected resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer

ABC News - Jan. 5

Congestion Pricing Shows the Future of the Democratic Party

A model for how to deliver for voters without getting stuck in a traffic jam — political or otherwise.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party

The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Jimmy Carter to be buried next to Rosalynn Carter in Plains, Georgia, after state funeral

After the six-day state funeral, former President Jimmy Carter will be buried next to his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter died in November 2023. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

The death of Livye Lewis: A party, a murder, and a man on the run

After a party in Hemphill, Texas, Livye Lewis is discovered dead and her ex-boyfriend Matthew Edgar is found bloodied on the ground nearby. What happened along the side of the road where they were ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his insults

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he's staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that Musk makes the effort to get involved in Germany's general ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

John Blackwell scores 32, Wisconsin makes program-record 21 3-pointers in a 116-85 victory over Iowa

Wisconsin finished 40 of 61 from the field (65.6%), including 21 of 31 from 3-point range.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

California man linked to Wisconsin school shooting apologizes for connection

Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement in court on Friday without explaining his precise role.

CBS News - Jan. 3

College Football Playoff: What's next for Georgia, Oregon, Arizona State, Boise State after quarterfinal exits

Looking ahead for the teams that were sent home early in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Homeland Security Chair Mark Green provides updates on New Orleans attack

Homeland Security Chair Mark Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, where an ISIS-inspired driver killed 14 and injured dozens before being killed by ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

How far Gavin & Stacey stars went to keep finale a surprise

BBC News - Jan. 3

India’s next digital payments boom

Also in this newsletter: Is India’s stock market run waning and some New Year’s Eve party stats

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Vance shares Musk op-ed backing Germany's far-right party

Vice President-elect JD Vance has shared Elon Musk's op-ed supporting the far-right German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD), while the German government has accused Musk of trying to ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Mikaela Shiffrin aiming to be back 'in the next week or so' following November crash

Mikaela Shiffrin is back in the gym and says she's aiming to be on snow “in the next week or so.”

ABC News - Jan. 2

Schumer backs Wikler for DNC chair

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he’s throwing his support behind Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to take the helm of the Democratic ...

The Hill - Jan. 2