Trump's proposed federal worker changes have caused "chaos on steroids," Sen. Mark Warner says

Four Key Things About Trump’s RTO Mandate for Federal Workers

The new president signed an executive order that could oblige as many as 1.1 million government workers to return to the office.

Inc. - Jan. 21

Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a week

White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Trump signs order saying gender cannot be changed

The president has vowed to use his post to fight elements of what conservatives have decried as "woke" culture.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Sen. Deb Fischer speaks at Trump inauguration

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) spoke Monday at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. See her full remarks, along with the ceremony's invocation by Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, archbishop ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks at Trump inauguration

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) delivered remarks at the start of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. See her full address.

CBS News - Jan. 20

TikTok Restarts U.S. Service After Trump Says ‘We Have to Save It’

The 170 million U.S. users of the social video platform look to the new president to sustain the app, despite passage of a law banning it if it was not sold by its Chinese parent company.

Inc. - Jan. 20

Bannon says tech billionaires have 'surrendered' to Trump

Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon said tech billionaires attendance at Trump's inauguration is a sign of their "official surrender" to Trump.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Democratic Sen. Padilla will 'of course' attend Trump's inauguration

California Dem Sen. Alex Padilla speaks to "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl.

ABC News - Jan. 19

Comer reintroduces measure requiring return of federal workers to offices

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday reintroduced his measure requiring federal workers to return to the office, ending pandemic-era norms that allowed them to work remotely. Comer, the House ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Biden’s Presidential Legacy: An Era of Change, Forever Marked by Trump

Biden’s disastrous debate performance highlighted age concerns.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Sen. Marco Rubio appears to have bipartisan support for Secretary of State

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks will face questions today during confirmation hearings, including former Florida AG Pam Bondi, his pick to lead the DOJ.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tells Pete Hegseth he'll have to change how he sees women

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) had a heated line of questioning for Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, focusing on his previous comments about women in the military.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Special counsel's final report says Trump would have been convicted

The fast-moving legal battle over the release of the special counsel's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Trump would have been convicted of election interference, report says

A prosecutor says there was enough evidence in the 2020 US election case - but he was scuppered by Trump's win in 2024.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 12, 2025

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 12, 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Sen. Mark Kelly says TikTok ban "was the right decision"

As the Supreme Court weighs the legality of the TikTok ban, Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I know this is controversial. I know folks earn a living on TikTok," ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

GOP Sen. Britt says Trump will 'make sure the people of California have what they need'

Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) said Sunday that she is confident President-elect Trump will ensure Californians "have what they need" as they rebuild from the wildfires. In an interview on CNN’s “State ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

GOP Sen. Lankford says U.S. ‘is not going to invade’ Greenland despite Trump’s comments

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) reacts to President-elect Trump not ruling out using military force to take control of Greenland, a territory of Denmark.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Mark Cuban Just Proposed a 20-Minute Daily Habit to ‘Destabilize’ Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and President Trump

Is there any downside?

Inc. - Jan. 11

Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?

Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says

The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Battleground director says Biden being on ticket wouldn't have changed outcome

Biden and Harris campaign battleground director Dan Kanninen said Wednesday that President Biden being on the presidential ticket wouldn’t have changed the outcome of the 2024 election. “I think ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Biden says he could have beaten Trump in 2024 election

President Biden says he thinks he could have beaten President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. However, in an interview with USA Today, Biden also admitted he isn't sure he'd have the ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Panama Canal CEO Says Meeting Trump's Demands 'Will Lead to Chaos'

The canal executive said China doesn’t control route and U.S. ships can’t get better rates than others.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Warner on Gabbard meeting: 'I had questions going in. I have questions coming out'

Sen. Mark Warner (Va.), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that his meeting with former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) has left him with more questions as she looks to win ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Trump says he plans to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America"

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is planning on changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America."

CBS News - Jan. 7

Has Trump caused the Canadian prime minister to resign?

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday

BBC News - Jan. 6

Trump policies will likely have ‘modest’ effect on inflation, Bernanke says

The economic policies outlined by the incoming Trump administration won’t cause a radical shift in inflation, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Saturday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

Sen. Banks: ‘I don’t think Mike Johnson would have been speaker’ without Trump

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said on Sunday he doesn’t think Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) would have been reelected to his leadership post without the backing of President-elect Trump. “Donald Trump ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Thune says Jan. 6 pardons are decision Trump will have to make

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said it’s President-elect Trump’s decision to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Thune joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” for an interview that aired Sunday, ...