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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.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Morning Report — Trump, GOP Congress aim for swift governing start
In today's issue: While the Democratic Party searches for its black box buried under an election crash site, Senate and House Republicans are celebrating with President-elect Trump and plotting ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
The Races for Congress
We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump
The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.Politics - Politico - November 13 -
Let Me Ask a Question We Never Had to Ask Before
Election Day is only the beginning.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Trump’s second chapter begins
Republicans will return to pinnacle of global power with Trump’s ‘America First’ agendaWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
The races that could decide control of Congress
The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Congress returns after election break
Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep
Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer diesWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress?
Now that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Trump’s attorney general, questions are swirling about whether he will return to the House — or if he ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Gaetz says he will not return to Congress
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Friday he will not return to Congress after resigning his House seat last week, despite having withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Trump’s ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Israel begins precise strikes on Iran
Israel began “precise” airstrikes on Iran’s military targets on Friday night. “In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel – right now the Israel ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Crazy Is Beginning to Sound Like an Understatement
Election Day can’t come soon enough.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
IAG to Begin $378 Million Buyback
The British Airways owner will start buying back the shares from next week.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8 -
Progressives begin search for a new leader
Progressives are debating who should lead their movement as they seek to remake the Democratic Party in a new populist mold following devastating losses in November. Initial conversations are ...Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago -
Germany's Fractious Government Collapses
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
The British government’s Trump dilemmas
Relations with both the US and EU are now called into questionBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
How to strengthen government machinery
Much-needed update of special adviser role must also improve support for opposition partiesWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Musk's plan to shrink the government
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk, Ramaswamy tee up mass layoffs, rule rollbacks under Trump Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
In their own words: Lawmakers on what it's like in a 'chaos' Congress
PolarizingTop stories - ABC News - October 28 -
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 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Where the fight for control of Congress currently stands
With Republicans in control of the Senate, CBS News rates control of the House as lean Republican as of Thursday evening. Controlling the lower chamber would give President-elect Trump a unified ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Here’s what veterans want Congress to prioritize
From expanded health care access to reducing suicide rates, veterans groups are preparing to lobby the 119th Congress on a host of issues affecting retired service members. Veterans groups are ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Morning Report — Congress starts the funding sprint
In today’s issue: Congress is back in town. Lawmakers begin their lame-duck session today and are facing a Dec. 20 funding deadline ahead of the holidays and the swearing in of the 119th Congress ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control
Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Will a Republican Congress give Trump everything he wants?
President-elect's radical agenda could still face hurdles in both the Senate and the HouseWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
House Republicans lock in leadership positions for next Congress
House Republicans on Wednesday locked in their top leadership positions for the looming 119th Congress, as the conference readies its majority to legislate under full GOP control of Washington. For ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Gaetz resigns from Congress after AG nod
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will resign from Congress “effective immediately” after being nominated to serve as attorney general by President-elect Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on ...Politics - The Hill - November 14
