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House and Senate Clash Over Ethics Report on Gaetz

Also, nuclear power went from pariah to rising star. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Trump taps Karoline Leavitt for White House press secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he is selecting Karoline Leavitt, his campaign's national press secretary, to serve as White House press secretary.

Politics - NBC News - November 16

Peltola ousted by GOP opponent in Alaska House race

Republican Nick Begich has ousted incumbent Democrat Rep. Mary Peltola to win Alaska’s lone House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects. That marks 220 seats for Republicans, surpassing the 218 needed to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Celtics to celebrate title at White House on Thu.

The Celtics will be making their trip to the White House to celebrate winning their record-setting 18th NBA championship with President Joe Biden on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

The Fight to Save a Decrepit Pink House by the Sea

The 99-year-old house on Boston’s North Shore is battered and uninhabited. And yet, it is beloved by artists and locals — so much that they helped pause its demolition.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

House GOP seeks to turn the page on chaos

House Republicans are doing everything they can to project unity in anticipation of the party taking total control of government under President-elect Trump. But the House GOP, which has been ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

What will happen to the Gaetz House Ethics report?

A draft of the House Ethics report on former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz could be leaked if it's not released to the public. Mia McCarthy, a politics reporter at POLITICO, joins CBS News with more on ...

House Ethics Committee may meet on Gaetz report

There are reports of a potential gathering of the House Ethics Committee to discuss the investigation into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on the probe and its ...

House passes major veterans care act

The House on Monday passed a massive bill that will fund a range of veterans care services and increase opportunities for retired service members in the workforce and education. The Senator ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

White House condemns 'sickening' Nazi march

In a statement to ABC News, the White House condemned an incident Saturday in which a group of masked individuals with Nazi flags marched through Columbus, Ohio.

Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader with GOP set to retain control

As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.

House Republicans Target McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill

G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved to bar Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from women’s rooms on Capitol Hill.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

London drives surge in UK rental costs

Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord sales

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

At least 2 killed in Ohio house explosion

Police in Ohio are investigating a massive explosion at a home southeast of Cincinnati that was caught on doorbell cameras Tuesday. A man and a woman were found dead while another was hospitalized.

House Ethics Committee meets on Gaetz report

The House Ethics Committee is meeting on whether to release a report on its investigation on former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. It is not clear how the 10-member committee will act. CBS News' Nikole ...

In This House, We’re Angry When Government Fails

The Democratic Party needs to rethink what it means to be the party of institutions.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Pigeon-infested house up for auction at £12k

The property's condition is so poor the auctioneer said it could not offer viewings.

White House mostly mum after Trump victory

The White House has taken its show largely behind closed doors after Vice President Harris’s stinging defeat to Donald Trump. Harris has all but disappeared from the public eye, jetting off to ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

Republican Begich unseats Peltola in Alaska House race

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

Real-estate agents on how they handle haunted homes in an already-scary housing market

This Halloween, real-estate agents reflect on some of the creepiest, spookiest homes they’ve helped buy or sell — or lived in themselves.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

‘I worry I’ll be forced to sell the house’: My parents put their house in my name. Was this a terrible mistake?

“When my mother passes away, what will the tax implications be?”