Join Congress January

Meet some of the new faces that will join Congress in January

As President-elect Trump builds his Cabinet and administration, incoming lawmakers are gathering on Capitol Hill for orientation. CBS News projects the GOP will hold the majority in the House, with ...

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

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Comes To PC In January

Insomniac Games has announced that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will come to PC on January 30, 2025 through Steam and Epic Games Store.. The PC port, developed by Nixxes Software, will offer both a ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Woods and McIlroy's TGL to begin in early January

The inaugural schedule for TGL, the tech-infused golf competition spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, has been revealed.

FEMA grants NC's request for aid extension into January

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted a request from the state of North Carolina that will extend its deadline to apply for federal hurricane relief into January. FEMA announced ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

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 - 2 days ago

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 ...

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 ...

FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep

Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer dies

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

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.

Tiger Woods Plans to Return to Golf in His Own League in January

Pros in Woods’ new league will hit golf balls into a massive video screen projecting virtual holes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Severance Returns To Work In January, Season 2 Trailer Out Now

It's been a long two years, but Apple TV+ has finally released the first teaser trailer for Season 2 of Severance. The Emmy-nominated show premieres with its first episode on Friday, January 17, ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

New Manchester United manager to get limited January transfer budget

Rúben Amorim has indicated he wants to take the job Books need balancing if more lavish spending targeted Rúben Amorim or whoever succeeds Erik ten Hag as Manchester United’s manager will have ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Harris warns of ‘more chaos’ under Trump and vows ‘different path’

Democrat evokes January 6 Capitol riot to depict Republican rival as extremist in primetime speech

World - Financial Times - October 30

Harris makes last big-stage pitch to undecided voters, vowing 'different path'

Her pitch to voters in Washington DC was at a location loaded with symbolism, Anthony Zurcher writes.

Traders see good chance the Fed cuts again in December then skips in January

Fed funds futures contracts pointed to a roughly 75% probability that the U.S. central bank would cut rates again in December.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Why Real Madrid should push to sign Joshua Kimmich in January

Kimmich turns 30 in February and has won it all at Bayern Munich.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Germany's far-right AfD brings forward party conference to January

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Real Madrid battle for Murillo

Nottingham Forest's centre-back Murillo has caught the eye of Spain's two biggest clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings faces January trial

A teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England this summer is scheduled to go on trial early next year

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Johnson clinches GOP speaker nomination — but the real test looms in January

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Congress’ to-do list grows while on the campaign trail

As Congress enters a critical stretch to the November elections, a lengthy to-do list of critical funding items is piling in its absence. Congressional leaders have faced pressure from all sides to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

The cowboy state US election battle that will matter from Kyiv to Beijing

Montana is at the heart of an expensive high-stakes fight for control of the American Senate

World - Financial Times - October 21

Morning Report — Who will lead the GOP in the next Congress?

In today’s issue: Two weeks out from Election Day, Republican leaders in the House and Senate are already eyeing potential leadership shake-ups for the 119th Congress. IN THE HOUSE, Republicans are ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Congress must be proactive, not reactive, with disaster recovery

Sen. Thom Tillis has led a bipartisan group of senators in calling for Congress to pass a disaster funding package to assist victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as the SBA disaster loan fund ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

In their own words: Lawmakers on what it's like in a 'chaos' Congress

Polarizing

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

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