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On the Banks of the Nile in Uganda, a Major-League Dream Begins
The East African nation might seem like a surprising place for baseball talent to blossom. But for Armstrong Muhoozi, it’s just the start of his journey.The New York Times - 3h -
DeSantis appoints Florida AG Ashley Moody to U.S. Senate
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio.NBC News - 3h -
The major takeaways from Biden's farewell address
President Biden gave his farewell address on Wednesday night. In it, he warned the U.S. about its future. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang ...CBS News - 17h -
Wednesday Briefing: A Major U.S. Senate Hearing
Plus, mapping “The Lord of the Rings”The New York Times - 1d -
Senate GOP incumbents brace for MAGA primary challengers
Several GOP Senate incumbents are already staring down the threat of primary challenges next year as friction builds between the MAGA and establishment wings. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who plans ...The Hill - 2d -
12:30 Report — Hegseth faces Senate grilling
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Monday, Washington Commanders fans! Someone, please check in on how The Tampa International Airport is doing today after last night’s wild-card game. We’re seven days ...The Hill - 3d -
Morning Report — Trump team blitzes Senate
In today’s issue: The Cabinet nominees are officially going under the Senate’s microscope. Starting Tuesday, senators will hold hearings to confirm President-elect Trump’s picks to lead the ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate to kick off hearings for key Trump nominees
The Senate is kicking off confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with a slew of his picks — some controversial, others with strong support — set to appear ...The Hill - 3d -
Ottawa Senators Owner Michael Andlauer Says Belleville Senators Are Here To Stay
Andlauer tells TSN, "Belleville is there to stay, I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time in Belleville"Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Maps show how Palisades Fire in L.A. compares in size to major U.S. cities
California's Palisades Fire is the largest of the deadly wildfires that ignited in the Los Angeles area and maps show how it compares to the size of 13 U.S. cities.CBS News - 6d -
Morning Report — Senate gears up for confirmation fights
In today’s issue: This weekend, all roads lead to Mar-a-Lago. President-elect Trump, who has called his Florida club “the winter White House” will spend the remainder of the week hosting groups ...The Hill - 6d -
Vance resigning his Senate seat at midnight
Vice President-elect JD Vance (R-Ohio) announced on Thursday he will resign from his seat in the Senate, effective at the start of Friday. Vance sent his resignation letter on Thursday to Ohio Gov. ...The Hill - 6d -
JD Vance to resign from Senate at midnight
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint Vice President-elect JD Vance's replacement.CBS News - 6d -
Democratic senator: Alito has made impropriety the norm
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Thursday blasted conservative Justice Samuel Alito for having a conversation with President-elect Trump amidst ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Biden approves major disaster declaration for California wildfires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Live updates: Trump, senators talk agenda
President-elect Trump arrived late Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol, along with former first lady Melania Trump. Both stopped in the Rotunda to pay their respects to former President Carter, who ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Senate Republicans prepare blitzkrieg on Biden regulations
Senate Republicans, waiting for their House counterparts to figure out their strategy on border security and tax reform, are planning to use the Congressional Review Act to wage a lightning war on ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Republicans hold on to Virginia state Senate seat
Republican Luther Cifers defeated Democrat Jack Trammell in the special election for the state Senate's 10th District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, maintaining Republicans’ grip on the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks at Jimmy Carter's service at U.S. Capitol
Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivers a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Freezing temperatures take hold after major winter storm sweeps across U.S.
Millions of Americans are digging out from the first major winter storm of the year as freezing temperatures grip much of the country. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday
President-elect Trump will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday at the invitation of Senate Republican leadership, according to three sources familiar with the invitation. GOP leaders haven’t released ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Gillibrand to head Senate Democrats’ campaign arm
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) has been tapped by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, for ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
GOP senator: RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccinations
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, said President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is “wrong” about vaccinations. In an interview on ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Majority Leader John Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as President-elect Donald Trump set to take back the White House, Thune will work with him to understand "what's ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Full interview: Senate Majority Leader John Thune
Margaret Brennan spoke with Sen. John Thune (SD-R) in his first sit down interview as Senate Majority Leader. Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Sen. Thune here, a portion of which aired ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Relationship with Trump is ‘evolving’ says new Senate Majority Leader Thune: Full interview
In an interview with Meet the Press, the new Republican Senate Majority Leader June Thune (R-S.D.) talks about his relationship with President-elect Trump, working with the House Republicans and ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Transcript: Senate Majority Leader John Thune on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 5, 2025.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Major winter storm threatens much of the U.S. with intense cold, snow and ice
Tens of millions of Americans braced Sunday for a massive winter storm, expected to bring the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in over a decade to parts of the country.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Schiff's swearing-in sets record in U.S. Senate
Sen. Adam Schiff's (D-Calif.) swearing-in for a full six-year term in the upper chamber this week set a U.S. record, as the 119th Congress convened for the first time Friday. The Democrat from ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Midwest, East to be hit by major winter storm
The first major winter storm of the season is expected to bring snow and ice from the Central Plains to the East Coast, along with bone-chilling temperatures. Rob Marciano has the latest.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
New Senate Majority Leader Thune: Speaker Johnson has 'really tough job' with slim majority
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) tells Kristen Welker he is confident he and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will have a “strong working relationship” and hopes the GOP-controlled ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster
Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Major winter storms to wallop two-thirds of U.S., could bring heavy snow and hazardous ice
Most of the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. is expected to bear the brunt of winter storms this weekend through to early next week.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Harris ribs Sanders during official Senate swearing-in
Vice President Harris gently ribbed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during the official Senate swearing-in on Friday. "Stand right here. Although that is not your nature, to just stand where you're ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
U.S. House ushers in a tiny Republican majority to tackle enormous tasks in 2025
A new Congress starts Friday with a long to-do list for Donald Trump’s second term: keeping the government open, raising the debt ceiling, immigration and taxes.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Watch live: Harris swears in new senators
Vice President Harris will open the Senate for the 119th Congress Friday afternoon, swearing in members as the GOP prepares to take control of the upper chamber. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is poised ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Thune says preserving the Senate filibuster will be a top priority
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) in his first prepared address as Senate majority leader says “preserving” the filibuster will be one of his top priorities, making an early move to quash any talk of major ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Meet the new senators being sworn in to Congress in 2025
The Senate is convening for the start of the 119th Congress on Friday, with a dozen new senators joining the upper chamber.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has become the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, as the 119th Congress begins on Friday. Scott was appointed to the Senate in 2012 by then-Gov. Nikki Haley (R) ...The Hill - Jan. 3