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How much money do U.S. House members make?
Members of Congress haven't given themselves a raise since 2009, but House lawmakers still earn six figures.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Eight suspected members of far-right terror cell arrested in Germany
Group alleged to have been plotting armed takeover of eastern regions to establish a Nazi-inspired regime. Police in Germany have arrested eight suspected members of a far-right terror cell alleged ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
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Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects
Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, ABC News projects.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
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British Parliament member charged with assault over an altercation in the street
A British Parliament member has been charged with assault after video showed him beating a man in the streetWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
764 Terror Network Member Richard Densmore Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
The 47-year-old Michigan man, who pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child, was highly active in the online criminal network called 764, which the FBI now considers a “tier one” terrorism threat.Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live
Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Bynum flips Oregon House seat, will be state's first Black member of Congress
Democrat Janelle Bynum is projected to win Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, making her the first Black lawmaker to represent Oregon in Congress. Bynum, an Oregon ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
The challenges facing former military members as the U.S. observes Veterans Day
The U.S. is honoring those who served in the armed forces Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Shad Meshad, president & founder of the National Veterans Foundation, joined CBS News to discuss some ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
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 -
Are You a Member of Gen Z? Tell Us About the Trends You’re Seeing.
Fashion, slang, social media, activism: We want to hear what young people are thinking and talking about.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13 -
EU backs ‘loophole’ for member states facing deforestation law
Proposed change set to inflame tensions with Brazil and other big agricultural producers over controversial ruleWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Oldest member of Japan's royal family, Princess Yuriko, dies at 101
Princess Yuriko became the sister-in-law of Japan's World War II-era Emperor Hirohito when she married his brother Prince Mikasa.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Princess Yuriko, Oldest Member of Japan’s Imperial Family, Dies at 101
Her death reduces Japan’s rapidly dwindling imperial family to 16 people, and only 4 men, as the country faces questions about the future under a male-only succession law.World - The New York Times - November 15 -
United by loyalty, Trump's new team have competing agendas
This week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Australian Senate censures Indigenous member for King Charles protest
Australia’s Senate censured an Indigenous parliamentarian over her protest against King Charles when she accused the British monarch of genocide.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
NATO's newest members update their civil preparedness guides for risk of war
Sweden and Finland, which recently gave up neutrality and joined NATO following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, have sent out updated civil preparedness guides with instructions how to ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Johnson on transgender member-elect: ‘We treat all persons with dignity and respect'
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sidestepped any specifics Tuesday when asked about Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), who will be the first transgender member of the House, amid an effort by Rep. ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Huffman to challenge Grijalva for ranking member on Natural Resources Committee
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) is seeking the position of top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, the lawmaker's office confirmed Wednesday in a letter. The California Democrat, who ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
House Ethics Committee member unpacks meeting on Gaetz report
The House Ethics Committee will reconvene the first week of December to discuss its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Democratic Rep. Mark DeSaulnier of California, a member of the committee, joins ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
House Ethics member reacts to Gaetz's withdrawal as attorney general pick
With Matt Gaetz out as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, what happens to the ethics committee report about him? Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, member of the panel, ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Sarah McBride on handling GOP challenges as first openly transgender member of Congress
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender member of Congress, responded to a Republican-led effort to restrict bathroom use on Capitol Hill. In an exclusive interview ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
House members call for classified briefing on Turkey's ties to Hamas
More than three dozen Democratic and Republican lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to offer a classified briefing on Turkey’s support for Hamas, raising concerns that the ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
How Can the I.C.C. Prosecute Leaders of Israel, Which Is Not a Member?
The jurisdiction of the court in The Hague can extend beyond member states.World - The New York Times - 14 hours ago -
Dartmouth sorority and two fraternity members charged over death of student
Won Jang drowned in Connecticut River in July after party where alcohol was supplied by his fraternity. A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity are facing charges related to ...World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago -
Candidates go head-to-head in battleground states as Election Day nears
With one week to go before Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris take the stage in dueling rallies while campaign rhetoric heats up in key battleground ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Uruguay’s Presidential Election Is Headed to a Runoff
Yamandú Orsi, a center-left former mayor, finished first on Sunday but fell short of the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid another round of voting.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Americans vote in neck and neck race
Voters head to the polls for Election DayTop stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount
Pennsylvania’s Senate race is heading to a recount, with the narrow margin between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen.Politics - NBC News - November 13
