Trump Advisers Congress

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 - 2 days ago

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 ...

Democrat John Mannion flips crucial Syracuse House seat

Freshman Republican Brandon Williams’ district was a top priority for Democrats.

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Imran Khan uni chancellor bid rejected, says adviser

Mr Khan applied for the role from prison in Pakistan, where he has been for over a year.

Former GOP adviser: White House race is Harris's to lose

Mark McKinnon, a longtime GOP political adviser, says he thinks Vice President Harris will win the election, now just 18 days away. "I’m going to make a bold prediction here because I just don’t ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

JP Morgan Chase Brings Back Climate Scientist Adviser

Sarah Kapnick, former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rejoins the bank to provide counsel on climate issues.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Iran ‘open’ to closer western ties, Khamenei adviser suggests

Ali Akbar Velayati says Tehran is shifting foreign policy towards improving diplomatic links

Business - Financial Times - October 28

UK visa process for AI experts should be streamlined, says government adviser

Recommendations from Matt Clifford on boosting the tech industry also include special zones for data centres

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Adviser to supreme leader says Iran will respond to Israeli attack

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Investors Wrong to Fear Colombia Regional Overhaul, Advisers Say

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Virginia Carter, a Feminist Adviser to Norman Lear, Dies at 87

A physicist who headed a chapter of the National Organization for Women, she took a career detour to be a feminist voice in Mr. Lear’s empire of socially aware sitcoms.

Science - The New York Times - Yesterday

Top Harris adviser deletes account after post suggesting criticism of Biden

Johnson: Congress coming back early for hurricane relief would be ‘premature’

Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.

Politics - Politico - October 13

Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds

Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.

Americans trust local government over Congress, media: Gallup

Americans trust local government more in comparison to Congress and the media, according to a new poll. The Gallup survey, released Monday, shows 67 percent of respondents said they had a "great ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town

Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Politics - Politico - October 15

Democrats in Congress working to prevent Jan. 6 riot in 2025

Congressional Democrats are seeking to prevent another Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol in 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the efforts.

Democrats flooded with cash in fight for Congress as the GOP tries to stretch its money

Democrats in key Senate and House races once again posted huge fundraising numbers, vastly outspending their Republican opponents from July through September.

New wave of calls for Congress to vote on disaster aid before election

Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.

Politics - CBS News - October 17

New calls for Congress to return from recess for hurricane relief funding

There is a new wave of calls for Congress to come back from recess and approve a new round of hurricane relief funding with the Small Business Administration out of money for new disaster relief ...

Bipartisan lawmakers ask Congress to meet early for hurricane aid

Florida and several surrounding states suffered enormous financial losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Lawmakers of both political parties are calling for Congress to reconvene to pass ...

The 3 major decisions the next Congress must make about AI policy

With careful consideration and bold leadership, we can ensure that AI becomes a tool for progress, not a threat to our future.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

US firm’s Russia work prompts Congress to demand stricter sanctions

Letter to Biden administration warns SLB is helping finance ‘barbaric invasion’ of Ukraine

World - Financial Times - October 19

Control of Congress at stake in high-profile contests across the US

The battle for control of Congress is just as tight as the 2024 presidential race, highlighted by a handful of high-profile contests coast-to-coast. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Tech giants press Congress to codify AI Safety Institute

A coalition of more than 60 tech companies and industry groups, including Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI, urged congressional leaders Tuesday to pass legislation permanently ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress

The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.

Sinwar's UNRWA ties show Congress was right to cut off funding

UNRWA employee Yahya Sinwar was found dead with an official document identifying him as an employee of the organization, prompting criticism of the UN agency's complicity in the murder and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Americans are the losers in the trade war. The next Congress should end it.

Instead of wishing for presidential hopefuls to change course, voters should ask their congressional candidates what their plan is to stop these catastrophic tax hikes.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

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