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Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot

Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.

Politico - Jan. 3

South Korean officials fail to detain impeached president

South Korean officials left the home of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol without him after a near-six-hour standoff. Yuna Ku with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president

He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like

The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees are ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Impeached South Korean president avoids arrest after an hourslong standoff

South Korean investigators left the president's official residence after a nearly six-hour standoff during which he defied their attempt to detain him.

NBC News - Jan. 3

South Korean investigators abandon effort to detain impeached president

South Korean investigators left the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a near-six-hour standoff during which he defied their attempt to detain him.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Impeached South Korean president defies arrest in tense standoff

South Korean authorities moved Friday to execute an unprecedented arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to declare martial law last month.

NBC News - Jan. 3

South Korean President’s Supporters Camp Out Near His Home

For days, thousands have been outside the house in central Seoul, trying to shield President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

South Korean Officials Arrive at President Yoon’s Home, Seeking to Detain Him

The authorities are seeking to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into a political crisis.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

South Korean Officials Move on President’s Home, With Warrant in Hand

The authorities are seeking to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into a political crisis.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade

Tesla sales for 2024 declined for the first time in 10 years despite enticing financing offers and low-priced leases. CBS MoneyWarch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the alarming trend. ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Will crypto continue to rally? Trump’s first 100 days will be the key.

For crypto’s bull run to continue, digital assets enthusiasts hope for a more friendly regulatory environment under the second Donald Trump administration and a favorable macroeconomic setup to ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 2

Tesla reports first annual decline in deliveries

Elon Musk's Tesla, which saw its stock surge after Trump's election, reported its first-ever annual decline in deliveries.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Oilers' First-Rounder Can't Stop Scoring Points

This Edmonton Oilers prospect is producing points at will.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade

Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Aurora shines across the UK in first display of 2025

The Northern Lights were visible across many parts of the UK on Wednesday evening

BBC News - Jan. 2

Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.

Wired - Jan. 2

Blue plaque marks first football 'away' match

A blue plaque is unveiled marking the first football 'away' game between Sheffield FC and Nottinghamshire

BBC News - Jan. 2

Impeached South Korean president issues defiant message

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued a defiant statement to his rightwing supporters gathered outside his residence in the capital of Seoul

ABC News - Jan. 2

U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump's First Term. Not Anymore.

American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics

Leila de Lima enraged Rodrigo Duterte when she began investigating killings carried out during his ‘war on drugs’. Leila de Lima, one of fiercest critics of the former Philippine president Rodrigo ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

‘Trump is a little guy, Musk is a big guy’: historian predicts trouble for president-elect

Timothy Snyder says world’s richest man is likely to exert uncomfortable influence over White House. Allies and aides to Donald Trump should be increasingly concerned by Elon Musk’s proximity to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats

ABC News - Jan. 1

Former President Jimmy Carter to be honored over 6-day funeral schedule

Preparations have started for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100. Events are set in Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia, and in Washington, D.C. Mark ...

CBS News - Dec. 31

The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe

As a former president, Jimmy Carter had Secret Service protection for the rest of his life. Nicole Sganga has the story of the agents who guarded him around the clock for nearly half a century.