Congress counts electoral votes tomorrow. What to know

Watch: Harris confirms Trump's victory after Congress certifies vote

Politico - 18h

What to know about the HMPV virus reported in China

The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.

CBS News - 14h

US Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 electoral win

Certification comes four years after Republican’s supporters staged violent attack on Capitol

Financial Times - 17h

What to know about the 2024 election certification process

The 2024 election results certification process is underway on Capitol Hill four years after the Jan. 6, 2021, riots in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Nicole Sganga, Nikole Killion ...

CBS News - 18h

Congress to finalize Trump's victory as lawmakers count electoral votes

Congress will convene to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.

CBS News - 20h

What to expect as Congress is set to certify Trump’s election victory

Congress is set to carry out the first certification of presidential election results since the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports on how security has changed in Washington and how ...

NBC News - 23h

A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.

Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.

CBS News - 1d

What to know about Venezuela's upcoming presidential inauguration

The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, when the ruling party-controlled congress will host a swearing-in ceremony for President Nicolás Maduro

ABC News - 1d

What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress

Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.

BBC News - 3d

Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know

Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.

CBS News - 3d

What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy ...

ABC News - 3d

Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.

The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

ABC News - 3d

What we know about the New Orleans, Las Vegas attackers

Federal officials are hoping to learn more about the two men behind the New Year's Day attacks in Las Vegas and New Orleans. One is said to be linked to ISIS, the other may have had a personal ...

CBS News - 3d

Are PFAS in everything? What you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’

Reducing exposure to the toxic blend of chemicals in everyday items is difficult – but possible. PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals”, are a group of thousands of chemicals that are used for ...

The Guardian - 3d

House to vote for speaker as new Congress convenes

House Speaker Mike Johnson will try to retain his gavel as lawmakers of the 119th Congress meet for the first time on Friday.

CBS News - 3d

Watch live: House votes for Speaker as 119th Congress begins

All eyes are on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday as the House is set to vote on whether he will keep the gavel in the 119th Congress. What has historically been a routine vote has been upended ...

The Hill - 3d

119th Congress set to begin with a House speaker vote to re-elect Mike Johnson

With the 119th Congress is set to begin, Republicans will take full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019 and face an early test in re-electing House Speaker Johnson with a ...

NBC News - 3d

What to know about the House speaker battle as a new Congress is set to be sworn in

A new Congress is set to be sworn in on Friday and the House will vote for its speaker as one of its first orders of business. Current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has worked to shore up ...

CBS News - 3d

The House begins voting in hours. Here’s what to know.

The Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speaker. But resistance among right-wing lawmakers and his slim majority have thrust his fate into doubt.

The New York Times - 4d

Speaker Mike Johnson faces crucial vote as new congress begins

Mike Johnson continues to fight to keep his position as House Speaker as the newly-elected 119th congress will be sworn in Friday and is set to vote on who will fill the spot. At least one ...

NBC News - 4d

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 - 4d

What we know about the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas

The BBC's Lily Jamali reports from outside the Trump International Hotel where the explosion took place.

BBC News - 4d

What to Know About the New Orleans Truck Attack Suspect

The man identified as the suspect in the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans served in the U.S. military, worked at Deloitte and grew increasingly devout.

The New York Times - 4d

Opening a savings account? Here's what to know

Annual percentage yields (APYs) on top high-yield savings accounts are currently 4.5% and above, according to Bankrate.

The Hill - 4d

What we know about the New Orleans attack and driver

Several people are dead after a pick-up truck was driven into a large crowd in the French Quarter.

BBC News - 4d

What to Know About ISIS Terror Attacks

The group whose flag was found after a New Orleans truck-ramming attack has never stopped orchestrating and inspiring acts of terror.

The New York Times - 4d

What to know about the Sugar Bowl 2025

The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.

CBS News - 4d

New Orleans attack victims: What we know so far

Investigations continue into an "act of terrorism" in New Orleans' bustling Canal and Bourbon streets after a truck drove into a crowd, killing 15 people and injuring at least 35 more.

The Hill - 4d

Here's what to know about Medicare's new spending cap

This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.

CBS News - 4d

What to know about the investigation into the New Orleans attack

Investigators are questioning those who knew the New Orleans attacker, in search of possible accomplices. No arrests have been made, though, as the FBI and local law enforcement continue their ...

CBS News - 4d

What we know about New Orleans terror attacker

Early New Year's Day a man plowed a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more. The driver has been identified as Shamsud-Din ...

The Hill - 4d

The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.

The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.

CBS News - 5d

What we know about the victims of the New Orleans truck attack

A former wide receiver at Princeton University, a doting father of two and a recent high school graduate were identified by family members as three of the people killed in the truck attack ...

NBC News - 5d

What we know about the driver in deadly New Orleans attack

Investigators are working to uncover more about the driver in the deadly New Orleans attack. Police have identifed the driver as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas. CBS News' ...

CBS News - 5d

New Orleans New Year's car attack: What we know

Early New Years Day terror struck New Orleans as a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 and injuring dozens more. The driver was identified as Shamsud-Din ...

The Hill - 5d

What we know about the New Orleans truck attacker

CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest details on what we know about the man who hit and killed at least 15 people in a truck attack early Wednesday morning in New ...

CBS News - 5d

Bourbon Street attacker identified after deadly rampage. Here's what to know.

A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.

CBS News - 5d

Democrats’ Battleground Leader, Exiting Congress, Reflects on What She Learned

Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, the only Democrat in a leadership position to leave Congress this year, talked about her party, her competitive district, and what the Trump era has ...

The New York Times - 5d

Deadly New Orleans Attack on Bourbon Street: What We Know

A man drove a pickup truck into crowds celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street in the early morning, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens.

The New York Times - 5d

Congress counts electoral votes tomorrow. What to know

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