How Trump is influencing decision-making on Capitol Hill

President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk were able to derail the original spending bipartisan agreement which was negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson. Robert Costa examines why ...

CBS News - 2d

Evening Report — High drama on Capitol Hill amid funding fight

{beacon} View Online Evening Report © AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite House to vote on plan B bill as Congress nears shutdown deadline IT'S HIGH DRAMA ON CAPITOL HILL, as Republicans race to meet a ...

The Hill - 2d

‘Pandas Become the Bait’: How China Seeks Influence in U.S. Cities

Records and interviews show that Beijing has used pandas as leverage to shape policy on Taiwan and to cultivate relationships with local U.S. politicians.

The New York Times - 3d

RFK Jr., Gabbard back on Capitol Hill for confirmation support

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard are back on Capitol Hill to lobby for support in their confirmation process to fill top posts in President-elect Donald Trump's second term. CBS News' ...

CBS News - 3d

How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

The New York Times - 3d

RFK Jr. ignores questions from reporters as he visits Capitol Hill

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resumed meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill before his potential confirmation proceedings to become the head of the Health and Human Services Department. Semafor's Kadia ...

CBS News - 4d

Kennedy hits Capitol Hill to win support for Trump administration confirmation

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., hit Capitol Hill Monday in a bid to bolster his chances of leading the Health and Human Services Department for President-elect Donald Trump.

ABC News - 4d

RFK Jr. on Capitol Hill seeking support for confirmation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is on Capitol Hill to garner support from senators ahead of his confirmation process. ...

CBS News - 5d

Trump health pick RFK Jr. begins meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be Health and Human Services Secretary, will hold his first meetings with Republican senators this week.

NBC News - 5d

RFK Jr. meeting with senators on Capitol Hill in push for HHS secretary role

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled for a barrage of meetings with senators on Capitol Hill this week as he works toward confirmation as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of Health and Human ...

CBS News - 5d

RFK Jr. to drum up support on Capitol Hill ahead of confirmation hearings

RFK Jr. is getting ready to make the rounds on Capitol Hill. It's an effort to drum up support ahead of his confirmation hearings for Health and Human Services secretary. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist ...

NBC News - 6d

Who are the people convicted in Capitol Riot Trump could pardon?

Pardons could "start in the first hour," Trump told TIME magazine.

The Hill - Dec. 14

How Trump can exert influence the day after a cease-fire in Ukraine

Achieving a genuine cease-fire will be an extremely complex process, requiring meticulous oversight by the U.S. and its allies.

The Hill - Dec. 12

Controversial Trump picks continue meetings on Capitol Hill

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, met with Maine Sen. Susan Collins as he continues to vie for the post. Liz Goodwin, a Congress reporter for The ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

Hegseth arrives on Capitol Hill for more meetings with senators, expresses confidence

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is back on Capitol Hill as he works to bolster support for Senate confirmation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

Hegseth back on Capitol Hill as Trump Cabinet picks look to build support

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks appear to be gaining momentum as the seek support for confirmation. Trump's embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, will be meeting with ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

McConnell suffers fall on Capitol Hill, prompting medical treatment

Sen. Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Republican leader in the Senate, suffered a fall on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and received medical treatment.

CBS News - Dec. 10

RFK Jr. heading to Capitol Hill next week for meetings ahead of confirmation hearings

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS, will meet with multiple senators next week to seek their support ahead of Senate confirmation hearings.

ABC News - Dec. 10

Trump administration picks blitzing Capitol Hill ahead of confirmation hearings

Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are expected back on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning as they are looking to garner more Senate support ahead of their confirmation hearings. CBS ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Hegseth back on Capitol Hill, Gabbard questioned about relationship with Syria

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is back on Capitol Hill Tuesday to try to shore up support for his confirmation amid allegations of misconduct from his ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks court Senate votes on Capitol Hill

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are making their cases to senators on Capitol Hill, including Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled choice to lead the Department of Defense. He met with Iowa ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

How Being an Influencer Became a New American Dream

Two preteen girls promote fashion and beauty products to thousands of online fans from their rural Alabama home.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Gabbard kicks off Capitol Hill meetings amid questions over Syria

Tulsi Gabbard is facing a key week on Capitol Hill as she makes the rounds with senators in an attempt to smooth over their concerns and win confirmation to lead the U.S.’s national intelligence ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to build support

Some Senate Republicans said the allegations against Hegseth should be taken seriously only if the anonymous sources come forward.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Trump FBI director, defense secretary picks face pointed questions on Capitol Hill

Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth and more Trump administration picks were on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers.

ABC News - Dec. 9

Trump administration picks on Capitol Hill courting Senate votes

Two key Republican senators, Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham, signaled they're open to confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Scott MacFarlane reports it was a busy day for several of ...

CBS News - Dec. 9

Patel, Gabbard make rounds on Capitol Hill

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's team picks for his second term in the White House, Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, are on Capitol Hill for meetings with senators ahead of their confirmation ...

CBS News - Dec. 9

How Russia-backed influencers meddled in Romania’s vote

Bucharest scrapped presidential election after ‘illegal’ social media campaign used tactics seen in Moldova poll

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Trump vows to end birthright citizenship and pardon US Capitol rioters

He tells NBC he will issue "a lot" of executive orders, including on immigration, once he takes office.

BBC News - Dec. 9

How strong is Pete Hegseth's support on Capitol Hill?

The incoming president and vice president are standing firm behind the person they hope will lead the Department of Defense next year. In a social media post Friday morning, President-elect Donald ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

How the SEC influenced the start of a crypto-backed super PAC

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of cryptocurrency company Ripple, says the major crypto-industry funded super PAC in the 2024 election was inspired by what he calls the SEC's "war on crypto."

CBS News - Dec. 6

Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill

Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Hegseth continues Capitol Hill push for defense secretary post

Military veteran and former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth took part Thursday in a fourth day of door-to-door visits with senators who will decide whether to confirm him as secretary of defense ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Military advocacy group makes push on Capitol Hill

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Top military group pushes for quality of life measures The National ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Musk and Ramaswamy pitch spending advisory board to lawmakers on Capitol Hill

NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles, Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake and CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers join Meet the Press NOW to report on Elon Musk ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

Musk, on Capitol Hill, says ‘get rid of all credits’

Politico - Dec. 5

Jamie Foxx pushes on Capitol Hill for more Down syndrome research funding in honor of sister

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday to push for more funding for the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) research program on Down syndrome. The DeOndra ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Airline executives to testify over "junk fees" at Senate hearing on Capitol Hill

Top airline executives will testify to senators Wednesday about extra fees they charge for bags, seats and boarding passes. A recent report found airlines make billions charging for so-called junk ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Hunter Biden pardon gets mixed reactions on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to news of Hunter Biden's pardon and President-elect Donald Trump's plan to make Kash Patel the FBI director. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

CBS News - Dec. 2

How Trump is influencing decision-making on Capitol Hill

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