Harriss Debate Challenge Pushing Ahead without Leaving Biden Behind

Biden says he is "leaving the next administration with a very strong hand"

When President Biden took office four years ago, he sought to reassure global allies and reestablish foreign treaties from which the Trump administration had withdrawn.

CBS News - 1d

Biden prepares to deliver a farewell address before leaving office

President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, days before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports on ...

NBC News - 1d

Democrats debate strategy, voter protection at first candidate forum

Democrats evaluated candidates for party leadership at their first virtual candidate forum on Saturday with a focus on the Southern region. The highly contested race for DNC chair forced contenders ...

The Hill - 3d

Biden gives Pope Francis highest civilian honor before leaving office

President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction to Pope Francis days before leaving the White House. Biden, who is only the second Catholic president in U.S. history, ...

The Hill - 3d

Behind Miami's multi-million-dollar push for QB Carson Beck, who lands a top-tier NIL package to transfer

Beck's deal is less than his believed initial asking price but still among the highest-paid players in college football

CBS Sports - 3d

Biden buys time for immigrants ahead of Trump inauguration

The Biden administration on Friday bolstered a key humanitarian program for immigrants, buying time for beneficiaries before President-elect Trump is sworn in. The Department of Homeland Security ...

The Hill - 4d

Hunter Biden investigation will proceed after father leaves White House, Jordan says

The House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said the panel will continue its investigation into Hunter Biden’s criminal activity in a Thursday interview with Politico. “We think we ...

The Hill - 4d

What Dr. Ruth Left Behind

Archivists from the Kinsey Institute are helping the family of the sex therapist Ruth Westheimer with a common quandary: How much of someone’s stuff do you keep?

The New York Times - 4d

U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market

President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.

NBC News - 4d

Tennis has become mundane without me - Kyrgios

Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios believes his Grand Slam comeback has come at the right time because tennis has become "a bit mundane".

BBC News - 4d

NAACP president urges Biden to deliver on 'critical promises' before leaving White House

NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson is calling on President Biden to take action on "critical promises" before leaving the White House later this month. Johnson in a Wednesday op-ed in ...

The Hill - 5d

Behind the scenes of the new "Hollywood Squares"

The classic game show "Hollywood Squares" is getting a fresh update. Nate Burleson got a sneak peek.

CBS News - 5d

Trump lashes out at transition as Biden pushes policies

President-elect Trump is ripping President Biden over what he says is a difficult transition period, expressing frustration with the current president for still seeking to set policies that fly in ...

The Hill - 5d

What’s Behind Meta’s Makeover Ahead of Trump’s Second Term?

Mark Zuckerberg is positioning his company for a second Trump term — and revealing the hollow identity at its core.

The New York Times - 6d

Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge

The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...

The Hill - 6d

Biden administration achieves fourth record-breaking ACA enrollment ahead of exit

The Biden administration has achieved a fourth consecutive record year in HealthCare.gov Marketplace enrollment, one week before the final sign-up deadline and its imminent exit from office. Nearly ...

The Hill - 6d

What legacy will Bibby Stockholm asylum barge leave behind?

The BBC looks at how the barge for asylum seekers affected people in Weymouth and Portland.

BBC News - 6d

How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate

Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now

BBC News - Jan. 8

Behind Jimmy Carter's legacy as president

Jimmy Carter's presidency was marked by global challenges and his quest to unite Americans. James Fallows, a speechwriter for the Carter administration, joins CBS News with more on Carter's legacy.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland

Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Eye Opener: Deadly winter weather leaves thousands without power

Deadly winter storm causes travel chaos and leaves thousands without power. Also, Vice President Kamala Harris certifies President-elect Donald Trump's election victory. All that and all that ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

‘Everyone owns the beach’: Australian PM throws shade in cabana debate

Anthony Albanese says using shade structures to reserve space is ‘not on’ as local mayor urges beachgoers ‘to be kind and considerate’. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Congress Certified Trump’s Victory Without Disruption

Also, Trudeau said he would resign as Canada’s prime minister. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel Challenge Biden's Move to Kill $14.1 Billion Deal

The companies accuse the president, head of steelworkers union and Cleveland-Cliffs CEO of teaming up to block the transaction.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Sierra Space CEO leaves, as $5 billion company pushes to launch space plane

Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice has left the company, CNBC confirmed Monday.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Sierra Space CEO leaves, as $5 billion company pushes to launch space plane

Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice left the company at the end of 2024 after 3½ years in the role.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Congress certifies Trump's presidential victory without melodrama

Politico - Jan. 6

Biden blocks some new offshore drilling ahead of Trump takeover

President Biden has blocked new offshore drilling for oil and gas in several parts of the country about two weeks before President-elect Trump takes office. Biden has announced that he’ll block ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Putin orders Russia's top bank to team up with China in AI push to challenge Western tech dominance

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Amazon’s satellite project pushes ahead with UK broadband plans

Filings show Kuiper initiative held meetings with MoD as tech group bids to rival Starlink

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Biden lauds Hillary Clinton, others for 'incredible mark' on America ahead of exit

President Biden honored 19 change makers for their “incredible mark” on the country with the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, just before his departure from office. “As ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Which teams, players and stories will dominate 2025 in the NBA? Our experts debate

From coaches on the hot seat to breakout players, our NBA insiders answer some of the biggest questions heading into 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 4

The Year Ahead

There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it?

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Germany debates menace of ‘firework bombs’ after New Year’s violence

Deaths and clashes with police mar celebrations, with officials calling for tougher curbs on use of powerful fireworks

Financial Times - 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

Biden's final actions as president leave some trans people feeling unsupported

With Donald Trump days away from taking office after piling on transgender people throughout his campaign, some worry Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from what’s likely to come.

NBC News - Jan. 3