Biden and Harris to be sworn in at Capitol, but public urged to stay home
The inaugural committee said in a statement that it urged the public not to travel to attend the inauguration in January.
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Biden accuses Trump of "unprecedented assault on democracy"
The 538 members of the Electoral College formalized his victory just hours earlier.
All 538 electors have voted, formalizing Biden's 306-232 win
At 5:30 p.m. ET, California cast its 55 Electoral College votes for the president-elect, putting him over the 270 needed to win.
Some Republicans start calling Biden president-elect
Biden secured 306 electoral college votes, well over the 270 he needed to affirm his victory.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Trump camp's bid to toss ballots
The court's decision came an hour before Wisconsin electors were set to meet and cast their ballots Monday.
Biden adviser Cedric Richmond says Republicans privately say Trump lost
More than 100 House Republicans backed a failed effort by Texas to overturn the election results in four key states won by President-elect Joe Biden.
CBS News poll: Most feel election is "settled" but Trump voters disagree
A sizable majority of U.S. voters feel the election is over and it's "time to move on."
Biden, Harris introduce team who will "deliver immediate relief"
Transition spokesperson Jen Psaki confirmed that about 14 of roughly two dozen Cabinet-level nominations have been announced.
Biden to nominate Tai for trade rep and McDonough for veterans affairs
Tai would be the first Asian American woman to be USTR. McDonough was President Obama's White House chief of staff.
NAACP calls on Biden to appoint a racial equity adviser
A group of prominent civil rights leaders, including NAACP President Derrick Johnson and the Reverend Al Sharpton, met with President-elect Biden Tuesday.
Biden introduces his pick to lead Defense Department
Retired Army General Lloyd Austin will be the first Black man to helm the Pentagon if confirmed by the Senate.
Biden vows to distribute 100 million vaccine doses within first 100 days
Mr. Biden's future nominees and appointees will play crucial roles in overseeing distribution of a coronavirus vaccine and building public trust in it.
Biden taps Lloyd Austin as defense secretary
Austin will require a special waiver passed by Congress in order to exempt him from a federal law requiring military officers to wait seven years before serving as defense secretary.
Biden nominates Xavier Becerra to lead HHS
Becerra, 62, has served as California's top prosecutor since 2017 when he succeeded now-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the role.
If history is any guide, Biden's likely to see Cabinet confirmed swiftly
In the last 28 years, the Senate has confirmed 95% of a president's cabinet secretary nominations, a new study finds.
Pressure intensifies as Biden weighs 3 top Cabinet picks
The president-elect is facing significant pressure from competing elements of the Democratic Party to fill remaining Cabinet positions and other senior government posts with minority nominees.
Intel chief says Biden now getting "all of the same intelligence" as Trump
Ratcliffe told CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge that Biden and Harris are "receiving full classified briefings."
Biden introduces economic team, telling Americans "help is on the way"
Several of Mr. Biden's expected nominees would break barriers if confirmed by the Senate.
Biden still searching for defense secretary
The president-elect announced several members of his national security team last week, but has not selected a defense secretary.
Arizona certifies election results
The governor said the paperwork formalizing Kelly's election would be "hand delivered" to the secretary of the U.S. Senate "so that Arizona's newest senator can be sworn into office as swiftly as possible."
Biden-Harris announce all-female communications staff
"These qualified, experienced communicators bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better," Mr. Biden said in a statement
Biden unveils economic team, nominating Yellen for treasury secretary
Mr. Biden announced top members of his economic team this week.
Biden says his team is already talking with the Trump administration
The president-elect said talks are already underway, after the GSA gave the green light.
Trump will share presidential intelligence briefing with Biden
President-elect Biden will begin receiving the President's Daily Brief, a classified intelligence report.
Biden introduces members of national security, foreign policy teams
Several of the president-elect's nominees will make history if confirmed by the Senate.
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5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot
The physical damage from the Capitol riot has been repaired — and President Trump has pardoned almost every defendant. What remains is a battle over the basic facts.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Jim Himes says Maduro capture is "clearly illegal under international law"
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Family of Rep. Hortman ask Trump to remove post spreading conspiracy theories on her death
Several lawmakers are condemning President Trump after he shared a video on social media Saturday alleging Gov. Tim Walz is behind the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026.
Cotton: New Venezuelan government cannot "continue Nicolás Maduro's ways"
President Trump "wants to give them a chance to turn the page in Venezuela and to help America achieve our policy goals there," Sen. Tom Cotton said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Marco Rubio says "the president always retains optionality" to occupy Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump always has options when it comes to what comes next in Venezuela, after a U.S. strike and capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.
Denmark prime minister calls on Trump to "stop the threats" about Greenland
President Trump has repeatedly claimed that making Greenland part of the United States would serve U.S. national security interests, given its strategic location in the Arctic.
Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026.
Transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026.
Pete Hegseth says U.S. intervention in Venezuela is "exact opposite" of Iraq
"We spent decades and decades and purchased in blood, and got nothing economically in return, and President Trump flips the script," Pete Hegseth said.
Pete Hegseth: "President Trump sets the terms" on running Venezuela
"President Trump sets the terms. And ultimately, he'll decide what the iterations are of that," Hegseth told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Photos show damage at Fuerte Tiuna, the military base where Maduro was captured
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex located in Caracas, on Saturday amid U.S. military operations.
U.S. seeks to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves after military strikes
President Trump said "we're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be" after the surprise U.S. attack. Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil sector.
Venezuelan officials condemn Maduro's capture, calling it a "kidnapping"
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and other top figures condemned the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, posing a potential challenge to President Trump's suggestion that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela.
Maduro indicted on federal drug-trafficking and weapons charges
An indictment charging Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with drug trafficking was unsealed Saturday.
Trump says the U.S. will "run" Venezuela for now. What do we know about the plans?
The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an overnight military operation, President Trump announced Saturday.
Maduro and his wife to appear in federal court on Monday, court spokesperson says
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured overnight from their home in Caracas during a U.S. military operation.
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Rep. Jim Himes says Maduro capture is "clearly illegal under international law"
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Marco Rubio says "the president always retains optionality" to occupy Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump always has options when it comes to what comes next in Venezuela, after a U.S. strike and capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.
How Mayor Fiorello La Guardia made New York the greatest city in the world
After taking office in the middle of the Great Depression, the NYC mayor – a 5'2" bundle of dynamite and inveterate PR hound – reshaped the city through massive public works projects, while changing the role that government plays in people's lives.
One year after Calif. wildfires, progress is slow in rebuilding
A year after wildfires decimated much of Pacific Palisades and Altadena, construction has begun on just about 500 of the more than 16,000 structures lost, slowed by the complex web of permits, insurance payouts, rising building costs, and stalled federal aid.
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U.S. seeks to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves after military strikes
President Trump said "we're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be" after the surprise U.S. attack. Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil sector.
California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
What to know about Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
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5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot
The physical damage from the Capitol riot has been repaired — and President Trump has pardoned almost every defendant. What remains is a battle over the basic facts.
Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2026
Browse all of our full episode transcripts from 2026 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Jim Himes says Maduro capture is "clearly illegal under international law"
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Family of Rep. Hortman ask Trump to remove post spreading conspiracy theories on her death
Several lawmakers are condemning President Trump after he shared a video on social media Saturday alleging Gov. Tim Walz is behind the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
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Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Why this doctor says: Eat your ice cream
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules For a Long and Healthy Life," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a prominent oncologist and health policy expert, goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep. He talks with Norah O'Donnell about the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.
In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."
A new mom skipped a routine appointment. An infected cut led to a devastating diagnosis
Postpartum depression and a busy home life kept Ameilia Boodoosingh Gopie from her regular appointments.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
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At least 30 killed after gunmen raid village in northern Nigeria
The gunmen stormed the Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state's Borgu local government area on Saturday evening and opened fire on residents.
Venezuela's military recognizes VP as acting leader after Maduro's capture
Delcy Rodriguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Nicolas Maduro's vice president since 2018.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026.
Cotton: New Venezuelan government cannot "continue Nicolás Maduro's ways"
President Trump "wants to give them a chance to turn the page in Venezuela and to help America achieve our policy goals there," Sen. Tom Cotton said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.
Extended interview: Michael B. Jordan
In this web exclusive, Michael B. Jordan talks with Tracy Smith about being pushed out of his comfort zone by performing two characters – identical twin brothers – in Ryan Coogler's horror film "Sinners."
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family. He talks with Tracy Smith about portraying the characters Stack and Smoke; his ties to his parents; and what it took for him to recover from playing the villain Killmonger in "Black Panther."
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
Extended interview: Noah Wyle
In this web exclusive, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Noah Wyle, the star of "ER" and the HBO Max series "The Pitt," about how his new show depicts the fragility of the medical system, and about his character, Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.
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More on lewd images from Grok AI tool
Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children. Journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News with more.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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Prosecutor: H.S. coach orchestrated murder of ex with the help of former player
Shea Briar was found on a rural bridge in Jay County, Indiana, clinging to life with a bullet through his heart. E.J. Stephen, Briar's ex-fiancée and the mother of his child, would soon become a suspect. The high school softball coach would not be the only one.
Details on thwarted New Year's Eve attack
Federal authorities in North Carolina announced charges against an 18-year-old, who they say was planning to carry out a New Year's Eve terror attack in support of ISIS. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Ohio police seek suspect in fatal shooting of dentist and his wife
Officers in Columbus, Ohio, were dispatched to the couple's home on the morning Dec. 30 for a welfare check and found them dead at the scene.
Teen planned terror attack, official says
U.S. officials announced that 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant has been charged after allegedly planning to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jessica Levinson have more.
ISIS-inspired attack prevented, officials say
Justice Department and FBI officials announced Friday that a planned terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve was thwarted. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect, who was allegedly inspired by ISIS, was 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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What's at stake amid Maduro's capture
Tony Dokoupil speaks about President Trump's decision to remove the dictator Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and all that's at stake in that call.
Venezuela attack snarls Caribbean air traffic
U.S. airlines are flying in and out of the Caribbean again Sunday after the surprise U.S. attack on Venezuela prompted the FAA to close the airspace over much of the Caribbean Saturday. Kris Van Cleave reports on how many stranded Americans are still waiting for flights home.
H.R. McMaster on Venezuela, Maduro
What happens next in Venezuela after the U.S. capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro with President Trump saying he plans to "run" that country? Retired Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as national security advisor in the first Trump administration, shares his thoughts on that question and more.
Venezuelans abroad celebrate Maduro's capture
Celebrations marking the end of Nicolás Maduro's rule erupted throughout the weekend for many Venezuelans living outside their home country. Cristian Benavides has more.
Trump threatens Venezuela's new president
A day after the U.S. raid in Venezuela that captured former President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump has put new Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez on notice. "If she doesn't do what's right", Trump told the Atlantic on Sunday, "she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro." Charlie D'Agata reports.