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There are pressing matters awaiting new House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, including government funding and requests for aid for Ukraine and Israel. The top congressional leadership seat was vacant for three weeks after Rep. Kevin McCarthy's ousting, paralyzing the chamber. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana won a vote Wednesday to become House speaker, ending a three-week vacancy.
The "American Dream" doesn't mean what it used to for many people. David Leonhardt, author of a new book about American prosperity, "Ours Was the Shining Future," joins CBS News to discuss why the dream has diminished -- and how we can get it back.
By Tuesday afternoon, Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer had clinched the Republican nomination for speaker of the House. By 5 p.m., Emmer dropped out -- unable to get 217 members of his own party to support him. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Republican Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota dropped his bid to become House speaker hours after winning the nomination. He is the third speaker-designee to drop out in less than three weeks since Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California was ousted. Nikole Killion reports.
2024 Republican presidential candidates are stumping in the early primary states. CBS News reporters Taurean Small and Aaron Navarro have the latest from Iowa and New Hampshire.
President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday and brought up the need to keep humanitarian assistance flowing into Gaza. Trucks of aid began moving into the territory from Egypt on Saturday, but U.N. agencies say more is needed. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Republican Majority Whip Tom Emmer dropped his bid to be House speaker hours after he won a majority of votes in the GOP conference on Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Rep. Tom Emmer drops out of House speaker race; Have 2024 GOP candidates inched closer to Trump in polls?
Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota beat out other members of the GOP vying for the nomination to try to become the next House speaker. Last week, Rep. Jim Jordan failed to obtain the 217 votes necessary to win the speakership. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Two lawyers involved in former President Trump's Georgia conspiracy case have pleaded guilty. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains why that's significant.
Capitol Hill has reached 20 days without a speaker of the House. Kevin Kosar, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins CBS News to discuss how that aspect of our government works, and whether there's room for improvement.
Former President Donald Trump filed for the New Hampshire presidential primary Monday. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins "America Decides" to discuss how voters in the Granite State are responding.
In an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he doesn't think a government shutdown will happen. Politico reporter Daniella Diaz and Punchbowl News senior reporter Andrew Desiderio join "America Decides" to unpack the senator's comments.
Republicans are set to meet behind closed doors Tuesday morning to select by secret ballot their next nominee for speaker. Nine GOP lawmakers are vying for the nomination. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
At least 9 GOP lawmakers vying for speaker opening; How GOP is reacting to Trump filing in N.H.
It's been nearly three weeks since Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House speaker, and Republicans don't appear any closer to choosing a new one. Nine House GOP members are now vying for the spot after Rep. Jim Jordan failed to gain enough support in three rounds of voting last week. Skyler Henry has the latest.
Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, who was the No. 3 Republican in the House until being removed from the position by a vote led by Kevin McCarthy and then lost a primary in her state, tells "Face the Nation" that Republicans' current chaos in its search for a leader is a "direct result of the decisions that Kevin McCarthy made to embrace Donald Trump and the most radical and extreme members of our party."
House Republicans voted Friday to drop Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their nominee for speaker after he failed to win a majority three times on the House floor. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took questions from reporters before a third vote for House speaker on Friday. He said it was the Republicans' job as the majority to put forth a speaker and said he didn't see a scenario right now where he could take the role. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
House Republicans showed no signs of ending the speaker stalemate Thursday after Rep. Jim Jordan reversed his support of a plan to empower Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry. Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball and Semafor politics reporter Kadia Goba join "America Decides" to discuss how the House could move forward.
New CBS polling shows that Americans have mixed reactions to President Biden's approach to the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Chaos and gridlock continued on Capitol Hill Thursday night, with Republicans disagreeing over expanded powers for Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry and will-they-or-won't-they confusion about another speaker vote for Jim Jordan. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is vowing to press on with his bid to become the next speaker of the House after a plan he supported to temporarily empower the interim speaker was met with opposition from his fellow GOP lawmakers on Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
There will be no vote for House speaker on Thursday, two sources confirmed to CBS News, with Rep. Jim Jordan instead temporarily backing empowering Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains the latest developments.
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.
Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
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Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen next month after being ravaged by a fire more than five years ago. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker got a rare first look inside the rebuilt cathedral and spoke with Philippe Jost, the man who brought it back to life.
Headed out to score some Black Friday deals? USA Today business editor Charisse Jones joins CBS News with some advice that might help you save some money on your holiday shopping.