Jordan's path forward after 2nd speaker vote
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed a second time Wednesday to secure enough votes for the House speaker's gavel. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what happens next.
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Speaker vacancy continues to stall Israel aid
Republicans and Democrats on the House floor Wednesday stressed the importance of electing a speaker who supports Israel. House Homeland Security Committee chairman Mark Green joins "America Decides" to discuss Wednesday's speaker vote as well as the latest from Israel.
What the speaker chaos says about House GOP
The current Republican nominee for House speaker, Jim Jordan, fell 22 votes short of the necessary 217 to win the gavel on Wednesday. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa have more.
10/18: America Decides
Another House vote ends with indecision on speaker; House dysfunction reminiscent of 1839 Dems & Whigs
Jordan seemingly losing support in speaker bid
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, who needs 217 votes to become House speaker seems to be losing support as some House GOP members continued to vote against him. CBS News congressional correspondents Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane report on the latest in the race for the vacant speaker seat.
Romney says Jordan not first choice for speaker
Sen. Mitt Romney, who announced he will not seek reelection in 2024, said Jim Jordan is "probably not the first choice I would have made" for a new House speaker. Romney spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about why he thinks the House is having trouble electing a new speaker.
Jim Jordan falls short in first House speaker vote
Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough support in the first round of voting for a new House speaker. Another vote is scheduled for Wednesday as the government has only one month left of funding. Scott MacFarlane reports.
GOP looks for way forward after speaker vote
House Republicans failed to pick a speaker Tuesday. Congressman Jim Jordan fell short of the votes he needed. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
The House failed to elect a speaker. What now?
Jim Jordan failed to clinch the speaker's gavel in a Tuesday vote on the House floor. Political strategists Joel Payne and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss what could happen next.
House to hold second speaker vote Wednesday
The House plans to hold a second speaker vote on Wednesday as Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan tries to win over multiple Republican holdouts. CBS News' Robert Costa and Major Garrett have more.
Romney: Jordan's not my first speaker pick
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney told Norah O'Donnell that he thinks House Republicans are "letting the tail wag the dog" by nominating Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker. Watch more of O'Donnell's interview with Romney on CBS Sunday Morning.
Is there a bipartisan fix for speaker chaos?
As Jim Jordan failed to clinch the speaker's gavel in the first round of voting Tuesday, the House Democratic Caucus remained united behind Hakeem Jeffries. House Minority Whip and Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark joins "America Decides" to discuss the possibility of a bipartisan governing coalition.
Why Jim Jordan lost the first speaker vote
House Republicans on Tuesday tried to elect a speaker again but Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan failed to win enough votes to secure the gavel on the first ballot. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what went wrong. Plus, Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez joins "America Decides" to discuss why he voted against Jordan.
10/17: America Decides
GOP attempt for new Speaker fails with Jordan vote; What Biden's Israel trip aims to achieve
Trump leads GOP field in 3rd quarter fundraising
Former President Donald Trump continues to lead the GOP primary field in fundraising, according to campaign finance data made public Sunday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett unpacks the latest figures.
Trump to appeal gag order in election case
Former President Donald Trump told supporters in Iowa on Monday that he plans to appeal a recently imposed gag order in his federal 2020 election interference case. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Jordan flips some holdouts for speaker vote
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan could be on the verge of becoming the next speaker of the House. It could happen as soon as Tuesday, but that's only if he can get at least 217 votes. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Jordan's efforts to sway the holdouts in his party.
Biden holds meetings on Israel-Hamas war
President Biden postponed a Monday trip to Colorado in part to focus on national security meetings dealing with the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
10/16: America Decides
Israeli troops at Gaza border expecting ground war; How 2024 GOP hopefuls fundraised in third quarter
Jim Jordan says he feels "really good" going into speaker's race
Rep. Tom Emmer, Republican of Minnesota, said Monday evening after the GOP conference met, "we're gonna have a speaker tomorrow."
Turner on possible deal with Democrats for speaker
As House Republicans enter another week without a speaker, GOP Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation" if enough Republicans won't unite behind Rep. Jim Jordan or another GOP member, "obviously there will be a deal" that will "have to be done" with Democrats.
Trump-backed Jeff Landry wins Louisiana governor's race
The win is a major victory for the GOP as they reclaim the governor's mansion for the first time in eight years.
How Americans view Israel-Palestine conflict
A recent poll shows a significant increase in American support for Israel in the days following the Hamas attacks. Cameron Easley, a Morning Consult lead politics analyst who conducted the poll, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Does Jim Jordan have the votes to be speaker?
House Republicans chose Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to be their nominee for speaker in a secret ballot vote Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins to discuss how much of the GOP supports Jordan's bid.
House GOP makes renewed speaker vote push
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, who lost the Republican House speaker nomination Wednesday to Majority Leader Steve Scalise, renewed his bid for the gavel following Scalise's withdrawal. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens and crime
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
Notre Dame cathedral rebuilt more than 5 years after devastating fire
French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
U.K. lawmakers give initial approval to so-called assisted dying bill
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.
2024 National Dog Show won by Vito the pug. See all the results.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Ireland's 2024 election is underway. Here's what to know.
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.
Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
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.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
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Remains of WWII airman identified 80 years after plane shot down
U.S. Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanford G. Roy was one of several airmen aboard a plane shot down over Germany in April 1944.
Black Friday shoppers hit stores across U.S
The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.
2024 National Dog Show won by Vito the pug. See all the results.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
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Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
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 antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
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Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with criminal convictions
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition
"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."
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Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
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.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
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.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
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.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
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.
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Remains of WWII airman identified 80 years after plane shot down
U.S. Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanford G. Roy was one of several airmen aboard a plane shot down over Germany in April 1944.
Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
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.
U.K. lawmakers give initial approval to so-called assisted dying bill
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.
Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
Notre Dame cathedral rebuilt more than 5 years after devastating fire
French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."
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Birthday surprise for Adriana Diaz
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
"Mornings Memory": Watching TV on your phone
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
Tyler Carson, the "Fiddler on the Rock"
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.
Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow
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.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
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.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
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.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
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.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
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.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
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.
Dishing up space food
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.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
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.
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Firefighter had visited woman found dead in house fire
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."
Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?
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.
Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
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.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
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.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Katherine Carver on book about abandoned dogs
More than 1.5 million dogs were abandoned across the U.S. in the first half of 2024, according to a national database of animal shelters. With that in mind, Katherine Carver set out on a project to photograph 60 rescue dogs, first when they entered a shelter or rescue organization and then a year after they were adopted. That work is the basis of Carver's new book, "Abandoned: Chronicling the Journey of Once-Forsaken Dogs." Carver and her rescue dog, Victory, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the book.
Birthday surprise for Adriana Diaz
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
"Mornings Memory": Watching TV on your phone
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
New Netflix documentary on overshopping
"Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy" is a new Netflix documentary that aims to show the cost of overshopping. Anna Sacks, an environmentalist and waste expert featured in the documentary, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about what happens to all the things we buy when we're done using them.
Firefighter had visited woman found dead in house fire
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."