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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is not ruling out another bid for the job from which he was ousted just last week, telling reporters Monday, "I'll let the conference see who unites them." CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "America Decides" to unpack new polling on what kind of speaker the American public prefers.
Political leaders in the U.S. have vowed to support Israel after the Hamas militant group launched a deadly attack on Saturday, but Congress can't do anything about the situation until a new House speaker is put in place. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana are each making their push to replace Kevin McCarthy as the next House speaker. New CBS News' polling shows the American public wants the next Republican speaker to prioritize federal spending cuts, but also work across the aisle with Democrats and stand up against the "MAGA" movement. Those within the Republican Party may be thinking a little differently. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
Former President Donald Trump is endorsing House Rep. Jim Jordan as he mounts a bid for the vacant speaker role. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the effect Trump's endorsement could have on the race.
Republican Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have said they will run for House speaker and are expected to pitch themselves to their conference next week. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains what it could take to get elected.
Former President Donald Trump says he'll do "whatever is necessary" to help select a new House speaker -- and some members of Congress say he's considering traveling to Capitol Hill next week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the speaker race.
Republican House Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have both announced their intention to run for the vacant speaker seat after Kevin McCarthy's ousting Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on who is endorsing who and what's next on the road to fill the congressional leadership role.
Republican Congressman Darrell Issa of California voted to keep Kevin McCarthy as speaker and has endorsed Congressman Jim Jordan as his replacement. Issa joined CBS News to discuss the situation on Capitol Hill.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio have announced runs for the speakership following the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy. Whoever gets the job will immediately be under pressure to pass a spending bill with a government shutdown looming once again. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
A day after the historic ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, Republican lawmakers Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Steve Scalise have signaled they intend to run for the position. The GOP is expected to vote next week on a replacement. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Following the historic vote to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan announced bids to replace him. Scalise is the House majority leader, while Jordan chairs the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Republican Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise announced Wednesday they will run to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker following his historic ouster. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
The House stands in recess to allow the Republican conference and Democratic caucus to "meet and discuss the path forward" after Rep. Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster, interim Speaker Patrick McHenry announced Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on what happens next.
Rep. Jim Jordan announced Wednesday his plan to run for the vacant House speaker position. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on who could succeed Kevin McCarthy as the leader of the GOP-controlled lower chamber.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says he's been diagnosed with a form of blood cancer. The Louisiana Republican is undergoing treatment and described the condition as "very treatable." CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Rep. Steve Scalise, the number-two Republican in the House, announced he's been diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
House Freedom Caucus members are holding up legislative business in retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling deal with President Biden.
The sweeping energy package counters virtually all of President Biden's agenda to address climate change.
Santos said he has "done nothing unethical."
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise says talks continue with conservative holdouts, but "a lot of progress has been made" as Rep. Kevin McCarthy continues to try to find enough votes to become House speaker. Scalise spoke with CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns on Capitol Hill after the 13th round of voting on Friday.
Officials with the Capitol Police tell CBS News they are working to hire and deploy an additional 280 officers by the end of the summer.
New data from the U.S. Capitol Police shows that threats made against lawmakers has drastically increased in the last five years, with nearly 10,000 threats investigated last year alone. CBS News Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke to one man who has been charged with a crime after leaving a threatening voicemail for a member of Congress, and also to Rep. Steve Scalise who was a victim of political violence in 2017.
S&P 500 enters Bears Market; "Shrinkflation" escalates across U.S.
Representative Steve Scalise, the House Republican whip, says the situation in Kabul is "President Biden's Saigon moment."
Senate Democrats say they have agreed on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan which they aim to pass through budget reconciliation, meaning no GOP votes are needed if all Democrats are onboard. The mammoth bill would include most of President Biden's original proposals on climate, health care and child care – but could imperil the narrower bipartisan infrastructure deal. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta reports on the latest on "CBSN AM," and CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins with analysis.
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded through mid-March.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
Luigi Mangione faces four new federal charges, including murder, which could make him eligible for the death penalty. He is also facing multiple state charges.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
One student who escaped the attack described the alleged shooter as "a quiet boy and a good student."
The viral theory circulated even after the material was recovered last week.
Her father John Ramsey said DNA testing on items like a blanket and a rope could point to the killer.
One child survived being shot in the head and is hospitalized with a severe brain injury, police said.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
During the holidays, there are 33 delivery planes a day which fly in and out of Anchorage, Alaska, carrying about 80,000 packages.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" he expects the tense negotiations on funding the government will end without a shutdown.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
A journalists' association says two journalists working for Kurdish media outlets were killed in Syria while covering fighting between Turkish-backed fighters and Syrian Kurdish militia.
There's concern about whether emigration after Oct. 7, 2023 will drive a "brain drain" in sectors like medicine and tech.
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series' impact.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
Her father John Ramsey said DNA testing on items like a blanket and a rope could point to the killer.
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett analyzes President-elect Donald Trump's influence on his party and how it will impact the next four years. Garrett also breaks down Democratic losses and political polarization in the U.S.
The 15-year-old shooter who killed two people at a Wisconsin school Monday was found to have been in contact with a California man plotting his own attack, according to authorities and court documents. CBS News' Ian Lee has more.
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, is in New York City where he faces federal murder charges. He was extradited from Pennsylvania on Thursday. CBS News crime and public safety unit coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
The suspect in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared in a federal courtroom Thursday in New York after being extradited from Pennsylvania. Along with the state charges, he now also faces federal murder charges. Lilia Luciano has details.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump's sinking of a bipartisan spending bill has put the government on course for a holiday shutdown after a Trump-backed spending bill failed Thursday night. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Allison Novelo have the latest from Capitol Hill.
From a startup to a transformative tech leader, discover how talabat champions innovation, sustainability, and community connections in the MENA region
A new government funding bill proposed by Republican lawmakers and supported by President-elect Donald Trump failed Thursday in a House vote after a previous bipartisan agreement was scuttled Wednesday amid opposition from Trump. A Friday midnight deadline is looming to pass the bill, known as a continuing resolution, in order to avoid a government shutdown. Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett analyzes President-elect Donald Trump's influence on his party and how it will impact the next four years. Garrett also breaks down Democratic losses and political polarization in the U.S.