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Kaia Hubbard

Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Before coming to CBS News, Kaia worked as a staff writer for U.S. News & World Report, where she wrote about politics with a focus on Congress. She also previously covered courts and reproductive rights. Kaia is a graduate of the University of San Diego, where she led the student newspaper as editor-in-chief.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson conducts a news conference at the Republican National Committee after a House Republican Conference meeting with former President Donald Trump June 13, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control

Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.

Nov 12

Former President Donald Trump is applauded by Senate Republicans before giving remarks to the press at the National Republican Senatorial Committee building on June 13, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader

As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.

Nov 11

Rep. Ro Khanna says Democrats need "to be emphasizing the economic issues"

Rep. Ro Khanna said Democrats "need to be emphasizing the economic issues" after bruising defeats in the 2024 election.

Nov 10

Former U.S. President Donald Trump Projected to Win Presidental Election

Election 2024: Trump sweeps all 7 battleground states, CBS News projects

President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are scheduled to meet at the White House on Wednesday.

Nov 9

Biden speaks after Harris' loss to Trump: "We accept the choice the country made"

President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.

Nov 7

Kevin McCarthy says "you might see a much different Trump" in coming term

The former speaker, who was ousted by members of his party in 2023, encouraged Democrats to "take this opportunity to rebuild their party."

Nov 6

Man holds "Nevada Vote!" sign at a campaign rally

Trump wins Nevada, flipping battleground state, CBS News projects

President-elect Donald Trump picks up Nevada, a battleground state the GOP hadn't won since 2004.

Nov 10

Josh Stein wins North Carolina governor's race, CBS News projects

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is projected to defeat embattled Republican Mark Robinson in the governor's race.

Nov 5

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Republicans flip key seats to win control of Senate

Republicans flipped the Senate with projected wins in a number of key races, cementing their majority in the upper chamber.

Nov 21

Sen. Tammy Baldwin projected to win reelection in Wisconsin

Sen. Tammy Baldwin's projected victory, securing a third term in the Senate, is a key win for Democrats in Wisconsin.

Nov 6

Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen wins reelection, CBS News projects

Sen. Jacky Rosen's projected victory over Republican challenger Sam Brown in Nevada marks a key win for Democrats.

Nov 8

Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno projected to defeat Sen. Sherrod Brown

Republican businessman Bernie Moreno's projected victory flips the Senate seat held by three-term Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown.

Nov 5

Sen. Deb Fischer wins Nebraska Senate race, CBS News projects

Sen. Deb Fischer is projected to defeat a challenge from independent Dan Osborn after an unusually competitive race.

Nov 6

Tim Sheehy defeats Sen. Jon Tester in Montana, CBS News projects

Tim Sheehy's projected Senate victory over Sen. Jon Tester in Montana is a key pickup for Republicans, strengthening their majority.

Nov 6

Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona Senate race, CBS News projects

Rep. Ruben Gallego is set to become the first Latino senator to represent Arizona, with a projected win over Republican Kari Lake.

Nov 12

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