Biden preemptively pardons family members and Trump foes
President Biden noted that the "should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing."
Biden pardons Marcus Garvey, Don Scott and 3 others in final full day action
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott told CBS News through tears that he is "so very grateful."
Who is and isn't attending Trump's 2025 inauguration?
President-elect Donald Trump is being sworn in on Monday as his inauguration ceremony is set to take rare form inside the U.S. Capitol.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is "ready to vote for Kash Patel" for FBI director
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he plans to support Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI who has sparked controversy even among some former Trump officials.
Biden says "the guns in Gaza have gone silent" as ceasefire deal takes effect
President Biden marked the long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas in remarks Sunday as the deal officially took effect, celebrating that it had "finally come to fruition."
Pelosi won't attend Trump's inauguration
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson said.
DeSantis picks Ashley Moody, Florida attorney general, to replace Rubio in Senate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Ashley Moody, the state's attorney general, will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate.
CIA director pick Ratcliffe vows to bring renewed focus to intelligence gathering
Trump's pick to be CIA director promised in his confirmation hearing to hone in on setting strong intelligence collection priorities and "demanding relentless execution."
Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Here's the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump's Cabinet picks
President Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kicked off earlier this month.
Sen. Barrasso says "a paperwork problem" is holding up Tulsi Gabbard's hearing
Sen. John Barrasso that the confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard is being held up by "a paperwork problem" with the Office of Government Ethics.
Rep. Judy Chu says fire agencies have assured her there is "enough water"
Rep. Judy Chu said fire agencies have assured her there is "enough water" to continue fighting fires amid concerns over water pressure in her district.
FEMA administrator: L.A. officials were "prepared" for wildfires given historic winds
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone to fires.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote
The Senate advanced a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.
All 5 living presidents attend Jimmy Carter's funeral
In a rare occurrence, all five living presidents gathered Thursday to honor Jimmy Carter in Washington, D.C.