Learning Curve: The new players in Congress
Every two years, the period between November's election and when the new Congress begins is often the busiest swath of time for the media's coverage of Congress.
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Musk Backs Mike Johnson for Speaker
The tech tycoon endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson hours after Trump threw his support behind him. Tech tycoon Elon Musk endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to retain the speaker’s gavel on Dec. 30, just days before members are slated to put the matter to a vote. Musk’s declaration of support for Johnson came hours
ICE shuts down programs offering services to illegal immigrants, citing ‘immense’ costs
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it has stopped two programs related to service for illegal immigrants as they did not align with the agency's mission.
Living presidents pay tribute to Jimmy Carter
Living presidents pay tribute to Jimmy Carter – CBS News Watch CBS News Tributes to former President Jimmy Carter are pouring in from all over the world, including from his five living successors. Ed O’Keefe has more. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and
Nation remembers former President Jimmy Carter
Nation remembers former President Jimmy Carter – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, is being remembered as a peacemaker and a humble man of faith and integrity who was tirelessly dedicated to the causes of democracy and helping others. Mark Strassmann has more. View
Chinese Hackers Breached Workstations, Stole Documents, Treasury Department Says
Hackers compromised a third-party software service provider, accessing certain unclassified documents, according to a letter sent to lawmakers. WASHINGTON—Chinese hackers remotely breached the U.S. Treasury Department earlier this month, stealing documents from its workstations, according to a letter the agency sent to lawmakers on Monday. The Treasury Department described the breach as a “major incident.”
House Ethics Panel Drops 4 Campaign Finance Probes
Four congressmen were investigated for allegedly converting campaign funds for personal use. The House Ethics Committee announced on Dec. 30 that it will close its investigations of four congressmen’s use of campaign funds. The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) had referred Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.), Wesley Hunt (R-Texas), Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), and Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)