Trump names David Sacks as White House AI and cryptocurrency czar
President-elect Trump named former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks to be his White House artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar.
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Hegseth continues Capitol Hill push for defense secretary post
Hegseth continues Capitol Hill push for defense secretary post – CBS News Watch CBS News Military veteran and former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth took part Thursday in a fourth day of door-to-door visits with senators who will decide whether to confirm him as secretary of defense once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Hegseth has
Biden participated in his final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
President Biden participated in the annual Christmas tree lighting on the Ellipse Thursday evening, his last time taking part in the annual tradition before he departs the White House next year. U.S. President Joe Biden lights the National Christmas Tree during the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse. / Getty Images Mr.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Elects New Leadership
The Democratic Party is in upheaval following big losses in the November election. Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus elected new leadership to steer the caucus at a time of unease and uncertainty within the Democratic Party following disappointing losses in the November election. The unanimously elected team, unveiled at a Dec. 5 press conference,
Sanders says RFK Jr. “exactly correct” on food issues
Sen. Bernie Sanders praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on food issues Thursday, and said he had not made up his mind on whether he would oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Kennedy to head the nation’s health agencies. In an interview with CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand, the independent Vermont senator said that he
U.S. government to close Dublin women’s prison after years of abuse
The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious “rape club” women’s prison in Dublin, Califorina, and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and mismanagement. The agency informed employees and Congress on Thursday through a notification that it plans to shutter the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin
House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
Washington — House Republicans on Thursday blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the House Ethics Committee to release a potentially damaging report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, voting to refer the matter back to the committee. Democratic Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Steve Cohen of Tennessee introduced twin privileged