Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outside the West Wing of the White House on Nov. 5, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Nov. 5 that he is “very, very optimistic” after a Supreme Court hearing on the legality of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. During an appearance on Fox Business Network’s “Kudlow”
New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference at the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in the Queens borough of New York City on Nov. 5, 2025. Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on Wednesday that his transition team would be all-female. “Last night we made
Senate Republicans offered mixed views on ending the filibuster after Mr. Trump urged them to do away with the long-held Senate rule at a breakfast meeting earlier in the day. Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana told CBS News the president “gives you a lot to think about.” “But right now, I think it would let
The Federal Aviation Administration’s plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation’s busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list provided to CBS News by a source familiar with the discussions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that
Washington — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The officer sustained a deep laceration requiring 13 stitches, plus several burns to his face. Authorities say the
Dhillon Law Group partner Mike Columbo (2nd L) speaks to reporters during a press conference announcing a federal lawsuit challenging Proposition 50 in Sacramento, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2025. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo California Republicans filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday morning against Prop. 50, arguing that the state’s new congressional maps, which would benefit Democrats,
Democratic candidates Abigail Spanberger (gubernatorial race, Virginia), Zohran Mamdani (mayoral race, New York City), and Mikie Sherrill (gubernatorial race, New Jersey), won key elections on Nov. 4, 2025. Getty Images Democrats won decisive victories in the 2025 elections, including a mayoral win in New York City and governorships in New Jersey and Virginia. Democrats also