Out of power: Democrats disoriented in fight against Trump agenda
A new Congress and a new presidential administration places both parties back at square one – and Republicans have an abundantly clear upper hand.
Breaking down Trump’s dispute over the Panama Canal
Breaking down Trump’s dispute over the Panama Canal – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump has a phone call scheduled with the president of Panama to try to resolve the dispute over the Panama Canal. The waterway linking the Atlantic and the Pacific is vital to the U.S. economy, with 40% of American container
Residents demand answers after EPA stores toxic debris from L.A. fires in park
Residents demand answers after EPA stores toxic debris from L.A. fires in park – CBS News Watch CBS News The Environmental Protection Agency is working on an expedited timeline to clear combustible paints, household chemicals and other toxic debris from the Los Angeles fires. After the waste began arriving at a park 15 miles from
Senate Confirms Trump’s Budget Chief Russ Vought
Senate Democrats pulled a rare all-night session to oppose Vought’s confirmation. Russ Vought, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), survived a lengthy process and was confirmed as the White House budget chief in a 53–47 Senate vote on Feb. 6. Heading into the confirmation vote, Senate Democrats held
FBI agent involved in Jan. 6 probes says Trump review is “demoralizing”
FBI agent involved in Jan. 6 probes says Trump review is “demoralizing” – CBS News Watch CBS News Another federal judge has blocked the Justice Department from releasing a list of FBI agents involved in investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Scott MacFarlane spoke to one of those agents, who says many at the bureau
Senate confirms Russ Vought to lead budget office as Democrats protest
Washington — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget after Democrats held the floor through Wednesday night and into the day Thursday to oppose his confirmation. In a 53 to 47 vote, the Senate confirmed Vought’s nomination along party lines. Vought, 48, served as OMB director toward
Russell Vought confirmed to head government’s leading budget office after Dems hold 30-hour protest
Despite Democratic tactics to delay the vote, the Senate confirmed Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). He previously served as OMB director during President Donald Trump's first administration.