California Republican congressman concedes competitive race to Democratic challenger
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., conceded his race to Democratic challenger George Whitesides on Monday night.
NY judge grants Trump’s request to pause court deadlines, sentencing
Trump was convicted in May by a Manhattan jury on 34 counts of falsifying business records — which if upheld, could have cost him up to four years in prison.
Trump expected to nominate Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his nominee for Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, two sources familiar with the transition discussions confirm to CBS News. CNN first reported the development, which comes as Trump makes a slew of announcements for nominations for top roles in
Trump tells world leader election gives him a ‘very big mandate’
President-elect Trump says his victory "gives me a very big mandate to do things properly" in phone call with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
House balance of power still undecided a week after Election Day, with Republicans needing 4 more seats
With the results of several races outstanding, it remains to be see which party will control the House of Representatives after Election Day on Nov. 5.
Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control
Washington — Lawmakers are returning to Washington Tuesday for a lame duck session after Republicans flipped the Senate and appear poised to hold onto control of the House after last week’s elections. The new Congress will be seated in January, and President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda is expected to be its central focus. Until then, Senate
New York Judge Merchan to decide whether to dismiss Trump guilty verdict in Bragg case after election win
New York Judge Juan Merchan is expected to decide whether to uphold or toss President-elect Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in a Manhattan criminal case.