Nassau County executive refuses to lower flags for late President Jimmy Carter Nassau County executive refuses to lower flags for late President Jimmy Carter 01:30 MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Republican official who oversees Nassau County on New York’s Long Island has seemingly refused to lower flags to half-staff in memory of the late Democratic President
Mike Johnson wins reelection for House speaker after GOP holdouts switch vote – CBS News Watch CBS News It was a dramatic day in Congress, with House Speaker Mike Johnson temporarily frozen out of his job by several reluctant Republicans. But enough of those Republicans came around and Johnson was reelected in the first round
Trump to be sentenced before inauguration in New York “hush money” case – CBS News Watch CBS News Before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term, he’ll have to face criminal sentencing in New York City in his so-called “hush money” case, a judge ruled Friday. Ed O’Keefe has details on the
Richard Cavazos’ name is already recognized across the U.S. Army. He forged a path through service in Korea and Vietnam to become the first Hispanic four-star general, leading to a legacy that included the renaming of Texas’ Fort Hood for him. It’s now Fort Cavazos. But on Friday, he finally received the nation’s highest military
President Biden on Monday is expected to sign into law legislation extending full Social Security benefits to nearly 3 million U.S. retirees, according to advocates for the measure. Decades in the making, the Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate two federal policies that prevent former police officers, firefighters, postal workers, teachers and others with a
The House is expected to have 434 members present. The one seat expected to be vacant is that of former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Members will be called individually and vote by calling out a name. To be reelected as speaker, Johnson will need a majority. The magic number isn’t set in stone, which is why
Before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House he will return to the courthouse, a New York judge ruled Friday. Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10 — just 10 days before his inauguration on Jan. 20 — in a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America’s