Redistricting aimed at helping GOP in midterms could cost them in Virginia

President Trump’s Republican Party has gambled on redrawing Democratic-held congressional districts in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina to help boost conservatives’ chances at holding on to a narrow House majority in the 2026 midterm elections. This out of the ordinary mid-decade approach, however, may end up costing Republicans as many as four congressional seats in Virginia. 

Trump to sign executive order quadrupling beef imports from Argentina

Washington — President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday that quadruples the amount of beef imported into the U.S. from Argentina under a new trade agreement with the South American country, according to a senior administration official. Argentina’s Foreign Ministry wrote in a statement that the new agreement, which was signed Thursday,

White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it

Editor’s note: This story contains offensive imagery. Washington — The White House on Friday removed an election-conspiracy video shared by President Trump on social media that included racist footage depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. A White House official said a White House staffer “erroneously made the post,”

The Drive: The lessons of the latest GOP debate

The Drive: The lessons of the latest GOP debate – CBS News Watch CBS News CBSNews.com senior political reporter Brian Montopoli explained how the latest republican debate on foreign policy shed light on the shortcomings of some candidates and brought Newt Gingrich closer to a showdown with Mitt Romney. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before

Mitt Romney reads Late Show’s Top Ten

Mitt Romney reads Late Show’s Top Ten – CBS News Watch CBS News Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman to read the Top Ten list. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px); } View CBS News In Original

Millions at risk of losing unemployment benefits

Millions at risk of losing unemployment benefits – CBS News Watch CBS News If Congress does not act before the end of the year, the unemployment benefits that millions of Americans receive will disappear. Ben Tracy reports on how that will affect one household in California. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%;

Christie: Now is not my time

Christie: Now is not my time – CBS News Watch CBS News New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ended weeks of speculation on Tuesday when he announced he’s not “prepared to walk away” from his job as governor to run for president in 2012. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before