Speaker Johnson removes Rep. Turner as House Intelligence chairman

Washington — Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio was removed from his position atop the powerful House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, telling CBS News that House Speaker Mike Johnson fired him, citing “concerns from Mar-a-Lago.” Turner also confirmed Friday night that he had been removed from the committee entirely.  Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, denied that

In final address, Biden warns of tech industrial complex, lists threats to U.S.

President Biden is delivering his farewell address to the nation Wednesday evening, five days before he passes the mantle of the presidency to the man who is both his predecessor and successor, President-elect Donald Trump. “This will be my final address to you, the American people, from the Oval Office, from this desk as president,”

Watch Live: Biden delivers farewell address

President Biden is delivering his farewell address to the nation Wednesday evening, five days before he passes the mantle of the presidency to the man who is both his predecessor and successor, President-elect Donald Trump. It will be Mr. Biden’s fifth and final formal address from the Oval Office. Six months ago, in his last

Senators grill Trump’s attorney general pick over false 2020 election claims

Senators grill Trump’s attorney general pick over false 2020 election claims – CBS News Watch CBS News Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, faced questions on Justice Department independence and the 2020 election at her confirmation hearing. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill. View CBS News In Be the first to know

Breaking down Trump’s involvement in ceasefire negotiations

Breaking down Trump’s involvement in ceasefire negotiations – CBS News Watch CBS News Along with President Biden’s Middle East envoy, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration was involved in Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations. Margaret Brennan has analysis. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.

Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales

The federal government is withdrawing a proposal that would require more ships to slow down in East Coast waters to try to save a vanishing species of whale, officials said Wednesday. The move in the waning days of the Biden administration will leave the endangered North Atlantic right whale vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration is