Biden says he is “leaving the next administration with a very strong hand”

With a world at war in Ukraine, the Middle East and Sudan, President Biden argued in a speech at the State Department Monday that his administration has strengthened partnerships around the world, bettered the United States’ position on the global stage and weakened key adversaries.  When Mr. Biden took office four years ago, he sought

Watch Live: Biden emphasizes international partnerships in final foreign policy speech

With a world at war in Ukraine, the Middle East and Sudan, President Biden is talking about his foreign policy legacy on Monday at the State Department in a speech expected to focus on his administration’s investment in strong global alliances and his attempt to reclaim America’s leadership role in the world. When Mr. Biden

Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full staff for Trump’s inauguration

CBS News Live CBS News Texas Live AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed that American flags on state property be flown at full staff to mark President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, bypassing the national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter.  The move has sparked both praise and criticism on social media. On

Judge clears way for partial release of special counsel’s Trump report

Washington — A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for the Justice Department to release one of the two volumes that make up special counsel Jack Smith’s final report detailing his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon declined a request from Walt Nauta, an aide to Trump, and Carlos de

Minnesotan Ken Martin’s bid to be DNC chair gains more public endorsements

A leading candidate to become the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee is heading into the final weeks of the campaign with a broad coalition of party faithful supporting him.  The campaign for Ken Martin, the leader of Minnesota’s arm of the Democratic Party, first revealed to CBS News that the Midwesterner now has

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing

President-elect Donald Trump’s surprising pick to lead the Pentagon — former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth — will have to publicly address scrutiny by Democrats over allegations from his past, controversial comments and his qualifications to run the largest government employer in the country during his confirmation hearing Tuesday. When Trump announced in November over

Here’s the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump’s Cabinet picks

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for the Senate’s confirmation process, which kicks off this week with more than a dozen confirmation hearings in the days ahead.  Republican senators are working to get the president-elect’s team in place as quickly as possible, with Trump’s inauguration on