Trump picks Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Rep. Michael Waltz, a Florida Republican, as his national security adviser, two sources familiar with the plans confirmed to CBS News.  The national security adviser is a top aide to the president who plays a major role in foreign and national security policy decision-making. The role

Trump taps Tom Homan for “border czar”

Trump taps Tom Homan for “border czar” – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tom Homan as his “border czar.” Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be overseeing border security and the potential deportation of millions of people. Ed O’Keefe reports. View CBS News In Be

Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases

Waves of U.S. Capitol riot defendants are citing Donald Trump’s election in requests to delay their criminal prosecutions because of his public pledge to pardon some of the people convicted of crimes on Jan. 6, 2021.    In court filings reviewed by CBS News, defense attorneys asked federal judges in Washington, D.C., to postpone proceedings

Moulton says he stands by comments on trans athletes

Rep. Moulton stands by comments on trans athletes Rep. Moulton stands by comments on trans athletes 02:12 BOSTON – Rep. Seth Moulton is defending controversial remarks that he made about transgender athletes in the wake of the presidential election. President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign spent millions on anti-trans political ads this fall. The Massachusetts Congressman told The New York

What to know about Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff

Last week, President-elect Donald Trump announced his campaign co-chair Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff, the first woman — Republican or Democrat — ever to hold that position. Calling her “tough, smart, innovative…, universally admired and respected,” Trump credited her with helping him win both the 2024 and 2016 elections. File: Chris