What unified government means for Trump’s Cabinet and agenda

Washington — When President-elect Donald Trump returns to office next year with Republican majorities in the House and Senate, he’ll enjoy a unified government that’s expected to ease the way for his agenda and his Cabinet and other nominees.  But even with unified party control of government, approving a president’s agenda is no easy feat

Trump’s defense secretary pick was probed for alleged sexual assault in 2017

Monterey, Calif. – Pete Hegseth, the Army veteran turned Fox News host selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be defense secretary during his second term was investigated for an alleged sexual assault in 2017, Monterey, Calif. officials confirmed.  In response to multiple public record requests to the city, including one from CBS News, officials released

U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts

Suicides among military service members rose in 2023 continuing a gradual rise in suicides among active-duty forces, persisting despite prevention efforts. The Defense Department’s annual report on suicides in the military released Thursday said suicides among active-duty military rose from 331 in 2022 to 363 in 2023. “Admittedly yes, that long-term trend is gradually increasing,”

What the Mike Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank

What the Mike Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank – CBS News Watch CBS News The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and Jewish settlers mounting attacks on Palestinians in land grabs. Elizabeth Palmer looks at what President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory

Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general draws criticism

Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general draws criticism – CBS News Watch CBS News Matt Gaetz immediately resigned from the House on Wednesday following the surprising announcement that he was President-elect Donald Trump’s selection for attorney general. His resignation, however, came ahead of a scheduled vote by the House Ethics Committee this week