Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could wield significant authority to directly affect how and whether Americans get vaccines nationwide, current and former federal health officials say, if he is confirmed next year to head the Department of Health and Human Services under President-elect Donald Trump. The position would grant Kennedy authority over efforts like the Vaccines for
Key Trump ally Steve Bannon released from prison Key Trump ally Steve Bannon released from prison 01:58 Steve Bannon, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s loudest supporters, is scheduled for trial in February in a case in which Trump once pardoned him — but this time a White House pardon isn’t on the table. A judge
President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk-backed critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling Carr a “warrior for Free Speech” in a statement on Sunday. Carr has “fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans’ Freedoms” and will “end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as defense secretary, paid a confidential financial settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault out of concern that the allegation would lead to his firing from the cable news giant, his lawyer told CBS News. Hegseth’s attorney, Timothy Palatore, said the
How a second Trump administration could affect electric vehicle sales – CBS News Watch CBS News Electric vehicle sales hit an all-time high this summer, but some worry the incoming Trump administration could put a dent in sales. Ryan Yamamoto explains why. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for
Biden becomes first sitting president to visit Amazon Rainforest – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon Rainforest this weekend. He was in Brazil to highlight the dangers of climate change and urged the world to limit its use of fossil fuels. Willie James Inman
Trump staff picks come under scrutiny – CBS News Watch CBS News Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for key Cabinet positions, including attorney general and secretary of defense, have come under intense scrutiny since their announcements. Cristian Benavides has the details. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for