A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here’s how.

Washington — When Congress convenes on Monday to count Electoral College votes from each state and finalize President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the November presidential election, the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol that disrupted the joint session four years ago will be looming over the proceedings. But unlike on Jan. 6, 2021, when then-Vice President Mike

Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions

President Biden on Sunday signed legislation expanding Social Security benefits for millions of retired Americans, including firefighters, police officers and teachers. “Americans who have worked hard all their life to make an honest living should be able to retire with dignity,” Mr. Biden told a gathering at the White House before signing the Social Security

Melania Trump documentary will be released by Amazon Prime Video this year

Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary distributed by Amazon Prime Video, the streaming branch of Jeff Bezos’ tech giant, which has exclusive licensing rights for its streaming and theatrical release later this year, the company said Sunday. The incoming first lady is an executive producer on the film directed by Brett Ratner,

Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Jan. 5, 2025

On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Reps. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, and Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California  Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican of South Dakota  Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar Click here to browse full transcripts of “Face the

Read full episode transcripts of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” from 2025

More than a decade of “Face the Nation” transcripts are available online: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. For earlier broadcasts, contact CBS Footage Requests. And for the latest from “Face the Nation,” bookmark our homepage and follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Jan. 5, 2025 Reps. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, and Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California  Senate Majority Leader John Thune,

Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed, sources say

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has privately told President-elect Donald Trump that he believes Pete Hegseth will have the votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense, according to three sources.   When asked for comment, a spokesman for Thune would only tell CBS News, “Two things we don’t discuss publicly: Whip counts and private