More than $20 billion flooded into the 2024 presidential campaign, shattering the record for political spending in a single election. In an accelerating trend in American politics, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and their allies raised colossal sums of money from billionaires. A majority of these megadonors were Republicans, according to Open Secrets, the nonpartisan watchdog
President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden are meeting at the White House on Wednesday as part of the transition process, a formality that Trump didn’t extend to Mr. Biden in 2020. Melania Trump will not meet first lady Jill Biden, although the first ladies do traditionally meet. Melania Trump met with Michelle Obama in 2016. The
Biden to host Trump at White House Biden to host Trump at White House as he builds his administration, Cabinet 03:40 President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden are meeting at the White House on Wednesday as part of the transition process, a formality that Trump skipped in 2020. Melania Trump will not meet first lady Jill
Will Iran respond to Israel’s attack? Will Iran respond to Israel’s attack? 02:28 A U.S. government employee faces charges over an online leak of classified documents about Israel’s potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. Federal prosecutors charged Asif Rahman, a one-time employee of the U.S. government who held one of the highest levels
Washington — Special counsel Jack Smith is expected to have departed the Justice Department by the time President-elect Donald Trump takes office in late January, two sources familiar with his plans told CBS News, as he and his team make plans to wind down the two federal prosecutions against the incoming president. By leaving before
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is returning to the White House next year after a decisive victory in the 2024 election. And he’s slated to bring with him a number of lawmakers to round out his administration — from Sen. JD Vance as vice president-elect to Rep. Elise Stefanik as his pick for ambassador to
Washington — House Republicans are moving forward with their leadership elections Wednesday, though majority control still hangs in the balance as a number of key races have yet to be determined. Still, Republicans are operating as if they’ve secured control of the lower chamber for another two years. CBS News has characterized control of the