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
As of publication time, there are 17 races that have yet to be called by The Associated Press as the balance sits at 214–204. WASHINGTON—The GOP is inching closer to keeping its majority in the House of Representatives. As of publication time, there are 17 races that have yet to be called by The Associated
Regardless of how New York Judge Juan Merchan rules, experts say it is unlikely the President-elect will face prison time. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan is expected to rule by Nov. 12 whether President-elect Donald Trump can avoid sentencing later this month due to questions surrounding his immunity under the Constitution. Trump has
Trump begins filling out administration positions – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., and former Congressman Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Weijia Jiang takes a look at their records and what the appointments could mean. View CBS News In
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
‘A day to honor the patriotism, love of country, and sacrifice of those martyrs,’ writes anti-Israel group Columbia University Apartheid Divest Columbia protest, October (Alex Kent/Getty Images) Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), the infamous anti-Israel student group, protested Veterans Day by hosting a “Martyrs Day” event honoring “those martyred by the Israel-US war machine.” In
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