New faces are joining Mike Johnson’s team of assistants as he navigates choppy political waters in Congress. WASHINGTON—When three top aides to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson confirmed last week they are leaving his staff, prominent in the media coverage were descriptions of their departures as signs the Louisiana Republican was “reeling” from an
Donald Trump becomes the first president to attend the event in North Carolina. Former President Donald Trump attended the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 racing event at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina on Sunday. On his way to the event, President Trump’s private plane “Trump Force One” flew over the Charlotte Motor Speedway. “Passing over the
Voters at the party convention have chosen Chase Oliver over former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead their 2024 race to the White House. Political activist Chase Oliver has won the Libertarian Party presidential nomination over former President Donald Trump and independent 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after multiple
How young congressional staffers are dealing with increasing threats – CBS News Watch CBS News Many younger congressional staffers and interns are the people who end up manning the phones and social media accounts when the public calls in or posts threats. Scott MacFarlane takes a look at how they handle these threats. View CBS
Jury in “hush money” trial to begin deliberations as campaigns heat up – CBS News Watch CBS News The jury in former President Trump’s “hush money” trial will begin deliberations this week. Meanwhile, both Trump and President Biden are hitting the campaign trail as the election approaches. Skyler Henry reports. View CBS News In Be
Washington — Rep. Pat Ryan said Sunday that he sees the divide between the small share of Americans — less than 1% — who are active-duty service members in the U.S. military and the rest of the country as “deeply problematic as a democracy.” “When you lose touch between those that are fighting our wars
Claims that the U.S. economy eventually benefits from illegal immigration have been debunked by studies. Forty-one Democrat mayors and county officials wrote a letter to President Joe Biden asking his administration to grant parole and work permits to millions of illegal immigrants residing in the United States. “Our request is rooted in the belief that