The Kentucky Republican said military involvement in deportations would be ‘a terrible image.’ Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said on Sunday that he’s in favor of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations of illegal immigrants but expressed strong opposition to using military assets for the task, saying
The current chair, Jaime Harrison, is not seeking reelection. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Monday that it will host an election on Feb. 1 for its new chair, who will likely shape the party’s future course. Members also will vote on the vice chairs, treasurer, secretary, and national finance chair. The Democratic Party
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is grappling with internal strife over the alleged conduct of a senior and longtime adviser, Boris Epshteyn, who has been accused by at least one Republican politician of trying to profit personally from his ability to influence Trump’s Cabinet picks. Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens submitted a sworn declaration to
Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked a judge to drop all charges in his election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, citing a Justice Department policy that sitting presidents cannot be indicted or prosecuted. “The Department’s position is that the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated,” Smith wrote in
The president announced this year’s lucky contenders from Minnesota: Peach and Blossom. WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys on Monday in a ceremony marking his final Thanksgiving tradition at the White House. “This event marks the official start of the holiday season here in Washington. It’s also my last time to speak here as your
The president-elect endorsed Florida state Sen. Randy Fine and CFO Jimmy Patronis to run for election. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced his endorsements for two Florida congressional seats that will be up for grabs soon. Earlier this month, Trump named Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) to become his national security adviser, and Waltz is expected
CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live Washington — Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday sought to end his bid to revive the case against President-elect Donald Trump arising from his alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents, which would bring to a close the historic and unprecedented prosecution of the nation’s 45th and 47th president.