Biden, Trump to meet in Oval Office on Wednesday
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
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Judge declares Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens illegal
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
Trump set to dismantle Biden climate policies
President-elect Donald Trump's victory clears the way for him to deliver on his campaign promises to dismantle many of President Biden's marquee climate policies. CBS News national environment correspondent David Schechter joins to examine what U.S. climate policy could look like under Trump.
U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt after Trump win
Since President-elect Donald Trump's victory, Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine. The win has also raised concerns about a pullback in U.S. support. CBS News Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Map shows Trump's 2024 election victory came as voters shifted red across the country
It's the first time Trump has topped an opponent in the popular vote, and only the second time since 1988 that any Republican has done so.
Biden immigration program struck down
A judge has struck down a Biden administration program that would offer legal status to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. The judge, who was appointed by President-elect Trump during his first term, says the program violates U.S. immigration law. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden pledges peaceful transition
Speaking from the White House, President Joe Biden called for unity and calm amid political divides and urged Americans to "bring the temperature down" on rhetoric. He pledged a peaceful transition to the next administration. Weijia Jiang reports on his address.
Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles: What to know
President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles to be the chief of staff in his upcoming administration. Wiles, who will be the first woman to ever serve as White House chief of staff, was previously Trump's campaign manager. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Biden still does not plan to pardon his son Hunter, White House says
President Biden said earlier this year he would not pardon his son or commute a potential prison sentence.
Biden speaks after Harris' loss to Trump: "We accept the choice the country made"
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
Migrants and border agents on Trump's plans
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to conduct mass deportations of undocumented migrants as part of his immigration overhaul. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has migrants' and border officials' reactions.
Biden addresses nation, Democrats look for answers
President Biden on Thursday addressed Vice President Kamala Harris' election loss, telling the nation that "we accept the choice the country made." Democrats, meanwhile, are still trying to determine what went wrong. Nancy Cordes reports.
Should Democrats analyze what went wrong now?
The transition of power began following President-elect Donald Trump's win, while Democrats worked to understand what went wrong in the 2024 election. Trump picked his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, on Thursday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Senate GOP members fight for leadership role
CBS News estimates that control of the House of Representatives is lean Republican. Meanwhile, the GOP flipped the Senate with longtime leader Mitch McConnell stepping down from the role. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Major Garrett on "clarity," 2024 race outcome
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett says he's seen the word "clarity" mentioned a lot about the 2024 presidential election, with some variation of "at least the result was clear." However, as Garrett explains, the result of the 2020 election was clear as well.
Takeaways from Biden's remarks on Trump win
President Biden promised an orderly transition to a second Trump administration in a message to Democrats on Thursday as Republicans prepare to take control of Washington, D.C. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, Peggy Collins, Bloomberg's Washington bureau chief, and Deepa Shivram, White House correspondent for NPR, join "America Decides" to discuss.
First White House briefing since Trump win
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's first press briefing since Donald Trump's election win over Kamala Harris saw several questions about whether President Biden regretted ending his campaign or his original decision to run for reelection.
Biden reacts to Trump's win in 2024 race
President Biden addressed the nation for the first time since former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down the remarks.
Biden delivers first remarks since election
President Biden addressed the nation Thursday for the first time since Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the election, which Mr. Biden referred to as a setback. The president said he would work with the president-elect's team to ensure a peaceful transition. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report on the president's remarks.
What does the Democratic Party do now?
The Democratic Party is taking stock of what went wrong and how they can move forward after Kamala Harris' election loss to Donald Trump. Democratic strategist Hyma Moore joined CBS News to discuss how the party might try to regroup.
When will Trump take office?
It will be several months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Here's what to know about when he will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
Revisit the 2020 election results map ahead of the 2024 vote
Donald Trump managed to win back some states that he captured in 2016 but lost to President Biden won in 2020.
Inside the Trump transition team's work
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is up and running as they work to coordinate policy plans and staff hires before Trump returns to the Oval Office. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
White House preparing for peaceful transition
President Biden will address the nation Thursday morning for the first time since Donald Trump won the presidential election as the Biden administration prepares to leave the White House. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Zelenskyy calls Trump to congratulate him
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he had an "excellent call" with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, congratulating him on his election win. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on what Trump taking office means for Ukraine's war with Russia.
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Senate moves forward with deal to end shutdown after key vote
The Senate returns on Monday to continue work on a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown, now on Day 41. Follow live updates here.
Shutdown deal leaves many Dems furious, with little to show on health care
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
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Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
Airlines are expected to cancel 4% of Monday's flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. to comply with an order from the FAA.
Johnson urges House members to return "right now" for shutdown vote, citing air delays
"You need to begin right now returning to the Hill," House Speaker Mike Johnson told House members on Monday, ahead of a potential
Trump floats sending Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans.
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn landmark same-sex marriage decision
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Khanna explains call for Schumer to be replaced: "Not meeting the moment"
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is "out of touch with where the party's base is."
Here's what's in the Senate deal to end the government shutdown
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute sentence, House Democrats say
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.