Congress looks to pass antisemitism bill
Congress is back in session this week, and one of the first things it will look to address is antisemitism on college campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
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Greene: Johnson's days as speaker numbered
The House was back in session Monday, but a push to oust Speaker Mike Johnson still looms over his head. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Threat to oust House Speaker Johnson looms
All eyes are on Mike Johnson's House speakership tenure as lawmakers return from recess. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's efforts to oust Johnson for his foreign aid package that passed with bipartisan support.
Congress considering antisemitism legislation
Congressional lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill following a recess with the House considering legislation that would take aim at antisemitism on college campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the ongoing ouster threat hanging over House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Is Johnson's speakership in jeopardy?
The Senate is expected to begin voting Tuesday on a set of bills passed by the House over the weekend to approve funds for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership position may be in jeopardy for his work with Democrats to pass the funding package. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Foreign aid bills head to Senate
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on the foreign aid bills passed by the House over the weekend, but the move could cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance — with Democrats' help
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.
House advances aid bills for Israel, Ukraine
House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced several standalone measures to provide funding for American allies abroad and U.S. border security, but a handful of Republicans really hate the idea. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill with more.
Third Republican backs effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Democrats may have to offer Johnson a lifeline if it comes to a vote, given Republicans' razor-thin majority.
Congress to fast-track TikTok ban bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is bundling the bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok into his four-part foreign aid plan. The legislation would require TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media network or face a ban in the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
House speaker won't back change to rule allowing single member to call for ouster
House Rules allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker. Conservatives want to keep it that way.
House could move on Ukraine, Israel aid
Speaker Mike Johnson may get a House vote on a set of foreign aid bills that would finally allocate additional funds for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on potential Republican opposition to Johnson's move.
Johnson pushes for foreign aid votes
House Speaker Mike Johnson may get support from Democrats to push various foreign aid bills forward, but the move may jeopardize his leadership position among conservative Republicans. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
Analyzing Mayorkas impeachment trial fallout
Senators voted along party lines Wednesday to dismiss both impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as unconstitutional. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Mayorkas articles of impeachment dismissed
The Senate has dismissed the two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
How Mayorkas impeachment trial could play out
Senators will be sworn in as jurors Wednesday in the historic impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details on how the trial against the Homeland Security secretary is expected to play out.
Mayorkas articles of impeachment
House Republicans are presenting articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday. The upper chamber is compelled by Senate rules to convene as a court of impeachment after the articles have been transmitted. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Scott MacFarlane, and Camilo Montoya-Galvez explain what to expect.
Mayorkas impeachment articles to be sent to Senate
House impeachment managers are expected Tuesday to walk articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over to the Senate months after the lower chamber voted to impeach the Cabinet secretary. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Mayorkas impeachment articles delivered
House Republicans delivered articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday. Many Republicans in Congress want to punish Mayorkas for the Biden administration's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, claiming that the secretary failed to enforce the nation's laws. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Nikole Killion report.
Johnson, Trump to hold news conference
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump will hold a joint news conference on election integrity Friday after meeting at the former president's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Johnson played a key role in Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen reports.
Mike Johnson visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago
House Speaker Mike Johnson traveled to Mar-a-Lago Friday, where he met with former President Donald Trump. Johnson is hoping to get some public support from Trump amid ongoing criticism from some Republicans who claim he is not delivering, and a threat to his speakership from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Robert Costa reports from Palm Beach.
Speaker Mike Johnson meeting with Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson will travel to Florida to appear alongside Donald Trump at the former president's Mar-a-Lago estate. They are expected to make an announcement on election integrity. Their meeting comes as Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene ramps up efforts to oust Johnson from his leadership post. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Why House GOP is divided over FISA program
The U.S. House of Representatives is facing a deadline to reauthorize a program intelligence officials say is crucial to national security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why some Republicans want to stop it from moving forward.
Can Trump save Mike Johnson's speakership?
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues questioning House Speaker Mike Johnson's fitness for the job. Could Johnson's upcoming meeting with former President Donald Trump end the efforts to oust him? Longtime national political correspondent Olivier Knox and Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba join "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump says he's signed bill to release Epstein files
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
Judge questions prosecutor's handling of indictment in Comey case
A judge repeatedly questioned prosecutors about the validity of the indictment returned by a grand jury and its handling by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
Epstein messages show effort to connect with former friend Bill Gates
"He wants to talk to you but his wife won't let him," an apparent adviser to Gates told Epstein.
Larry Summers takes leave from Harvard after release of Epstein emails
Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Coast Guard admiral, DEA administrator defend strikes on alleged drug boats
The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela.
House Dem charged with stealing FEMA money, using it for her campaign, DOJ says
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida was indicted for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in federal emergency funds and routing some of it to her campaign account, the Justice Department said.
Trump to host Mamdani at White House on Friday, president says
President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will have a meeting at the White House on Friday, the president said Wednesday in a post on Truth Social.
Botulism cases rise to 31 amid ongoing recall of ByHeart baby formula
The FDA said it received multiple reports that the baby formula is still being found on store shelves in multiple states.
House votes to repeal new law allowing $500K lawsuits from senators
House lawmakers moved quickly to repeal a provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 over phone record seizures. It's unclear what the Senate will do.