Rep. Jamie Raskin says he has been diagnosed with lymphoma
Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, said he will begin chemo-immunotherapy treatments on an outpatient basis.
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Representative-elect George Santos admits to lying about his past
"I never claimed to be Jewish," Santos told the New York Post. "I am Catholic. Because I learned my maternal family had a Jewish background I said I was 'Jew-ish.'"
Jan. 6 committee transcripts show link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
New transcripts released on Wednesday by the House Jan. 6 panel reveal Trump and his allies played a direct role in the Nevada Republican Party's phony elector scheme in 2020.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill in sprint to avert government shutdown
The bill provides an additional $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia.
Jan. 6 committee's witness transcripts
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol is set to release its final report, and has also released transcripts of its interviews with key witnesses. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill. Then, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what we've learned from the transcripts.
Congress wraps up spending bill, Jan. 6 report
The Senate has passed the omnibus bill ahead of Friday's government funding deadline. Meanwhile, the House Jan. 6 committee is expected to release its full report. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join "Red and Blue" to talk about the latest developments.
Jan. 6 committee to release final report
The House select committee on January 6 is set to release its final report Wednesday, wrapping up its 18-month-long investigation into the assault on the Capitol and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane shares what details to look out for, and which interview transcripts we can expect to see.
Congress to vote on $1.7 trillion spending bill
Congress has unveiled a $1.7 trillion spending package that would fund federal agencies through September of next year. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joined Errol Barnett and Aziza Shuler to discuss what was left out of the package.
Key points of Jan. 6 panel's final meeting
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol voted to refer multiple criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and his lawyer John Eastman to the Justice Department. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson join Major Garrett on "Red and Blue" to discuss the findings.
House Democrats introduce bill to bar Trump from office
The bill would need to pass both chambers of Congress before the end of the year.
Short-term government funding bill passes House
The measure extends funding for federal agencies for one week, and gives Congress additional time to finish crafting and clear a mammoth, longer-term spending package.
Congress poised to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress.
Matt Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg gets 11 years for sex trafficking of minor
Greenberg's arrest led to a federal probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader in historic first
Long considered a rising star in the party, the 52-year-old Jeffries will make history as the first Black party leader in either chamber of Congress.
Biden calls for assault weapons ban
While in Nantucket for Thanksgiving, President Biden told reporters he would try to get rid of assault weapons before the Republican majority takes control of the House. Weijia Jiang reports.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Biden pushes Congress to avoid rail strike
The House of Representatives is expected to vote for a tentative labor agreement brokered by the White House to avert a possible rail strike. Sen. Bernie Sanders, however, is pushing for sick leave. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Sen. Mike Braun files paperwork to run for Indiana governor
Braun has formally launched a committee for a 2024 campaign for governor in his home state of Indiana.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, Rep. Jim Clyburn, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
House GOP could threaten Biden's agenda
Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy, who is expected to become the next House speaker, is signaling plans for multiple investigations into the Biden administration once the GOP has the majority in the House. Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai joins CBS News to discuss what the next two years in Congress could look like.
New generation of House Democrats vying for leadership spots
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a 52-year-old New Yorker, is running to replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the leadership ranks.
Adam Frisch concedes to Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado House race
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert fended off a surprisingly difficult challenge from a Democratic businessman from the ritzy ski town of Aspen.
Rep. Jeffries to announce leadership bid
Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries is expected to announce his bid for House minority leader today, just one day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not seek a leadership position in the next Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Reps. Levin and Bustos on changes in Congress
Congressional leadership will be changing as Republicans take control of the House. Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will step aside from a leadership role and make way for a new generation. Democratic Representatives Andy Levin of Michigan and Cheri Bustos of Illinois join "Red and Blue" to discuss what lies ahead.
Hakeem Jeffries to make formal bid to be House Democratic leader, source says
The expected formal announcement will be made one day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not be seeking a leadership role in the new Congress.
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Ryan Routh guilty in Trump assassination attempt, tries to stab himself after verdict
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Bill Gates warns child deaths could rise for first time in decades
Bill Gates warns 2025 could be the first year in decades with rising child deaths, urging the U.S. to maintain global health funding as innovations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time in prison, defense tells judge
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Nightmare bacteria" cases are rising in the U.S., researchers say
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
MLB approves robot umpires as part of challenge system in 2026
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
Disney raising streaming prices for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN
Disney joins streaming rivals in hiking the monthly cost of both ad-free and ad-supported subscriptions.