Comer says subpoenas are on the table for White House, Archives
Chairman James Comer said subpoenas could come as early as the end of January.
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House passes GOP rules package under McCarthy
The House passed a new rules package in the first key test for Speaker Kevin McCarthy. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
McCarthy faces first major governing test
Fresh off a bruising fight to win the gavel, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing his next political challenge. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett join "Red and Blue" to discuss the next steps for this session of Congress.
GOP Rep. George Santos faces FEC complaint in first full week in office
The complaint was filed by the Campaign Legal Center and accuses Santos of illegally using campaign funds for personal expenses.
House to vote on new rules package
After the drama that unfolded last week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to undertake his first order of business and hold a vote on a new rules package. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on what to expect and why tempers were running hot on the House floor Friday.
McCarthy takes gavel but at what cost?
After many rounds of voting, newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will likely face new challenges Monday as Republicans vote on a rules package. Nikole Killion reports.
Kevin McCarthy wins speaker race after 4 days and 15 rounds of voting
He won after a surprising loss in the 14th round of voting.
Special Report: McCarthy elected speaker
After 15 rounds of voting over four days, Republicans elected Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker of the House, edging out the top Democrat, Hakeem Jeffries. Both leaders spoke about their priorities for the next two years before the members of the 118th Congress were sworn in. Watch full coverage in this CBS News Special Report.
These Republicans have voted against McCarthy for House speaker
Here are the Republicans who blocked McCarthy's path to House speaker during the first several ballots. Several switched their votes later or voted present later, enabling him to win.
Speaker election takes 15 ballots, the most since before Civil War
It's still far short of the longest speaker's election in history, which took nearly two months and 133 ballots.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 8, 2023
Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Veronica Escobar, Sen. Angus King and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
What's next after failed House Speaker votes
The House of Representatives adjourned for a second day without electing a House speaker, after Rep. Kevin McCarthy fell short for a sixth time, failing to win a majority of support in the House. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on what’s next.
Rep. McCarthy loses speaker elections again
Rep. Kevin McCarthy has lost six elections for Speaker of the House. He said discussions are ongoing with the 20 Republicans to his right who are holding out their support. Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
House speaker stalemate drags on
The House adjourned Thursday night without a speaker after GOP leader Kevin McCarthy failed to secure the necessary votes in 11 rounds of voting. Robert Costa reports on what’s next.
A clerk is leading the House while race for speaker drags on
The House clerk, who served under the previous speaker, is leading the chamber through this tumultuous time — and keeping members in line.
House adjourns as speaker stalemate drags on with 11 ballots cast over 3 days
Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of the holdouts against McCarthy, nominated former President Donald Trump on the 11th ballot.
House speaker deadlock continues for 3rd day
Representative Kevin McCarthy is still stuck in a stalemate with 20 Republicans denying him the votes he needs to become the next House speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has been following the drama on Capitol Hill.
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House adjourns until Thursday after McCarthy loses on 6th ballot
As the stalemate continued, the House voted to adjourn until noon Thursday.
Rep. Byron Donalds on the House speaker's race
Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds won 20 votes in the race for House speaker as Kevin McCarthy failed again to secure a majority. Donalds joined CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss the divisions within the party and when he thinks the dispute over leadership will be resolved.
McCarthy's fight for House Speaker role
Several Republican members say they will vote "no" for Rep. Kevin McCarthy's bid to become Speaker of the House in the new 118th Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has details on who is against him and how long it could take to determine the new leadership.
Political analysts on McCarthy's leadership
With the new year comes a new Congress and new leadership in the House of Representatives. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the upcoming vote for a new House Speaker and how the balance of power in Congress could impact the Biden agenda.
What's ahead for Congress in 2023? Republicans looking for payback
In the House, where a slim Republican majority will lead, a bipartisan coalition of moderates, dubbed the Problem Solvers Caucus, hopes to get legislation through. But they'll have to contend with GOP members spoiling for a fight.
House Democrats release Trump's tax returns
House Democrats released six years of former President Trump's tax returns on Friday, in the culmination of a long battle that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Capitol Hill, then CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins anchor Lana Zak to discuss the impact.
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.
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.'"
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Watch: Dick Cheney's funeral being held at Washington's National Cathedral
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden are attending the funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died at the age of 84.
Trump approves Ukraine-Russia peace plan, but without Ukraine on board
Trump has endorsed a proposal to end Russia's war on Ukraine, but there's no indication yet that Kyiv will accept the terms, which seem to favor Moscow.
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.
ICE official to testify on steps taken to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.
NYPD: Gun rights movement 3D2A, 3D printers spark rapid rise in ghost guns
Ghost guns that are 3D-printed are being made from plans readily available online, experts say.
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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.
Employers added 119,000 jobs in September, latest employment report shows
The September jobs report, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, comes amid a slowdown in hiring across the U.S.
Hurricane Melissa winds hit record-breaking 252 mph, data confirms
Researchers recorded a record-breaking wind gust as Hurricane Melissa lashed the Caribbean in late October.
Accused fentanyl kingpin in U.S. court after being captured in Cuba
The drug trafficking suspect was turned over to the U.S. to face charges he trafficked large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the country.