McConnell stepping down as Senate GOP leader, ending historic 17-year run
The Kentucky Republican, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday.
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McConnell's move marks seismic shift for GOP
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell surprised Capitol Hill on Wednesday by announcing he will step down from leadership in November. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa examines what the move means for the Republican Party.
McConnell to step down as Senate GOP leader
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday announced his decision to step down as the upper chamber's GOP leader this year. The party will elect a new leader in November. Speaking on the Senate floor, McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, called attention to the national security supplemental package and the state of the Republican party.
Schumer signals progress in funding talks
President Biden and congressional leaders met Tuesday to work on a solution toward averting a government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on where negotiations stand.
GOP Senate candidates seek to navigate IVF stance after Alabama ruling
The Republican Senate campaign arm advised GOP candidates to "align with the public's overwhelming support for IVF and fertility treatments."
Shutdown deadlines near amid GOP infighting
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing dysfunction and infighting with the Republican conference as two government shutdown deadlines draw near. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have more.
Businessman Eric Hovde enters Wisconsin U.S. Senate race
Eric Hovde, who's running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, is the CEO of several companies and is expected to fund his own campaign against Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
House Republicans face wave of retirements
House Republicans are facing a wave of retirements amid dysfunction and infighting on Capitol Hill. The chairs of multiple important committees say they don't plan on running for reelection. CBS News' Major Garrett and Scott MacFarlane join to discuss what the exits mean for Congress and the Republican Party.
Survivors of recent mass shootings revive calls for federal assault weapons ban
The Go Safe Act would effectively ban some semi-automatic firearms and large-capacity magazines.
DHS facing border security budget shortfall
The Department of Homeland Security says if it doesn't get more funding from Congress soon, thousands of migrants may need to be released from custody. House Republicans shot down a bipartisan agreement in the Senate that would have delivered the needed funds for immigration and customs enforcement. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Why Ukraine needs U.S. funding, and why NATO calls it a vital investment
Two years into Russia's invasion, Ukraine is desperate for more U.S. support. Here's why they need it, and why NATO calls it "an investment in our own security."
Budget issues may force ICE to free migrants
The Department of Homeland Security says if it doesn't get more funding from Congress soon, it may have to release migrants from custody. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Mayorkas impeachment moves to Senate
The Republican-led House of Representatives voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Tuesday under two articles of impeachment accusing him of "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law." CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion report on the impeachment vote and what happens next on Capitol Hill.
Biden condemns Trump for NATO funding remarks
President Biden denounced Donald Trump on Tuesday for recently saying he wouldn't defend NATO allies from a Russian attack if they fail to pay full dues to the alliance. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins to discuss the status of a Senate-passed foreign aid bill.
Biden pushes House to pass foreign aid bill
In a speech Tuesday, President Biden urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a Senate-passed foreign aid package to the floor "immediately." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Senate approves Ukraine, Israel foreign aid package
Even though the $95 billion aid package passed the upper chamber, its prospects in the House appear dim.
Will the foreign aid package pass?
The Senate voted to advance a foreign aid package on Thursday that would provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and others. But, if it passes the Senate, does it stand a chance in the House of Representatives? CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Senate slowly forges ahead on foreign aid bill
A $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific is slowly making its way through the Senate after a series of setbacks.
Foreign aid advances; new Ukraine top general
Ukraine removed its top military general Thursday as the country continues to wait for U.S. aid. Eliot Cohen, researcher for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
Future of $95B foreign aid package uncertain
A $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is making its way through the Senate, but it faces steep opposition in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has an update from Capitol Hill.
Senate advances foreign aid package after falling short on border deal
The supplemental funding package would provide tens of billions of dollars in aid to U.S. allies, including Ukraine and Israel.
Congress hits stalemate during election year
The Senate on Wednesday voted against advancing a bipartisan border policy and foreign aid bill after weeks of negotiations. Steven Smith, professor of political science at Arizona State University, joins CBS News to discuss what the failure says about the inner workings of Capitol Hill -- and what it will take to get anything passed in an election year.
Border deal collapses due in part to Trump
The Senate on Wednesday failed to advance a bipartisan border policy and foreign aid package. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the role former President Donald Trump played in the vote's collapse.
Senate to hold separate vote on foreign aid
The Senate failed to advance a joint border and foreign aid bill during a procedural vote Wednesday. Now, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to hold a vote on just the $95 billion in aid. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair on border
The bipartisan border and foreign aid deal appears to be falling apart in the Senate and seems doomed in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Nanette Díaz Barragán about the bill.
Trump says he's signed bill to release Epstein files
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed the 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.
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.
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.
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.