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President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the Secretary of Defense position. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses what is expected of the role and if Hegseth is up for the challenge.
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Since George Floyd’s 2020 murder, the Minneapolis Police Department has spent at least $2.5 million on training and recruitment, but some community members say that has not translated to trust.
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When President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term, Republicans will have total control of Capitol Hill. CBS News projected Wednesday that the GOP will keep control of the House of Representatives, winning at least 218 seats. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the details.
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The Democratic Party is in the process of determining how it should move forward after President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping election victory. The Republican Party has also won unified power in Washington, D.C., grabbing majorities in both the Senate and the House. Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California joins “America Decides” to discuss where his party went wrong.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has accused Donald Trump of repeatedly criticizing him because of his “ethnicity” and Muslim faith, comments likely to renew his long-running feud with Trump.
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President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
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Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
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Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
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Concerns about 23andMe’s business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company’s customer data.
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President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has announced his pick for attorney general: Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. In a statement, the Trump team said Gaetz is “a champion for the constitution and the rule of law.” CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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