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On Wednesday, Senate Republicans will select the next majority leader. Several Trump allies, including billionaire Elon Musk, are pushing for Florida Sen. Rick Scott. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the state of the Senate leadership race.
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President Biden has promised a peaceful transition of power. Something the American public hasn’t witnessed since 2016: The outgoing president hosting the incoming one, which President Biden will do on Wednesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the details.
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President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida were once political rivals.
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Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
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What do Donald Trump’s moves so far as president-elect say about his incoming administration? Political strategists Joel Payne and Lance Trover join “America Decides” to discuss.
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The Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and has led to the death of a forest ranger volunteer, according to officials. This comes as the Mountain Fire destroys more homes in the West. CBS News’ Tom Hanson reports from the East and CBS News Los Angeles’ Tina Patel has more from California. Also, CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the latest weather forecast.
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There are plenty of upcoming dates in which home equity loan rates could fall again. Here are three to watch for.
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Top Democrats are reacting to the 2024 election results that showed strong support for Donald Trump and some conservatives in key congressional races. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne has more on how the party will need to revise its messaging strategy to account for the loss.
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Trump campaign co-chair Susie Wiles will serve as White House chief of staff, the first woman — Republican or Democrat — ever to hold that position.
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Addressing the financial challenges of climate change will be one of the main goals at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. Lisa Sachs, the director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, joins CBS News with more.
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