Hegseth could face impeachment vote this week as House returns

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could face an impeachment vote in the House as early as this week, after GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduced updated impeachment articles Monday.

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Jeffries: Democrats are committed to "holding the crooks accountable"

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said that Democrats will focus "relentlessly" on addressing affordability in their majorities, while also setting their sights on combatting corruption.

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Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after GOP midterm losses

Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill for the first time since the midterm elections, which delivered a slew of Democratic victories that will dramatically reshape the balance of power in Washington in the new year.

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New House members on their top priorities: "Cannot be afraid to do big things"

CBS News spoke with several Democratic representatives-elect who say their priority is making life affordable for the American people, but they also plan to hold the Trump administration accountable.

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Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption

Calley Means, a White House senior adviser and aide to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who resigned last month, said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that some Trump administration officials are catering to special interests.

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GOP Rep. Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit impeachment

GOP Rep. French Hill of Arkansas was noncommittal about whether he would support an impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 8, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Robert F. Kennedy health adviser Calley Means join Margaret Brennan.

• Nov 8

Transcript: Rep. French Hill on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 8, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 8, 2026.

• Nov 8

Transcript: Calley Means on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 8, 2026

The following is the full transcript of the interview with Calley Means, former White House senior adviser t and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aide, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 8, 2026.

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Transcript: Sen. Elizabeth Warren on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 8, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 8, 2026.

• Nov 8

Transcript: Rep.-elect Nancy Lacore on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 8, 2026

The following is the full transcript of the interview with Rep.-elect Nancy Lacore, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 8, 2026.

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Jon Meacham on the midterms and America's "better angels"

In last week's historic elections, voters were asked to weigh in on whether our nation will maintain the ideals of equality, dignity, fair play, and the rule of law; historian Jon Meacham says that Americans overwhelmingly answered, and democracy prevailed.

• Nov 8

Leading Dem on midterms aftermath: "We're still in the fight of our lives"

The midterms marked one of the biggest rebukes of the Republican Party since Watergate. What is the fallout from this year's elections, and how are Democrats going to address a lame-duck President Trump?

• Nov 8

ICE unlikely to scale back crackdown, sources say, citing Stephen Miller

The Trump administration is unlikely to scale back its aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration following the results of the midterm elections, multiple U.S. officials told CBS News, citing the elevation of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff.

• Nov 8

Trump says he was kidding when he offered UFC CEO press secretary role

The role of the White House press secretary has been largely vacant since Karoline Leavitt stepped aside ​in August.

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