Biden announces aircraft carriers will be named for Bush, Clinton

The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.

• Jan 14, 2025

Voters backed abortion rights, but the state judges they elected might not

Though abortion rights supporters prevailed on ballot measures in seven of the 10 states where abortion was up for a vote on Nov. 5, the state supreme courts they've elected indicate legal fights to come aren't clear-cut.

• Jan 14, 2025

Special counsel's final report says Trump would have been convicted

The fast-moving legal battle over the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.

• Jan 14, 2025

Harris declines to invite Vance for courtesy visit to VP's residence

Vice President Kamala Harris has not extended an invitation for a formal sit-down or tour, multiple Democratic and Republican sources told CBS News.

• Jan 14, 2025

Justice Dept releases special counsel's report on Hunter Biden

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss to be special counsel, giving him expanded powers to continue his investigation of Hunter Biden.

• Jan 13, 2025

Biden called families of 3 Americans held by Taliban to give them update

President Biden spoke by phone Sunday with the families of three Americans held by the Taliban, Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi.

• Jan 13, 2025

Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration

The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.

• Jan 13, 2025

Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full-staff for Trump's inauguration

With his order, the Texas governor bypassed the national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter.

• Jan 16, 2025

Judge clears way for partial release of special counsel's Trump report

A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for the Justice Department to release one of the two volumes that make up special counsel Jack Smith's final report.

• Jan 13, 2025

Minnesotan Ken Martin's bid to be DNC chair gains more public endorsements

The campaign for Ken Martin, leader of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic Party, first revealed to CBS News that the he has 51 endorsements around the country from state party chairs and vice chairs.

• Jan 13, 2025

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing

Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.

• Jan 13, 2025

Here's the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump's Cabinet picks

President Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kicked off earlier this month.

• Jan 28, 2025

Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuits against energy companies

The court fight brought in Hawaii state court is similar to others filed against the nation's largest energy companies by state and local governments in their courts.

• Jan 13, 2025

Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports

The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."

• Jan 13, 2025

Biden says he is "leaving the next administration with a very strong hand"

When President Biden took office four years ago, he sought to reassure global allies and reestablish foreign treaties from which the Trump administration had withdrawn.

• Jan 13, 2025

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