Democrat Eileen Laubacher defeats Lauren Boebert in House race

Colorado Democrat Eileen Laubacher has defeated incumbent Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert to represent the 4th Congressional District, CBS News projects.

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Supreme Court takes up case over asylum access at border

The case involving President Trump's directives suspending access to the asylum system is the latest involving the president's second-term immigration agenda.

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Top doctor for Congress resigns amid misconduct allegations

Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending physician of the U.S. Capitol, has resigned from his post as lawmakers' top doctor.

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Brother of cartel leader "El Mencho" gets 22.5 years in prison

The brother of the slain prominent cartel leader known as "El Mencho" was sentenced on Friday to 22 and a half years in prison.

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China warns against new U.S. export controls on computer chips

China is warning the U.S. against putting new export controls on semiconductors in the wake of the scandal surrounding​ AI chip giant Nvidia and its now-former CEO Jensen Huang.

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Lutnick agrees to testify as Bessent blames him for chip sales

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Dec. 10, according to a U.S. official.

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Van Hollen will challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced Thursday that he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader.

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Critics say Lutnick failed to cut off diversion of Nvidia chips to China

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire from critics asking whether his ties to Chinese companies and friendship with ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang contributed to a lack of oversight over Nvidia AI chip sales.

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GOP lawmakers press Huang and Lutnick to testify over Nvidia

Republicans on Capitol Hill are negotiating for now-resigned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang​ to appear before Congress.

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Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded group near tomb

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a medal to the service member who reprimanded his group for making noise at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier​.

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New federal housing rule could displace thousands, experts warn

Since 1995, mixed-status families have been permitted to live together in federally funded housing, but a revised rule changes that.

• Nov 12

With Jim Jordan as leader, House GOP signals it's ready to fight

Republicans described the incoming minority leader as a "fighter" who can go head to head with Hakeem Jeffries.

• Nov 12

ICE deportations and arrests hit record high

New Department of Homeland Security figures show more than 483,000 deportations and 491,000 immigration arrests in fiscal year 2026.

• Nov 12

Nvidia's board preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang, sources say

Nvidia's board of directors is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang soon, according to two sources, amid allegations Huang had an affair with a woman U.S. intelligence agencies believe was a Chinese asset.

• Nov 12

Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race in upset

Democrat Scott Colom defeated GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi Senate race, delivering Democrats an eighth flipped Senate seat after the dramatic race had been up in the air for days.

• Nov 12

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