Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.
Analysis: Election conspiracies persist, even with different outcomes
Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.
Race to take over DNC has begun after devastating 2024 losses
Martin O'Malley and Ken Martin have both jumped in the race for DNC chair, while others are exploring runs.
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
Harris campaign raised $1 billion-plus. It's still sending appeals for donors.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
What unified government means for Trump's Cabinet and agenda
Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.
London mayor says Trump's attacks on him are due to his ethnicity and religion
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.
Biden tells Trump "welcome back" during Oval Office meeting
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Here's what to know about Trump and the future of student loan relief
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
Final House race decided one month after Election Day
The final count in the House will be 220 Republicans to 215 Democrats.
Who would DeSantis choose for Senate if Rubio joins Trump's Cabinet?
If Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State, DeSantis would gain the power to appoint a temporary Senate replacement.
What to know about Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's White House chief of staff
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.
When do states have to certify 2024 election results? Here's a full list of dates
After voters cast their ballots, their votes are certified by state officials before the electoral college gathers.
In a Trump-dominated Washington, new arrivals in the House try to emerge
There are a few new members-elect of Congress who do not intend to go unnoticed in the 119th Congress.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 10, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bill Hagerty and Rep. Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
Looking ahead after a Trump victory
Robert Costa looks at the factors that helped decide the presidential election, including race, gender and class, as well as a global trend of rejecting incumbents following the economic ravages of COVID.
Biden, Trump to meet in Oval Office on Wednesday
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
Abortion rights support didn't always translate into Harris support — exit poll analysis
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
Here's who Trump has picked for Cabinet and other top jobs
Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.
Kennedy could be on short list for HHS secretary, Trump allies say
Republicans' newly won control of the Senate may have buoyed Kennedy's odds of a role in the Trump administration.
When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
Map shows Trump's 2024 election victory came as voters shifted red across the country
It's the first time Trump has topped an opponent in the popular vote, and only the second time since 1988 that any Republican has done so.
Trump says he won't sell DJT stock and calls for probe into short sellers
Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.
Trump win boosts book sales from "The Handmaid's Tale" to "Hillbilly Elegy"
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
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Trump is Time's Person of the Year for 2024
The short list for Time's 2024 Person of the Year included Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden commutes about 1,500 sentences, most ever in single day
"These actions represent the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history," the White House said.
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
Trump chooses Kari Lake as director for Voice of America
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November.
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.
Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration next month, according to multiple sources.
Man who pleaded guilty to Jan. 6 charge asks if he can go to Trump's inauguration
Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, has asked the court if he can travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.
House approves $895 billion defense bill with gender-affirming care restrictions
The House approved the massive $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, after a controversial provision on gender-affirming care prompted backlash from Democrats.
Wray to resign as FBI director before Trump's inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.
Senate Democrats fail to secure NLRB majority under Trump in razor-thin vote
A Democrat-led push to secure a majority on the National Labor Relations Board until 2026 fell short, facing opposition from Republicans and independents.
Blinken defends Afghanistan withdrawal at contentious House hearing
The secretary of state's testimony comes months after Republicans issued a scathing report on the Biden administration's handling of the exit from Afghanistan.
Illinois man arrested, accused of attacking Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol grounds
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be fine.
Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
Trump to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece.
House task force releases final report on Trump assassination attempts
"The Task Force found that the tragic and shocking events in Butler, Pennsylvania were preventable and should not have happened," a House task force found.
McConnell suffers fall on Capitol Hill, prompting medical treatment
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Republican leader in the Senate, suffered a fall on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and received medical treatment.
New York prosecutors say Trump's conviction in "hush money" case should stand
Manhattan prosecutors say Donald Trump's election in November shouldn't mean his conviction in May needs to be vacated.
Feds collected records of congressional staff, reporters in Trump-era leak probes
The Justice Department failed to follow internal policy and ignored protections when seeking records from members of Congress, dozens of congressional staffers and members of the media, a watchdog found.
Trump trolls Trudeau as "governor" of the "great state" of Canada
President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently had dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
Senate Democrats press Biden to strengthen immigration protections
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing President Biden to work to "protect immigrant families" in the final weeks of his presidency.
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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks over killing of gay college student
A judge has declared a mistrial in the killing of a University of Mississippi student who was prominent in the local LGBTQ+ community.
Many Americans struggle to keep the lights on as energy costs rise
In some U.S. states, more than 40% of residents report having to cut back on basic necessities to afford their electricity bill, survey finds.
Trump is Time's Person of the Year for 2024
The short list for Time's 2024 Person of the Year included Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden commutes about 1,500 sentences, most ever in single day
"These actions represent the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history," the White House said.
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
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Many Americans struggle to keep the lights on as energy costs rise
In some U.S. states, more than 40% of residents report having to cut back on basic necessities to afford their electricity bill, survey finds.
"Porch pirates" steal billions in goods every year. Here's what you can do.
With thieves ever more brazen in stealing deliveries, one company is offering insurance to reimburse consumers.
Elon Musk's net worth tops $400 billion, a first for any person
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now worth more than $400 billion, according to Bloomberg News. Here's how his wealth stacks up.
Is Facebook down? Here's what to know about reports of outages.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
MadeGood granola bars recalled because they could contain metal
Recalled MadeGood granola bars were sold across the U.S. and internationally, according to food maker.
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Trump is Time's Person of the Year for 2024
The short list for Time's 2024 Person of the Year included Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden commutes about 1,500 sentences, most ever in single day
"These actions represent the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history," the White House said.
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
Trump chooses Kari Lake as director for Voice of America
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November.
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.
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Tennessee hospital was destroyed by Helene — others face risk
Flash flooding from Hurricane Helene trapped dozens of people on the rooftop of Unicoi County Hospital.
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.
MadeGood granola bars recalled because they could contain metal
Recalled MadeGood granola bars were sold across the U.S. and internationally, according to food maker.
U.S. overdose deaths fell nearly 17% in 1-year period, CDC says
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
California child sickened after drinking raw milk
After drinking the unpasteurized raw milk, the child experienced fever and vomiting, local health officials said.
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Judge shot dead outside courthouse in Acapulco
The judge's murder comes two days after assailants in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz shot to death a federal congressman.
CBS News speaks with man who says he's just been freed from Syrian prison
A man identifying himself as Missourian Travis Timmerman tells CBS News he was liberated from a Syrian prison upon dictator Bashar al-Assad's ouster.
Violent protests in Georgia highlight battle over the country's future
The Georgian government's move away from the European Union and closer to Russia is fueling daily protests. Here's why it matters.
Humpback whale makes one of the longest migrations ever recorded
A humpback whale crossed multiple oceans for a massive migration that covered more than 8,000 miles, according to a new study.
2,500-year-old shipwreck and anchors discovered off coast of Sicily
A shipwreck dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries B.C. was discovered earlier this year off the coast of Sicily, Italian officials said.
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Keanu Reeves on finding his "inner Shadow" for "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"
Keanu Reeves says voicing Shadow in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" gave him a special freedom to explore emotions and expression through voice.
Emily Bear on reshaping music with viral hits
Emily Bear, co-creator of "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album," has worked with Beyoncé and co-written songs for "Moana Two." Natalie Morales visits her Los Angeles studio to see her creative process.
Carrie Preston on new season of "Elsbeth"
Carrie Preston returns for season two of "Elsbeth," a spinoff of "The Good Wife." She joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the latest season and having her real-life husband, Michael Emerson, make a guest appearance.
Keanu Reeves on stepping into Sonic universe
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" brings back director Jeff Fowler and introduces Keanu Reeves as Shadow, Sonic's powerful and enigmatic rival from the video games. They join "CBS Mornings."
Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson on "Dexter" prequel series
Actors Christian Slater and Patrick Gibson join "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect in "Dexter: Original Sin," which takes place 15 years before audiences first met Dexter in the original award-winning series.
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Is Facebook down? Here's what to know about reports of outages.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
Apple iOS 18.2 launches today. Here is what's new.
Apple rolls out much-awaited Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2 software update.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
"Mornings Memory": The rise of ultrasounds
Ultrasounds, now routine in monitoring pregnancies, were a groundbreaking addition to prenatal care just over 40 years ago. Today's "Mornings Memory" looks back at their rise.
Take Two Media Initiative on smartphone tips
With many kids asking for their first phone, the Take Two Media Initiative works with families to promote balanced tech use. Teen ambassadors Zora Penn and Gemma Graham join "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about their mission.
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Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
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Judge shot dead outside courthouse in Acapulco
The judge's murder comes two days after assailants in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz shot to death a federal congressman.
Investigators make progress in CEO shooting case
The New York City Police Department said Wednesday that it has forensic evidence that places the suspect at the location where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Conspiracy theories spread over CEO murder
A flood of disinformation and online theories have spread over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the suspect charged in the case, Luigi Mangione. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more.
Toddler accidentally shoots, kills mother, California police say
Investigators believe a 2-and-a-half-year-old boy got ahold of a gun belonging to his mother's boyfriend.
NYPD says new evidence in CEO murder case
The NYPD announced Wednesday that it discovered shell casings and fingerprints that link Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, to the crime scene. Law enforcement sources also say Magione wrote that he considered using a bomb in the killing. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest details.
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Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
NASA's Artemis moon mission delayed yet again
NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
NASA delays next 2 Artemis moon missions to address heat shield, other issues
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Pentagon addresses drones over New Jersey
Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh said Wednesday that there's no evidence the drones spotted over New Jersey are coming from a foreign entity and flatly denied that there's an Iranian ship off the coast of the United States launching the drones.
Backlash after Saudi Arabia gets World Cup
21 human rights groups have condemned FIFA's decision for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 Men's World Cup, citing the country's human rights record and accusations of "sportswashing." Amb. Gerald M. Feierstein, director of the Arabian Peninsula Affairs Program at the Middle East Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the decision for Saudi Arabia to host.
Holiday shoppers feeling inflation pinch
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in November. The news comes as consumers do their holiday shopping and the Federal Reserve weighs its final rate decision of 2024. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Cops: Evidence ties suspect to CEO shooting
Police in New York City say a gun found on suspect Luigi Mangione matches shell casings found at the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Senators react to Wray decision to resign
Senators from across the aisle are sharing their thoughts on Wednesday's announcement from FBI Director Christopher Wray that he'll resign at the end of President Biden's term. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more on that and President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration invitation to China's Xi Jinping.