Trump calls for "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine after Zelenskyy meeting

President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."

• Dec 8, 2024

Trump's tariffs: A tax on American consumers

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose across-the-board tariffs on imported goods from some allies and adversaries, claiming that foreign nations will pay such taxes to the U.S. Treasury. But it's American consumers who would actually be opening their wallets to pay for tariffs. Correspondent David Pogue talks with Dartmouth economics professor Doug Irwin about the unintended consequences from such trade barriers.

• Dec 8, 2024

Trump meets with Macron, Zelenskyy while attending Notre Dame festivities

President-elect Donald Trump, on his first international trip since he was elected to the White House, also met with Britain's Prince William.

• Dec 7, 2024

White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.

• Dec 7, 2024

Notre Dame reopens to the public 5 years after devastating fire

After the medieval cathedral was severely damaged by fire in 2019, the work of craftsmen and artisans has restored it to glory.

• Dec 7, 2024

A fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims about U.S. fentanyl deaths

Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.

• Dec 7, 2024

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.

• Dec 6, 2024

How strong is Hegseth's support in Senate?

The incoming president and vice president are standing firm behind the person they hope will lead the Department of Defense next year. In a social media post Friday morning, President-elect Donald Trump wrote "Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

• Dec 6, 2024

Who might get a preemptive pardon from Biden?

CBS News has learned President Biden is considering issuing blanket preemptive pardons to some of President-elect Donald Trump's biggest critics. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.

• Dec 6, 2024

Trump voices support for Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump took to social media Friday to defend his embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest on Hegseth's effort to be confirmed for the job.

• Dec 6, 2024

White House on Hunter Biden pardon and more

The White House held its first press briefing Friday since President Biden pardoned his son Hunter and as he considers blanket preemptive pardons for some prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said she would not "get ahead of the president" and added Mr. Biden was reviewing "other pardons and commutations."

• Dec 6, 2024

Trump discusses proposed tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump talked Thursday night about some of the diplomatic discussions he's had with world leaders about the tariffs he's proposing against Canada and Mexico. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

• Dec 6, 2024

Possible preemptive pardons: What to know

President Biden is considering pardoning critics of President-elect Donald Trump like Dr. Anthony Fauci, Senator-elect Adam Schiff and former Rep. Liz Cheney, CBS News has learned. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

• Dec 6, 2024

Tim Walz says he isn't ruling out bid for 3rd term as MN governor

After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.

• Dec 6, 2024

Hegseth submitting forms for background check

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is submitting to an FBI background check as he continues to face allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior, including sexual misconduct, mismanagement of funds, and excessive drinking on the job. Hegseth denies those claims. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

• Dec 6, 2024

Biden considering pardons for Trump critics

CBS News has learned President Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons for some of President-elect Donald Trump's biggest critics. Among the names being floated are Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as the top science adviser during the height of COVID-19, California Democratic Senator-elect Adam Schiff, who led the first impeachment effort against Trump, and former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who was part of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

• Dec 6, 2024

Here's what to know about Trump's pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long

President-elect Donald Trump wants former lawmaker and auctioneer Billy Long to replace IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.

• Dec 6, 2024

Trump taps former Sen. David Perdue as next ambassador to China

Former Sen. David Perdue pushed President-elect Donald Trump's debunked lies about electoral fraud during his failed bid for Georgia governor in 2022.

• Dec 5, 2024

Coinbase executive on Bitcoin's recent win

The price of Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, surged above $100,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday night. Faryar Shirzad, the chief policy officer at Coinbase, the largest platform for buying and selling cryptocurrency, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Dec 5, 2024

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.

• Dec 5, 2024

Is Hegseth making progress gaining support?

President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Thursday to try to gain support among Republican senators for his confirmation. He is accused of sexual assault and workplace misconduct but has denied any wrongdoing. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more.

• Dec 5, 2024

What would DeSantis gain as defense chief?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in the mix to be President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary pick should Pete Hegseth withdraw. Political strategists Mariel Sáez and Erin Perrine join "America Decides" with analysis.

• Dec 5, 2024

Hegseth's lawyer on claims against Trump pick

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is continuing to make his case for the defense secretary role to senators on Capitol Hill amid allegations of financial and sexual misconduct, as well as alcohol abuse. Tim Parlatore, Hegseth's attorney, joins "America Decides" to discuss the claims against his client.

• Dec 5, 2024

How slim GOP majority could impact Trump agenda

Republicans have insisted that November's election gave President-elect Donald Trump a mandate, but could their small House majority hamper that agenda? Andrew Desiderio, senior congressional reporter at Punchbowl News, and Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss.

• Dec 5, 2024

Hegseth working to save defense secretary bid

Pete Hegseth sat down with several senators Thursday as he works to save his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense amid accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanaging money when he ran a veterans' nonprofit. The former Fox News host has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Nikole Killion report.

• Dec 5, 2024

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