Senate to reconvene as shutdown hits day 14
The Senate is set to reconvene Tuesday as the government shutdown hits its 14th day, and while lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
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Government shutdown drags into third week
The government shutdown entered its third week on Monday as the Senate is set to reconvene on Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.
Some federal agencies receive layoff notices
The Trump administration is issuing reduction-in-force notices to several federal agencies. It comes as Congress remains deadlocked over a funding plan to end a government shutdown. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill and Kris Van Cleave reports on air travel delays amid the shutdown.
FBI analyzed some Republican lawmakers' phone records as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe
The FBI in 2023 analyzed phone records of more than a half dozen Republican lawmakers as part of an investigation into efforts by President Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, GOP senators say.
Lawmakers deadlocked, shutdown continues
With the government shutdown in its sixth day, the Senate is set to vote again on a short-term funding bill Monday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Senate to vote on short-term funding bill
The Senate reconvenes Monday and is set to vote on a short-term funding bill as Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain deadlocked over the government shutdown. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Senate to reconvene over shutdown
The Senate reconvenes Monday after failing to pass legislation that would fund the government and end its current shutdown. CBS News political contributors and strategists Ashley Davis and Joel Payne join with more.
Republican leaders on government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are standing firm on their position as the government shutdown continues to impact the U.S. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Kelly O'Grady report.
Trump meeting with party leaders, shutdown looms
President Trump is scheduled to meet with congressional leaders from both parties Monday as Tuesday night's midnight deadline looms to pass a spending bill and keep the government open. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Trump to meet with congressional leaders ahead of shutdown deadline
Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday, when the 2026 fiscal year begins, to reach a deal to keep the government funded.
Senate approves $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid, public media funding
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early Thursday and sent it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
Lawmakers on Musk's budget bill criticisms
President Trump's legislative agenda is in the hands of the Senate and they've given themselves a deadline of July 4 to pass his budget bill. One prominent critic to emerge is billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk, calling the bill a "disgusting abomination." CBS News' Nikole Killion and Aaron Navarro have all the latest.
Senate adopts GOP budget plan after marathon vote series
The budget resolution is just the first step in the complicated reconciliation process.
Trump says he's looking for ways to serve a third term as president
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Senate adopts GOP budget plan after marathon "vote-a-rama" into wee hours
The move came even though the president has endorsed the House GOP's one-bill approach while Senate Republicans want to separate his priorities into two bills.
Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Wreaths laid for Jimmy Carter in Capitol
Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune delivered the first wreath to the casket of former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. House leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson delivered the second wreath, and Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff brought the third.
John Thune eulogizes Jimmy Carter
Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivers a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday.
Thune on helping Trump understand "what's realistic" in Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as President-elect Donald Trump set to take back the White House, Thune will work with him to understand "what's realistic" in achieving his agenda in the upper chamber.
Open: "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Senate Majority Leader John Thune joins to discuss the GOP's priorities with President-elect Donald Trump coming into the White House, while House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi discusses the legacy of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack with the House set to count the electoral votes again.
Full interview: Senate Majority Leader John Thune
Margaret Brennan spoke with Sen. John Thune (SD-R) in his first sit down interview as Senate Majority Leader. Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Sen. Thune here, a portion of which aired on January 5, 2025, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Transcript: Senate Majority Leader John Thune on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 5, 2025.
On possible GOP votes against Trump nominees, Thune says no "clarity" yet
One of the first priorities for Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominees.
Thune on Senate confirmation for Trump picks
When asked whether Senate Republicans would oppose some of President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and second term, new Senate Majority Leader John Thune tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he doesn't have clarity on that, but said the nominees deserved a fair confirmation process. Watch the interview Sunday on "Face the Nation."
Hegseth speaks out on Trump's requests
Pete Hegseth is characterizing allegations around him as distractions as he attempts to gain the support of senators ahead of his confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Politico's Megan Messerly has more on the growing concerns about Hegseth.
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Trump, Putin, Xi Jinping to meet in first trilateral of its kind
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