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GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina called for more transparency about any "backroom deals" that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made with conservative members, and said she could vote against a rules package governing how the House operates.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Congress has finally been sworn in and members are officially on the job, but the challenges ahead are enormous, especially for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was forced to make concessions to a small group of holdout conservatives in order to win their support. Will he live to regret what he agreed to?
When Rep. Jimmy Gomez brought his infant son to Capitol Hill this week, he expected a quick return home. But with the vote for House speaker dragging much longer than expected, Gomez found himself working overtime in both public duty and dad duty. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the story.
After a historic 15 rounds of voting, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy was finally elected as House speaker early Saturday morning. Christina Ruffini has the details.
After four nights and 15 contentious rounds of voting, McCarthy narrowly secured the speaker's gavel and took the oath of office. Christina Ruffini reports.
CBS News Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what it was about vote number 15 that spelled victory for newly elected Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
After 15 rounds of voting over four days, Republicans elected Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker of the House, edging out the top Democrat, Hakeem Jeffries. Both leaders spoke about their priorities for the next two years before the members of the 118th Congress were sworn in. Watch full coverage in this CBS News Special Report.
Here are the Republicans who blocked McCarthy's path to House speaker during the first several ballots. Several switched their votes later or voted present later, enabling him to win.
In case you missed it, Pocahontas and Edward Norton are related. And a student-athlete did something unforgettable for his sister.
It's still far short of the longest speaker's election in history, which took nearly two months and 133 ballots.
Support for Kevin McCarthy for House speaker is growing among Republicans as more than a dozen representatives flipped their support for the GOP leader after four days of votes. Nikole Killion has the details.
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise says talks continue with conservative holdouts, but "a lot of progress has been made" as Rep. Kevin McCarthy continues to try to find enough votes to become House speaker. Scalise spoke with CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns on Capitol Hill after the 13th round of voting on Friday.
Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire joined CBS News to discuss the ongoing vote for House speaker as well as the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Republicans will try again for a fourth day Friday to elect a House speaker. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the latest on the stalemate over Kevin McCarthy's leadership bid.
The House of Representatives adjourned for a second day without electing a House speaker, after Rep. Kevin McCarthy fell short for a sixth time, failing to win a majority of support in the House. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on what’s next.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy has lost six elections for Speaker of the House. He said discussions are ongoing with the 20 Republicans to his right who are holding out their support. Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
The House adjourned Thursday night without a speaker after GOP leader Kevin McCarthy failed to secure the necessary votes in 11 rounds of voting. Robert Costa reports on what’s next.
More House votes fail to elect speaker; What dynamic in the GOP led to speaker vote drama?
The House clerk, who served under the previous speaker, is leading the chamber through this tumultuous time — and keeping members in line.
The House continues to be at a stalemate as Republicans fail to unify behind a speaker for the 118th Congress. Congressman Kevin McCarthy has yet to garner enough votes as the voting continues. South Dakota Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson joins CBS News' "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest from Capitol Hill.
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy made new concessions to try and win over party holdouts to vote for him for House speaker. But far-right members appeared unmoved. Nikole Killion has the latest.
The House adjourned Wednesday afternoon without electing a speaker, after Kevin McCarthy failed again to garner enough votes. Nebraska GOP Congressman Don Bacon joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest and why he thinks the Republicans who aren't backing McCarthy "are hurting the team."
Representative Kevin McCarthy is still stuck in a stalemate with 20 Republicans denying him the votes he needs to become the next House speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has been following the drama on Capitol Hill.
House Republicans failed again to elect leader Kevin McCarthy speaker and adjourned until noon today after a sixth vote. President Biden says he intends to visit the U.S.-Mexico border when he travels next week to the North American Leaders' Summit in Mexico City. And first lady Jill Biden will undergo a procedure to remove a small lesion above her right eye.
The House adjourned for a few hours Wednesday afternoon after failing to elect a speaker after the sixth round of voting. It is reconvening Wednesday night, but so far there is no indication that any of the Republicans who split from Rep. Kevin McCarthy plan to change their stance. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Prime Time" with the latest.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
Images shared by Syria's state-run news agency showed blood on carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage.
Flat-headed cats are among the world's most threatened wild felines.
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Steve Hartman follows up on the story about a boy he met "On the Road" who can perfectly imitate bird calls.
Hassle-free returns may be a thing of the past, and if you're staring at a stack of unwanted Christmas gifts, you may have to think twice before mailing them back. Dave Malkoff reports.
The cost of heating a home is going through the roof, but there are steps you can take to try to keep your energy bills down. Ash-har Quraishi has details.
Flu season is in full swing, with close to 5 million cases and nearly 2,000 deaths, including at least three children, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Kati Weis reports.
Details are emerging about the Christmas Day military strikes in northern Nigeria. The U.S. launched what President Trump called a "powerful and deadly" strike on ISIS targets in the West African nation. Willie Inman has more.