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Reports of Capitol Hill scuffles amid government shutdown threat; Rep. Andy Kim enters New Jersey Senate race as Sen. Bob Menendez's reelection bid remains unclear.
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GOP attempt for new Speaker fails with Jordan vote; What Biden's Israel trip aims to achieve
10/18: America Decides
Another House vote ends with indecision on speaker; House dysfunction reminiscent of 1839 Dems & Whigs
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House set to vote on Biden impeachment inquiry; Trump has massive lead ahead of Iowa Caucuses
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Fmr. Pres. Trump in court for N.Y. trial; CA Gov. Newsom taps Butler to fill Feinstein seat
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U.S. Navy intervenes after Red Sea ship attack; How Fmr. Rep Cheney sees future of GOP leadership
North Carolina court race remains undecided
A judicial race in North Carolina remains undecided more than three months after Election Day. The Republican candidate for the state's supreme court, Judge Jefferson Griffin, is trailing his opponent by 734 votes after multiple recounts and is seeking to invalidate more than 60,000 ballots cast during the election. Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, joins "America Decides" to share her perspective on the legal battle.
Why McConnell is against some Trump nominees
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican no vote against Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence Wednesday and Thursday for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of Health and Human Services. Despite this, the Republican Party has largely remained united in confirming President Trump's Cabinet nominations. Political strategists Liza Acevedo and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" with analysis.
How Tulsi Gabbard won over Republicans
Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in Wednesday as the next director of national intelligence. During the confirmation process, she faced scrutiny from Democrats and some Republicans on the Senate Intelligence Committee for a 2017 visit with former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, and for refusing to call National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden a traitor. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Trump blames Biden for hot January inflation
New government data shows inflation is up 3% on an annual basis. In reaction to the hot report, President Trump blamed the surge on his predecessor, saying "BIDEN INFLATION UP!" Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Sayfie join "America Decides" with analysis.
Trump rules out Vance as his successor
Will Vice President JD Vance be the one to take over the MAGA mantle in the future? President Trump didn't exactly give that idea a ringing endorsement. Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent for NPR, and Leigh Ann Caldwell, chief Washington correspondent at Puck News, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Where the 2026 House map stands for Democrats
The Cook Political Report is already spotlighting toss-up races to watch in 2026. Erin Covey, U.S. House editor for the Cook Political Report, joins "America Decides" with analysis of the contests that could determine the balance of power in Washington, D.C.
Law professor on what alarms him about Trump
The Trump administration is facing over 50 lawsuits on a range of issues. But will the president listen to the court rulings? Samuel Bagenstos, professor of law and public policy at the University of Michigan, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Why Gabbard will likely be confirmed as DNI
The Senate is expected to vote on and confirm Tulsi Gabbard to serve as President Trump's director of national intelligence this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Trump, Musk take questions at White House
President Trump and Elon Musk took questions at the White House on Tuesday after Mr. Trump signed an executive order telling federal agencies to cooperate with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis.
Poll: Majority approve of Trump's performance
The first CBS News poll of President Trump's second term shows him with a significantly higher approval rating than he enjoyed his first time in office. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Analyzing Trump's appeal among young voters
President Trump likes to boast about how well he did with young voters in the 2024 election. He credits a wave of Republican podcasters and social media influencers for his growing support among that group. One of those influencers, CJ Pearson, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
How Americans feel about Trump's term so far
70% of Americans say President Trump is doing what he promised in his campaign, whether they approve of his job or not, according to new CBS News polling. But a majority do say they like what they see. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto dives into the numbers.
Poll shows positive approval for Trump's first weeks
As President Trump carries out his agenda with dramatic changes to the government, a new CBS News/YouGov survey shows the American public largely approves. 70% of respondents say Mr. Trump is doing what he promised during the campaign. But there's one warning sign, as 66% said he is not doing enough to lower prices. Willie James Inman reports.
Trump knocks Time Magazine after Musk cover
President Trump on Friday criticized Time Magazine after the publication put Elon Musk on its cover, saying he "didn't even know" it was still in business. Plus, tensions are growing between House and Senate Republicans over how to approach getting Trump's agenda to his desk. NOTUS political reporters Jasmine Wright and Daniella Diaz join "America Decides" to discuss.
Inside Elon Musk's government takeover
A tech-focused media outlet has become a premiere source for breaking news on Elon Musk, his inner circle and their efforts to reshape the federal government. Katie Drummond, global editorial director of Wired, joins "America Decides" to unpack the reporting.
USAID workers blocked from being put on leave
Late Friday, a Trump-appointed federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked the Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID workers on leave. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
Democrats irked at party response to Trump
Have Democrats come to grips with what went wrong for their party in the 2024 elections? Sophia Cai, White House reporter for Politico, and Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Congressional GOP struggling on immigration
President Trump hasn't been shy about using executive power to advance his agenda, but there are questions about how successful Republicans might be in pushing that same agenda through Congress. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall explains why House and Senate Republicans are so far having a tougher time putting Trump's agenda in place.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Trump's "buyout" offer
A federal judge on Thursday implemented a short-term delay in the deadline for federal workers to take a deferred resignation. Plus, Democrats led a filibuster on the Senate floor against Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland joins "America Decides" to discuss.
3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, police say
Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"
White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on Iran
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