Retirements mount in Congress, with some frustrated by "chaos"
"People are lying a lot," says Rep. Ken Buck, a Colorado Republican. "And when you call out the lies, you're the bad guy."
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George Santos says he expects to be expelled
Embattled Rep. George Santos says he expects to be expelled from the House in the days following the Thanksgiving break. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on Santos and efforts by Congress to pass government spending bills.
Schumer warning before foreign aid bill talks
In a letter to his colleagues, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, "Senators should expect long days and nights, and potentially weekends in December" as lawmakers work to pass a foreign aid package. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
GOP candidates campaign ahead of Thanksgiving
Republican presidential candidates are raking in new endorsements before the Thanksgiving holiday. Politico reporter Natalie Allison and WCBS chief political correspondent Marcia Kramer join "America Decides" to discuss the latest developments in the 2024 elections.
What happened to civility in U.S. politics?
Tensions on Capitol Hill erupted last week with several heated incidents. Yale University history and American studies professor Joanne Freeman joins "America Decides" to analyze the ongoing struggle for civility in Washington, D.C., and in U.S. politics.
Biden campaign tackles age concerns
President Biden turned 81 years old on Monday. The president's age has become a genuine concern for many voters as the 2024 presidential election draws nearer. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss where things stand in the race with the Iowa caucuses eight weeks out.
President Biden signs short-term funding bill to keep government open
The bill will fund the government at current levels until mid-January.
George Santos says he won't run for reelection
A report released Thursday by the House Ethics Committee found clear evidence that embattled Republican Rep. George Santos of New York stole from his campaign and deceived donors. Following the report's release, Santos announced that he will not run for reelection in 2024.
U.S. seniors face rising long-term care costs
The U.S. is aging and the price tag is staggering. New York Times health care reporter Reed Abelson joins CBS News to look at the rising health care costs facing America's seniors -- and why the federal government has struggled to enact a solution.
Why is House GOP struggling to get work done?
The House of Representatives went home early for Thanksgiving because the chamber couldn't get its work done. Congressional scholar Philip Wallach joins CBS News to examine the reasons behind the chaos -- and to provide potential solutions.
Breaking down the George Santos ethics report
New York Republican Rep. George Santos said Thursday he won't run for reelection in 2024. His announcement came after the House Ethics Committee released a report that found evidence he broke the law. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Senator speaks on Tuberville military holds
After an all-night effort on the Senate floor to break Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on 450 military promotions, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, a fellow Republican, tells CBS News he's not ready to back the Democrats' rule change.
Why courts declined to keep Trump off ballot
A Michigan judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that argued former President Donald Trump should not be on the state's Republican primary ballot in 2024. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected a similar lawsuit last week. Mark Graber, professor at the University of Maryland's Carey Law School, joins CBS News to unpack the legal reasoning behind the decisions.
Illegal border crossings drop in October
Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border fell in October for the first time in three months -- but arrests still sit at historically high levels. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains what's behind the decrease, and what's keeping apprehension numbers up.
House passes stopgap bill to avoid shutdown
Tempers flared across the Capitol on Tuesday, with accusations of a physical attack by one House member and a senator challenging a union president to a fight. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Spending bill will likely need Democrat votes
House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to prevent a government shutdown will be considered by the House on Tuesday, according to a notice sent to lawmakers late Monday night. Johnson will likely have to rely on Democrats to pass the stopgap measure. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
What's in the new Supreme Court ethics code?
The Supreme Court stunned Washington on Monday by announcing its adoption of a new code of conduct amid reports that some members accepted gifts and luxury trips from wealthy, politically-aligned individuals. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins "America Decides" to discuss what the code means for the nine justices and the future of the high court.
McCarthy denies elbowing GOP congressman
Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him from behind during an interview with a radio reporter Tuesday. McCarthy denied the claims. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Johnson may need Democrats to avoid shutdown
What does it take to avoid a government shutdown? For Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, it probably means working with Democrats. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
Johnson's funding plan faces GOP opposition
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are once again facing a deadline to avert a government shutdown on Friday. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
Manchin retirement could flip Senate balance
Republicans could likely win a new Senate seat once Joe Manchin retires as senator of West Virginia, a deeply red state. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane looks at the future of the Senate once Manchin departs.
Congress no closer to averting shutdown
Republican lawmakers have until next Friday to pass spending bills to keep the government running, but House Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to announce a plan to get this done. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on where things stand.
Bannon argues his contempt of Congress conviction should be overturned
Trump's former chief White House strategist was found guilty of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress in 2022.
Government shutdown 8 days away
Congress has until next Friday to pass a spending bill and avoid a government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on some of the different routes House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson may pursue.
Is Congress failing to protect kids online?
A large majority of Americans support laws to make the internet safer for children, but Congress has not acted. Columbia Law School professor Tim Wu joins CBS News to discuss the legislative failures -- and share some possible solutions.
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