Rep. Moskowitz says police investigating a "potential plot" against his life
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who was elected to a second term this week, said he was notified by authorities on Monday about a "potential plot on my life."
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Latest news on future of Congress
Votes in some congressional races are still being counted with Republicans just three seats short of keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Tom LoBianco, a national politics reporter and co-founder of 24sight News, joins CBS News with more.
Should Democrats analyze what went wrong now?
The transition of power began following President-elect Donald Trump's win, while Democrats worked to understand what went wrong in the 2024 election. Trump picked his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, on Thursday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Where the fight for Congress currently stands
With Republicans in control of the Senate, CBS News rates control of the House as lean Republican as of Thursday evening. Controlling the lower chamber would give President-elect Trump a unified government. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, and Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss the latest.
Latest news on fate of Congress
The ballots for several key congressional races are still being counted and the fate of the House of Representatives still hangs in the balance. CBS News projects Republicans will have the majority in the Senate. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports has more on what happens next.
Trump wins, Harris says "do not despair." See the live results map
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
Abortion measure results in 10 states
Abortion rights were on the ballot in ten states nationwide on Election Day. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports on how the states voted.
How Congress may look in 2025
The balance of power may be changing in Congress and it hangs on the results of several key House of Representatives races. This comes as the Senate prepares for a new majority party. CBS News' Hunter Woodall reports.
DACA recipient elected to New Mexico legislature and other historic election wins
Cindy Nava, a former undocumented immigrant, Dreamer and Biden administration official, was elected to the New Mexico State Senate.
Who voted to impeach Trump in 2021?
Ten Republicans voted to impeach former President Donald Trump in 2021. Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse and California Rep. David Valadao are the only ones who remain. Here's where their competitive races stand.
Harris projected to win Oregon, Washington
Vice President Kamala Harris will win Oregon and Washington, CBS News projects. Control of the U.S. Senate is leaning Republican. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine which party controls Congress.
Projection: Justice wins West Virginia race
Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win his state's Senate race, flipping the seat red, CBS News projects. Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine control of Congress.
Key House, Senate races to watch
Several congressional races across the U.S. could impact the balance of power in the Senate and the House of Representatives. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on the future of Congress and Ed O'Keefe breaks down the key issues that motivated voters this election cycle.
Fight in Alaska over only House seat
Alaska's race for its only House of Representatives seat appears vital this election cycle. Republican candidate Nick Begich joins CBS News and breaks down his campaign goals in the race against Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.
House could flip after Iowa races
Two Iowa congressional races in the 2024 election could flip the House of Representatives. In Iowa's 1st District, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks faces a challenge from Democrat Christina Bohannan. Miller-Meeks joins CBS News with more on her campaign.
Factors that could affect control of Congress
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Democrats' margin in the Senate is slimmer. Seats are being vacated, districts redrawn, and the pull of presidential candidates are all likely to play a major role in the balance of power in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane details the key races that could swing control of either chamber.
The down-ballot races to follow this election
The 2024 election will not only decide the next U.S. president but will determine the balance of power in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down what races to watch and whether the offensive Puerto Rico comments made at Sunday's Trump rally could impact the races.
Races that could determine the House majority
Could a comedian's racist remarks about Puerto Rico at former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally have an impact on some House races? CBS News' Hunter Woodall and Scott MacFarlane join to take a look at several key contests and the fight for the balance of power on Capitol Hill.
Election challenge and certification process
Voting will be complete a week from Tuesday, but the 2024 election will not be over. State elections could be contested and some officials could try to deny certification. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
House control could hinge on New York races
Regardless of who wins the White House, the next president will need the help of Congress to get most things done. And in New York, some House races could determine control of the speaker's gavel. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Rep. DelBene on path to flipping House blue
Only a handful of seats are standing between Democrats and the speaker's gavel. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss the races that could flip the balance of power.
House panel releases report on Trump shooting
A bipartisan House task force investigating the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump said the event was "preventable." That's according to a preliminary, 53-page report detailing the shortcomings of the Secret Service and law enforcement that led to the shooter opening fire at the rally in Pennsylvania. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Congress asked to convene over hurricane aid
Florida and several surrounding states suffered enormous financial losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Lawmakers of both political parties are calling for Congress to reconvene to pass emergency funds before the 2024 election. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports on whether Congress will convene and how funds could get through to the states.
The impact of gerrymandering on 2024 races
This election season, many voters are casting their ballots in legislative districts that have been newly redrawn to account for population changes based on the 2020 census. In some states, the politicians who control the redrawing of congressional maps can change district lines in a way that maximizes their party's advantage, a process called "gerrymandering." CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Tight races could decide control of Congress
Whether or not the next president can get their legislative agenda done will depend on who's in charge of Congress after November, and control of both chambers is expected to come down to a handful of tight races across the U.S. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.
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