Senate adopts GOP budget plan after marathon vote series
The budget resolution is just the first step in the complicated reconciliation process.
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Senate working on budget compromise
The Senate may vote soon on a potential budget compromise resolution that could make its way to the President's desk once it finds consensus in the House. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate Signal leak
The Pentagon's Inspector General's Office said it will look into whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal complied with Defense Department policies. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
McMorrow announces bid for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Peters
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
Boeing CEO defends company's safety reform
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg was in the hot seat on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Members of the Senate Commerce Committee questioned him about the company's recent manufacturing and safety issues. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Booker breaks record with marathon 25-hour speech on Senate floor
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday to protest Trump policies and didn't stop till after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Cruz's advice for marathon Senate speech: "Nothing in, nothing out"
After his 21-hour speech in 2013, Cruz said the most common question he was asked was about going to the bathroom.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan officially launches U.S. Senate run
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.
Senators grill FAA head over mid-air collision
The acting head of the FAA admitted "something was missed" when explaining what led to the deadly midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner in January. Senators also grilled the top aviation official on why thousands of previous close calls at Reagan National Airport went unaddressed. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Some GOP members call for leaked chat probe
The White House is still playing defense on the controversial text chain discussing military strikes in Yemen that inadvertently included a reporter. Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Republican Roger Wicker along with ranking Democrat Jack Reed are asking for an expedited inspector general investigation into the incident. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more of the fallout.
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA, Jay Bhattacharya to head NIH
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
Trump defends security team after Yemen chat leak
President Trump downplayed the security breach that allowed a journalist to join a chat in which the Trump national security team was planning an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Lawmakers demand investigation on Signal chat
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to the Trump administration's group text controversy, though House Speaker Mike Johnson said he doesn't believe Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth or National Security Adviser Mike Waltz should be disciplined. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more reaction from Capitol Hill.
Trump administration downplays Signal leak
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are demanding answers as to how a journalist was inadvertently added to a group chat with Trump administration officials discussing war plans. Lawmakers grilled some top intelligence officers on Tuesday during a hearing that was supposed to be focused on ongoing threats. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi, Charlie D'Agata and Nicole Sganga report on the latest developments.
Democratic leadership questions loom over Congress' return
Democrats remained mum as they left Washington in the aftermath of the tense funding fight.
Schumer defends voting for GOP spending bill
Despite criticism from within his party, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is defending his decision to vote for Republican legislation that averted a government shutdown last week. Tom LoBianco, founder and editor of 24sight News, and Jasmine Wright, reporter for NOTUS, join "America Decides" with analysis.
Fallout from Schumer's support for GOP bill
Some House and Senate Democrats appear divided over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to help Republicans avoid a government shutdown. Nine other Democrats joined Sen. Schumer in advancing the stopgap measure Friday, which funds the government through September and President Trump signed. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Schumer postpones book tour after backlash
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has postponed his book tour over security concerns. The decision comes just days after he faced opposition from his party for supporting the Republican spending bill. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, join "America Decides" to unpack the potential political fallout.
Trump signs continuing resolution, averting shutdown, White House says
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
Senate passes stopgap funding bill
The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill Friday to avoid a government shutdown. The measure funds federal agencies through September. Ten Senate Democrats supported the bill, exposing divisions within a party struggling over how to best push back against President Donald Trump's agenda.
Senate passes short-term funding bill
The Senate has passed a short-term funding bill in a 54-46 vote, avoiding a government shutdown. The legislation already passed in the House and now heads to President Trump's desk. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has the details.
Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93
Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming died Friday at the age of 93. Simpson was from a bygone era: A conservative who supported gay rights and said abortion was so personal men shouldn't even have a vote on it.
Divisions spill out at Democratic retreat
Friday was the last of a three-day House Democratic retreat in Virginia, but it was Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's support for the Republican funding bill that was on the minds of many. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.
Sen. Mark Kelly says he's giving up his Tesla
Tesla sales are down, its stock prices are slumping and the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company has just lost another previously satisfied customer in the U.S. Senate: Mark Kelly of Arizona. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to analyze this and the Democrats' bad week in Congress.
AOC knocks Schumer over spending bill support
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has been on the airwaves making it clear she strongly disagrees with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats who are backing the Republican spending bill. Kadia Goba, political reporter at Semafor, and Mariana Sotomayor, congressional reporter for The Washington Post, join "America Decides" to examine the emerging Democratic divide.
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