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House Democrats appear likely to choose New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a potentially historic move to elect the first Black person to lead a party in Congress.
The expected formal announcement will be made one day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not be seeking a leadership role in the new Congress.
Nancy Pelosi was in the car with her brothers when they kept trying to show her the Capitol building for the first time: "And finally, I saw it – a stunning white building with a magnificent dome."
The man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, pleaded not guilty in a San Francisco federal court Tuesday morning.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that members of her caucus have been asking her to "consider" running again to lead the party in the next Congress, but that any decision to run for leadership depends on her family and her Democratic colleagues.
The Virginia governor said he apologized to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi via a personal note for his remarks in the wake of the attack on Paul Pelosi.
No security alarm went off during the break-in, CBS News learned, even after the suspect broke the glass on a rear door to the house.
David DePape, arrested after allegedly breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and attacking her husband, pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance Tuesday.
Authorities said the man accused of breaking into the San Francisco home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband also planned to take the speaker hostage and interrogate her during the encounter. David DePape faces a slew of charges, including attempted murder, in connection to the attack. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more on the disturbing new details.
New details are emerging about the suspect in the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi. David Wayne DePape is facing federal felony charges after he allegedly beat Paul Pelosi with a hammer inside his San Francisco home on Friday. Law enforcement officials believe he had a list of people he wanted to target. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Political threats and violence are on the rise in the United States. Robert Pape, the director of the University of Chicago's Project on Security and Threats, dives into the issue with John Dickerson on "CBS News Prime Time."
CBS News reached out to Fox News and Watters on Monday and had not heard back by 5 p.m. ET.
The suspect allegedly broke into the couple's home around 2 a.m. on Friday, shouting "Where is Nancy?"
A CBS News review of suspected social media posts by the suspect shows him spreading conspiracy theories.
Reactions poured in on social media from lawmakers condemning the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was violently assaulted by someone who broke into their San Francisco home, her office said. The speaker was not there at the time. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have the breaking news.
Paul Pelosi underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture and other injuries, according to the speaker's office.
In addition to the vote to subpoena Trump, there were notable revelations and previously unseen video that emerged from what's likely to be the committee's final hearing.
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is rolling out his party's Trump-like midterm election agenda.
The Florida man, Adam Johnson, seen carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's lectern during the riot at the U.S. Capitol is out of jail on bail.
Key lawmakers are approaching a deal on an economic relief package that would include unemployment benefits, but not state and local aid or a liability shield.
With COVID cases spiking nationwide, and the economy set to feel the effects, politicians start to get more serious about a stimulus package.
Democrats and Republicans agree on the need for a stimulus package, but disagree on specifics like stimulus checks and and the overall cost.
Negotiations on a second stimulus package are stalled, and language on testing and tracing is at least partly to blame.
With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.
Twitter says it has removed thousands of tweets showing a poster promoting a "trans day of vengeance" protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, on Saturday.
The movie is packed with stars, including Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jason Schwartzman, Bryan Cranston, and more.
Georgia lawmakers won't require cash bail for more crimes after all, failing to pass a bill that would have imposed bail for offenses including misdemeanor marijuana possession.
Jennifer Aniston is reportedly reflecting on "Friends" now feeling out of step with the times.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed $711 million in affordable housing Wednesday that will impact working families.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed $711 million in affordable housing Wednesday that will impact working families.
Florida advocates against gun violence are calling on lawmakers as police continue to investigate the aftermath of a mass shooting that happened at a Nashville Covenant school on Monday.
A Florida plastic surgeon accused of killing a Largo attorney appeared in court Monday for his first hearing. 44-year-old Tomasz Kosowski is facing first-degree murder charges in the case of missing lawyer, 41-year-old Steven Cozzi.
See a sea turtle on the beach? Here's what to do...
In recognition of World Water Day, experts in Florida say the state is seeing its drinking water supply deplete at an alarming rate and they're working to address it before it's too late.
Prosecutors investigating whether to pursue charges against the Atlanta police officers involved in the June 2020 shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said they plan to have the charges dismissed.
Atlanta Police said a female suspect has been taken into custody following shootings that left two persons dead and another hurt.
A federal appeals court agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court's order requiring that Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury.
Kemp's attorneys alleged that the subpoena could "influence the November 2022 election cycle," and called its timing "suspect."
Two of the three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery as he jogged through a Georgia neighborhood in early 2020 were sentenced to life in prison Monday for federal hate crimes.
Florida advocates against gun violence are calling on lawmakers as police continue to investigate the aftermath of a mass shooting that happened at a Nashville Covenant school on Monday.
See a sea turtle on the beach? Here's what to do...
In recognition of World Water Day, experts in Florida say the state is seeing its drinking water supply deplete at an alarming rate and they're working to address it before it's too late.
Bacteria from meat could be responsible for more than half a million urinary tract infections in the United States every year, a new study says.
A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss and surgical removal of eyes.
Twitter says it has removed thousands of tweets showing a poster promoting a "trans day of vengeance" protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, on Saturday.
Georgia lawmakers won't require cash bail for more crimes after all, failing to pass a bill that would have imposed bail for offenses including misdemeanor marijuana possession.
The battle between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may not be over yet.
A suspect in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, who was killed in his bedroom in July of 2021, accepted a plea agreement from US federal prosecutors on Friday.
The Manhattan district attorney investigating Donald Trump rebuffed House Republicans' request Thursday for documents and testimony about the case.
Twitter says it has removed thousands of tweets showing a poster promoting a "trans day of vengeance" protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, on Saturday.
A Wall Street Journal reporter has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage, the first time an American journalist has been detained on accusations by Moscow of spying since the Cold War.
The battle between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may not be over yet.
A train hauling ethanol derailed Thursday morning in Raymond, Minnesota, igniting several rail cars and forcing nearby residents to evacuate, officials said.
A military spokesperson said that nine people were killed in a crash Wednesday night involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters in southwestern Kentucky.
In recognition of World Water Day, experts in Florida say the state is seeing its drinking water supply deplete at an alarming rate and they're working to address it before it's too late.
The head of the nation's air traffic controllers said there have been too many near collisions at airports and laid out steps to avoid more -- including more supervisor oversight in control towers and extra controller training for "unusual circumstances."
North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile early Thursday, the same day leaders from the two US allies were due to meet in Tokyo for the first such summit in 12 years.
An unidentified object was shot down over northern Canada on Saturday, marking the third time in a week that US fighter jets have taken down objects in North American airspace.
Goals by Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari in a five-minute span in the second half gave the Saudis their greatest win ever.
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players into the game as playable characters.
A group led by billionaire Josh Harris and NBA legend Magic Johnson has officially placed a bid to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders.
Pride nights, held annually for several years by NHL teams to show support for the LGBTQ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season.
Football standout Jalen Carter was sentenced to probation on Thursday for his role in the January crash that killed his teammate and a team staffer, according to his attorney.
"Ja's conduct was irresponsible, reckless, and potentially very dangerous," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
The movie is packed with stars, including Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jason Schwartzman, Bryan Cranston, and more.
Jennifer Aniston is reportedly reflecting on "Friends" now feeling out of step with the times.
"Schools, we're in so much trouble politically and in every way. Our teachers are leaving the force. They're exhausted."
The two country legends will be live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on May 11. The awards will stream live on Prime Video.
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players into the game as playable characters.
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire.
Frozen organic strawberries sold at several stores, including Costco, Trader Joe's, and Aldi are being recalled after they were tied to an outbreak of hepatitis A infections in Washington state.
Dollar Tree says they will stop selling eggs at stores because the company can't make money offering them at flat prices.
Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break.
Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly.
Where TikTok users may go if the app gets banned and the economic impact it could have on business owners and creators (CNN)
An estimated 1 1/2 million people suffer from a traumatic brain injury every year in the US, according to the CDC. (CNN)
Nielsen plays the "Out of Africa" author in "The Dreamer," and a look at the Casablanca Records story "Spinning Gold." (AP)
Women have gathered in a grassroots movement for the past 50 years, united by a common phrase: "Take Back The Night"
First lady Jill Biden and singer Sheryl Crow joined a vigil in Nashville Wednesday for three children and three adults killed in a school shooting. (AP)
