Lutnick agrees to testify as Bessent blames him for chip sales
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Dec. 10, according to a U.S. official.
GOP lawmakers press Huang and Lutnick to testify over Nvidia
Republicans on Capitol Hill are negotiating for now-resigned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to appear before Congress.
With Jim Jordan as leader, House GOP signals it's ready to fight
Republicans described the incoming minority leader as a "fighter" who can go head to head with Hakeem Jeffries.
The U.S. officials who have been targeted or threatened by Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is the latest U.S. official to be threatened or targeted by Iran, but he is far from the first.
Trump installs Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
"I wanted to make a change," President Trump said, explaining the major staffing shakeup.
Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
Investigations, a struggle to confirm nominees and maybe some bipartisanship lie ahead for President Trump.
Trump says U.S. took a "giant step back in history" with midterm results
President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. "took a giant step back in history" as his White House continued to roil from his post-midterm shakeup
Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses
After the GOP's losses in the midterms, President Trump hosted a celebratory event in the unfinished ballroom that stood in stark contrast with his new political reality in Washington.
Trump congratulates Democrats in election night call with CBS News
President Trump congratulated Democrats on their victories, but in a phone call with CBS News he also threatened to use his "total veto power."
Midterm fallout begins after Democrats win control of Congress
The impact of Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections is already being felt in Washington. Follow live updates here.
Why some key races won't be decided on election night
Experts expect some politicians to claim the 2026 elections are rigged, but here's why that's not the case — and why it may be a while before some races are called.
Trump meets with Stephen Hubbard after release from Russian jail
Stephen Hubbard was imprisoned in Russia for over four years until gaining release last week.
Michigan Democratic rift spills into public view and more campaign updates
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, candidates in key races — and President Trump — are making their closing arguments to voters.
Campaign texts, powered by AI: How new tech is shaping voter outreach
Campaigns are experimenting with AI texting to hear from more voters than before — and sometimes, to persuade them.
Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
A report from congressional Democrats found the president purchased millions in oil and gas stocks during the war.