Shutdown deal leaves many Dems furious, with little to show on health care
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
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Polar vortex brings blast of cold air, early season lake effect snow. See maps.
A harsh drop in temperatures is being delivered to the eastern two thirds of the U.S. thanks to a polar vortex dipping down from the Arctic.
President Trump floats sending Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks
President Trump floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans.
Here's what's in the Senate deal to end the government shutdown
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
Search continues for coal miner trapped inside flooded mine in West Virginia
Local, state and federal agencies are searching for a missing coal miner who became trapped inside a flooded mine on Saturday in West Virginia.
Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in Pacific kill 6 more people, Hegseth says
As in previous strikes, U.S. officials did not release the identities of those killed, or offer evidence that they were smuggling narcotics or posed a threat to the U.S.
Stocks jump as the Senate takes steps to end the government shutdown
Wall Street was buoyed by investor optimism that the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history could be nearing an end.
Supreme Court takes up dispute over counting of late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court will decide whether federal law prohibits states from counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day.
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn landmark same-sex marriage decision
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Senate approves package to end government shutdown, sending to House
The Senate approved a long-sought funding package that would end the government shutdown late Monday, bringing Congress one step closer to ending a 41-day impasse.
Trump pardons Giuliani, others who allegedly tried to overturn 2020 election
President Trump has pardoned dozens of people who allegedly took part in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, including "false electors."
Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute sentence, House Democrats say
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.
Trump is first sitting president to attend regular season NFL game since '78
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber
Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race
Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats
Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race
Trump says he could use "tremendous powers" if Democrats win
Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott
See CBS News exit poll results for the 2026 midterm elections
Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race
