Tag: U.S.
Breaking down Sidney Powell’s plea deal in Trump-Georgia election case
Sidney Powell, a Trump-allied attorney who was a key figure in alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges Thursday. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joined…
Plan to give Patrick McHenry more power won’t happen, lawmakers say
Chaos and gridlock continued on Capitol Hill Thursday night, with Republicans disagreeing over expanded powers for Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry and will-they-or-won’t-they confusion about another speaker vote for Jim Jordan. CBS News congressional correspondent…
Biden to call for more funding to Israel and Ukraine in Oval Office address
President Biden is set to address the nation Thursday night about the U.S. response to the wars in Israel and Ukraine. CBS News has learned that the White House is preparing to ask Congress for…
How Americans view Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas war, according to CBS polling
New CBS polling shows that Americans have mixed reactions to President Biden’s approach to the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins “America Decides” to break down the findings….
Global divisions deepen amid Israel-Hamas war
While President Biden has affirmed U.S. support for Israel, Russia and China have called for a cease-fire. Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” joins CBS News to discuss what we can learn from Abraham…
Can Jim Jordan gain support in a 3rd speaker vote?
House Republicans showed no signs of ending the speaker stalemate Thursday after Rep. Jim Jordan reversed his support of a plan to empower Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry. Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly…
Sidney Powell may testify against Trump after plea deal
Sidney Powell, a former lawyer and ally to Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert…
Tensions high within House GOP conference over speaker fight
House Republicans on Thursday made virtually no progress toward electing a new speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. #news #politics #congress CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news…
State Department issues security alert for Americans overseas
The State Department took the unusual step of issuing a worldwide alert on Thursday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the details. #news #statedepartment #israel CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7…
Watch: President Biden delivers Oval Office address on Israel, Ukraine | Special Report
Addressing the nation from the White House on Thursday night, President Biden made the case to the country and to Congress that the United States must pass $100 billion in supplemental funding, including billions in…
Key takeaways from Biden’s second Oval Office address
President Biden called for billions of dollars in aid for Israel and Ukraine in a rare address to the nation Thursday night. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang, Tina Kraus and Ed O’Keefe have the latest. Plus,…
Watch: Jim Jordan addresses reporters amid House speaker chaos
Rep. Jim Jordan, Republican of Ohio, who has shown no sign of giving up his bid to be speaker, despite two failed rounds of voting, spoke with reporters Friday morning ahead of another expected round…
House expected to hold third speaker vote, Jordan still doesn’t appear to have enough support
GOP Rep. Jim Jordan’s third attempt to win the speakership on the House floor takes place at 10 a.m. Friday, after two failed rounds of voting. There has been no clear evidence so far that…
Jury selection begins for first Trump co-defendant in Georgia election trial
Jury selection begins Friday for the first trial of Kenneth Chesebro, one of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case. Chesebro was expected to be tried alongside Sidney Powell, but she…