Shapiro backs Brooks in primary for top Dem target

Cassidy says 'I don't care who gets the credit' on ACA subsidies extension

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) called on Congress to pass legislation addressing expiring subsidies offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), regardless of who gets the credit. “Good policy is good politics,” Cassidy told host Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday.”

Schumer says 'sickening events have become far too normal' after weekend shootings

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that “sickening events have become far too normal” following recent shootings, including at Brown University in Rhode Island and in Sydney, Australia. “The Jewish people have been collectively demonized — increasingly so

Former House intelligence chair: Trump administration has not communicated with Congress on Venezuela goals

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), the former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that the Trump administration has not communicated its goals regarding Venezuela to Congress. “The president has not been clear, and he has not certainly been communicating with

Trump approval rating drops slightly: Poll

President Trump’s approval rating has dropped slightly, according to a poll released Sunday. In the NBC News Decision Desk poll, 42 percent of respondents said they either “strongly approve” or “somewhat approve” when it comes to “the way Donald Trump is handling his job as

Ukrainian ambassador: Security guarantees in peace deal should be 'legally binding'

Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., called for ironclad security guarantees for her country as part of a deal to end its war against Russia. “It should be legally binding in every form, which would not allow its reversal in anytime of the history. And I'm sure

Photos: New designs for quarters, other coins coming in 2026 for US's 250th anniversary

You can see the new designs now before the coins are released to circulation.

All Trump Wants for Christmas is a “Triumphal Arc”

At a White House Christmas reception on Sunday, President Donald Trump made clear what he wants from Santa this year. “We’re building an arc, like the Arc de Triomphe,” he said during a rambling speech , after spending 10 minutes talking about golf. “And we’re building it by

Republicans pitch second, smaller partisan bill to address affordability

Some Republicans are hoping to pursue another partisan legislative package to boost the party ahead of the midterm elections, but President Trump and GOP leaders are signaling that nothing will come close to the scope of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Trump said last week that

Energy secretary predicts that electricity prices will stop rising 'very soon'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright expressed optimism that electricity prices will eventually come down. “Very soon, you'll see a stop of the rise of electricity prices. And with the continuation of [the Trump administration’s] policies of energy addition, you will see declines in

Hassett, on shortlist for Fed chair, says Trump's voice 'would have no weight' in decisions

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, who’s on the shortlist to chair the Federal Reserve, said President Trump would not get a say in interest rate decisions at the Fed if he were selected to lead the independent agency. In an interview on CBS News’s

Rand Paul: Nationwide redistricting might result in 'more violence'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Sunday that nationwide redistricting might result in “more violence in this country” amid a redistricting battle that has roiled multiple states. “Do you support Republicans trying to redraw maps mid-decade?” NBC News’s Kristen Welker asked Paul on

MAGA and Silicon Valley Are Battling for Influence in the White House

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday intended to stop states from regulating AI—an idea that had received a lot of pushback from members of his base. The order didn’t emerge out of a vacuum , of course. MAGA Republicans and Silicon Valley leaders have been

Gang of Eight member unsure about US goal in Venezuela: 'I do not know'

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is unsure about what President Trump’s endgame is in Venezuela, but he certainly does not want troops on the ground. “I do not know what this president's goal vis-a-vis Venezuela is,” Warner told host Martha Raddatz on ABC News’s “This Week.” Warner, a

Australian Jewish leader says mass shooting 'logical conclusion to what’s been simmering'

Alex Ryvchin, the co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, called the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday a “logical conclusion” to the rising antisemitism in his country. “Look, in a way, this was the logical conclusion to

Pelosi predicts first female president 'within this next generation'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) predicted in a recent interview that the United States will have its first female president “within this next generation.” “Democrats have nominated two women for president, and they both lost to Donald Trump. What's the lesson of

Trump’s Support Is Declining Among MAGA Base: Poll

President Donald Trump’s support is starting to waver, even among his staunchest supporters, a new poll shows . Don’t get it twisted—Trump’s approval rating among adults has been in the red for months, and is still falling, with now close to 60 percent of Americans saying they

Sen. Banks: Congress will 'back up' Trump's next move in Syria

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) vowed to support President Trump’s efforts to fight ISIS, a day after two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed in Syria by a gunman allegedly tied to the terror group. “Donald Trump rooted out and took out the ISIS caliphate in his first

Nobel laureate María Corina Machado: 'I absolutely support President Trump’s strategy' in Venezuela

Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said she supports President Trump’s aggressive approach in dealing with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and said she thinks the Venezuelan government’s days are “numbered.” In an interview that aired Sunday on CBS News’s “Face

Indiana senator laments failed redistricting push as a 'missed opportunity'

Indiana Sen. Jim Banks (R) expressed disappointment in his state’s Senate after it rejected a new House map that would favor the GOP. “This was a missed opportunity,” Banks told host Jacqui Heinrich on “Fox News Sunday.” “I supported the president. I thought that midcycle

Decoupling without a plan: The policy hurting US innovation and helping China

The U.S. policy of strategic decoupling from China is failing to achieve its objectives, resulting in financial losses for American businesses, confusion among allies, and accelerated technological independence for China.

Looters are stealing our historical treasures

Once a site is looted, context — and the knowledge it carries — is lost forever.

Climate Change Is Coming for Your Favorite Holiday Foods

Chocolate, vanilla, coffee, cinnamon: The ingredients for your favorite holiday foods are becoming increasingly harder to grow because of climate change. For example, cocoa beans are grown in West Africa, which has been facing more days of extreme heat and drought, according to

Sen. Murphy: Trump on 'dizzying campaign to increase violence' in US

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a leading gun reform advocate, on Sunday accused President Trump of engaging in a campaign to increase violence in the country since taking office. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” — conducted a day after a shooting at Brown University

Top Armed Services Democrat: US must work 'aggressively' with new Syrian government to fight ISIS

After two American service members and one civilian were killed in Syria by a gunman allegedly tied to ISIS, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said Sunday that the U.S. should work with the Syrian government to combat the terror group. “We have to be very aggressive and work with the

Trump gets reality check in bid to retain loyalist U.S. attorneys

President Trump’s efforts to keep his loyalist U.S. attorneys in their roles hit a dead end this week, as two top federal prosecutors stepped down over piling complications from their leadership. Julianne Murray, Delaware’s GOP chair-turned-top federal prosecutor, announced

Social Security: What are the maximum monthly benefits a retiree can get?

And how much did you need to earn to get it?

I experienced West Bank settler violence. The US turned a blind eye.

With only the rarest of exceptions, our attackers go unpunished.

Trump Scraps Abolition Coins, Features Himself Instead

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump is commemorating the most important person in the country’s history: himself . Back in 2021—days after the January 6 riots—Trump signed an act to authorize the creation of new coins to celebrate the country’s 250th

Rhode Island senator: Brown University shooting 'shook the entire state'

Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed (D) said Sunday that the deadly shooting at Brown University “shook” his state. At least two students died and nine were injured in the Saturday shooting at the Providence, R.I., university, according to authorities. Providence Police Department

Dem Senator Slams Trump for Making U.S. More Prone to Gun Violence

After a deadly shooting at Brown University which left two people dead and injured nine others, people across the country struggled Sunday to make sense of the event and the needless loss of life. But while Americans tend to agree that mass shootings such as this one are a

Connecticut senator says Providence community 'won’t recover' after Brown shooting

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said the community of Providence, R.I., will never recover after the shooting at Brown University on Saturday. Murphy — who emerged as a leading gun reform advocate in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in his state in 2012 —

Which is cheaper, Uber or Lyft? What researchers found after 2,200 rides

Researchers with Harvard and Johns Hopkins' business schools compared prices on 2,238 ride requests in New York City to find out if Uber or Lyft was cheaper.

Cassidy: 'There is a deal that could be made' on ACA subsidies by end of year

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday expressed cautious optimism about a bipartisan compromise on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for a select group of Americans before the tax credits expire at the end of the year. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the

$177M AT&T settlement deadline nears: How to claim up to $7.5K

Your payout could total thousands of dollars, but you have only a few days to submit your claim.

Trump Spread False Information About Brown Shooting. That’s a Problem

President Donald Trump spread unconfirmed information about an active shooter at Brown University, potentially putting students’ lives in danger as they sheltered in place during the event. On Saturday evening at around 4 p.m., a man entered a classroom with about 60 students

Isaacman has a second chance to make NASA great again

Isaacman’s second confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee was a triumph.

Powerball jackpot grows to $1.1B: Where tickets worth $1M+ were sold for Saturday's drawing

No tickets were able to match all six winning numbers drawn Saturday night, but seven tickets are now worth $1 million – or more.

What the right gets wrong about Nick Fuentes (and why it matters)

The Groypers, a right-wing movement, are disillusioned with the Republican Party's failure to deliver on its promises and are seeking a more authentic form of renewal, which has led them to embrace Nick Fuentes, a 27-year-old firebrand offering what they see as authenticity.

Map: Minimum wage on the rise in these states in 2026

More than 20 states will see their minimum hourly rate increase next year.

RFK Jr. has turned the CDC into ‘a zombie organization’

In less than a year, Kennedy, who has made baseless claims about the dangers posed by vaccines for decades, turned the CDC, once considered the global “gold standard” of public health agencies, into what Demetre Daskalakis, the former director of the National Center for

Manchin: Elected officials need to 'calm down' and stop going into 'attack mode'

Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday said elected officials need to "calm down" on the political rhetoric and stop engaging with others while in "attack mode." "I just think, basically, we're in the most holiest of seasons right now, the blessed holidays that we're in,

Trump’s ramped up travels pose risk, reward for GOP ahead of 2026

President Trump is set to ramp up his appearances on the campaign trail in support of Republicans ahead of next year’s midterms, with the White House and its allies banking on his ability to turnout low-propensity voters. Trump traveled to Pennsylvania this week for what is

Trump AI order fuels GOP divide over state laws

Republicans are facing growing fissures on artificial intelligence (AI) standards as President Trump moves to impose a federal approach to regulating the growing industry. The president Thursday an executive order that seeks to institute a national AI standard by pushing back

The Memo: Trump’s hold on GOP loosens, a bit

A dramatic defeat on redistricting in Indiana is the latest sign that President Trump’s grip on the GOP is loosening – slightly. Hoosier-state senators on Thursday voted emphatically against a redistricting plan that Trump had pushed with fervor. More than half the 40

Tennessee religious charter school fight could tee up next Supreme Court showdown

A new religious charter school fight is brewing in Tennessee that has the potential to challenge a deadlock vote at the Supreme Court earlier this year that denied the creation of a similar institution in Oklahoma. A lawsuit was recently filed in Tennessee to challenge a

Inside Chicago’s Neighborhood ICE Resistance

Lucy says she starts early because ICE starts early. It’s around eight o’clock one Thursday morning in late October, at a coffee shop in Back of the Yards , a neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Taped inside the shop’s glass door, a sign warns ICE not to enter without a

Powerball: Here are the winning numbers for the $1B jackpot

Here are Saturday's winning Powerball numbers.

Erika Kirk says 'everyone has a responsibility' to turn down political temperature in CBS town hall

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, said in an interview released on Saturday that "everyone has a responsibility" to dial down intensifying violent rhetoric in the wake of her husband's assassination in September. Kirk took questions from guests of a town