Turkiye’s parliament ratifies Mecca defence agreement
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Trump Moves to Make Oval Office a National Monument
The president’s announcement reinforced his post-midterm elections preoccupation on White House renovation projects.
Stocks plunge over AI restriction fears as Democrats win control of Congress
The stock market sank Thursday after a post-midterm rally amid fears of new AI restrictions under Democrats. CBS News' Brooke DiPalma and Natalia Brand break it down.
Fox News bests MS NOW, CNN as most-watched cable news network on 2026 midterm election night
Fox News Channel led all cable news networks on midterm election night as Democrats swept both the House and Senate in a historic blue tsunami.
These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet
Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP.
Super Bowl champion wide receiver Rashee Rice files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, reports $3.45 million in debt
Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice listed over $3.45 million in debt, including $2.1 million from lawsuits tied to the 2024 Dallas crash and an alleged assault claim.
A look at the midterm races that remain undecided
As Democrats prepare to take control of Congress and Republicans grapple with stunning losses, every remaining race matters. Some races are still too close to call, including Senate battles in both Alaska and Mississippi. Congressional…
Watch Live: What the Midterm Elections Are Telling Us About 2028
Live from the Brooklyn Public Library, Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle and David French discuss the midterm election results and look ahead to 2028.
Melania Trump touts rare agreement she brokered between Russia and Ukraine
The six-day pause from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky comes as the administration ramps up efforts to secure an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
California Governor commutes all death sentences
Governor Gavin Newsom issued the broadest commutation of death sentences in modern American history. In an open letter, Newsom said he’ll reduce every death sentence in the state to life without the possibility of parole. NBC News’ Laura…
Vance ‘privately’ blasts Netanyahu as Iran war divides Trump admin, 2028 ambitions loom
JD Vance privately accused Benjamin Netanyahu of being "wrong on everything" about the Iran war as he positions himself for a 2028 presidential bid.
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Trump Says He Met With a Senior Russian Official on a Ukraine Peace Deal
President Trump said the deal “might involve all of Europe.” He indicated he had met with a Kremlin envoy whom Melania Trump hosted at the White House on Thursday.
Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a video message on Thursday vowing to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him and defending the Iran war as “courageous and historic” after voters…
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Rep. Subramanyam Says Federal Data Center Plan Is Needed
Rep. Subramanyam (D-VA) says Democrats want to prevent the data-center industry from steamrolling communities by building near homes and schools or making residents bear higher power costs. Rep. Subramanyam supports building data centers…
State lawmakers seek greater control over what universities can teach
Democrats in Texas will head to Austin with power they haven't had in decades. One of the many questions is whether they will try to reverse changes made at universities in recent years by Republicans. Texas is not alone. More than half of…
Child molester's looming prison release reignites sanctuary showdown in wake of Dem election sweep
DHS warns convicted child molester Leomar Zambrano could be released in Seattle as sanctuary city officials refuse to honor the ICE detainer.
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The Debrief: Democrats Map Out Priorities for Next Congress
Bloomberg's Mario Parker joined the show for, The Debrief, to discuss Democrats' post-midterm focus on lowering costs, rooting out corruption and holding the Trump administration accountable. He speaks with Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg’s…
Mississippi Senate election: Democrat Scott Colom narrowly leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith
The Mississippi Senate election could be determined by the mail-in ballots received after Election Day, whose legality was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Abdul El-Sayed underperformed with Jewish voters. Here’s what he has to say about it.
Yes, he ran behind. In an interview, the senator-elect acknowledged Israel was a source of disagreement, but said he’s not changing his position.
Trump signs proclamation to prevent changes to Oval Office, other White House rooms
Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument to prevent future presidents from altering them.
Trump signs proclamation preventing changes to Oval Office, other White House rooms
Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument to prevent future presidents from altering them.
Gavin Newsom Has Commuted the Largest Death Row in the Western Hemisphere
As one of his final acts in office, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted the sentences of all 548 people sentenced to death in California to life without the possibility of parole—a quarter of the death row prisoners in the United…
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Paraguay President Pledges to Defend Himself Before Congress
Paraguay President Santiago Peña will defend himself in the Senate against a vote to forcibly remove him from office instead of accepting his resignation, a legal distinction that could determine whether he retains immunity from criminal…
After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'
Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders…