Hegseth reacts as Republicans blame him for the midterm results: "We will not back down"
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth remains defiant as Republicans blame him for the catastrophic midterm losses. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
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AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.
Jay Rockefeller, former governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89
Jay Rockefeller, who served as West Virginia governor and senator and was the last member of his family's political dynasty, has died at the age of 89.
THE NEW YORK TIMES — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
Bomb Threats in Europe Probably a Coordinated Campaign, Ireland Says
Multiple flights in Europe were disrupted and several newsrooms in Ireland were evacuated after bomb threats, the latest of a series of security incidents.
China keeps a close eye on US midterm shake-up
The US midterm elections have resulted in the Democratic Party taking control of both chambers of the US Congress, leaving Donald Trump as a lame duck president for the remainder of his term. Professor Steve Tsang of the SOAS China…
'Jimmy' star Jen Lilley says keeping Jesus at center of marriage helped through 'extremely difficult times'
Hallmark star Jen Lilley tells Fox News Digital how portraying Gloria Stewart in the biopic "Jimmy" reinforced her own marriage values rooted in faith.
The size of Democrats’ wave surprised even their top House super PAC
House Majority PAC President Mike Smith said Democrats’ gains are “on the very high end” of the group’s expectations.
Reporter's Notebook: How midterms may change the House impeachment equation for Hegseth
Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth next week, and post-midterm GOP math could work against the Pentagon chief.
What's Behind Trump’s Obsession With Butts?
Jeet Heer Or, reflections on the anality of evil. The post What's Behind Trump’s Obsession With Butts? appeared first on The Nation.
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Nvidia’s AI Chip Exports Emerge as Target in Democratic Congress
Nvidia Corp. is in for tougher scrutiny from a new Democratic majority in Congress that’s set to demand answers from Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang about whether the company is doing enough to keep its coveted artificial intelligence…
How the midterms triggered AI worries and tanked stocks
Voters expressed worries about AI data centers at the polls during the midterms. Now, the stock market and tech giants are feeling the impact. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison
Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
‘A gobal political awakening’: how gen Z protests are sweeping the world
From Serbia to Bangladesh and India to France, young people are pushing back against authoritarianism and reshaping political landscapes In Brazil, they rallied online by the millions, sharing videos and spreading memes. In Serbia, they…
Luka Doncic and the Lakers look to avenge home loss against the surging Portland Trail Blazers
Luka Doncic's 38.5 points per game leads the Lakers into a revenge matchup against Portland after losing to the Trail Blazers earlier this season.
Mom of 3-year-old soccer player says jealousy played a role when son was kicked out of game
Soccer star Nevada Pierre is just 3 years old. He and his family were confronted by police at a game after his league's director called 911 and told officers the family was being disruptive. Nevada's mother Martasia Griffin shares her side…
Jaw-dropping video shows Citibank shooter. Here's what officials say about his motive.
More details are emerging about a possible motive after an armed man barged into Citibank's corporate campus near Tampa, Florida, and killed a woman. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Trump Hurt Average Americans, So They Voted Against the GOP
Populism isn’t just a switch the GOP could have chosen to flip on in this election but didn’t. Its governing record under Donald Trump has been one of harm and contempt for working people. Voters knew that and punished Republicans for it.
Florida Learjet crash investigators dig up engine piece after pilots warned of rough weather ahead
NTSB crews recovered part of an engine from the Learjet 60 crash site in Greenacres, Florida, as the probe focuses on icing and turbulence reports.
'Money out of politics' ballot measure sparks First Amendment fight in battleground state
Supporters say Proposal 2 curbs pay-to-play donations, but its critics argue it could impact policy research and other communications discussing candidates without telling voters how to vote.
Californians react after Gov. Newsom announces plan to commute current death row sentences
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he will commute all current death row sentences to life in prison. Californians are divided on the decision.
73% of Latinos said Trump doesn't fight for people like them, exit poll data shows
Latino voters helped Texas turn blue after heading to the polls with strong sentiments about certain Trump administration policies. Political strategist Chuck Rocha joins us with more.
Acton says she has "no intention" of speaking to Ramaswamy
Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton called a campaign ad featuring her estranged mother that was run by Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign "terrible and despicable."
The Class War Midterms
The legacy of Bernie Sanders’ presidential runs was on full display in Democrats’ titanic midterm election results. The message from voters is clear: deliver on economic populism.