Abdul El-Sayed's pattern of hostile exchanges with reporters draws scrutiny after viral moment
Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, D-Mich., went viral for putting his hands on Sky News reporter James Matthews in a tense Election Day exchange.
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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…
Holiday hiring and AI in focus with October jobs report on deck
A lukewarm job market may have picked up some steam last month, although slowing wage growth and the impact of AI remain big concerns.
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Sarah Bianchi on Market Reaction To Midterm Elections
Amid a sharp market selloff and a steep drop in semiconductor stocks, Sarah Bianchi discusses concerns that the US midterm election results could lead to tighter constraints on AI infrastructure. She expects delays and says some…
How British Law Informed Russell Brand Trial Coverage
British criminal trials like Russell Brand’s have rules around what can be reported.
Trump admits Iran war played a role in Republicans' midterm defeat
President Trump has admitted that his war with Iran played a role in many voters' decisions to go blue during the midterms as Democrats prepare to push for policy change in the new Congress. CBS News' Samantha Vinograd has more.
The real winners of Tuesday night's midterms? Influencers live-streaming results
Digital influencers previously altered political outreach during 2024 when Donald Trump won a second presidential term
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National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats
The Pentagon said that the decision by Pete Hegseth to widen the patrols was made on Oct. 29, just before a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections.
What to expect from leadership elections for the new Democrat-led Congress
Democrats are set to hold leadership elections for the incoming Congress, as they prepare to hold majorities in both the House and Senate. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks it down.
The Evening: The Blue Wave Swells
Plus, Gov. Gavin Newsom clears California’s death row. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
Ex-Biden official projected to win bid to unseat Mike Lawler in high-stakes House race
Republican Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley clashed over sanctuary city laws and illegal immigration in a bitter fight for New York's 17th Congressional District.
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Steve Kornacki and NBC Drew Crowds as Midterms Got a Ratings Bump
More than 31 million viewers followed along with the Democrats’ big night on television, a 23 percent jump from the 2022 midterm elections.
Why the stock market tumbled after the midterm surge
The stock market tanked on Thursday after an initial post-midterm surge. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady breaks down what happened.
Hegseth expands National Guard operations in DC, authorizes police patrol cars, Humvees and boats
Pete Hegseth authorized 60 marked patrol cars, Humvees and D.C. National Guard boats as a council hearing demands the military presence be removed.
Big Ten conference commissioner gives tone deaf statement about 24-team College Football Playoff
Tony Petitti claims the 24-team college football playoff will make more games matter, but critics argue expanding the field strips regular-season stakes.
Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms. It came up short
Nobody may have suffered bigger losses Tuesday than President Donald Trump. But few others had more on the line than Musk, who gambled big and came up holding the midterm's worst return on investment.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Nov. 8)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Nick Bosa and model girlfriend win 49ers bye week with injury return and topless modeling shoot
Nick Bosa told reporters he feels great after working back from injury during the bye week as the 6-1 San Francisco 49ers eye a Raiders matchup.
Trump says he is not firing Pete Hegseth
President Trump says he is not firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, despite sources telling CBS News that he has been asking those around him whether he should keep his job. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
El-Sayed Backs Van Hollen for Senate Leader as Calls to Replace Schumer Grow
Van Hollen has previously criticized Schumer for his weak leadership during Trump’s second term.
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TC Energy CEO on Data Center Demand After Blue Wave
TC Energy President & CEO François Poirier, discusses the company as an energy infrastructure provider and referencing its role in data centers and the spin-off of Keystone XL. Poirier stated on a conference call that a Democratic sweep in…
Tourist hot spot faces housing revolt as locals demand cuts to vacation lodging
Mallorca, Spain, welcomed 13.5 million visitors in 2025, and now a business leader says the popular island must curb tourism and cut vacation rental capacity.
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Blue Owl Sees Gains as Election Results Limit AI Compute Supply
Blue Owl is telling investors that it expects to earn more on its digital infrastructure deals as capital becomes scarcer while warning that a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections could make it harder to add computing capacity.
What happens when airlines receive bomb threats?
Hundreds of airline passengers in Europe had their flights diverted or given military escorts this week after a series of bomb threats that officials have said were malicious hoaxes.