President Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that he says will preserve the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument, his first official action after his party was swept aside in midterm elections on Tuesday. But the action does not prevent future presidents from restyling the iconic office that Mr. Trump has filled…
As President Trump prepares for the final two years of his presidency, he is expected to devote more attention to his presidential library, which has become a growing destination for money from companies and allies, according to current and former advisers who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “He undoubtedly recognizes that the library development…
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Oct. 25, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Democratic Congressman Jason Crow of Colorado, who is in Denver this morning. Congressman, our CBS polling shows Democrats are on pace…
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Oct. 25, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to North Carolina Republican Senator Tom Tillis, who joins us from Charlotte this morning. Good morning to you, sir. SENATOR THOM…
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Attorney General Todd Blanche Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Sen. Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of…
Washington — President Trump is getting bipartisan blowback over his surprise decision to waive new sanctions on Russia two days before they were to go into effect. Congress approved the bipartisan legislation — championed by the late Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who died before it was passed — and it was signed…
Washington — A bipartisan group of senators on Tuesday urged President Trump to withdraw from his diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin and rescind a move to waive sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, saying it “damages American security interests and is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine.” “This deal is a gift to…
Washington — Democratic lawmakers are pressing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to explain what role they may have played in pardons granted by President Trump. In letters sent Tuesday, the lawmakers asked Kennedy and Zeldin to answer questions by Oct. 20 so Congress can “better understand…
Democratic lawmakers are warning that the proposed $67 billion merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy could reduce competition and raise electricity prices for consumers. In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Wednesday, the legislators expressed concern that the enlarged company would have excessive market power, allowing it to pass costs on to…
Washington — President Trump is offering a warm welcome to Chinese President Xi Jinping this week as the U.S. tries to choke China’s supply of semiconductor chips for artificial intelligence advancement, as the two countries determine whether their fragile truce on tariffs will continue, and as concerns mount about China’s relationships with Iran and Russia….
