Tag: United States Congress
Trump picks to make last push for support before holidays
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks will visit Capitol Hill this week to try to gain support before Congress recesses for the holidays. Nikole Killion has more.
Congress returns after election break
Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Control of Congress up for grabs on Election Day
In addition to electing a new president, control of Congress will also be determined on Election Day. Democrats hold a narrow majority in the Senate while Republicans have a slim advantage in the House. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt of Congress vote
A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how pr...
Longtime Rep. Bill Pascrell dies at 87
Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell of New Jersey has died at the age of 87. Pascrell had been recently hospitalized with a respiratory infection. He served in Congress since 1996 and had been heavily- favored to win a new term.
