Politics Dec 05 Musk, Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers to build support for slashing government programs It was a busy day on Capitol Hill where Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with House and Senate Republicans. The two were recently appointed by President-elect Trump to lead a new commission that aims to reduce government spending. Pete…
Politics Dec 04 Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill in latest attempt to salvage defense secretary nomination One of President-elect Trump's most embattled nominees, Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth, met with Republican senators Wednesday on Capitol Hill. It comes as Trump revealed more of his picks key positions to assist him in his next term. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Nov 18 Will the Senate serve as a check on Trump's power or pave the way for his agenda? The Senate returns to Washington facing more tough decisions about controversial nominations by Donald Trump. It comes as the president-elect is also pushing to bypass the Senate entirely in confirming his key appointments. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports and takes…
Politics Nov 15 House speaker says potentially damning ethics report on Matt Gaetz should not be released President-elect Donald Trump continues to stock his future cabinet with high-profile choices. He tapped one of his rivals in the presidential primary, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, for interior secretary. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has more on how Burgum might…
Politics Nov 14 What Republicans could do with their power as they secure control of House and Senate House Republicans will maintain their hold on the lower chamber next year, giving the GOP a political trifecta in Washington, controlling both chambers of Congress and the presidency come January. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Nov 13 Trump returns to Washington as Senate Republicans choose new leader President-elect Trump took a victory lap in the nation’s capital, bouncing from meetings with House Republicans to President Biden in the Oval Office. It comes as critical roles are being filled, from more members of Trump’s cabinet to new leaders…
Politics Nov 11 Republicans edge closer to winning control of both chambers of Congress More than a dozen congressional races have yet to be called as House Republicans are looking to maintain hold of the chamber. If they do, it would lead to Republicans holding a political trifecta over Washington. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Nov 07 Control of House still in question as crucial races remain too close to call Republicans expanded their majority in the Senate, but control of the U.S. House is still in question as crucial races remain too close to call. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers.
Politics Nov 06 Where Trump won big and the important counties where Harris struggled to drive turnout While Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, we are still waiting on race calls from a handful of states. Lisa Desjardins has a look at where the former president won big, the counties that Kamala Harris struggled to…
Politics Nov 05 Harris and Trump wrap up campaigns as Americans cast ballots and votes are counted After a long and contentious election season, it's now the last chance for voters to weigh in on political races across the country. Polls close Tuesday night and the counting will begin. Lisa Desjardins reports.