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Here's The Confirmation Hearing Schedule For Trump's Cabinet Picks

Here's The Confirmation Hearing Schedule For Trump's Cabinet Picks

Alex Cameron President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for the Senate's confirmation process, which kicks off this week with more than a dozen confirmation hearings in the days ahead.

Sen. Lankford Gets Leadership Position In Senate GOP

Sen. Lankford Gets Leadership Position In Senate GOP

News 9 Republicans will control both the U.S. House and Senate when the new Congress is sworn in on January 3, 2025.

2024 Republican National Convention Begins On Heels Of Trump Assassination Attempt

2024 Republican National Convention Begins On Heels Of Trump Assassination Attempt

CBS News Republican National Convention kicks off on Monday, just two days after a gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania grazing the ear of former President and presumptive nominee Donald Trump. The attack has put federal, state, and local law enforcement officials on even higher alert heading into the convention

2024 Republican National Convention Begins On Heels Of Trump Assassination Attempt

2024 Republican National Convention Begins On Heels Of Trump Assassination Attempt

CBS News Republican National Convention kicks off on Monday, just two days after a gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania grazing the ear of former President and presumptive nominee Donald Trump. The attack has put federal, state, and local law enforcement officials on even higher alert heading into the convention

Mark Zuckerberg Accused Of Having 'Blood On His Hands' In Senate Hearing On Internet Child Safety

Mark Zuckerberg Accused Of Having 'Blood On His Hands' In Senate Hearing On Internet Child Safety

CBS News Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and four other leaders of social media companies were reprimanded by lawmakers in a congressional hearing on Wednesday for not doing enough to safeguard kids online. The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing opened with videos of people describing being sexually exploited on Facebook, Instagram and X, with Sen. Lindsey Graham telling Zuckerberg he had "blood on his hands."

Ban Social Media For Kids? Fed-Up Parents In Senate Say Yes

Ban Social Media For Kids? Fed-Up Parents In Senate Say Yes

Associated Press Sen. Katie Britt says she hears about it constantly when she is at home in Alabama — at school track meets, basketball tournaments and on her regular morning walks with friends.

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Bipartisan Bill Would Ban Kids Under Age 13 From Using Social Media

Bipartisan Bill Would Ban Kids Under Age 13 From Using Social Media

CBS News Under a bipartisan bill introduced this week, children under the age of 13 would be barred from using social media, while those between the ages of 13 and 17 would need parental consent to create an account.

Bipartisan Bill Would Ban Kids Under Age 13 From Using Social Media

Bipartisan Bill Would Ban Kids Under Age 13 From Using Social Media

CBS News Under a bipartisan bill introduced this week, children under the age of 13 would be barred from using social media, while those between the ages of 13 and 17 would need parental consent to create an account.

Senate Approves Measure To Ban TikTok From Government Devices

Senate Approves Measure To Ban TikTok From Government Devices

CBS News The Senate unanimously approved a measure Wednesday night that would ban federal employees from using TikTok on all government devices, a move made out of security concerns over the app and its Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance.

Senate Approves Measure To Ban TikTok From Government Devices

Senate Approves Measure To Ban TikTok From Government Devices

CBS News The Senate unanimously approved a measure Wednesday night that would ban federal employees from using TikTok on all government devices, a move made out of security concerns over the app and its Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance.

FCC Commissioner Says Google, Apple Should Remove TikTok From Their App Store

FCC Commissioner Says Google, Apple Should Remove TikTok From Their App Store

CBS News A federal official issued a new warning to Apple and Google, urging the tech giants to remove China-based app TikTok from their app stores. In a letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google's parent company, Alphabet, Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr cited a new report from Buzzfeed News about the "serious national security threats posed by TikTok."

FCC Commissioner Says Google, Apple Should Remove TikTok From Their App Store

FCC Commissioner Says Google, Apple Should Remove TikTok From Their App Store

CBS News A federal official issued a new warning to Apple and Google, urging the tech giants to remove China-based app TikTok from their app stores. In a letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google's parent company, Alphabet, Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr cited a new report from Buzzfeed News about the "serious national security threats posed by TikTok."

Google And Apple Should Remove TikTok From Their App Store, FCC Commissioner Says

Google And Apple Should Remove TikTok From Their App Store, FCC Commissioner Says

CBS News A federal official issued a new warning to Apple and Google, urging the tech giants to remove China-based app TikTok from their app stores. In a letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google's parent company, Alphabet, Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr cited a new report from Buzzfeed News about the "serious national security threats posed by TikTok."

Google And Apple Should Remove TikTok From Their App Store, FCC Commissioner Says

Google And Apple Should Remove TikTok From Their App Store, FCC Commissioner Says

CBS News A federal official issued a new warning to Apple and Google, urging the tech giants to remove China-based app TikTok from their app stores. In a letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google's parent company, Alphabet, Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr cited a new report from Buzzfeed News about the "serious national security threats posed by TikTok."

Senate OKs Landmark Gun Violence Bill, House Passage Is Next

Senate OKs Landmark Gun Violence Bill, House Passage Is Next

Associated Press The Senate on Thursday easily approved a bipartisan gun violence bill that seemed unthinkable just a month ago, clearing the way for final congressional approval of what will be lawmakers’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.

Senate OKs Landmark Gun Violence Bill, House Passage Is Next

Senate OKs Landmark Gun Violence Bill, House Passage Is Next

Associated Press The Senate on Thursday easily approved a bipartisan gun violence bill that seemed unthinkable just a month ago, clearing the way for final congressional approval of what will be lawmakers’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.

Senators Reach Bipartisan Compromise On Gun Violence Bill

Senators Reach Bipartisan Compromise On Gun Violence Bill

Associated Press Senate bargainers reached agreement Tuesday on a bipartisan gun violence bill, potentially teeing up final passage by week’s end on an incremental but landmark package that would stand as Congress’ response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that shook the nation.

Senators Reach Bipartisan Compromise On Gun Violence Bill

Senators Reach Bipartisan Compromise On Gun Violence Bill

Associated Press Senate bargainers reached agreement Tuesday on a bipartisan gun violence bill, potentially teeing up final passage by week’s end on an incremental but landmark package that would stand as Congress’ response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that shook the nation.

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Jackson Faces Initial Round Of Questioning During Hearings

Jackson Faces Initial Round Of Questioning During Hearings

Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson will face senators’ questions for the first time Tuesday as Democrats push to quickly confirm the only Black female justice in the court’s 233-year history.

Jackson Faces Initial Round Of Questioning During Hearings

Jackson Faces Initial Round Of Questioning During Hearings

Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson will face senators’ questions for the first time Tuesday as Democrats push to quickly confirm the only Black female justice in the court’s 233-year history.

Hearing Opens For Jackson, 1st Black Female High Court Pick

Hearing Opens For Jackson, 1st Black Female High Court Pick

Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday gaveled open the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominated for the nation’s highest court.

Hearing Opens For Jackson, 1st Black Female High Court Pick

Hearing Opens For Jackson, 1st Black Female High Court Pick

Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday gaveled open the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominated for the nation’s highest court.

Senators Use Fidget Spinners, Stress Balls To Relieve Boredom During Trump Impeachment Trial

Senators Use Fidget Spinners, Stress Balls To Relieve Boredom During Trump Impeachment Trial

News 9 After sitting through many hours of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, bored Republican senators figured out a new way to entertain themselves.

Senators Use Fidget Spinners, Stress Balls To Relieve Boredom During Trump Impeachment Trial

Senators Use Fidget Spinners, Stress Balls To Relieve Boredom During Trump Impeachment Trial

News 9 After sitting through many hours of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, bored Republican senators figured out a new way to entertain themselves.

Both Bills Aiming To Reopen Government Fail In Senate

Both Bills Aiming To Reopen Government Fail In Senate

News 9 A bill crafted after President Trump's proposal to fund the border wall in exchange for temporary protections for Dreamers and foreign disaster victims failed in the Senate Thursday. So did Democrats' bill that would have temporarily funded and reopened t

Both Bills Aiming To Reopen Government Fail In Senate

Both Bills Aiming To Reopen Government Fail In Senate

News 9 A bill crafted after President Trump's proposal to fund the border wall in exchange for temporary protections for Dreamers and foreign disaster victims failed in the Senate Thursday. So did Democrats' bill that would have temporarily funded and reopened t

Trump Puts Aside Feud With The Media For A Night At Gridiron Dinner

Trump Puts Aside Feud With The Media For A Night At Gridiron Dinner

President Trump engaged in a good-natured duel of one-liners with political rivals and the press at the annual Gridiron Dinner this weekend, largely putting aside his ongoing criticism of the media for a night.

Trump Puts Aside Feud With The Media For A Night At Gridiron Dinner

Trump Puts Aside Feud With The Media For A Night At Gridiron Dinner

President Trump engaged in a good-natured duel of one-liners with political rivals and the press at the annual Gridiron Dinner this weekend, largely putting aside his ongoing criticism of the media for a night.

Trump Questions Why U.S. Welcomes People From 'Sh*thole' Countries

Trump Questions Why U.S. Welcomes People From 'Sh*thole' Countries

President Trump questioned why the U.S. is accepting people from "sh*thole" countries, when lawmakers suggested bringing back legal protections for immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African nations as a part of a broader immigration deal, CBS News' Nancy Cordes confirms, citing a person briefed on the meeting.

Trump Questions Why U.S. Welcomes People From 'Sh*thole' Countries

Trump Questions Why U.S. Welcomes People From 'Sh*thole' Countries

President Trump questioned why the U.S. is accepting people from "sh*thole" countries, when lawmakers suggested bringing back legal protections for immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African nations as a part of a broader immigration deal, CBS News' Nancy Cordes confirms, citing a person briefed on the meeting.

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Cold front expected for Wednesday

Cold front expected for Wednesday

News On 6 A strong storm system is expected to move into the central U.S. late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, passing through the region by late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.

Cold front expected for Wednesday

Cold front expected for Wednesday

News On 6 A strong storm system is expected to move into the central U.S. late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, passing through the region by late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.

From dream to reality: Booker T. Washington senior wins first in 60-meter event at New Balance Nationals

From dream to reality: Booker T. Washington senior wins first in 60-meter event at New Balance Nationals

Ryan Gillin A senior from Booker T. Washington High School has the fastest time in the nation in track and field's 60-meter event.

From dream to reality: Booker T. Washington senior wins first in 60-meter event at New Balance Nationals

From dream to reality: Booker T. Washington senior wins first in 60-meter event at New Balance Nationals

Ryan Gillin A senior from Booker T. Washington High School has the fastest time in the nation in track and field's 60-meter event.

Wildfires: The hidden dangers of smoke on your lungs

Wildfires: The hidden dangers of smoke on your lungs

MaKayla Glenn First responders are trained to minimize their exposure to the smoke, rotating crews and staying aware of wind shifts. However, the smoke’s impact is not limited to the immediate danger; it lingers, affecting lungs and breathing for days or even weeks.

Wildfires: The hidden dangers of smoke on your lungs

Wildfires: The hidden dangers of smoke on your lungs

MaKayla Glenn First responders are trained to minimize their exposure to the smoke, rotating crews and staying aware of wind shifts. However, the smoke’s impact is not limited to the immediate danger; it lingers, affecting lungs and breathing for days or even weeks.

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Cold front expected for Wednesday

Cold front expected for Wednesday

News On 6 A strong storm system is expected to move into the central U.S. late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, passing through the region by late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.

From dream to reality: Booker T. Washington senior wins first in 60-meter event at New Balance Nationals

From dream to reality: Booker T. Washington senior wins first in 60-meter event at New Balance Nationals

Ryan Gillin A senior from Booker T. Washington High School has the fastest time in the nation in track and field's 60-meter event.

Wildfires: The hidden dangers of smoke on your lungs

Wildfires: The hidden dangers of smoke on your lungs

MaKayla Glenn First responders are trained to minimize their exposure to the smoke, rotating crews and staying aware of wind shifts. However, the smoke’s impact is not limited to the immediate danger; it lingers, affecting lungs and breathing for days or even weeks.

'It is a real survivor:' OKPOP adding to its collection as it continues to raise funds to open

'It is a real survivor:' OKPOP adding to its collection as it continues to raise funds to open

Chloe Abbott OKPOP says it's raised almost $9 million toward the $18 million it needs to ensure the museum opens. But in the meantime, employees are still building the museum by adding new pieces to the collection from the former owner of Cain's Ballroom.

Hope in a bagpiper’s melody amid the ashes of the Stillwater wildfire

Hope in a bagpiper’s melody amid the ashes of the Stillwater wildfire

Katie Eastman Scott McKinley lost his home in a wildfire, but despite the devastation, he chooses to play the bagpipes as a form of healing and joy.

Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

Alex Cameron Key Takeaways from Tuesday’s phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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