Tag: control
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Alex Jones tries to block The Onion from getting control of Infowars
Alex Jones tries to block The Onion from getting control of Infowars – CBS News Watch CBS News Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed a lawsuit this week to try to block the sale of his right-wing company Infowars to satirical publisher The Onion. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down. Be the first…
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Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader as GOP is set to retain control of lower chamber
Washington — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was elected Tuesday to lead Democrats for another two years in the minority despite the party failing to flip control of the lower chamber in the 2024 election. Democrats are holding their leadership elections on Tuesday as the party seeks to keep its leadership intact as it reels from…
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Republicans projected to maintain control of House
Republicans projected to maintain control of House – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News projected Wednesday that Republicans will keep their majority in the House, which along with control of the Senate, will make it easier for President-elect Donald Trump to fill his Cabinet posts and potentially fulfill his legislative agenda. Scott MacFarlane reports…
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Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control
Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control – CBS News Watch CBS News As fire crews try to get the Jennings Creek Fire under control, the weather is making things difficult. Meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why the conditions are complicating the containment efforts along the New Jersey-New York border. Be the…
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Hakeem Jeffries on hopes for bipartisanship as Congress edges toward GOP control
Hakeem Jeffries on hopes for bipartisanship as Congress edges toward GOP control – CBS News Watch CBS News One week after Election Day, key House races remain undecided as CBS News projects Congress leaning Republican. If confirmed, Republicans would control the House, Senate and White House for the first time since 2017. House Minority Leader…
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Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control
Washington — Lawmakers are returning to Washington Tuesday for a lame duck session after Republicans flipped the Senate and appear poised to hold onto control of the House after last week’s elections. The new Congress will be seated in January, and President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda is expected to be its central focus. Until then, Senate…
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Crews getting control of Mountain Fire in California
Crews getting control of Mountain Fire in California – CBS News Watch CBS News Fire crews are making progress containing the Mountain Fire in California’s Ventura County. Thousands of residents are returning home to survey the damage. Elise Preston has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…
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Control of House remains in limbo as Democrats reflect on losses
Control of House remains in limbo as Democrats reflect on losses – CBS News Watch CBS News Election ballots are still being counted to determine which party will hold the power in the House. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke out about the Democratic losses so far. Willie James Inman has more. Be the first…
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Dozens killed as bus loses control, skids off Himalayan road in India and plunges into deep gorge
New Delhi — At least 36 people were killed and six others injured Monday when a bus lost control on a hilly road in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand and plunged into a gorge. The bus was built to carry 42 passengers but senior state official Deepak Rawat told The Associated Press it was packed…
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Control of Congress up for grabs on Election Day
Control of Congress up for grabs on Election Day – CBS News Watch CBS News 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. Be the…