Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C.
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners. 1H ago
Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address President Biden is addressing the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. updated 26M ago
Rubio tells Senate committee the "top priority" of State Department will be U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, answered questions Wednesday from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 1H ago
Trump says he'll create "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs The federal government already collects tariffs, and deposits them in the General Fund of the United States. Jan 14
Biden says he is "leaving the next administration with a very strong hand" When President Biden took office four years ago, he sought to reassure global allies and reestablish foreign treaties from which the Trump administration had withdrawn. Jan 13
Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office on Wednesday night President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the White House announced. Jan 10
Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies for authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment. Jan 11
Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California "I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense," President Biden said, calling the damage "catastrophic." Jan 9
Jimmy Carter laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, after funeral service in D.C. President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral. Jan 9
Trump wants to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America" President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border. Jan 7
Trump announces Dubai company will invest at least $20 billion in U.S. data centers DAMAC Properties is the latest foreign investor to announce plans for the U.S. since Donald Trump's victory. Jan 7
Trump won't rule out military action to take control of Greenland as son visits Greenland's government says Donald Trump Jr. is visiting in a private capacity, so it won't discuss his presence as his father vows to make it part of the U.S. Jan 7
Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events. Jan 8
Biden visits New Orleans amid mourning over New Year's truck attack The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism. Jan 6
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 victory, 4 years after Capitol attack Congress formally cemented President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election after counting the votes of the Electoral College. Jan 6
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Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners. 1H ago 
Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address President Biden is addressing the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. updated 26M ago 
Rubio tells Senate committee the "top priority" of State Department will be U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, answered questions Wednesday from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 1H ago 
Trump says he'll create "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs The federal government already collects tariffs, and deposits them in the General Fund of the United States. Jan 14 
Biden says he is "leaving the next administration with a very strong hand" When President Biden took office four years ago, he sought to reassure global allies and reestablish foreign treaties from which the Trump administration had withdrawn. Jan 13 
Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office on Wednesday night President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the White House announced. Jan 10 
Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies for authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment. Jan 11 
Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California "I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense," President Biden said, calling the damage "catastrophic." Jan 9 
Jimmy Carter laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, after funeral service in D.C. President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral. Jan 9 
Trump wants to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America" President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border. Jan 7 
Trump announces Dubai company will invest at least $20 billion in U.S. data centers DAMAC Properties is the latest foreign investor to announce plans for the U.S. since Donald Trump's victory. Jan 7 
Trump won't rule out military action to take control of Greenland as son visits Greenland's government says Donald Trump Jr. is visiting in a private capacity, so it won't discuss his presence as his father vows to make it part of the U.S. Jan 7 
Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events. Jan 8 
Biden visits New Orleans amid mourning over New Year's truck attack The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism. Jan 6 
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 victory, 4 years after Capitol attack Congress formally cemented President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election after counting the votes of the Electoral College. Jan 6