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Kaia Hubbard

Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Before coming to CBS News, Kaia worked as a staff writer for U.S. News & World Report, where she wrote about politics with a focus on Congress. She also previously covered courts and reproductive rights. Kaia is a graduate of the University of San Diego, where she led the student newspaper as editor-in-chief.

Rep. Mike Turner says TikTok "remains a national security threat"

Rep. Mike Turner, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said TikTok "remains a national security threat" despite President Trump's effort to maintain access to the popular video-sharing app in recent days.

16H ago

JD Vance says Big Tech has "too much power"

Vice President JD Vance said Saturday that "we believe fundamentally that big tech does have too much power," despite the prominent positioning of tech CEOs at President Trump's inauguration last week.

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JD Vance defends Trump on birthright citizenship, says the U.S. should "look out for the interests of our citizens first"

Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. doesn't have to have "the dumbest immigration policy in the world" simply because the nation was founded by immigrants.

19H ago

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson looks on as President Trump delivers remarks in Emancipation Hall during inauguration ceremonies at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.

Johnson invites Trump to address joint session of Congress in March

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday invited President Trump to address a joint session of Congress on March 4.

22H ago

The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th President

Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns

Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.

Jan 24

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, appears during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Pete Hegseth told Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to accuser

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department, is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds.

Jan 23

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for CIA Director John Ratcliffe appears for a Senate Intelligence confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on January 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director

The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in his administration amid delays by Democrats.

Jan 23

Trump supporters hold photos of Laken Riley

House approves Laken Riley Act, sending first bill to Trump's desk

The legislation expands the federal government's mandate to detain undocumented immigrants.

Jan 22

Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, left, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Senate Democrats work to delay speedy confirmation of Trump nominees

Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's nominees as Democrats push back on their speedy approval.

Jan 22

Senators learn new Hegseth allegations in affidavit by former sister-in-law

The former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth told senators in a sworn affidavit that he caused his second wife to fear for her personal safety and abused alcohol over the course of many years.

Jan 21

Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearing at Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state

The Senate quickly confirmed Rubio as the nation's top diplomat hours after Trump was sworn in.

Jan 20

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, center, conducts a news conference after the senate luncheons in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House

The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.

Jan 20

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump Inaugurated: "The golden age of America begins right now"

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

Jan 21

President Biden Speaks At The International African American Museum In South Carolina

Biden preemptively pardons family members and Trump foes

President Biden noted that the "should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing."

Jan 20

President Biden delivers a Farewell Address to the Nation inside of the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Biden pardons Marcus Garvey, Don Scott and 3 others in final full day action

Virginia House Speaker Don Scott told CBS News through tears that he is "so very grateful."

Jan 19

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