Politics
Add as a preferred source on GoogleCBS News said lawmakers were returning to Capitol Hill and described the session as a lame-duck period.
CBS News said Democrats planned leadership elections for the post-midterm session, as lawmakers were returning to Capitol Hill in Washington after the national midterm vote.
CBS identified the session as a lame-duck period and said the lawmakers’ return followed Democratic victories in the midterm elections, which the network characterized as sweeping. The report also said Democrats would hold leadership elections.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is seeking the speakership, while Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is pursuing the majority leader role. The House vote is expected Jan. 3, 2027.
A 2025 House joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment; Hindustan Times reported renewed calls after a clip showed the Kentucky Republican giving no spoken reply.
Palantir reported $953 million in U.S. government revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30, as lawmakers sought details of its immigration technology.
