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President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk were together for a SpaceX rocket launch in Texas as Musk continues to play a key role in shaping Trump’s cabinet. Controversial picks like Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, for attorney general face questions from some Senate Republicans amid calls for transparency on his ethics investigations. Bomb cyclone threatens the West while the East deals with drought. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he is preparing to use military assets to fulfill his campaign promise to carry out a mass deportation of immigrants who are in the country illegally. A lawyer for two women told CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz, allegedly paid them for sex – and that one of his clients claims she witnessed Gaetz having sex with a minor in 2017. Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CBS' Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on how President-Elect Donald Trump's controversial picks could affect the confirmation process. A Venezuelan man is on trial today for the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley. The suspect entered the US illegally, thrusting the Immigration debate front and center during the Presidential election. And on this Friday's "On the Road", CBS' Steve Hartman travels down memory lane with a father-son duo and their shared love for a very special car. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Satirical publication The Onion said it has bought Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction for an undisclosed price, with the backing of the Connecticut families of eight victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and one first responder. Eye on America - Clemson’s Shepherd Hotel is more than a place to stay — it’s a community hub empowering staff with intellectual disabilities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House on Wednesday, where the two shook hands in the Oval Office. President-elect Donald Trump announced new cabinet picks, selecting Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence and Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary. After months of cooling, inflation ticked up in October, rising 2.6% from September. The main driver was housing costs, with rents climbing nearly half a percent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President-Elect Trump's administration takes shape. 23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce as the struggling genetic testing company attempts to slash costs. At least 11 people were injured after a factory explosion in Louisville, Kentucky. Residents within a two-mile radius were told to evacuate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tom Homan as his "border czar." Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be overseeing border security and the potential deportation of millions of people. Eye on America - The USS New Jersey sets sail with a historic crew that includes 40 women, with Machinist Mate Kianna Gonzalez becoming the first woman to qualify as an engine room supervisor. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored all Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on this Veterans Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two men are now in federal custody in New York City with a third believed to be in Iran. CBS' Scott MacFarlane reports on the Iranian murder for hire plot to kill President- Elect Trump. There are new questions being raised about the relationship between President-Elect Trump and the tech titan Elon Musk and the influence he could have in the Trump administration. And this week's "On the Road" is in honor of Veteran's Day on Monday with a salute to a fallen hero of World War II. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, marking the first time a woman will hold the position. Eye on America -"Remembering that whether you won or whether you lost, that the person on the other side is a human being." Dave Isay's nonprofit brings people from opposite ends of the political spectrum together for face-to-face conversations, aiming to bridge America’s deep divide—a goal he believes is achievable if people set aside their phones. Nearly 20,000 acres have burned in Southern California’s Ventura County as wind fuels the massive Mountain Fire that’s forced thousands to evacuate their homes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in just 75 days after a decisive victory in the 2024 election. While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” Vice President Kamala Harris told teary supporters at Howard University. How Trump won the 2024 election — CBS News exit poll results. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As polls begin to close, Vice President Kamala Harris will spend election night at her alma mater, Howard University and former President Donald Trump will be at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Democracy and the economy are top issues for voters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final pitch for the presidency, delivering closing arguments to voters on the eve of Election Day. Remembering music legend Quincy Jones, who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many others, who has died at 91. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Both candidates are in the battleground of state of Wisconsin tonight making their final pushes for voters. CBS' Nancy Cordes has the latest. CBS' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest on the Trump campaign after the former President's comments made about Liz Cheney at an Arizona rally. And as election day quickly approaches, the United States is making its final diplomatic push to stop the war in Gaza and the cross border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. CBS' Shanelle Kaul reports that for many Michigan voters, this is a key election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in New Mexico following recent comments he made about “protecting women” that drew criticism from Vice President Kamala Harris. Both candidates aim to close the gender gap as early voting surges in key battlegrounds. Recent polls indicate that four out of five adults believe Americans are deeply divided on key political issues. Eye on America - In battleground Arizona, officials are processing ballots in new facilities to enhance transparency and address election skepticism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former President Trump voiced outrage after President Biden called his supporters “garbage” — which Biden clarified later as criticism of divisive remarks made at Trump’s New York rally. Record heat expected for Halloween. Eye on America - More than half of Americans age 85 and older still drive. When to hang up their car keys for good is often a difficult decision for older drivers that involves challenging conversations with their families and grappling with the loss of independence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the campaign trail in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump praised his Madison Square Garden rally despite backlash over crude and racist comments, specifically made about Puerto Ricans. With just one week until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at “the Ellipse” – the site where former President Donald Trump fired up his supporters before they stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Eye on America - Communities like Metter, Georgia, are often assumed to be deeply red – but this year, there's quiet support for Vice President Kamala Harris. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Election Day eight days away, more than 43 million people have already voted early. In Philadelphia, backlash against comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial comments during Trump's Madison Square Garden rally is reshaping voter sentiment among some Puerto Ricans. Joining Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail this weekend, Norah O'Donnell asked Harris if she thinks the presidential race is slipping away from her in the final days until the election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Both Presidential Candidates were in the Lone Star state today talking up key voting issues that they couldn't be further apart on. For the first time since Hurricane Helene hit, thousands of North Carolina students returned to school today. This week's "On the Road" rounds out this Friday night with CBS' Steve Hartman and a story about the rewards that come with kindness and acceptance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With just 12 days until the election, both presidential candidates are focusing on their closing arguments to voters. Eye on America- A CBS News poll shows 58% of likely voters consider the U.S.-Mexico border a major factor in their choice for president. Los Angeles D.A. backs resentencing Menendez brothers, paving way for possible path to freedom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly says Donald Trump frequently praised dictators, including Adolf Hitler, and meets the definition of a fascist. The Pentagon confirms North Korea is sending thousands of troops to Russia, a move Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin calls a "very serious" escalation. Eye on America - Nearly 40% of Americans reside along the coast, directly experiencing the impact of climate change with more intense storms and increased erosion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.