President-elect Donald Trump has selected longtime ally, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, to serve as his next attorney general. CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan joins “America Decides” to examine the misconduct allegations against Gaetz, which he has denied. Then, Meridith McGraw, national political correspondent for Politico, and Andrew Desiderio, senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, join to discuss. Source
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How tight will the Republicans’ new House majority be?
When President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term, Republicans will have total control of Capitol Hill. CBS News projected Wednesday that the GOP will keep control of the House of Representatives, winning at least 218 seats. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the details. Source
Rep. Ro Khanna explains how Democrats should move forward after 2024 losses
The Democratic Party is in the process of determining how it should move forward after President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping election victory. The Republican Party has also won unified power in Washington, D.C., grabbing majorities in both the Senate and the House. Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California joins “America Decides” to discuss where his party went wrong. Source
Shock in Washington, D.C., after Trump taps Gaetz for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump continued to build his incoming administration on Wednesday, announcing a surprise pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida for attorney general. CBS News’ Fin Gómez, Ed O’Keefe and Scott MacFarlane have more on how lawmakers are reacting. Source
Ohio lawmakers pass bill restricting transgender student access to bathrooms
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. Source
Recount triggered in Pa. Senate race as McCormick heads to D.C.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say. Source
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say. Source
Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind. Source
Trump taps former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii as a Democrat in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021. Source
23andMe customer? What to know about the privacy of your genetic data.
Concerns about 23andMe’s business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company’s customer data. Source