Nikole Killion

Washington, D.C.

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Navy mulls new name for USNS Harvey Milk and ships named for civil rights leaders

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Ellee Watson |Jim LaPorta |Nikole Killion

Washington — The U.S. Navy is considering renaming multiple naval ships named after civil rights leaders and prominent American voices, CBS News has learned. Among them is the USNS Harvey Milk, a fleet replenishment oiler named after the slain gay rights leader and Navy veteran. U.S. Navy documents obtained by CBS News and used to brief the secretary of the Navy and his chief of staff show proposed timelines for rolling out the name change of the USNS Harvey Milk to the public.
Sen. Joni Ernst defends her "we all are going to die" comments: "I'm very compassionate"

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Nikole Killion |Joe Walsh

Johnson Medicaid cuts in Trump bill Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa defended herself Monday after drawing attention for telling a town hall attendee worried about proposed changes to Medicaid that "we all are going to die.""I'm very compassionate, and you need to listen to the entire conversation," Ernst told CBS News on Monday.
Tim Scott highlights opportunity agenda as Black History Month draws to a close

Mar 1, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Nikole Killion

For Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, opportunity didn’t come without a struggle. “To anyone who believes that opportunity ought not come with headwinds, I don’t know where you live, but it ain’t reality,” the 59-year-old mused to a crowd on a recent afternoon overlooking the U.S. Capitol. Raised by a single mother in North Charleston, Scott described being plagued by low self-esteem after failing several courses in high school, including civics.
Tim Scott highlights opportunity agenda as Black History Month draws to a close

Feb 28, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Nikole Killion

For Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, opportunity didn't come without a struggle. "To anyone who believes that opportunity ought not come with headwinds, I don't know where you live, but it ain't reality," the 59-year-old mused to a crowd on a recent afternoon overlooking the U.S. Capitol. Raised by a single mother in North Charleston, Scott described being plagued by low self-esteem after failing several courses in high school, including civics.
Federal workers urge congressional lawmakers to reverse job cuts

Feb 25, 2025 | msn.com | Nikole Killion

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Federal workers urge congressional lawmakers to reverse job cuts

Feb 25, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Nikole Killion

White House on email to federal workers Washington — As federal workers continue to face massive layoffs, some are bringing their job search to Capitol Hill. The newly-formed Fork Off Coalition, composed of recently laid off government employees, held a job fair and staged a sit-in at a Senate building Tuesday. They targeted the offices of Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Tammy Duckworth and Lindsey Graham.
GOP lawmakers concerned about impact of DOGE cuts on constituents, but most support effort

Feb 20, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Caitlin Huey-Burns |Nikole Killion

As the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, implements sweeping cuts across the federal government, Republican lawmakers are worried about the impact on jobs and industry in their states. But very few are directly criticizing President Trump or DOGE's leader, Elon Musk, and are instead taking a quieter approach. But the concerns raised nonetheless underscore the clash between shrinking government and parochial interests. Alaska Republican Sen.
McMahon faces confirmation hearing with fate of Education Department in limbo

Feb 13, 2025 | msn.com | Nikole Killion

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Department of Education in limbo amid Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing

Feb 12, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Nikole Killion

President Trump's Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon will appear before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Thursday as the future of the agency that she could potentially lead hangs in the balance. Mr. Trump has long teased the possibility of closing the Department of Education, but he could be closer to making good on his pledge.
Watch Live: Jimmy Carter's funeral service underway

Jan 9, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Kathryn Watson |Caroline Linton |Ed O'Keefe |Nikole Killion

Steven Ford, son of the late President Gerald Ford, delivered a eulogy that his father wrote for Carter. Steven Ford said that one day, in the twilight of his dad's life, the two former presidents spoke by phone, and Ford asked Carter if he would deliver the eulogy at his funeral. Carter agreed, and asked Ford if he would deliver the eulogy at his service. Ford agreed. Ford died in 2006. So on behalf of Gerald Ford, Steven Ford delivered the eulogy his father wrote for his friend.