US Politics Summary

This week on "Face the Nation," a discussion highlighted President-elect Donald Trump's controversial decision to appoint Kash Patel as the head of the FBI, despite there being no current vacancy (CBS News).

In Texas, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate, seeking to flip a seat currently held by Republican John Cornyn. Crockett's entry follows the withdrawal of fellow Democrat Colin Allred from the race, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott predicting she will face significant challenges due to her progressive policies (CBS News).

Additionally, the Supreme Court is examining the presidential authority to remove officials from independent agencies, which could have implications for the future of government oversight (CBS News). Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has expressed concerns that allowing such power could undermine the integrity of expert positions within the government (CBS News).