How lawmakers are reacting to the strikes on Iran
The White House spent much of Sunday defending the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. While Republicans largely praised the strikes, Democrats were more critical. Willie James Inman reports.
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Social Security trust funds may deplete by 2034
Social Security could run out of funds to fully pay out benefits to millions of people in less than 10 years. CBS News MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has the details.
Swalwell takes out liability insurance policy
In recent weeks, federal officials have put multiple Democratic lawmakers and local leaders in handcuffs. Now, at least one officeholder is taking steps to protect himself from being targeted. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Rep. Greg Casar on detaining of lawmakers
Federal authorities have arrested several officeholders amid President Trump's immigration crackdown. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Budget bill proposed land sale draws backlash
Under the latest version of President Trump's budget bill, more than 2 million acres of federally controlled land in western states would be sold off and redeveloped for various purposes. Benji Backer, founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, joins "The Takeout" to explain why some environmentalists are strongly opposed to the land sale proposal.
Democrats say Trump admin. weaponizing law enforcement to silence foes
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
White House expanding deportation efforts
President Trump is calling for expanded deportation efforts in large, Democratic-run cities. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Suspected Minnesota gunman appears in court
The man accused of killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband made his first court appearance on Monday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Anna Schecter have the details.
Senate Republicans eye deeper Medicaid cuts
The Senate Finance Committee on Monday released legislative details on President Trump's economic agenda. Semafor political reporter Dave Weigel, KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner and CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga join to unpack the biggest political headlines.
Congress tensions high after Padilla removal
Lawmakers are expressing outrage over Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California being forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference. Punchbowl News congressional reporter Max Cohen, Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join to discuss the latest political headlines.
Democrats question legality of drone strike
President Trump's decision to authorize the deadly strike on Qassem Soleimani faces criticism from Democrats on the campaign trail and in Congress. Ed O'Keefe reports on how lawmakers are responding from Capitol Hill.
How age divides the Democratic party
While the Democratic presidential candidates are looking to unite the party behind them, it may prove especially difficult, due in part to some big divisions based on age. The problem is highlighted in an article in The Atlantic titled "The Millennials-Versus-Boomers Fight Divides the Democratic Party." Author and Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss.
Padilla speaks after removal from Noem event
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California spoke to reporters Thursday after federal agents forcibly removed him from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference in Los Angeles.
Practice for the congressional baseball game
Republicans and Democrats geared up on Wednesday for the annual congressional baseball game. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett caught up with some of the players during practice.
Rep. Suzan DelBene on David Hogg drama, more
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House and Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington is trying to change that as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. DelBene joins "The Takeout" to unpack the political landscape for her party in 2026.
Steve Scalise recalls 2017 baseball shooting
Nearly eight years ago, Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise, now the House majority leader, was at a practice for the congressional baseball game when a rifle-wielding left-wing extremist shot him. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett stopped by the field Wednesday morning to chat with Scalise about his survival story and the latest political headlines.
How impeachment trial could affect 2020 race
If the House of Representatives impeaches President Trump, the Senate would hold a trial on the charges - complicating campaign plans for Democratic senators who are running for president. CBS News special correspondent Alex Wagner interviewed California Senator Kamala Harris about the possible trial for Showtime's "The Circus," and Wagner joined CBSN to discuss the impeachment inquiry.
Sen. Cardin calls for response to Assad
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, joins "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the alleged chemical attack in Douma, the future of the Iran nuclear deal and the upcoming confirmation hearing for Mike Pompeo.
Democratic wave in the midterms?
Reihan Salam, Amy Walter, Jamelle Bouie and Anne Gearan discuss what to expect as midterm elections get closer and President Trump's recent comments about immigration.
Face the Nation: Sen. Edward Markey, Molly Ball, Evan Osnos
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on negotiations between President Trump, Kim Jong Un and Congress.
What to watch for in the midterms
CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto explains to "Face the Nation" what to look for in 2018 midterms polls.
Focus group shows stark divide on immigration
Four Arizona voters -- two Republicans, two Democrats -- sat down with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe for a discussion on politics and immigration.
Who is the leader of the Democratic party?
Democratic socialists Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York congressional candidate, discuss who voters look to as the leader of the Democratic party.
Sanders & Ocasio-Cortez on progressive push
One a longtime figure and the other a rising star in Democratic politics, they're trying to make waves in unlikely places.
Full interview: Sen. Tim Kaine
Sen. Tim Kaine sat down with "Face the Nation's" Margaret Brennan to talk about where his state is one year after the racially motivated violence in Charlottesville.
Justice Department releases initial trove of Epstein files under new law
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Motive sought after suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor's murder found dead
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Greg Biffle's wife texted "we're in trouble" before crash, her mother says
Cathy Grossu, the mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, said she had seen the family a day before the fatal crash.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.