Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP's redistricting plan
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
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Rep. Nadler facing Gen Z primary challenger
26-year-old nonprofit CEO Liam Elkind has launched a primary challenge against Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York. Elkind joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he thinks it's time for his 78-year-old opponent to pass the torch.
Texas Democrat and Republican on redistricting
Texas Democrats have left the state legislature without enough lawmakers to function as Republicans look to impose a new congressional map favorable to the GOP. Democratic State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer and Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison join "The Takeout" with their perspectives.
Democratic lawmakers on why they fled Texas
Texas Democrats have fled the state in an attempt to stop Republicans from gaining more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Texas lawmakers who traveled to Illinois.
Texas House votes to arrest absent lawmakers
Republican state lawmakers in Texas voted Monday to arrest their Democratic colleagues who fled the state to prevent a vote on a controversial new congressional map. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the latest.
Democratic governors gather in Wisconsin
Democratic governors from across the U.S. have gathered in Wisconsin to discuss ways to counter the Trump administration and the future of the party. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the details.
Harris: Political system is "broken"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris told Stephen Colbert on Thursday night's "Late Show" that she decided against a run for California governor because the system is "broken." Political strategists Joel Payne and Leslie Sanchez join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on gubernatorial bid
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a former Democrat running as an independent to become the next governor of Michigan, is leading the race's fundraising. Duggan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley, Democrats vote to advance congressional stock trading ban
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voted with Democrats to advance legislation to ban members of Congress from owning individual stocks.
Democrats eye forced release of Epstein files
Senate Democrats are eyeing a rarely used law to force the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
Harris not running for California governor
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she will not run for California governor in 2026. CBS News executive director for White House and politics Fin Gómez joins with more.
Infighting among Democrats and Republicans
A wave of party infighting has hit the Senate, with Democrats openly sparring on the upper chamber's floor over the direction of the party, and Republicans squabbling over a potential congressional ban on stock trading. Megan Scully, Capitol influence team leader for Bloomberg News, and Shelby Talcott, White House reporter for Semafor, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Texas GOP unveils proposed congressional map
State lawmakers in Texas unveiled on Wednesday their new proposed congressional map, which is designed to create a bigger advantage for Republicans. Ally Mutnick, senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, joins "The Takeout" to unpack the map's implications.
Joe Rogan breaks with Trump on Epstein files
As President Trump continues to try to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein, some of his most outspoken supporters are refusing to drop their concerns. Among them: Podcaster Joe Rogan. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Rina Shah join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Cory Booker accuses Democrats of being "complicit" in Trump's agenda
Sen. Cory Booker's tense exchange with two fellow Democrats marked a rare moment of intraparty disagreement that played out on the Senate floor.
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper running for Senate
Roy Cooper, the former Democratic governor of North Carolina, is running for the seat currently held by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.
Senate Democrats have "grave concerns" about U.S. support for GHF Gaza aid efforts
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
Democratic leaders encourage young voters
Some top Democratic leaders are encouraging younger generations to get involved in politics. During the annual Voters of Tomorrow Summit in Washington, D.C., former Vice President Kamala Harris spoke virtually to attendees, urging Gen Z voters to unite and strengthen Democracy. CBS News executive director for White House and politics Fin Gómez reports.
Earle-Sears on running for Virginia governor
A Virginia Commonwealth University poll released last week showed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger with a double-digit lead over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Earle-Sears joins "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign for governor of Virginia.
Democrats battle Texas redistricting effort
Texas Democrats are visiting California and Illinois today to meet with Democratic Govs. Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker. The lawmakers are looking for support against a Republican-led redistricting effort in their state. Political strategists Lance Trover and Kristian Ramos join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Texas Democrats warn of GOP redistricting push
Republicans can only afford to lose three seats in the House in next year's election, or they will lose control of the body. The president's party traditionally loses more than 20. To improve the odds, President Trump has been pressuring Texas Republicans to redraw congressional district maps to help the party win more seats in the midterm elections. Jason Allen has more.
Johnson on House GOP relationship with Trump
Punchbowl News recently accused the GOP-controlled House of being "an arm of the White House." House Speaker Mike Johnson responded in an interview with Major Garrett. Then, John Bresnahan, Punchbowl News co-founder, joins "The Takeout" with his thoughts on Johnson's answer.
Johnson "very bullish" on GOP in midterms
President Trump wants Texas lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map to increase Republicans' chances of keeping a House majority after the 2026 midterms. Speaker Mike Johnson joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on the proposal. Then, Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Kadia Goba, congressional reporter for The Washington Post, and Alex Isenstadt, senior political reporter for Axios, join with analysis.
Democrats amplify attacks over Epstein files
Democrats are pouncing on the Jeffrey Epstein controversy as Republicans shut down the House floor to avoid a vote on releasing more files from the case. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Rep. Joyce Beatty on public broadcasting cuts
NPR's news chief has announced that she is stepping down just days after Congress approved more than $1 billion in cuts to public media. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio joins "The Takeout" with her perspective.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Hurricane Erin bringing tropical storm conditions to North Carolina's Outer Banks
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Abbott targets Texas lawmakers who flee state to block votes
New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.
Gabbard cutting Director of National Intelligence staff by roughly 40%
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.
Menendez brothers continue bid toward freedom with parole hearings on tap
Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate California parole board hearings this week after spending decades in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Flying object that crashed in Poland was a Russian drone, Polish officials say
Poland's defense minister accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as peace talks over the war in neighboring Ukraine are underway.
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.