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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.
Sen. Cory Booker's tense exchange with two fellow Democrats marked a rare moment of intraparty disagreement that played out on the Senate floor.
Roy Cooper, the former Democratic governor of North Carolina, is running for the seat currently held by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The Texas Legislature returned Monday for a special session, with 18 items on the agenda. They include the redrawing of the state's congressional districts and a relief package for those impacted by deadly flooding earlier in July. J. David Goodman, Houston bureau chief for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the lawmakers have in store.
It's been one year since former President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. Since then, there have been historic political moments, from the first woman of color getting a major party's nomination to attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Fin Gómez take a look at where the Democratic Party stands since that moment, and what's in store for its future.
In the wake of the Texas flooding tragedy, there is now a new push to address severe weather warnings. Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington joins "The Takeout" to discuss her letter to President Trump about updating the nation's weather systems so communities are alerted to extreme weather events before they occur.
Beto O'Rourke joins "The Takeout" to chat with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about a possible Senate run, President Trump's effort to redraw congressional maps in Texas, and what Democrats can learn from Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary.
Although political forecasters see the Republican Party as the favorite to win next year's Texas Senate race, a new analysis has shifted the contest slightly more in Democrats' favor. Could this inspire former Texas Rep. and presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke to announce a second Senate bid? O'Rourke joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
A new CBS News poll finds support for President Trump's mass deportation program is eroding. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto explains what could be behind the decline.
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the latest developments in the Trump administration's effort to unseal grand jury testimony related to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Then, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee, co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, joins to discuss further.
The gap between the RNC and DNC is wider now than it was at this same stage of the first midterm cycle after Trump's 2016 victory.
It has been six months since President Trump's second term began, and one year since former President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. CBS News political director and executive director Fin Gomez joins to examine the state of U.S. politics.
President Trump this week ordered Texas Republicans to redraw congressional district lines in hopes of adding GOP seats to the next Congress. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker explains why the move could benefit Democrats instead.
Adelita Grijalva prevailed in Tuesday night's much-watched Democratic primary for Arizona's 7th Congressional District. Grijalva joins "The Takeout" to reflect on her victory and her path forward ahead of the November election.
President Trump is calling the controversy swirling around his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files a "hoax." CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
President Trump's library is still several years away from fruition, but he's already raised millions of dollars toward its construction. The sources of the donations are raising concerns among some Senate Democrats. CBS News political investigative producer Madeleine May reports.
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month, citing new port fees — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency on Saturday confirmed the number of missing people went from 18 to 16.
The move is a sign of increasingly close ties between the U.S. and Qatar.
The Ukrainian leader wrote in a social media post that if a war can be stopped in one region, "surely other wars can be stopped as well."
The shootings in Leland and Heidelberg happened while people attended high school homecoming games.
ICE's John Schultz said he's "confident" that once the administration receives approval from a third country to accept Abrego Garcia, he could be deported within 72 hours.