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Oklahoma is preparing to require public school teaching applicants from New York and California to take a political leanings test. Critics are calling it a "MAGA loyalty test." Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, put forward the new exam. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The Texas House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday on a Republican-proposed redistricting map after Democratic lawmakers returned to the state this week. One lawmaker, State Rep. Nicole Collier, has been at the Texas Capitol since Monday after refusing a mandatory police escort meant to ensure Democrats will show up when the state House convenes Wednesday. She joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Texas lawmakers are set to vote as early as Wednesday on state Republicans' controversial congressional redistricting map. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
In a fiery press conference, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed swift action against what he calls a brazen Texas power grab -- a GOP-led move to politically gerrymander five congressional seats in their favor. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special election in November to redraw the state's Congressional maps. CBS News executive director of White House and politics, Fin Gómez, reports.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday called for a special election to redraw the state's congressional map to counter Republican-led efforts in Texas. GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley of California joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Federal agents turned up near California Gov. Gavin Newsom's event Thursday where he announced a statewide referendum to decide on congressional redistricting. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has analysis of the redistricting plan.
President Trump took questions in the Oval Office Thursday, a day before his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Following Mr. Trump's remarks, CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman reports on the latest news from the White House.
Holder gave House Democrats an overview on the latest in the GOP Texas redistricting effort.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to hold a news conference to discuss plans to redraw the state's congressional maps. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.
In a social media post, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state plans to redraw its congressional maps. This comes as Texas Republicans work to push through a new congressional map that could add five more GOP seats. CBS News' Hunter Woodall has more.
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
The trial over President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June concluded on Wednesday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Lawyers for President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom faced off over the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles — and debated whether they were subject to a "constitutional exception."
A federal judge is hearing arguments in San Francisco about whether President Trump violated federal law when he deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles in June amid protests against immigration raids. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports on Day 2 of the trial.
Lawyers for California and the federal government are facing off for a second straight day over President Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles. Political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Vedant Patel join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The Texas House failed to reach a quorum for the second day in a row Tuesday as Democrats who fled remained outside the state in their effort to block the redrawing of the state's congressional map. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on the Trump administration's response. Then, Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general, joins to explain the legality of redistricting.
Republicans' proposed redistricting in Texas is drawing backlash in some blue states. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has the details.
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.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
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.
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.
Poland's defense minister accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as peace talks over the war in neighboring Ukraine are underway.