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The survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein called for transparency and accountability from the U.S. government at a news conference on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
President Trump and the Democratic National Committee are considering holding party conventions ahead of the 2026 midterms. Daniella Diaz, Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Sabrina Rodriguez, politics reporter for The Washington Post, join "The Takeout" to discuss the day's news coming out of Capitol Hill.
Several Jeffrey Epstein survivors spoke on Capitol Hill on Wednesday in an effort to seek justice. Survivor Annie Farmer joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spoke at the Capitol on Wednesday to seek accountability and transparency. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Congress returns this week from its August recess staring down a deadline to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown by month's end.
Congress' month-long summer recess is over and lawmakers are back in session, returning to what has become familiar territory: a looming government funding deadline. Caitlin Huey-Burns explains.
Survivors of convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein were on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, pushing for the passage of legislation that would require the release of materials related to the Epstein investigation. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York and Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa are the latest lawmakers to call it quits in Washington, D.C. Political strategists Rina Shah and Vedant Patel, along with 24sight News congressional correspondent Juliegrace Brufke, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill on Tuesday are taking on a lengthy to-do list, including averting a potential government shutdown. Republican Rep. Tim Moore of North Carolina joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Congress has returned from its summer break with a long to-do list that includes a September 30 deadline to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Congress returns from its summer break to Washington on Tuesday. Some members are renewing demands for the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related files. Plus, lawmakers must pass a spending bill by the end of September or face a potential shutdown.
Congress returns to Washington, D.C., from its summer recess on Tuesday with an Oct. 1 deadline to pass a funding deal to avoid a government shutdown. Robert Jimison, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
The Trump administration has told Congress that it plans to cancel previously approved funding for foreign aid. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details.
Sources tell CBS News that Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa will not seek reelection in 2026. Political strategists Meghan Hays and Matt Gorman join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Nearly 9,500 threats and concerning statements were made against Congress in 2024, according to U.S. Capitol Police.
Nearly 9,500 threats and concerning statements were made against Congress last year. Now, under a new pilot program, lawmakers will get more funding to beef up their own security. It follows a wave of political violence. Nikole Killion reports.
The announcement from Rep. Lloyd Doggett means Texas Democrats appear to have avoided a potentially messy congressional primary.
The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.
Former President Barack Obama is praising Texas House Democrats over their efforts to thwart Republican redistricting in the state. During a virtual call, he slammed the GOP plan as an "assault on democracy." CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
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.
President Trump said the White House will seek "long-term extensions" from Congress to maintain federal control of the D.C. police as part of a push to crack down on crime.
America's oldest civil rights organization, the NAACP, is kicking off a series of town halls this week to mobilize Black voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
A program that pays court-appointed private lawyers is facing a financial crisis, since it ran out of money in early July.
Since retaking office, President Trump has expanded the scope of executive power and denounced federal courts that have ruled he's overstepped. Political historian and journalist Jay Cost joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Texas lawmakers are continuing to feud over redistricting efforts in the Republican-led state. But Texas is not alone: Other states may redraw their congressional maps soon. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown. Follow live updates here.
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
YouTube will pay almost $25 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump for suspending his account — most of which will support a planned White House ballroom.
The treasury secretary's current chief of staff, Dan Katz, is heading to the International Monetary Fund.
Active-duty troops and National Guard members on missions will continue to work with the promise of back pay after Congress passes legislation to fund the government.
The White House on Monday released a 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supported.
Prosecutors have charged the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.
Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday.
The possibility of a shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.