Furloughed federal workers turn to food bank
The ongoing government shutdown is now the second-longest in U.S. history, and furloughed federal workers are feeling the real-world impacts. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
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Sen. Jeff Merkley delivers marathon 22-hour speech to protest Trump
Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, delivered a marathon speech protesting President Trump's policies that stretched 22 hours and 37 minutes.
Sen. Merkley begins Senate marathon speech
Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, began his marathon speech on the Senate floor Tuesday evening to protest President Trump's policies. Merkley accused Mr. Trump of "shredding our Constitution."
Katie Porter addresses tense viral videos
California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter responded to a question on Tuesday about her behavior in recent viral videos. Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, and Eleanor Mueller, Congress reporter for Semafor, join with analysis.
Rep. Hunt looks to unseat Sen. Cornyn
Sen. John Cornyn is in a tight race with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state's Republican Senate primary, but they've got a new competitor after Rep. Wesley Hunt announced last week he's putting his name on the ballot. Hunt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his bid.
Family members of D.C. plane crash victims push for aviation safety reform
Family members of victims in January's plane crash near Washington, D.C., have been advocating for reforms in the wake of the tragedy.
Senators press contractors on errors in Medicaid eligibility systems
As contractors position themselves to cash in on a gush of new business managing Medicaid work requirements, a cadre of senators have launched an inquiry into the companies paid billions to build eligibility systems.
What stands out from Bondi's Senate testimony?
Senators on the Judiciary Committee grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi on Capitol Hill for the first time since her confirmation Tuesday. She pushed back against questions from Democrats on several issues, including investigations into President Trump's adversaries, National Guard deployments and the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
GOP Sen. Kevin Cramer on ending shutdown
One week after it began, lawmakers appear no closer to ending the government shutdown. Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of play.
Confusion over state of shutdown talks
Senators returned to Washington, D.C., on Monday, but there is still no clear plan to resolve the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on what we know about talks to re-open the government.
Government funding stalemate continues
Senators returned to Capitol Hill on Monday, still with no signs of a breakthrough to end the government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
No signs of compromise to end government shutdown
The government shutdown reached its fourth day on Saturday. The Senate on Friday went home after another failed vote to keep the government open. Willie James Inman has the latest.
Government shutdown to continue into next week
The government shutdown will now drag into next week after competing Republican and Democratic measures failed in the Senate on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek hopes to flip Senate
Iowa will have an open Senate seat in the 2026 midterms after Republican Sen. Joni Ernst announced she would not run for reelection. Josh Turek, a Democratic Iowa state representative running for the Senate, joins to discuss his bid to flip the Hawkeye State.
Welch on health care concerns fueling shutdown
The federal government shutdown stretched into its second day on Thursday with no sign of a deal. Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont joins "The Takeout" to discuss the stakes of the fight.
Gallego pushes back on GOP health care claims
Amid the government shutdown, Republican lawmakers are accusing Democrats of wanting to give undocumented immigrants free health care. Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona joins "The Takeout" to respond to the claim.
Where talks to end government shutdown stand
The federal government shut down on Wednesday, with Congress failing to reach a funding deal before a midnight deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on talks to broker a deal.
Shutdown likely after Senate votes fail
The Senate failed to pass stopgap funding measures from either party on Tuesday, setting the stage for a midnight federal government shutdown. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has the latest.
Senate to vote on resolution
Senators are set to vote on a resolution following strenuous debate on Capitol Hill to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Senate Democrats press DOJ to end taxpayer reimbursements of Jan. 6 rioters
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.
Manchin says he wants Trump to succeed
Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's new book, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense," is both a memoir and a declaration of independence from the extremes on both sides of the political aisle. Manchin joined "The Takeout" to discuss the book and more.
House passes 45-day funding bill
The House on Saturday passed a last-minute stopgap measure that would fund the government for 45-days and likely avoid a government shutdown. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it will need to be passed before 11:59 p.m. Saturday to avoid a shutdown.
Colin Allred on running for Senate again
Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred's lost his bid to oust Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024. The Democrat is running again, this time for the seat currently held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn. Allred joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of his bid.
House-passed GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in Senate
A Republican measure to keep the government funded past Oct. 1 stalled in the Senate after clearing the House on Friday.
Government shutdown looms after failed Senate vote
A Republican measure to keep the government funded until Nov. 21 stumbled in the Senate after clearing the House, leaving lawmakers without a clear path forward to avoid a funding lapse at the end of the month. Caitlin Huey-Burns explains what's at stake.
Epstein files bill will head to Trump's desk after approval by House and Senate
The Senate has approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act to compel the release of documents, after the House passed it 427 to 1.
Trump says MBS "knew nothing" about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing
President Trump accused a journalist of trying to "embarrass" Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map for 2026 elections
A federal court ordered Texas to use House district lines adopted in 2021 for next year's congressional elections.
Trump says he's making Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally
President Trump said Tuesday he will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, marking a step up in defense ties between the U.S. and the Gulf monarchy.
What are the Epstein files that could be released by DOJ?
If President Trump signs the bill passed by the House and Senate requiring DOJ to release documents tied to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein, here's what could be published.
Khashoggi's widow describes "7 years of hell," demands accountability from MBS
Hanan Elatr Khashoggi said Tuesday she was "disappointed" to hear President Trump describing her late husband, Jamal Khashoggi, in a way that "kind of justifies a crime."
Bill targeting White House ballroom donations introduced by Democrats
The bill aims to impose restrictions on ballroom donors seeking to influence the administration.
Loose wire on ship may have led to Key Bridge collision and collapse, NTSB finds
A loose wire on the ship Dali may have been responsible for the power outages that eventually led to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, according to the NTSB.
Honda recalls nearly 257,000 cars over software flaw that can lead to power loss
Software error in some Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles can cause drivers to lose power, increasing the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.