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.
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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.
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.
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.
Sources say RNC Chair Whatley runs for Senate
Several sources tell CBS News that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley is preparing to run for Senate in North Carolina next year. CBS News executive director for the White House and politics, Fin Gómez, reports.
Full Interview: Sen. Maria Cantwell
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.
Full Interview: Beto O'Rourke
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.
Beto O'Rourke on possible 2026 Senate bid
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.
Lead-up to Congress' funding cuts
President Trump has signed the first major legislation addressing cryptocurrencies in the U.S. It comes less than 24 hours after Congress passed cuts worth $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Senate advances Emil Bove's nomination
The Senate on Thursday advanced the nomination of controversial Trump ally Emil Bove, while the Justice Department fired the daughter of a Trump rival, Maurene Comey. Meanwhile, President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor health condition related to his veins and on Capitol Hill, lawmakers moved forward with $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the details.
Senate approves $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid, public media funding
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early Thursday and sent it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
Senate advances Trump spending cuts
Vice President JD Vance travelled to Pennsylvania on Wednesday to rally supporters following the passage of the president's massive spending and tax bill. Before the campaign stops, Vance delivered a decisive vote in the Senate on Tuesday, advancing President Trump's spending cuts on foreign aid and public broadcasters. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Democrats push for presidential library rules
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.
How rescission requests work in Congress
The Senate is expected to vote this week on the Trump administration's request to cancel billions of dollars in funding previously approved for multiple government departments and agencies. CBS News' Nancy Chen explains how the rescission process works.
Key details on Waltz' confirmation hearing
President Trump's former national security adviser, Mike Waltz, was grilled on Capitol Hill Tuesday over his role in the Signal group chat, where officials inadvertently disclosed sensitive military details about a strike in Yemen to a reporter. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details.
Trump pushes for major Senate budget cuts
President Trump is pushing for Senate Republican lawmakers to agree to make $9.4 trillion in spending cuts, including Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) slashes to things like foreign aid and public broadcasting. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
North Carolina Senate race moves to toss up
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis' surprise retirement could benefit Democrats in the race for his North Carolina Senate seat. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report, and Laura Davison, Washington deputy bureau chief for Bloomberg News, join "The Takeout" with more.
Ukraine secures billions in rebuild pledges
During a recovery conference in Rome on Thursday, Global leaders pledged to help rebuild Ukraine. The renewed vows of support come as Kyiv faces a new wave of Russian attacks. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
Warren, Sheehy team up on Defense Depart. bill
In a rare moment of bipartisanship, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana are partnering on a bill that would change the way the military repairs equipment. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with the pair about why the issue has them crossing party lines.
Full Interview: Sen. Peter Welch
Vermont Democratic Sen. Peter Welch joins "The Takeout" to discuss his idea to overhaul FEMA in the aftermath of the Texas floods.
Full Interview: Sen. Roger Marshall
Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, a physician, speaks with Major Garrett about how the passage of President Trump's budget bill will impact rural hospitals.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.
Sen. Roger Marshall calls for Russia sanctions
President Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin has been dishing him a lot of "bull----" regarding Ukraine. Republican Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas joins "The Takeout" to discuss U.S. aid to Ukraine, the future of rural hospitals and more.
NOAA nominee on emergency alert systems
Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, spoke about improving emergency alert systems to warn people about severe weather after deadly flash floods swept through Central Texas. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas asked the question to Jacobs, who was appearing at his Senate confirmation hearing.
Schumer requests Texas flood response probe
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants a government watchdog to investigate the National Weather Service's response to the deadly floods in central Texas. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
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.
Immigration crackdown in New Orleans could start as early as Dec. 1
The Trump administration's planned immigration enforcement crackdown in New Orleans could start as early as Dec. 1, Department of Homeland Security sources told CBS News.
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.