Durbin announces Senate retirement
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin announced he will not seek reelection, prompting a shake up in Democratic leadership for the upper chamber. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Sens. Tina Smith and Gary Peters on retiring
As Democrats work to win back support in the Midwest, they will be without Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith and Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns sat down with the lawmakers for their take on the state of the Democratic Party.
Tariffs and more: Recapping week in politics
President Trump's tariffs eclipsed almost everything this week, from administration firings to the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine calling it quits. Jake Traylor, White House reporter for Politico, and Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, join "America Decides" to break down some big moments from the political universe this week.
Senate looks to rein in Trump's tariff power
The White House Budget Office says that President Trump would veto a bipartisan Senate bill that limits his authority to impose tariffs, should the legislation pass and get to his desk. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
What's next for GOP budget plan
The Senate adopted a GOP budget resolution on Saturday that's key to implementing President Trump's agenda. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
What's in the budget plan adopted by Senate?
House Republican leaders look to shore up support for a budget resolution adopted by Senate Republicans on Saturday after an all-night "vote-a-rama." The resolution includes a framework for President Trump's tax cuts. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Senate adopts GOP budget plan after marathon vote series
The budget resolution is just the first step in the complicated reconciliation process.
Senate working on budget compromise
The Senate may vote soon on a potential budget compromise resolution that could make its way to the President's desk once it finds consensus in the House. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate Signal leak
The Pentagon's Inspector General's Office said it will look into whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal complied with Defense Department policies. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
McMorrow announces bid for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Peters
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
Boeing CEO defends company's safety reform
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg was in the hot seat on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Members of the Senate Commerce Committee questioned him about the company's recent manufacturing and safety issues. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Booker breaks record with marathon 25-hour speech on Senate floor
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday to protest Trump policies and didn't stop till after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Cruz's advice for marathon Senate speech: "Nothing in, nothing out"
After his 21-hour speech in 2013, Cruz said the most common question he was asked was about going to the bathroom.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan officially launches U.S. Senate run
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.
Senators grill FAA head over mid-air collision
The acting head of the FAA admitted "something was missed" when explaining what led to the deadly midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner in January. Senators also grilled the top aviation official on why thousands of previous close calls at Reagan National Airport went unaddressed. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Some GOP members call for leaked chat probe
The White House is still playing defense on the controversial text chain discussing military strikes in Yemen that inadvertently included a reporter. Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Republican Roger Wicker along with ranking Democrat Jack Reed are asking for an expedited inspector general investigation into the incident. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more of the fallout.
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA, Jay Bhattacharya to head NIH
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
Trump defends security team after Yemen chat leak
President Trump downplayed the security breach that allowed a journalist to join a chat in which the Trump national security team was planning an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Lawmakers demand investigation on Signal chat
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to the Trump administration's group text controversy, though House Speaker Mike Johnson said he doesn't believe Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth or National Security Adviser Mike Waltz should be disciplined. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more reaction from Capitol Hill.
Trump administration downplays Signal leak
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are demanding answers as to how a journalist was inadvertently added to a group chat with Trump administration officials discussing war plans. Lawmakers grilled some top intelligence officers on Tuesday during a hearing that was supposed to be focused on ongoing threats. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi, Charlie D'Agata and Nicole Sganga report on the latest developments.
Democratic leadership questions loom over Congress' return
Democrats remained mum as they left Washington in the aftermath of the tense funding fight.
Schumer defends voting for GOP spending bill
Despite criticism from within his party, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is defending his decision to vote for Republican legislation that averted a government shutdown last week. Tom LoBianco, founder and editor of 24sight News, and Jasmine Wright, reporter for NOTUS, join "America Decides" with analysis.
Fallout from Schumer's support for GOP bill
Some House and Senate Democrats appear divided over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to help Republicans avoid a government shutdown. Nine other Democrats joined Sen. Schumer in advancing the stopgap measure Friday, which funds the government through September and President Trump signed. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Schumer postpones book tour after backlash
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has postponed his book tour over security concerns. The decision comes just days after he faced opposition from his party for supporting the Republican spending bill. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, join "America Decides" to unpack the potential political fallout.
Trump signs continuing resolution, averting shutdown, White House says
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
As Trump makes autism announcement, Tylenol maker and medical experts push back
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Trump to meet with Schumer and Jeffries as government shutdown looms
Democrats have pleaded with Republicans to negotiate before government funding expires at the end of the month.
Trump executive order labels antifa a "domestic terrorist organization"
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
Supreme Court lets Trump fire FTC commissioner for now and takes up dispute over removal
President Trump moved to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from her position as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in March.
Sarah Ferguson dropped by U.K. charities over reported Epstein email
Newspapers in the U.K. published an email that Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson reportedly wrote to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
4 soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash identified by Army
Andrew Cully, Andrew Kraus, Donavon Scott and Jadalyn Good were part an elite team that does nighttime missions.
Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida rests his case without testifying
A man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year has chosen not to testify in his own defense.
The night Jeffrey Epstein claimed his cellmate tried to kill him
New internal documents reveal details of an incident that left Jeffrey Epstein injured and on suicide watch days before his death.