Early voting ends in NYC with record turnout
A record-breaking number of New Yorkers cast early ballots in the 2025 race for mayor. New York political strategists Howard Wolfson and Alyssa Cass join "The Takeout" with analysis.
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What NYC power players think about Mamdani
Patrick Gaspard, a former executive director for the Democratic National Committee, has helped connect New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with many of the city's power players, according to The New York Times. Gaspard joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Bernie Sanders on Mamdani, NYC mayoral race
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joins "The Takeout" to discuss his support for Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, one day before Election Day.
Diving into Democratic Socialists of America
As Zohran Mamdani's campaign continues to draw national and even international attention, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a deeper look at the state of socialism in America and Mamdani's rise.
On the ground in NYC ahead of Election Day
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are making their final cases for why they should be mayor of New York City. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe hit the streets one day before Election Day to speak with New Yorkers.
Obama stops short of endorsing Zohran Mamdani
Former President Barack Obama has praised Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor, but he's stopped short of endorsing him. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Key state and local elections heat up
Races in New York and New Jersey are heating up ahead of polls opening for Tuesday's Election Day. CBS News' political director Fin Gomez has the latest.
Trump: "Hard for me" to give money to NYC if "communist" Mamdani is mayor
Days before Election Day, the president told correspondent Norah O'Donnell that he would potentially withhold federal funds if front-runner Zohran Mamdani wins the election for NYC mayor.
Polls tighten ahead of Election Day
The mayoral race in New York City is tightening ahead of Tuesday's Election Day. Meanwhile, the race for New Jersey governor between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill heated up with an appearance from former President Barack Obama at a rally for Sherrill over the weekend. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more details.
Important 2025 Election Day races
Voters are headed to the polls for key elections in New York, Virginia, California and New Jersey. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Rina Shah join CBS News with more.
Obama, Mamdani talk as Election Day approaches in New York City mayor's race
Zohran Mamdani is viewed as the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City, even as the contest has divided the normal partisan lines between Republicans and Democrats.
Zohran Mamdani leads polls before election
Voters in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California have already hit the polls for early voting before election day on Nov. 4. CBS News producer Jared Ochacher is following the New York City mayoral race.
Breaking down November elections in 4 states
Election Day may be just days away, but voters in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California have already hit the polls for early voting. CBS News' Jared Ochacher, NJ.com political reporter Brent Johnson and WTOP political reporter John Domen join to break down the contests.
New York City early votes pass 400,000 mark
New York City is seeing a massive early voting spike compared to 2021 due to the high-profile mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. CBS News' director of election analytics Kabir Khanna breaks down the numbers.
Mamdani's hefty lead in the NYC mayoral race
The New York City mayoral race is about to end, and some polls are highlighting Zohran Mamdani's lead over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Politico's Jason Beeferman joins CBS News with more.
Mamdani rallies with Sanders, AOC and Hochul
The Democratic frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani, held a sold-out rally on Sunday alongside New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Record-breaking early voting for NYC mayor
New Yorkers are flocking to the polls in the hotly contested mayoral race, smashing early turnout records. Nancy Cook, senior national political correspondent for Bloomberg News, and Tom LoBianco, co-founder and editor of 24sight News, join to discuss.
1 week to Election Day: Where key races stand
CBS News political director Fin Gómez breaks down the key races in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia with just a week to go before Election Day.
Key lawmakers throw support behind Mamdani
Key lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, joined New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani at a Queens rally on Sunday night. Meanwhile, early voting began ahead of the Nov. 4 election day. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more details.
Zohran Mamdani packs stadium in Queens rally
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani packed Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, on Sunday during a rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Tens of thousands of New Yorkers head to polls for Day 1 of early voting
According to preliminary numbers from the Board of Elections, nearly 80,000 voters checked in across all five boroughs.
Jeffries endorses Mamdani in NYC mayor's race
Jeffries' endorsement is the latest show of support for the Democratic assemblyman from Queens and frontrunner in the polls.
Eric Adams endorses Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor's race
Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo appeared at NYCHA's Carver Houses Thursday afternoon for the endorsement. They embraced when they met.
NYC mayoral race final debate takeaways
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has endorsed former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the race to replace him. Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Silwa held their final debate of the campaign Wednesday night. Political strategists Matt Gorman and Adam Jentleson join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Brian Lehrer on final NYC mayoral debate
Brian Lehrer, host of "The Brian Lehrer Show" on WNYC, joins CBS News with his thoughts on Wednesday night's debate between New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Trump praises Mamdani after White House meeting: "I want him to do a great job"
President Trump and incoming New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said they looked forward to working together in a remarkable scene at the White House.
Zelenskyy talks with allies on peace plan as Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan forces Ukraine to choose between losing "dignity" or "a key partner."
Watch full video of the Trump-Mamdani meeting
In a surprising shift of tone, the two were positive and often complimentary, with President Trump saying NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani "can do some things that I think are gonna be really great."
Ohio officer acquitted in death of pregnant mom accused of shoplifting
Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb could have faced up to life in prison for the shooting death of Ta'Kiya Young.
Here's what's in Trump administration's proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Trump administration officials have proposed a 28-point peace plan designed to end the Russia-Ukraine war — a framework that would require Ukraine to give up territory and swear off NATO membership.
Transportation Department wants fliers to dress up. Will it work?
The agency's "Golden Age of Travel" campaign aims to restore civility to air travel. Experts say they have doubts.
Stepbrother eyed in teen's cruise ship death may be called to testify, attorney says
A 16-year-old who is being eyed for possible involvement in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship may be called to testify in person about the incident, an attorney said.
Here's what experts say is behind bitcoin's $800 billion drop
Bitcoin has erased all of its 2025 gains and is on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. Here's what experts say about the decline.
Driver says eagle dropped cat through car's windshield on highway
Bald eagles are predatory birds that can stand up to 3 feet tall and have a wingspan stretching more than 8 feet.