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.
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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.
Adams to endorse Cuomo, sources say
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to endorse former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, sources tell CBS News. Radio host Brian Lehrer joins with more.
Analyst on how Cuomo could beat Mamdani
Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa faced off in the final New York City mayoral debate on Wednesday. Political analyst Hank Sheinkopf joins CBS News with his take on the potential outcomes of the race.
Mamdani and Cuomo trade blows
New York City's mayoral candidates participated in the final debate before the highly anticipated election. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Analyzing where the NYC mayoral race sits
The three candidates vying to be New York City's next mayor clashed in Thursday night's debate. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa has more.
Mamdani pushes back during fiery debate
New York City mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa took part in a debate Thursday as the political race heats up. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Sparks fly at first NYC mayoral debate with Trump weighing heavily in the air
The first debate among the three men running for New York City mayor was marked by heated back-and-forths about crime, qualifications, Israel, affordability — and President Trump.
What Mamdani, Cuomo must prove to NYC voters
Voters in Virginia and New York City will hear from candidates in two local races with potential national implications Thursday night. CBS News executive director of White House and politics, Fin Gómez, has more.
Prominent Democrats disagree on shutdown blame
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez railed against Republicans on CNN Wednesday night over the ongoing government shutdown. However, on NewsNation, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman blamed his own party for the closure. Former Michigan Republican Rep. Fred Upton and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne join with analysis.
Mamdani addresses Trump directly
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addressed President Trump directly and apologized to police officers during an interview. This comes after critical comments he made about the New York Police Department. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
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.
Letitia James attends rally amid indictment
New York Attorney General Letitia James appeared at a campaign rally for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday night, marking her first public appearance since she was indicted by the Trump Justice Department last week. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Terry Sullivan join "The Takeout" with more.
Letitia James gets standing ovation at Mamdani rally after indictment
James spoke at a campaign rally for mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani in her first public appearance since the Justice Department charged her with bank fraud.
Trump passed over for Nobel Peace Prize
President Trump has publicly campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize, but was passed over this year. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado received the prize for her work "promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela." Political strategists Meghan Hays and Rina Shah join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Garry Kasparov on upcoming chess match, more
The historic St. Louis Chess Club is hosting a grand reopening after major renovations. Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov joins "The Takeout" to preview the celebrations and his political advocacy.
Analyzing the government shutdown blame game
Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers at each other over the government shutdown. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Leslie Sanchez join to weigh in on the blame game.
What to know about New York City mayoral race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday he's ending his campaign for reelection. Riley Rogerson from NOTUS and Matt Brown from the Associated Press joined "The Takeout" to discuss the race and some of the day's other top political headlines.
Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayor's race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is dropping his bid for reelection, setting up a three-way race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams ends reelection bid
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday he's ending his reelection campaign. The move sets up a three-way race between Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa to lead America's largest city.
Jimmy Kimmel controversy makes its way into NYC mayor's race
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner, initially said Monday he would not participate in an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV. It's now being rescheduled.
Key issues driving Mamdani's lead in NYC race
New CBS News polling on the New York City mayoral race shows Zohran Mamdani leading with support from 43% of likely voters. Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, and Tom LoBianco, co-founder and editor of 24sight News, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
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.
Comey seeks to dismiss charges over alleged "fundamental errors" before grand jury
Comey's lawyers said in a filing that errors in the grand jury process "reflect the reckless and ill-conceived nature of this prosecution."
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."
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."
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.