Eric Adams continues reelection bid
Mayor Eric Adams says he isn't going anywhere, amid speculation he was set to drop out of the race. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest developments.
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Trump says Epstein controversy should be done
President Trump reiterated his claims that the controversy surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a politicized hoax, just days after survivors shared their stories and called for more transparency on Capitol Hill. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Judge rules against Trump's attempt to end protections for Venezuelans, Haitians
Judge Edward Chen ruled against the Trump administration in a challenge to its effort to end the Temporary Protected Status program for roughly 1 million Venezuelan and Haitian migrants.
Trump signs executive order renaming Defense to Department of War
President Trump singed an executive order Friday directing the Department of Defense to use the name Department of War as a "secondary title" — restoring a name it last held in the late 1940s.
Digging into the weak August jobs report
The U.S. economy added 22,000 non-farm jobs in August, below the 75,000 forecast by leading economists. Unemployment ticked up to 4.3%. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports and Justin Wolfers, an economics professor at the University of Michigan, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump orders Department of Defense name change
President Trump signed an executive order at the White House on Friday, changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. An act of Congress is still required to officially change its title.
Immigration crackdown targets Chicago
A boarded-up building in Chicago will soon be a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility. This is part of the Trump administration's expanding crackdown on immigration. Plus, a Navy base in Chicago could be used to accommodate federal agents ahead of a possible deployment. CBS News Chicago's Darius Johnson reports, and CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
U.S. sending 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for operations targeting drug cartels
The 10 F-35 fighter jets are being deployed to the Caribbean for operations targeting drug cartels, one source said.
Appeals court rules "Alligator Alcatraz" site can stay open
A federal appeals court has halted a lower court ruling that required Florida and the Trump administration to dismantle parts of "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades.
Trump hosts biggest tech CEOs at White House
CEOs from some of the nation's biggest tech companies sat down for a dinner with President Trump on Thursday. Among those present were Tim Cook, Sam Altman, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. Bloomberg tech reporter Riley Griffin joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump envoy meets with Zelenskyy, EU leaders
President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in Paris on Thursday to discuss efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Liana Fix, a senior fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Trump suggests troops could be sent to New Orleans
President Trump suggested New Orleans could be the next city to which he deploys National Guard troops. Kati Weis has details.
D.C. sues Trump administration over troops
Washington, D.C., has sued the Trump administration, challenging President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in the district. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Bipartisan concern over RFK Jr., vaccines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified Thursday before the Senate Finance Committee about his vaccine policies, trust in America's health agencies and recent shakeups at the Centers for Disease Control. Lawmakers from both parties had tough questions for Kennedy. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Analyzing Trump's power over elections
Cleta Mitchell, an attorney who played a role in President Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election, said Mr. Trump could declare a national emergency to influence future elections. David Becker, a CBS News election law expert, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Sources: Trump works to impact NYC mayor race
President Trump appears to be trying to help Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race. Sources tell CBS News that the administration is exploring ways to get incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa to both drop out. NOTUS political reporter Oriana González and Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Amy Coney Barrett on Supreme Court priorities
Justice Amy Coney Barrett tells CBS News' Norah O'Donnell the Supreme Court should not "be imposing its own values on the American people." The statement comes as part of her first television interview since joining the high court in 2020, ahead of the release of her new book, "Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution."
Sources: Troops in D.C. through November
Two National Guard officials told CBS News that their deployment in Washington, D.C., will be extended to Nov. 30. Meanwhile, the D.C. Attorney General is suing the Trump administration over the use of troops in the district. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
As Trump justifies boat strike, here's what to know about Tren de Aragua
The deadly U.S. military strike this week on a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela is the latest measure President Trump has taken to combat the threat he sees from the Tren de Aragua gang.
With court's tariff ruling, U.S. businesses could be due refunds
The U.S. government could have to refund domestic businesses billions in tariffs, should the Supreme Court uphold a recent federal appeals court ruling.
U.S. designating 2 more gangs as foreign terrorist groups, Rubio says
The announcement targeting Los Lobos and Los Choneros came after a lethal U.S. military strike against a similarly designated gang in Venezuela.
D.C. sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment
The District of Columbia attorney general is arguing the National Guard troop patrols violates the Constitution and home rule.
Judge rules Trump administration's funding freeze against Harvard was unlawful
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.
Hegseth warns narco-terrorists will face "same fate" after boat strike
The United States will continue to conduct strikes on "narco-terrorists" in the Caribbean, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said.
Trump plans to send National Guard to Chicago
President Trump said he plans to mobilize the National Guard to curb violence in Chicago, saying, "Well, we're going in. I didn't say when we're going in." He also made a direct appeal to the state's governor. The Chicago mayor's office says overall violent crime is down nearly 22% this year.
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