https://www.cbsnews.com/ Cbs News Politics From CBSNews.com Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:13:39 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-voter-whose-fiancee-arrested-by-ice-accuses-administration-destroying-families/ John Gannon, a Texas businessman who voted for President Trump, criticized the administration after his fiancée, a Venezuelan immigrant, was arrested by ICE agents at an airport last month. Gannon spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the incident. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:07:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/8f328207-2cd4-42a9-bd89-16c1e864bbd2/thumbnail/60x60/9319642f63bf06e16f022bf6d47646a9/intv-cmg-gannon-21-013559.png d21da57e-9dda-4fb6-b029-3964b5d4196b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hr-mcmaster-reacts-to-chuck-hagels-comments-on-iran-and-us-economic-collapse-its-ridiculous/ H.R. McMaster, who served as President Trump's national security adviser during his first term in the White House, joins CBS News 24/7 to share his thoughts on Iran and react to Chuck Hagel's latest comments on the matter. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:54:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/d0748eeb-dde9-4181-86ba-aa80c35b5035/thumbnail/60x60/5eae9f7f782977d02291581a29284055/cbsn-fusion-hr-mcmaster-reacts-to-chuck-hagels-comments-on-iran-and-us-economic-collapse-its-ridiculous-thumbnail.jpg 3d8f0780-4be7-4682-bbbd-b7ba89fdd329 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tps-ends-for-haitians/ Haitian migrants under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) have now lost their legal status after a federal judge lifted an order that blocked the end of their TPS. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:53:05 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/da794407-867c-41bd-9f7b-2748adf6d765/thumbnail/60x60/c2fbb2434ef53ee51a52001df1c78002/cbsn-fusion-tps-ends-for-haitians-thumbnail.jpg 17a0be2e-e2ce-45a9-9bd8-ac1789470145 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/senate-panel-holds-dr-fauci-in-contempt-of-congress-after-covid-19-hearing/ The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after a hearing on COVID-19 where he invoked the Fifth Amendment the entire time. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:53:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/fabfdcc5-fdd8-4d76-9e0c-c37e69ae87f3/thumbnail/60x60/1e0d1ac796e893622abdd73671bdcefc/cbsn-fusion-senate-panel-holds-dr-fauci-in-contempt-of-congress-after-covid-19-hearing-thumbnail.jpg 845fe48a-1f63-4f0f-94e7-420d8daf590a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/democratic-socialist-people-have-been-feeling-left-out/ Progressive candidates have been scoring more midterm primary wins, beating out moderate Democrats in some key races across the U.S. Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair Ashik Siddique explains why DSA's progressive policies resonate with many working-class voters. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:51:49 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/8b562f93-5636-4ce0-86b4-6790dac4bc74/thumbnail/60x60/1bc480ee3e14b625690314f2ee0b2de5/cbsn-fusion-democratic-socialist-wins-show-working-class-people-have-been-feeling-left-out-top-organizer-says-thumbnail.jpg c2db132e-82f9-4e14-844a-a2045aaf6e87 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/el-sayed-calls-for-democrats-to-unify-as-he-prepares-to-battle-rogers-for-michigan-senate/ Michigan's new Democratic Senate nominee, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, is calling for the party to unite behind him. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports on this and other political headlines. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:49:37 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/e30577f6-585a-4805-b147-75bbe1adb186/thumbnail/60x60/dcdbbcf4c5785c81fc3b62bf86d9425b/cbsn-fusion-el-sayed-calls-for-democrats-to-unify-as-he-prepares-to-battle-rogers-for-michigan-senate-thumbnail.jpg b883a731-c3ff-448f-905f-c961355c7d02 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ice-airport-arrests-climb-amid-trump-immigration-crackdown/ U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has expanded operations to target immigrants passing through airports, with terminal arrests peaking. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on this story. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:47:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/43e2a288-56f8-4e2f-85a2-1c5988e6b734/thumbnail/60x60/31a26020be557eb0b66f3e5a392e1fa8/cbsn-fusion-ice-airport-arrests-climb-amid-trump-immigration-crackdown-thumbnail.jpg 454c9ad0-9eb6-4ece-9e78-1dfa221f1a40 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/iran-and-oman-edge-closer-to-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-deal-without-trump/ Iran says it is nearing the finalization of a deal with Oman to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said a lot of progress has been made on the waterway, but Iran says the U.S. is not involved. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:44:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/4fc36362-dc26-4bba-8b6c-ec4c2a0cf919/thumbnail/60x60/d807e7f8aa6056d63113e8b1df237663/cbsn-fusion-iran-and-oman-edge-closer-to-finalizing-hormuz-traffic-deal-without-trump-thumbnail.jpg fe192c9c-df08-47da-99ad-e39aaccd688c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/senate-committee-votes-to-hold-fauci-in-contempt-of-congress-covid-hearing/ The Republican-led Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing on the origins of COVID-19. CBS News' Taurean Small reports. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:14:34 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/0f40745b-5eda-4ff2-86c1-448788ce6155/thumbnail/60x60/0956d63b624a6abed1be3f735e0f8bb6/cbsn-fusion-senate-committee-votes-to-hold-fauci-in-contempt-of-congress-after-he-invoked-5th-in-covid-hearing-thumbnail.jpg df92a299-e158-465f-a722-4a7857ca62ee https://www.cbsnews.com/video/deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-with-oman-is-getting-close-iran-says/ Oman and Iran are hammering out the final details of a deal to reopen and jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's foreign minister. BBC News' Jon Donnison reports. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:59:44 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/3de912f2-4dd5-4d47-bde1-b2689e9e04c7/thumbnail/60x60/6474e62cf0236eb8008c8c8e144b0f48/cbsn-fusion-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-with-oman-is-getting-close-iran-says-thumbnail.jpg 25030612-f29c-4c88-9561-6317120f857c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-supporter-rethinks-vote-after-fianee-arrested-by-ice-in-airport/ John Gannon, a lifelong Republican and former Trump supporter, says he's rethinking his vote after immigration officials detained his Venezuelan fianćee at an airport. "I voted for Trump ... I wouldn't do that again, not after this fiasco," Gannon said. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:57:44 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/640775aa-6e62-42b4-b3db-40039778e174/thumbnail/60x60/2d02cf9564b1f021577fe650d8d6e5a2/cbsn-fusion-trump-supporter-rethinks-vote-after-fianee-arrested-by-ice-in-airport-thumbnail.jpg 34f3f18f-2c95-4621-9c0c-5111b376e98c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-abdul-el-sayed-michigan-mike-rogers/ Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will face former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race. President Trump ramped up his attacks against El-Sayed after the state's Democratic primary. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:56:46 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/607cfbdd-5d4a-4dbc-a334-bb4f992b119d/thumbnail/60x60/fa78bd41b83c5bab6aa02ab57f629a08/cbsn-fusion-trump-abdul-el-sayed-michigan-mike-rogers-thumbnail.jpg 7d63c72f-f904-489a-b5c1-b46ee7d8323e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/air-safety-officials-investigate-why-traffic-wasnt-stopped-for-trumps-marine-one-chopper/ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating after an air traffic control incident involving President Trump's Marine One helicopter. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:52:38 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/77a0783d-191b-49f1-9bea-d87f7c44978c/thumbnail/60x60/ddfbe530596c22858385cf0458efa882/cbsn-fusion-air-safety-officials-investigate-why-traffic-wasnt-stopped-for-trumps-marine-one-chopper-thumbnail.jpg 38f9dafb-5184-457f-a56e-1fabdc78f225 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-denies-munitions-shortage-as-iran-signals-hormuz-deal-with-oman-is-close/ Iran's foreign ministry says it reached an agreement to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, and the final details are being worked out. Meanwhile, President Trump is denying that the U.S. munitions stockpile is running low. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:46:40 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/1110ea49-e356-409b-9ed7-7f2e9c856d7a/thumbnail/60x60/3a49115f3960395c11c152d60d72ff36/cbsn-fusion-trump-denies-munitions-shortage-as-iran-signals-hormuz-deal-with-oman-is-close-thumbnail.jpg 0fd122a0-d809-44ec-a330-4d50a5a41259 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/former-bernie-sanders-campaign-adviser-breaks-down-el-sayed-win-michigan/ Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects. Corbin Trent, former national coordinator for the Bernie Sanders campaign, joins with analysis. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:22:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/50880922-ecf2-42bb-ad48-41604faf783b/thumbnail/60x60/f9459aab8f1924a453613f474bbd6ad8/cbsn-fusion-former-bernie-sanders-campaign-adviser-breaks-down-el-sayed-win-michigan-thumbnail.jpg 1add884e-a624-4b18-a3ad-6b59cd36fc41 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/former-defense-secretary-chuck-hagel-on-iran-war-sharing-of-information/ Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel served from 2013 to 2015 in the Obama administration. He joins CBS News to discuss the latest developments in the Iran war as congressional lawmakers ask for more transparency and information about the conflict. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:21:37 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/68e4bb11-2f4b-4ec6-9089-157e12bff6d6/thumbnail/60x60/79798e21a548f8a239dd91553a6c39ae/cbsn-fusion-former-defense-secretary-chuck-hagel-on-iran-war-sharing-of-information-thumbnail.jpg d47fc0f9-6800-4be8-bae6-f0d842c710cd https://www.cbsnews.com/video/bernie-sanders-el-sayed-michigan-primary-win-unprecedented-modern-american-history/ Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday lauded Abdul El-Sayed for his victory in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, calling it "literally unprecedented in modern American history." Associated Press politics reporter Matt Brown and NOTUS Senate reporter Igor Bobic join "The Takeout" to discuss. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:50:24 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/bfc56540-2418-4921-92f4-4ff681e0bfaa/thumbnail/60x60/e486e5847337b426c73ce25a9fe60fb7/cbsn-fusion-bernie-sanders-el-sayed-michigan-primary-win-unprecedented-modern-american-history-thumbnail.jpg f0f89476-7354-42ab-bb55-440cf78bd8d9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-not-yet-pulled-endorsement-max-miller-reelection-campaign-abuse-allegations/ Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio is defying pressure from both parties to end his reelection campaign amid domestic abuse allegations, which he denies. Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo joins "The Takeout" with the latest on President Trump's response. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:50:13 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/bc5e8e76-afd8-495b-97e2-45e3b1bb41bb/thumbnail/60x60/f9edaf05ef6863b1b79ad641d76f1caa/cbsn-fusion-trump-not-yet-pulled-support-max-miller-reelection-campaign-abuse-allegations-thumbnail.jpg 5f5212c3-8cf1-4bd1-9c64-9c91d1ec1b89 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-democratic-socialism-is-shifting-politics-in-washington/ Democratic socialist candidates are gaining traction in races across the country, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appearing weary of its growing popularity. David Sirota, founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, joins CBS News to discuss. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:39:57 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/68725584-380a-4806-83e5-d9fca699cb63/thumbnail/60x60/0b0b56b3a1c2143ba07b918fbb8a489a/cbsn-fusion-how-democratic-socialism-is-shifting-politics-in-washington-thumbnail.jpg 4f235bbb-dfa3-4d67-af61-364b0acf1de3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-comments-on-primaries-iran-in-remarks-to-supporters/ President Trump addressed supporters in Las Vegas on Wednesday, touching on the Iran war and the performance of Democrats in recent primary elections. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:43:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/2a75daee-f304-4dc6-8aff-3facde600004/thumbnail/60x60/383d593a1057d1cb4eeecda7ebe23950/cbsn-fusion-trump-comments-on-primaries-iran-in-remarks-to-supporters-thumbnail.jpg 9539cc03-7118-4e6c-acbe-66728fbf38c2 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-to-know-after-progressive-abdul-el-sayed-wins-democratic-senate-primary-in-michigan/ Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won his Democratic primary for Senate Tuesday night in Michigan, beating Haley Stevens by a single percentage point. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Anthony Salvanto has more. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:35:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/474df45e-d268-4a19-a0ff-1c4a985b0083/thumbnail/60x60/c153d43ed032dc7d6f479ffd25a946cb/cbsn-fusion-what-to-know-after-progressive-abdul-el-sayed-wins-democratic-senate-primary-in-michigan-thumbnail.jpg 9730039c-8e66-4f43-a717-9242475caa9f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/jewish-insider-editor-in-chief-dsa-weaknesses-beyond-antisemitism/ The relationship between progressive candidates and Jewish voters has been a central focus this election cycle. Jewish Insider Editor in-Chief Josh Kraushaar joins "The Takeout" to discuss his new piece titled: "DSA's Achilles' Heel Goes Beyond Antisemitism." Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:19:27 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/b187ea38-93cc-4483-88e4-bc008284d7c2/thumbnail/60x60/ee5028d1c5e85a78463e659274ccab2f/cbsn-fusion-jewish-insider-editor-in-chief-dsa-weaknesses-beyond-antisemitism-thumbnail.jpg d47d377a-4b5c-46c1-b6a8-2491a2d31a41 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-mexico-attorney-general-explains-why-suing-doj-epstein-files/ New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein as it investigates the convicted sex offender's Zorro Ranch property. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:17:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/a35dba7c-ca22-47dc-8093-77e7d3af44be/thumbnail/60x60/1cb3d28b06fb106e75df27b8a6859468/cbsn-fusion-new-mexico-attorney-general-explains-why-suing-doj-epstein-files-thumbnail.jpg 0b0b88dc-d2e8-4e69-ab5e-02bf11d658fa https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-again-teases-deal-reopen-strait-hormuz-likelihood-remains-unclear/ President Trump is touting progress on the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and says a deal could be made as soon as Wednesday. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins "The Takeout" with more. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:55:51 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/c3bc5264-26cc-4e01-8db6-2f26a225d678/thumbnail/60x60/88542a0617b8d8d61f8967e088c9396a/cbsn-fusion-trump-again-teases-deal-reopen-strait-hormuz-likelihood-remains-unclear-thumbnail.jpg 35b08930-20e9-44a4-bc94-29ec7876d0dd https://www.cbsnews.com/video/michigan-record-midterm-primary-turnout/ Michiganders on Tuesday set a midterm primary turnout record, with a whopping 2.5 million voters casting ballots. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins "The Takeout" with more. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:54:46 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/ae4bcb66-23e5-4753-af71-bfc1517dc3ce/thumbnail/60x60/61a0fdaf205d3d29cdc8dabe6a0f69bc/cbsn-fusion-michigan-record-midterm-primary-turnout-thumbnail.jpg 82e135f7-e519-472f-ba91-58559de3afde https://www.cbsnews.com/video/progressive-who-won-michigan-house-primary-voters-sick-corporate-funded-candidates/ The progressive primary winner in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, William Lawrence, won 44% of the vote, while his two establishment challengers together attracted 56%. Lawrence joins "The Takeout" to reflect on his victory and to look ahead to November's general election. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:53:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/b508e2a2-ffd2-4ae2-b343-d7f23663b1ed/thumbnail/60x60/f144ae9e34ff8384f9ea501f70ee1dd4/cbsn-fusion-progressive-who-won-michigan-house-primary-voters-sick-corporate-funded-candidates-thumbnail.jpg 86cd3ca5-e949-489f-9338-689b88edfd7c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/el-sayed-looks-unite-democrats-senate-primary-victory/ Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is looking ahead to November's general election after narrowly defeating moderate Haley Stevens in Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from Detroit. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:52:38 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/507d6513-144d-452d-a82a-911468e31d65/thumbnail/60x60/cb7120bdabcd1d2ef3893a4fb2bf3152/cbsn-fusion-el-sayed-looks-unite-democrats-senate-primary-victory-thumbnail.jpg 1c9491fb-1cfd-4ce4-94ce-270f0a48cf82 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-claims-strait-of-hormuz-deal-could-happen-today-as-iran-and-oman-engage-in-talks/ President Trump told reporters "a lot of progress had been made" on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and suggested a deal could be announced as early as Wednesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the details. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:18:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/1086508e-af18-4e7b-950d-c7ec626f867a/thumbnail/60x60/1b7df34bc0e497c2ef72ed0b81ae7233/cbsn-fusion-trump-claims-strait-of-hormuz-deal-could-happen-today-as-iran-and-oman-engage-in-talks-thumbnail.jpg 482cd0a0-55ba-475b-8901-ea7a4551dc9f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/white-house-declassifies-info-on-secret-fbi-probe-into-trump-firing-of-comey/ The White House on Wednesday released information claiming the FBI opened an investigation into whether President Trump was acting as an asset for Russia when he fired FBI Director James Comey. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:46:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/312ffd85-85e0-4d6d-81da-6a59b0dd3f8a/thumbnail/60x60/52555bb812bbb4f76d261c40418173f8/cbsn-fusion-white-house-declassifies-info-on-secret-fbi-probe-into-trump-firing-of-comey-thumbnail.jpg 212b1786-72ac-48b9-a1d4-3a75cc66f574 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-el-sayeds-primary-win/ Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win his Democratic primary against Haley Stevens in Michigan, despite massive spending on ads criticizing him. CBS News' Aaron Navarro breaks down the race. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:45:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/05/24b77cbe-d841-493a-8dcb-ff62f0bd1142/thumbnail/60x60/f53e8afbdecfc54362e004e3c0665792/cbsn-fusion-inside-el-sayeds-primary-win-thumbnail.jpg 07530a01-8239-4b96-965b-e4216e0a9a8f