More races called as Democratic majority comes into focus
President Trump is swapping out his chief of staff after Republicans' losses in the midterms, with more than 20 House races unresolved. Follow live updates.
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Democrats brace to take control of Congress
Democrats are preparing to lead both chambers of Congress for the next two years. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Schumer speaks after blue wave
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke after Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
Strategists on progressive wins in New York
What do Tuesday night's victories from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates say about the future of the Democratic Party? Political strategists Ameshia Cross and Tricia McLaughlin join with analysis.
Platner on Capitol Hill amid sexting scandal
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner was on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, meeting with Democratic lawmakers. The pre-scheduled meetings come on the heels of leaked sexually explicit text messages that Platner allegedly exchanged with women who were not his wife. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on campaign
A series of new polls show progressive Democratic candidate Graham Platner with a double-digit lead in Maine's Senate primary over Gov. Janet Mills. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
House GOP rejects Senate bill to fund DHS
Speaker Mike Johnson said on Friday that House Republicans would move to fund the Department of Homeland Security through a 60-day bill that would keep spending at current levels, rejecting a Senate-approved deal that funds much of DHS, except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection.
Political strategists on TSA disruptions
The nation's airports are facing increasing chaos due to the nearly 40-day shutdown affecting parts of the Department of Homeland Security. Political strategists John McCarthy and Mark Bednar join to discuss.
Kaine, Schumer on war powers vote
Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine and Chuck Schumer urged their colleagues to vote for the war powers resolution to block President Trump from continuing the conflict with Iran.
Democrats react to Trump's voting comments
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reacted to President Trump's latest comments urging Republicans to nationalize the U.S. voting process, calling it "outlandishly illegal." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Schumer: DHS bill "still needs a lot of work"
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke on the chamber's floor ahead of a procedural vote to advance a government funding package. Schumer said the bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security "still needs a lot of work" and listed out three goals Senate Democrats have agreed on to "rein in ICE and stop the violence."
Schumer says Democrats will block DHS funding
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Senate Democrats will block the Homeland Security appropriations bill that's part of a government funding package after Border Patrol shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Senate Democrats will not provide votes to advance DHS funding bill, Schumer says
Sens. Chris Murphy and Alex Padilla have spent the past two days calling colleagues to whip opposition to the DHS funding bill, according to a source familiar with the process.
5 Democrats say they're being probed for video
Five congressional Democrats who appeared in a video urging service members to refuse unlawful orders say they are under investigation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
10/5: Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins to discuss where the peace plan for Gaza stands, nearly two years after the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Chuck Schumer weigh in on the congressional standoff fueling the government shutdown.
Hegseth on boat strike briefings
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers Tuesday about the strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats. Hegseth indicated that members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees will see the unedited video of the controversial Sept. 2 boat strike. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more details.
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior"
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
Senate agrees to pass Epstein files bill
The Senate has agreed to pass the Epstein files bill as soon as it arrives in the chamber. It comes after no one objected to Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's unanimous consent request to pass the House legislation. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Kendra Barkoff Lamy join with analysis.
AOC on potential end of government shutdown
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is weighing in as the House of Representatives prepares to vote on a funding bill that may end the government shutdown. This comes as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continues to face backlash from Democrats on the shutdown ending.
Unpacking the backlash to shutdown deal
A bipartisan deal to end the longest-running government shutdown in U.S. history is drawing backlash from some Democrats. Political strategists Joel Payne and Chuck Rocha join CBS News with analysis.
Rep. Ro Khanna calls Schumer "out of touch"
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown is leaving several Democrats furious. Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California joins "The Takeout" to weigh in.
Khanna on Schumer as Senate Democratic leader
California Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, is weighing in on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's future as some Democrats vote to pass a House-passed bill to end the government shutdown. CBS News' Hunter Woodall has more.
Sanders, Schumer on opposing funding deal
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer spoke out against a funding deal that has the support of at least eight Democrats, which could end the government shutdown. Both senators emphasized the health care fight and rising costs for Americans.
Senate Democrats make offer to end shutdown
Sen. Chuck Schumer announced on the Senate floor Friday that Democrats are willing to end the government shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
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