Political twists and turns of 2026 midterms
CBS News' Michael George breaks down the top political headlines from the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
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Blue wave flips control of Congress
Voters helped Democrats take control of the House and the Senate in a stunning rebuke of President Trump's policies. Nancy Cordes, Ed O'Keefe, Weijia Jiang and Major Garrett have team coverage.
South Carolina Senate race leaning Republican
South Carolina's Senate race is now leaning Republican, according to new analysis from the CBS News data desk. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, breaks down the numbers.
Trump changes plans for Kansas, Iowa rallies
President Trump is changing plans for rallies in Kansas and Iowa and holding virtual events. This comes as midterm elections are just days away. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Graham, Andrews tied in South Carolina
Mike Nellis, former senior advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, and Mike Hahn, former deputy digital director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, join "The Takeout" to discuss the upcoming midterms, RFK Jr. and more.
Stephen Hubbard's son reacts to his release
Russia released American Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after four years of wrongfully detaining him. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke with Hubbard's son about the release and joins to unpack their conversation. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Trump administration's response.
Axios: GOP sending $5 million to boost Graham
Republicans are set to send more funds to a Senate race in one of the reddest states in the nation: South Carolina. Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo joins with the details.
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Donor accuses Kimberly Guilfoyle of $100,000 "quid pro quo"; USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after 10-month deployment.
Typically red Senate seats now competitive
New data shows Democrats making inroads with voters in some red states holding Senate elections in November. Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump knocks Ralph Norman for Haley endorsement
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican runoff for the late Lindsey Graham's Senate seat on Tuesday. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa joins to discuss.
8/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says Iran war to "continue for as long as necessary"; Sen. Darline Graham prevails in South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff.
Sen. Darline Graham projected to win runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.
Breaking down Darline Graham's victory
Republican voters in South Carolina have chosen Sen. Darline Graham as their Senate nominee. CBS News' Zak Hudak has the latest.
Darline Graham's political strategy
Sen. Darline Graham is projected to win the Republican runoff for Senate in South Carolina. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe analyzes her performance.
Darline Graham's primary victory
Sen. Darline Graham is projected to defeat Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more on this and other races.
Graham wins GOP Senate runoff, CBS News projects
Sen. Darline Graham, the late Lindsey Graham's sister, won the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchors a special report.
Results roll in as South Carolina holds runoff to replace Sen. Graham on ballot
Darline Graham, the Trump-endorsed sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is facing off against Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff race for the GOP nomination for South Carolina's Senate seat.
South Carolina primary analysis
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Republican senator Lindsay Graham, is facing Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina's special primary runoff on Tuesday. CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
South Carolina GOP Senate primary nears end
Republican voters in South Carolina are at the polls on Tuesday for the Senate primary runoff between Trump-backed Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Latest analysis of midterm elections
President Trump's Darline Graham endorsement will be tested in today's special Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of "Sabato's Crystal Ball," the newsletter for UVA's Center for Politics, shares his analysis of Republican strategy.
Darline Graham fights to keep Senate seat
Darline Graham faces Ralph Norman in South Carolina's special Republican runoff to replace the late Sen. Lindsay Graham. Plus, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed steps away from leftist influencer Hasan Piker's remarks on Israel and Jewish Americans. CBS News' Taurean Small has more on what you need to know.
Graham faces Norman in South Carolina
Darline Graham is facing off against Ralph Norman in today's Republican Senate runoff in a South Carolina special election. Meanwhile, Michigan's Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed distanced himself from progressive influencer Hasan Piker over his comments on Israel and Jewish Americans. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Graham says she's focused on affordability
Republican voters in South Carolina will head to the polls Tuesday in their state's special Senate primary runoff between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Trump front-and-center in South Carolina runoff
President Trump is stumping for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina on Friday night as GOP voters prepare for the Senate runoff election just days away. NOTUS senior congressional editor Deirdre Walsh and Wall Street Journal national politics reporter Ken Thomas join to discuss.
Where South Carolina's GOP Senate race stands
President Trump will be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday night, campaigning for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of her GOP primary runoff. Nicholas Reynolds, politics reporter for the Post and Courier, joins "The Takeout" to unpack the state of the race.
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