Judge blocks new USPS mail voting rules for now
A federal judge temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting requirements for November's midterm elections. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has the details.
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The Uplift: The American Dream
We celebrate the United States ahead of its 250th anniversary with stories about American heroes and pastimes. The founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics shares how he made a massive life change to become a Catholic priest.
The Uplift: America 250
Celebrate the Fourth of July and America's 250th anniversary with inspiring stories about America's rarest artifacts, most resilient small towns and loyal patriots.
Book looks at GOP influence on state governments
A new book, "The Fourth Branch," by former New York State Sen. Daniel Squadron, takes a close look at the GOP's growing influence over state policy and his argument that Democrats, generally, have overlooked state governments, to their detriment. Squadron joins "The Takeout" to discuss further.
Behind the rise of democratic socialism
The three candidates New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed in New York won their congressional primaries this week. Last November, Mamdani won the mayoral race after running on a democratic socialist platform. "CBS Mornings" takes a deeper dive into what appears to be rising support for democratic socialism.
America's long history of political turmoil
In his new book, "Been There, Done That," historian Greg Jackson shines a light on dark times in U.S. history, such as insurrections, political partisanship and disregard for the Constitution. Jackson joins "The Takeout" with more.
Obama's unique take on the presidential library
Former presidents and world leaders gathered in Chicago on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Study: Online views on democracy vary by platform
A new Gallup study reveals that social media users across platforms differ in how they express their views on democracy. Dr. Ellyn Maese, senior researcher at Gallup and author of the study, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
The role of debate in America's founding
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a new book is examining the foundation the Founding Fathers laid for generations to come. Tony Williams and David Bobb, authors of "Divided Over the Declaration," join to discuss.
New report on threats from authoritarian regimes
A new report from the George W. Bush Institute report is raising red flags about the threat that authoritarian regimes pose to human rights and democracy around the world, singling out China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. The report's authors, Igor Khrestin and Joseph Kim, join "The Takeout" to unpack the findings.
U.S.-China summit highlights bigger picture
In Taiwan, Tony Dokoupil spoke with people on the streets who spoke against China's government and communism, not against the people.
What precedent would Virginia redistricting set?
The nationwide redistricting fight has reached Virginia, where voters are weighing a referendum on Tuesday to allow the commonwealth to redraw its congressional map. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins with analysis. Then, George Allen, former Republican Virginia governor and senator, joins to discuss his opposition to the effort.
President Harrison's marathon inaugural address
The shortest-serving U.S. president, William Henry Harrison, spent one month in office. He died of pneumonia, following his almost two-hour-long inaugural speech delivered in the blistering cold without an overcoat and gloves. Historian Sharon McMahon joins to discuss the legacy of Harrison's address.
Georgia officials in court over FBI-seized ballots
Officials in Fulton County, Georgia, on Friday asked a judge to order the FBI to return thousands of ballots it seized from election offices in January. CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker joins to break down the latest developments in the case.
China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
Radio host and author Bob Garfield on "The Takeout"
Bob Garfield, cohost of WNYC's weekly show "On the Media," discusses the power of social media on democracy and his new book "American Manifesto: Saving Democracy from Villains, Vandals, and Ourselves" on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Extended interview: Michigan's Jocelyn Benson
In this extended interview, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaks with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about the FBI raiding a Georgia elections office, the threats she's faced while in office and more.
Michigan's Jocelyn Benson on election denialism
The FBI searched an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, on Wednesday, seeking 2020 ballots. There is no credible evidence that the election was conducted improperly. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins "The Takeout" with her perspective.
U.S. still feels Ben Franklin's impact
Saturday marks the 320th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth, and "CBS Saturday Morning" breaks down the Founding Father's impact on the U.S. and reigning popularity.
Ex-Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan on Jan. 6
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan testified at Tuesday's Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot hearing. The Republican-turned-Democrat is now running to be the state's next governor and spoke to CBS News' Major Garrett shortly after that hearing.
Machado discusses U.S.-Venezuela tensions
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has reemerged in Norway after more than 11 months in hiding. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke exclusively with Machado and joins "The Takeout" to unpack the interview.
India revokes order for phone makers to install security app amid uproar
India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run security app.
The origins and meaning of Mount Rushmore
As Mount Rushmore turns 100 years old, a new book digs into the sculpture's origins and meanings, which, like America itself, are layered with achievement and fault. Matthew Davis, author of "A Biography of a Mountain," joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making and meaning of Mount Rushmore.
Extended interview: Chris Matthews
Nearly 100 years after the birth of Robert F. Kennedy, a new book by political commentator Chris Matthews explores what made him such an iconic and lasting figure. Matthews joins "The Takeout" to discuss "Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters," the state of the Democratic Party and more.
Did the Cold War really end?
The new book "The Dark Side of the Earth" takes a deep dive into the fall of the Soviet Union and what it calls Russia's "short-lived victory over totalitarianism." Author Mikhail Zygar joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he believes the Cold War never ended.
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Tennessee cancels executions after Christa Pike survives botched injection
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Dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested over air base security incident
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Family of Renee Good files civil suits against federal government
