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Democrats react to Biden health claims
Former President Joe Biden gave his first public remarks since his office revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis earlier in May. Speaking with reporters after, he dismissed allegations of a cover-up of any sort of decline in his physical and cognitive health while in office. Politico senior national politics correspondent Adam Wren has more.
Sausage maker wants to fix U.S. "fun deficit"
Has politics in America got you avoiding social situations? The Johnsonville sausage company wants to change that. Marketing executive Jamie Schmelzer joins "The Takeout" to explain.
Kevin McCarthy on crypto's role in politics
The cryptocurrency industry spent $119 million on federal elections in 2024. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins "The Takeout" to discuss crypto's growing role in politics.
Potential path for Democrats under Trump 2.0
With Republicans in control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are hoping to build the party back following their 2024 losses. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa, political contributor Chuck Rocha and political analyst Leslie Sanchez join "The Takeout" to discuss further.
DNC Chair Martin on state of Democratic Party
The Democratic Party is looking to move forward from the losses in the 2024 elections. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin joins "The Takeout" to discuss his plan to return the party to power.
RNC chair on political landscape under Trump
Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley joins "The Takeout" to discuss the first four months of President Trump's second term, the GOP budget bill and more.
The rise of "Food Babe" in "MAHA" movement
Among the activists in attendance at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s release of the "Make America Healthy Again" Commission report on Thursday was an influencer known as "the Food Babe." A New York Times piece looks into Vani Hari's shift from Obama ally to Trump supporter. New York Times food culture correspondent Kim Severson joins "America Decides" to unpack her reporting.
Revisiting polling on Biden's health
On Sunday, Joe Biden's office announced that the former president had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, joins to look back at Biden-era polling on how Americans felt about the then-president's health.
GOP plans attack ads on Democrats in Trump districts who voted against GOP agenda
The House GOP campaign arm is targeting Democrats holding politically risky seats for opposing the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
Key features of House GOP budget bill
The House delivered President Trump a narrow win on his budget bill Thursday. Lawmakers approved the legislation by a 215-214 vote after a marathon overnight session. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
"Original Sin" co-author on Biden reporting
A new book accuses former President Joe Biden's inner circle of trying to hide his mental and physical decline. Alex Thompson, co-author of "Original Sin," sat down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to discuss his reporting.
How House GOP passed Trump's budget bill
House Republicans passed President Trump's budget bill by a single vote early Thursday morning. Leigh Ann Caldwell, chief Washington correspondent for Puck News, and Juliegrace Brufke, Capitol Hill reporter for 24sight News, join "America Decides" to discuss how the legislation came together after last-minute changes and its chances in the Senate.
Republicans eye New Jersey governorship
Democrats and Republicans have wrapped their final primary debates in the New Jersey governor's race. Political strategists Joel Payne and Jeanette Hoffman join "America Decides" with analysis.
Ex-Jill Biden staffer on "Original Sin" book
The new book "Original Sin" digs into allegations that former President Joe Biden's inner circle fought to hide his mental decline during his time in office. Michael LaRosa, ex-spokesperson for former first lady Jill Biden, and Lauren Tomlinson, Republican strategist, join "America Decides" with their responses to the book.
McIver calls charges "political intimidation"
Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey says the Trump administration is just trying to intimidate her after she was federally charged with assaulting law enforcement at an ICE facility in Newark. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Examining the rise in legal "venue shopping"
CBS News has found that whether it's President Trump or former President Joe Biden in the White House, lawyers hoping to challenge the executive branch are carefully selecting where to file their cases in what's known as "venue shopping." CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains.
Final House vote on budget expected this week
President Trump is set to attend a House Republican conference at the Capitol on Tuesday after his budget bill cleared a key hurdle over the weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on the status of the bill.
Biden thanks supporters amid cancer diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden is thanking supporters after announcing his prostate cancer diagnosis on Sunday. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the latest details on Biden's diagnosis.
Biden's memory lapses shown in new audio
In 2024, former special counsel Robert Hur said he would not recommend charges against then-President Biden amid allegations he mishandled classified materials as a senator and vice president. Hur said he believed a jury was likely to view Biden as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." CBS News has obtained audio of the 2023 Biden-Hur interview. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join with analysis.
Trump looming over New Jersey governor's race
Democrats battling to lead New Jersey gathered Sunday night for their final primary debate. They managed to all agree on one thing: Challenging President Trump. Brent Johnson, politics reporter for NJ.com, joins "America Decides" to discuss where the race stands.
What are Biden's cancer treatment options?
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Aaron Navarro have the latest on Biden's condition. Then, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins with analysis.
Will GOP come together on Trump's budget?
President Trump may have his budget plan, but he's got to get House Republicans in lockstep after Friday's failed committee vote. Former Republican Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas, ex-chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss what it'll take to get the conference on board and more.
What is the budget reconciliation process?
Washington, D.C., has a language all its own: Words that mean a lot there but nowhere else. One of those is reconciliation. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains. Then, Laura Davison, Washington deputy bureau chief for Bloomberg, and Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, join to discuss the state of the Republican budget bill.
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