Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
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SCOTUS lifts political party spending limits
The Supreme Court has lifted limits on how much money political parties can spend on congressional campaigns ahead of the midterms. In a 6-3 vote, the justices found the Federal Election Campaign Act violated the First Amendment. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Why democratic socialists are winning primaries
Democratic socialists are celebrating another win in a key U.S. congressional primary ahead of the 2026 midterms. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Democratic socialists and the Democrats' future
Democratic socialists celebrated yet another primary victory in Colorado on Wednesday. Newcomer Melat Kiros ended Congresswoman Diana DeGette's 30-year hold on the state's first congressional district. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks it down.
Colorado primaries to test Democratic Party
After big wins for Democratic insurgent candidates in New York City primaries this month, questions about the party's future are taking focus in Colorado on Tuesday. Nick Coltrain, a politics reporter for The Denver Post, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Colorado primaries test progressive wave
Democrats are hoping to nab their next major win in Colorado's primary elections on Tuesday. CBS News' Zak Hudak has more.
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
Texas Democratic chair on Talarico Senate race
Texas Democrats are touting new polling that claims Democrat James Talarico is tied with the state's Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in a tight Senate race. Texas has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1988. Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Party, joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss the race.
Democratic primaries in Colorado mark latest fight over party's direction
One week after Democratic insurgent victories in New York, the focus is now moving to Colorado, where challenges in a trio of races are threatening candidates backed by the party establishment.
Colorado Democrats fight over party direction
Colorado's Democratic Party could change following the results of Tuesday's primaries as younger progressives go up against established leaders in prominent races. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Senate Dems launch election observer training
Senate Democrats announced they're creating a new program to train congressional staff to serve as independent election observers. The staff members will be sent to polling locations to monitor voting procedures and ballot counting in states with Senate races. The House already has a similar program. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Espaillat's loss shakes up House Democrats, Hispanic caucus
Five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat was defeated in the Democratic primary Tuesday night in a stunning upset by political newcomer and democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier.
Breaking down Democratic Socialist wins in NYC
New York City Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexed his political muscle on Tuesday, with all three of his endorsed political candidates winning their House primaries. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Sources: Trump, Cassidy have spat in meeting
President Trump had a testy meeting with Senate Republicans on Wednesday. Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said he lost his temper and Trump raised his voice, but the president said, "We have a really well unified party." CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Cait Conley on race against Lawler in November
In November, Republican Rep. Mike Lawler will face combat veteran and Biden administration national security staffer Cait Conley, who prevailed in Tuesday night's Democratic primary for New York's 17th congressional district. Conley joins "The Takeout" to discuss why she thinks she can flip the seat from red to blue.
Mamdani proves power in NYC primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proved his influence endures after three progressives he endorsed were projected to win their Democratic primaries. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more.
Mamdani's picks take NYC Democratic primaries
Three progressives endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept the Democratic primaries, with two of his picks ousting incumbent candidates. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Skyler Henry report on elections across the U.S.
House candidate Alex Bores on AI regulation
New York City Democrats will head to the polls on Tuesday to choose who they want to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. New York State Assembly Member Alex Bores, who is a part of the crowded primary field, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his priorities if elected to Congress.
State of the World Cup as U.S. beats Australia
The U.S. Men's National Team clinched a spot in the knockout round after beating Australia 2-0 in group play during their World Cup match on Friday. Politico reporters Sophia Cai and Daniel Desrochers join "The Takeout" with more.
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Israel and Hezbollah reach a ceasefire in Lebanon; Reflecting Pool facing new issues despite President Trump's recent renovation.
Behind the rise of Democratic Socialism
CBS News projects Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George will win the Washington, D.C., mayoral primary. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Breaking down Maine, South Carolina primaries
Despite a string of recently revealed controversies surrounding his past, Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Maine's Senate seat on Tuesday night. He'll face off against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more on this and South Carolina's gubernatorial primary results.
Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic primary, will face Sen. Susan Collins
The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.
High-stakes Democratic primary in Maine
Voters headed to the polls in Nevada, South Carolina, North Dakota and Maine, which features a nationally-watched U.S. Senate race. As Democrats try to win back the Senate in November, their candidate in Maine has admitted to a sexting scandal and is now fighting off allegations from several former girlfriends. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Maine Democrats considering Graham Platner
Voters in four states are casting their ballots in Tuesday's primaries, but most attention is on Maine's Democratic Senate primary where Graham Platner is favored to win despite a string of controversies. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Anthony Salvanto have more.
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