Waltz says Iran war could last another year
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told the Financial Times in a new interview that the Iran war could last another year. CBS News' Olivia Gazis has more.
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Trump continues to back Ramaswamy's attack ad
President Trump on Friday doubled down on his support for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad against Amy Acton featuring Acton's estranged mother. Mr. Trump also headed to the Sunshine State to campaign for Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds. CBS News' Cristian Benavides and Ed O'Keefe have more.
Angie Nixon on Democratic money in Florida
Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon says she thinks donors aligned with her party have underinvested in the Sunshine State because they believe it is racist. Political strategists Mike Hahn and John McCarthy join with analysis.
Early voting trends in North Carolina, Florida
More than 15 million Americans have already voted early in the 2026 midterm elections. VoteHub head of data science Zachary Donnini joins "The Takeout" with a look at the numbers.
Democrat hoping to flip Nebraska seat on race
One of the congressional seats Democrats are eyeing as a potential flip is Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. Candidate Denise Powell joins "The Takeout" to discuss her priorities if elected to the House.
Previewing Sunday's "Face the Nation" lineup
Sunday's "Face the Nation" is set to feature Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Attorney General Todd Blanche and Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins to preview the show.
DOJ sues to block Alaska results if GOP loses
At President Trump's direction, the Justice Department sued Friday to block the certification of the Alaska Senate race if Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, citing the presence of another candidate on the ballot bearing the same name. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
10/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate race results if Republican loses; 11 days until midterm contests.
Ramaswamy campaign on Amy Acton ad
An ad targeting Amy Acton in the Ohio gubernatorial race against Vivek Ramaswamy continues to stir controversy across the U.S. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
AOC campaigns for Troy Jackson in Maine
New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned for Troy Jackson in Maine, where he's fighting for Susan Collins' Senate seat. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
How Ramaswamy ad could affect governor's race
Backlash is continuing to grow after Ohio GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign posted an ad featuring his Democratic opponent's estranged mother, with President Trump defending the move and some Republicans condemning it. Political strategists Joe Borelli and Cameron French join with analysis.
Rep. Gabe Evans on competitive reelection race
"The Ratepayer Protection Act," aimed at preventing utility customers from absorbing the costs of data centers, overwhelmingly passed the House but failed to advance in the Senate by three votes. Republican Rep. Gabe Evans of Colorado, who introduced the bill in the lower chamber, joins "The Takeout" to discuss its failure and his reelection campaign.
El-Sayed, Rogers trade barbs at final debate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers went head-to-head during the Michigan Senate race's final debate on Wednesday night. CBS News White House and politics reporter Aaron Navarro joins with a recap.
Tafoya on where she disagrees with Trump
New polling shows Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya making gains in her race against Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan spoke with Tafoya about how she would serve as a check on President Trump if elected to the Senate.
AOC, Troy Jackson hold town hall in Maine
Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson held a town hall in Portland, Maine, on Thursday with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Trump campaigning in ruby red area of Iowa
President Trump is stumping for Republicans in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday, with 12 days until Election Day. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa is in the Hawkeye State with more.
10/22: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump defends Ramaswamy ad as some in GOP condemn it; Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson holds town hall with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten on Senate race
President Trump is campaigning in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday to try to drum up support for Republican Ashley Hinson in her Senate race against Democrat Josh Turek. J.D. Scholten, a campaign surrogate for Turek, joins CBS News to discuss the race.
Trump rallies in red states
President Trump continues campaigning for Republicans as Election Day nears. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.
Ossoff pulls ahead of Collins in poll
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has a sizable lead over his Republican opponent Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race, according to new polling from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Tia Mitchell shares takeaways from the polling data.
El-Sayed, Rogers facing off in 2nd debate
Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers will meet on the debate stage in Michigan Wednesday night for the second and final time. CBS News White House and politics reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Poll finds bipartisan support for populist policies
Polarization exists between the two parties, but according to a survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal, many populist policies are finding broad support across party lines. Pollsters John Anzalone and Adam Geller, who conducted the survey, join "The Takeout" to break down their findings.
Strategists on attack ad against Amy Acton
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's latest ad in the Ohio governor's race is drawing bipartisan pushback for featuring the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton. Political strategists Mark Bednar and Santiago Mayer join "The Takeout" with analysis.
The hottest midterm races on Kalshi
There have been millions of dollars worth of trades across prediction markets like Kalshi ahead of Election Day, but which races are drawing the most attention across different parts of the country? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Kalshi head of research Nicole Kagan join to discuss. Kalshi is sponsoring the use of its prediction market data in CBS News election coverage this year.
10/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
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