What to know about acting AG Todd Blanche
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general after President Trump announced his firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
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Early details on Trump's firing of AG Bondi
President Trump announced Thursday that he's firing Attorney General Pam Bondi. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul, Nancy Cordes and Jake Rosen have more.
Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche tapped to lead the DOJ as acting AG. Jericka Duncan anchored CBS News' special report.
Takeaways from Trump's Iran war address
President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe remarks on the president's remarks and J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News, joins with analysis.
CBS News: The State of the Union Address
President Trump delivers the longest State of the Union address in recent history, followed by the Democratic response from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger.
Mark Sanford launches comeback bid
Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina Republican congressman and governor who resigned after a high-profile affair, is running for his old congressional seat. Political strategists Tiffany Smiley and Richard Goodstein join "The Takeout" to discuss.
2/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Shelter-in-place order issued for Americans in parts of Mexico after cartel leader killed; Newsom facing backlash for comments on SAT score.
Rand Paul says he's "50-50" on White House bid
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky may be preparing for another White House bid. Matt Brown, congressional reporter for The Associated Press, and Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Comer slams Senate funding deal
The House and Senate remain far apart on ending the partial government shutdown, with both chambers on recess for two weeks. Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Congress takes 2-week break amid DHS shutdown
Congress is out of town as the partial government shutdown continues. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Congress on recess, partial shutdown continues
The DHS shutdown, now the longest in history at 45 days, is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Political strategists on Trump's Iran war
Americans are reacting to the Iran war and are rating President Trump's performance ahead of the 2026 midterms. Political strategists Carrie Sheffield and Hyma Moore have more.
House GOP attempts to forge own DHS funding path
House lawmakers are at odds over a Senate bill that includes TSA pay, but excludes ICE funding. Eleanor Mueller, White House economic policy reporter for Semafor, and Riley Rogerson, House leadership reporter for Politico, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Wasserman Schultz: GOP "bear hugging the shutdown"
House Speaker Mike Johnson said the lower chamber will vote Friday on its own plan to end the partial government shutdown, rather than the Senate-approved bill. Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
House GOP balks at Senate-passed funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to take up a Senate-passed funding bill on Friday since it did not include money for immigration enforcement, likely prolonging the 42-day partial shutdown. CBS News' Taurean Small and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
3/27: The Takeout with Major Garrett
House Republicans balk at Senate-passed funding bill to end DHS shutdown; Tiger Woods charged with DUI after car crash in Florida.
House GOP rejects Senate bill to fund DHS
Speaker Mike Johnson said on Friday that House Republicans would move to fund the Department of Homeland Security through a 60-day bill that would keep spending at current levels, rejecting a Senate-approved deal that funds much of DHS, except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection.
Will Congress fund DHS before going on break?
The Senate approved most funding for the Department of Homeland Security overnight, and now the House of Representatives must decide if it agrees with the measure. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Senate approves most DHS funding, House next
The Senate voted overnight to pass most Department of Homeland Security funding that could end the TSA line chaos at U.S. airports. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the matter soon. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports, and Semafor's Nicholas Wu has more insight.
New poll shows large Platner lead in Maine primary
A new Emerson College poll finds that progressive candidate Graham Plater holds a significant lead over Gov. Janet Mills in Maine's closely-watched Democratic Senate primary. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Matt Brown, congressional reporter for The Associated Press, join to discuss.
GOP makes "last and final" DHS funding offer
Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters on Thursday that he was hopeful about ending the partial government shutdown after the GOP made "their last and final offer" to Democrats. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle and Taurean Small have the latest on TSA wait times and lawmaker negotiations.
3/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Republicans send Democrats "last and final" DHS funding offer; President Trump extends pause on Iranian energy plant strikes.
Congress prepares to vote on DHS funding
The Senate and House of Representatives are expected to hold votes to test potential off-ramps during a partial government shutdown that has stalled TSA lines at U.S. airports. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
TSA lines are still growing, Congress at odds
TSA lines are still alarmingly long at U.S. airports, and lawmakers on Capitol Hill have not reached a consensus on ending the partial government shutdown. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
3/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Long TSA lines continue continue across the country as DHS shutdown hits Day 40; White House says Trump will "unleash Hell" if Iran doesn't make a deal.
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