Judge orders DOJ to unseal ballot raid records
A federal judge ruled Department of Justice records related to the recent seizure of 2020 ballots and documents in Fulton County, Georgia, must be unsealed by Tuesday. Willie James Inman has more.
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Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic hopes were dashed Sunday by a devastating crash that forced her to undergo surgery for a broken leg. Seth Doane is in Cortina with the latest on her recovery and other news from the 2026 Winter Games.
Journalist Jon Ralston on Harry Reid
A new book by political journalist Jon Ralston, "The Game Changer," details the rise and political career of the late Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Ralston joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the book.
Political strategists react to ICE drawdown
President Trump says his administration could use a "softer touch" on immigration in the aftermath of federal agents killing two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Kendra Barkoff Lamy join with analysis.
Homan: 700 federal agents leaving Minnesota
Border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday that 700 federal law enforcement personnel will leave Minnesota immediately. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
Inside the courtroom as Ryan Routh sentenced
Ryan Routh received a life sentence Wednesday for his 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Trump says he had excellent call with Xi
President Trump said Wednesday morning that he had an "excellent telephone conversation" with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Debate over DHS funding begins
Lawmakers will now have to find consensus on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, a day after the House of Representatives voted to pass a funding measure to end the partial government shutdown. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Trump signs funding bill to end shutdown after package clears House
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
Extended interview: Troy and Trever Nehls
Trever Nehls is looking to succeed his identical twin brother, Republican Rep. Troy Nehls, as the next representative of Texas' 22nd Congressional District. In this extended interview, the brothers chat with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about the race, their outlook on the upcoming midterms and more.
Extended interview: Allie Beth Stuckey
In a new article for The Atlantic, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says the MAGA movement is waging a war on empathy, calling out Christian conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey for her concept of "toxic empathy." In this extended interview, Stuckey sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to respond to the criticism.
Allred backs Crockett for Senate, slams Talarico
Former Democratic Rep. Collin Allred of Texas is backing Rep. Jasmine Crockett over James Talarico in the Lone Star State's Senate primary race after an unverified social media allegation. Evan McMorris-Santoro, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Matt Brown, reporter for The Associated Press, join to discuss.
Nehls twins discuss Texas House race
The next representative of Texas' 22nd Congressional District could have a familiar face. Trever Nehls, the identical twin brother of current Rep. Troy Nehls, is running for that very seat. The brothers joined "The Takeout" to discuss ongoing policy issues and how they see the November election going.
Allie Beth Stuckey on Hillary Clinton criticism
In an Atlantic article, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized Christian conservative influencer Allie Beth Stuckey for her concept of "toxic empathy." Stuckey joins "The Takeout" to respond.
Congress shifts focus to ICE reform after shutdown
President Trump signed a bill to end the partial government shutdown on Tuesday as a fight looms over ICE and Border Patrol tactics. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Renee Good's brothers speak on Capitol Hill
The brothers of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, spoke in front of a congressional forum on Tuesday. The two discussed the politically diverse nature of their family and urged Americans not to let politics sow division. They also spoke about what they wanted the world to remember about their sister.
Trump meets with Colombia's president
President Trump met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday to discuss the counties' trade relationship and efforts to combat drug trafficking. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Johnson on House passage of funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke to reporters Tuesday following the passage of a funding bill that will end the partial government shutdown.
House clears procedural vote on funding package
The House cleared a key procedural hurdle Tuesday for a funding package that would end the partial government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Democrats react to Trump's voting comments
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reacted to President Trump's latest comments urging Republicans to nationalize the U.S. voting process, calling it "outlandishly illegal." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump wants to "nationalize" elections
President Trump said on former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino's podcast that he thinks Republicans should push to "nationalize" elections amid ongoing, unfounded claims of election fraud. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Concern over Kennedy Center renovations
President Trump has said he will "not tear down" the Kennedy Center as it is set to close in July for two years for renovations. The cost of the project is estimated to be $200 million. Democrats worry that, like the White House ballroom and East Wing, the project will grow over time with little oversight or input from Congress.
Details after Democrat pulls off Texas upset
Democrat Taylor Rehmet was able to score a Texas State Senate seat in a special election over the weekend by flipping a district President Trump won by 17 points in 2024. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Partial government shutdown: What to know
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on the Senate's bipartisan funding package to re-open the government and allow for two weeks of negotiations over immigration enforcement reforms. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
House Dems seeking full Epstein files access
Democratic lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee are looking to review the more than 6 million documents related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. So far, the Justice Department has only released about half of those documents. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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