How lawmakers plan to avert partial shutdown
Congressional lawmakers have hours to go before a partial government shutdown. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns explains the bipartisan plan to keep the government funded.
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Durbin: DHS funding to get separate vote
Senators have reached a deal to separate five bipartisan bills from legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security, as Democrats call for reforms to ICE. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
No comments from Noem in Trump Cabinet meeting
President Trump held his first Cabinet meeting of 2026 Thursday as his administration continued to deal with the fallout from deadly immigration enforcement practices in Minnesota. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
ICE reform focus of government funding talks
The Senate failed to advance a government funding package Thursday with Democrats demanding reforms to immigration agencies. The deadline for a government shutdown is Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Senate Democrats make demands for ICE reform
Senate Democrats are demanding changes to the Trump administration's ICE operations to avert a government shutdown. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Partial shutdown deadline approaches
A partial government shutdown deadline is imminent as lawmakers debate changes to the Department of Homeland Security's immigration operations to secure funding approval. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
GOP criticism of Pretti shooting response grows
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing new criticism over her handling of the Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, with some Republicans joining Democrats in calling for her resignation or impeachment. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
Bessent makes pitch for Trump Accounts
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady spoke with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the rollout of the administration's new retirement savings program: Trump Accounts. Riley Rogerson, politics and Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Eleanor Mueller, Congress reporter for Semafor, join to discuss.
Fetterman calls for Trump to fire Noem
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was one of the few members of his party to vote to confirm Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary. Now, he's calling for President Trump to fire her after the two fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Fetterman joins "The Takeout" to share his perspective.
Trump reacts to attack against Rep. Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar was holding a town hall in Minneapolis Tuesday when a man rushed her and sprayed her with an unknown substance. President Trump later told ABC News he had not seen video of the incident, but said, without evidence, "She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her." CBS News' Fin Gomez reports.
Latest details on attack against Rep. Omar
A man charged at Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprayed her with a substance during a town hall Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, has been arrested on suspicion of third degree assault, the Minneapolis Police Department told CBS News. CBS News Zak Hudak and Fin Gomez have more.
Rubio on state of illegal ships in Venezuela
In response to a question from Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the interim Venezuelan government is helping identify the "shadow fleet ships" used to evade oil sanctions.
Bruce Springsteen releases ICE protest song
Bruce Springsteen has released a new protest song about ICE in Minneapolis, dedicating it to Alex Pretti and Renee Good. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Early headlines from Rubio Senate testimony
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified Wednesday before the Senate about the U.S. military operation in Venezuela that ousted former President Nicolás Maduro. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Curtis tells Rubio he's struggling to get briefed
At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah told Secretary of State Marco Rubio that he's "often struggling to get briefings, clear information or meaningful cooperation from the administration and the State Department." Rubio said the instances Curtis cited were due to the departments of defense and justice leading the operations.
Rubio says U.S. not at war with Venezuela
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio over President Trump's use of the wartime Alien Enemies Act law to combat the Nicolás Maduro regime. In response, Rubio said, "We're not in the state of war in Venezuela."
Another government shutdown deadline nears
The recent fatal shooting in Minnesota may impact the outcome of the legislative process to keep the government funded. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Cruz criticizes Trump administration rhetoric
Sen. Ted Cruz is calling on Trump administration officials to tone down their rhetoric in the wake of a deadly shooting by a federal agent. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
Sen. Gallego addresses DHS funding fight
A partial government shutdown is looming over Congress due to funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Why is Trump going to Iowa?
President Trump is headed to Clive, Iowa, to discuss the economy and affordability ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest.
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East
An American aircraft carrier and three destroyers have arrived in the Middle East, a show of force after President Trump warned Iran to stop its deadly assault on anti-government protesters. The internet in Iran is still largely down, but Elizabeth Palmer reports that when it does connect, you can see the results of the regime's brutality.
White House message on Pretti killing shifts
In the initial aftermath of the deadly Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti, the Trump administration described Pretti as a "domestic terrorist" who was "brandishing" his gun and said he "attacked" law enforcement. But late Sunday, President Trump declined to say whether the agent who shot Pretti had acted appropriately. Matt Gutman, Ed O'Keefe and "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil have more.
Trump calls Walz, Frey after Pretti killing
As criticism continues over the administration's handling of the shooting of Alex Pretti, President Trump spoke with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Monday. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Democrats pledge to block DHS funding
In the wake of Saturday's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents, Senate Democrats are pledging to block a spending package if it includes a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Firearms instructor on Alex Pretti killing
Certified firearms instructor Stephen Gutowski joins CBS News to discuss the Border Patrol killing of Alex Pretti last Saturday in Minneapolis.
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