Trump tries to deflect from war to economy

President Trump went to Las Vegas on Thursday to try to change the subject from war to the economy, downplaying rising gas prices. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

• Apr 16

Elizabeth II's relationships with U.S. presidents

Queen Elizabeth II held personal relationships with 13 American presidents during her reign. New York Times bestselling author Susan Page joins "The Takeout" to discuss her new book exploring the queen's political influence, "The Queen and Her Presidents."

• Apr 16

Status of U.S. blockade on Iranian ports

CBS News senior national correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. Retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Foggo joins "The Daily Report" with military analysis.

• Apr 16

Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel agreed to a 10-day ceasefire on Thursday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more details on the U.S.-brokered deal.

• Apr 16

Trump accuses Mamdani of "DESTROYING New York"

More than 100 days into Zohran Mamdani's term as New York City mayor, his unlikely relationship with President Trump is in part defining the democratic socialist's time in office. But on Thursday, the president took to social media to rebuke Mamdani. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Harrison Fields join "The Takeout" with analysis.

• Apr 16

10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect Thursday evening, hours after President Trump announced the temporary truce. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Joe Zacks have the latest on the state of conflict in the Middle East.

• Apr 16

Zohran Mamdani on relationship with Trump

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told "CBS Mornings" on Thursday that Democratic Socialism can thrive anywhere in the U.S. and discussed his relationship with President Trump. CBS News' Jared Ochacher has more on the interview.

• Apr 16

Trump on Pope: "I have a right to disagree"

President Trump defended his criticisms of Pope Leo on Thursday, saying he has "a right to disagree" with the pontiff over his stance on the Iran war. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest.

• Apr 16

Cuban leader says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.

• Apr 16

Trump speaks on feud with Pope Leo and more

President Trump spoke to reporters before leaving the White House on Thursday, addressing several topics from the war with Iran to his feud with Pope Leo XIV.

• Apr 16

"Arc de Trump" receives preliminary design approval from arts commission

The plans call for the arch to be built on Columbia Island, a man-made strip of land in the Potomac River that is part of Washington, D.C.

• Apr 16

Trump admin. officials make case for funds

Several Trump administration officials testified on Capitol Hill on funding for the 2027 fiscal year. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

• Apr 16

Latest as Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

President Trump said on social media Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, set to begin at 5 p.m. ET. CBS News' Natalie Brand, Eleanor Watson and Taurean Small have more.

• Apr 16

Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

President Trump says Israel and Lebanon will enter a 10-day ceasefire following talks in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports, and Eleanor Watson has the latest details after Pentagon officials briefed the press on the Iran war and the U.S. blockade at Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.

• Apr 16

Hegseth quotes Bible at Pentagon briefing

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoted the Bible and attacked the press during a Pentagon briefing on Thursday. Shortly after, Pope Leo XIV posted on social media denouncing those who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain." CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.

• Apr 16

Details on U.S. blockade at Strait of Hormuz

Pentagon officials held a briefing on U.S. operations at the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Olivia Rinaldi report.

• Apr 16

Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.

• Apr 16

Trump says Iran war "close to over" amid push for new peace talks

With the Iran war paused halfway through a 2-week ceasefire, President Trump is again voicing optimism over the potential for a deal to end it for good.

• Apr 16

4/15: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Next phase of Iran war still uncertain with blockade in Day 3; Senate rejects war powers resolution for fourth time.

• Apr 15

Former NATO leader: U.S. is "safer with NATO"

According to a new Wall Street Journal report, a fallback plan for the U.S. leaving NATO is gaining traction among some European nations amid President Trump's attacks on the organization. Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg joins to discuss.

• Apr 15

U.S. blockade puts a chill on shipping

President Trump is expressing optimism once again about an end to the war with Iran. In comments to Fox News, the president said he thinks the conflict is "very close to over." CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Zak Hudak have more.

• Apr 15

Cook Political Report moves 4 races to the left

The Cook Political Report has shifted four closely-watched Senate races toward the Democrats. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report, joins "The Takeout" to explain why. Then, political strategists Mo Elleithee and Alex Conant join with analysis.

• Apr 15

Senate rejects effort to limit Trump's war powers

For the fourth time, the Senate on Wednesday failed to pass a Democrat-led war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details.

• Apr 15

Former State Department official on U.S. blockade

The U.S. Navy blockade of vessels using Iranian ports continues, with the Treasury Department adding sanctions on Wednesday targeting oil smuggling vessels. Edward Fishman, former Russia and Europe sanctions lead at the U.S. State Department, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Apr 15

Next stage of Iran war remains unclear

President Trump on Wednesday said the war with Iran could be over soon, repeating a refrain he's made several times in the past few weeks. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.

• Apr 15

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