Ted Cruz on shutdown, "No Kings" and more
As the government shutdown hits Day 22, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas joins "The Takeout" to discuss the standoff with Democrats, the "No Kings" protests and more.
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University of Virginia reaches deal to halt DOJ civil rights investigations
The Justice Department announced it's reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations.
Takeaways from Trump meeting with NATO chief
President Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday to discuss what's next for Ukraine. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more details.
Russell Vought's influence in the White House
At the start of the government shutdown, President Trump posted a video that referred to Russ Vought, head of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, as the Grim Reaper. A new article in ProPublica examines the extent of Vought's influence within the Trump administration. The reporter behind it, Andy Kroll, joins "The Takeout" to discuss what he learned.
Latest alleged drug boat strike: What we know
The U.S. struck another alleged drug boat on Wednesday, the 8th such strike since September 2 and the first in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
California voters polled on Prop 50
Democrats in California want to add more of their party's seats to Congress, but they need voters' approval first. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has the data on how voters are feeling about the redistricting effort.
Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show not being reconsidered, Goodell says
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Ballroom construction pauses White House tours, but likely to resume soon
Demolition of parts of the East Wing of the White House and construction of the new ballroom have meant tours have been suspended for about two months.
Trump to offer $3 billion in aid to farmers
President Trump's administration is prepared to release about $3 billion in aid for U.S. farmers, officials say. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Details on latest Russian strike on Ukraine
Ukraine is recovering from an overnight Russian missile and drone attack that officials say killed multiple people. Meanwhile, President Trump is meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte at the White House Wednesday to discuss a ceasefire plan for the war. John Sudworth, senior North America correspondent for the BBC, joins CBS News with more.
U.S. launches strike on 8th alleged drug boat
The U.S. hit another alleged drug vessel with a military strike Tuesday night, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie d'Agata has more.
White House to offer $3 billion in farm aid
The Trump administration is set to offer $3 billion in aid to U.S. farmers despite the government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more details.
Latest on Russia, Ukraine amid fresh strikes
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is expected to present President Trump with a plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more details.
Study finds courts' growing concern with DOJ
A project to analyze lawsuits filed against the Trump administration is tracking judicial mentions of non-compliance, false information, and arbitrary and capricious conduct by the Justice Department.
Trump's ballroom demolition sparks backlash
President Trump's planned White House ballroom is sparking concerns after bulldozers began ripping off parts of the East Wing as part of the construction project. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more details.
Why Vance is in Israel
Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile. CBS News' Holly Williams has more details, while former ambassador Dennis Ross breaks down the visit.
Jeffries warns about Jan. 6 pardons
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned about the consequences of President Trump's Jan. 6 pardons after a rioter allegedly threatened to "eliminate" him at a New York City event over the weekend. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Russia strikes kindergarten, officials say
Russian airstrikes hit a kindergarten overnight, officials said. The strikes came hours after the White House announced President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have no plans to meet. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Senate to attempt 12th vote to end shutdown
The Senate is set to vote for a 12th time to reopen the government as the shutdown becomes the second-longest funding lapse in U.S. history. Before the vote, Democratic. Sen. Jeff Merkley is delivering a marathon speech on the Senate floor. CBS News' Taurean Small has more details from Capitol Hill.
Russian strikes kill 6 just hours after Trump-Putin summit plan scrapped
As Trump's plan to meet Putin is called off, Zelenskyy says another bloody night in Ukraine shows Russia isn't feeling "enough pressure for dragging out the war."
Why Trump may demand DOJ pay him $230 million
President Trump could demand the government pay him $230 million. It would be taxpayer dollars, approved by the DOJ, that he says he deserves for past cases. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane explains.
Vance meets with Netanyahu in Israel
Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Wednesday morning to continue bolstering the fragile ceasefire in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more details.
Furloughed workers on money struggles
The government shutdown has reached Day 22 as lawmakers remain at odds over government funding. Meanwhile, furloughed federal workers are feeling the impact of the shutdown. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Jack Smith's lawyers deny spying accusations
Lawyers for Jack Smith are denying accusations that the former special counsel spied on Republicans during the Jan. 6 probe. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more details.
Russia strikes Ukraine overnight
A Russian airstrike Tuesday night killed at least six people in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Meanwhile, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have no plans for a meeting as of now, the White House confirmed. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
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