Restaurants closing over high costs, low sales
In the first six months of 2026, more than 7,500 restaurant locations have closed nationwide. Mark Strassmann reports that rising costs and declining sales are forcing some to make tough decisions.
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Key politics at play in the 2026 midterms
Ed O'Keefe has the latest on what you should know ahead of Election Day.
Economic struggles motivate midterm voters
Financial stress and the state of the economy are key issues for voters. Kelly O'Grady explains more.
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France braces for more protests, plus photographer Gray Malin shares stunning images. All this and more.
How Ramaswamy ad could affect governor's race
Backlash is continuing to grow after Ohio GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign posted an ad featuring his Democratic opponent's estranged mother, with President Trump defending the move and some Republicans condemning it. Political strategists Joe Borelli and Cameron French join with analysis.
El-Sayed, Rogers trade barbs at final debate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers went head-to-head during the Michigan Senate race's final debate on Wednesday night. CBS News White House and politics reporter Aaron Navarro joins with a recap.
Farmer reacts to Trump's relief fund
American farmers are struggling with high prices as the Iran war and the Trump administration's tariffs drive up costs. President Trump announced an $8 billion relief fund for farmers ahead of the midterm elections. Founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association John Boyd Jr. shares his thoughts.
Trump rallies in red states
President Trump continues campaigning for Republicans as Election Day nears. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.
U.S. moving some troops from Middle East
The U.S. military has been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to ongoing threats from Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials tell CBS News. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more details.
Hubbard comes home to the U.S.
U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard has been released from a Russian prison. This comes after President Trump made a diesel deal with Russia and a U.S. envoy met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine war. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Poll finds bipartisan support for populist policies
Polarization exists between the two parties, but according to a survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal, many populist policies are finding broad support across party lines. Pollsters John Anzalone and Adam Geller, who conducted the survey, join "The Takeout" to break down their findings.
San Diego mayor on affordability crisis
Americans are struggling with rising prices as the Iran war worsens economic issues. Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego, California, speaks about his "National Affordability Tour" as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Sky-high air travel costs this holiday season
This holiday travel season is expected to be the most expensive in years. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.
Texas races heat up as early voting begins
Early voting has begun in Texas, a state with many closely watched midterm races. The Texas Tribune politics reporter Kayla Guo shares her insights.
Breaking down Trump's economic woes
President Trump has faced backlash along the midterms campaign trail over his handling of the economy. Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
In Michigan, consumer sentiment is pessimistic before midterms
Due to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost any other time in modern history. CBS News spoke with Michiganders to find out how the economy is playing on the minds of voters.
7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall
In an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News, Vice President JD Vance argued the Trump administration's handling of the economy and Iran will pay dividends in the future.
Watch: Vance addresses state of the economy
Vice President JD Vance addressed economic concerns shared by a small business owner during a town hall hosted by CBS News that aired on Saturday night. Vance insisted that turning around the economy could take time.
Vance talks economy at town hall
In response to a question from a woman who says her small business is struggling in today's economy, Vice President JD Vance said it will take time to turn things around. "It's going to take more than 18 months to fix things and turn 'em around," Vance said in a CBS News "Things that Matter" town hall with Tony Dokoupil.
Trump rallying; Zacharia out as press secretary
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job. CBS News congressional correspondent is in Dalton, Georgia, where President Trump is rallying for Republicans.
Heating oil prices skyrocket in Maine
Along with diesel and gas, the price of heating oil is up, and no state depends on it more than Maine. Meg Oliver spoke with residents there, now forced to make some tough decisions.
Michigan's Mike Rogers on Russian diesel, more
Vice President JD Vance is campaigning for Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Thursday night. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Rogers ahead of the event.
Trump says inflation is low despite CPI report
President Trump hunted for silver linings in the higher-than-expected September inflation numbers. The surge in prices was fueled by a 9% month-over-month jump in gas prices. Nancy Cordes reports.
Petroleum analyst on September inflation
Inflation rose in September to 3.7%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index, three weeks before the midterm elections. The increase is largely driven by energy costs. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, joins CBS News to discuss.
Iran war, affordability dominate Senate debates
The economic backdrop of the 2026 midterms is causing political heartburn for many Republicans. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "The Takeout" with takeaways from the Maine, Georgia and Iowa Senate debates.
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