Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
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Midterm races to keep an eye on
From the Michigan Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers to the Texas Senate competition between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, there are many hotly contested midterm election races.
Supreme Court sides with Republicans in fight over broadcast ad rates
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
Republicans eye Trump's war chest
President Trump is sitting on a $400 million war chest. With November around the corner, some Republicans wonder when he's going to open it up. Ed O'Keefe has more.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Postal Service rules on mail ballots
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots just weeks before the November midterm elections.
House cancels last 2 weeks of September session
The House of Representatives returned to Washington, D.C., at the beginning of the week, and they'll be leaving the nation's capital sooner than previously thought. Political strategists Joel Payne and Sean Cooksey join with analysis.
Walkinshaw on what USPS whistleblower told panel
A whistleblower at the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new mail-in voting system could create major problems and prevent millions of Americans from receiving their ballots. Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia, who sits on the House committee the whistleblower contacted, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
9/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett
No verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after six days of deliberations; Vance holds first White House press briefing since Leavitt's departure.
Former Obama aide on midterms
Most midterm primaries have already passed, yielding data and trends that inform how general elections could go. Former Obama aide Ravi Gupta joins CBS News with more on how Democrats and Republicans are performing in the 2026 midterms so far.
Suozzi calls on Democrats to reject DSA
As progressive and moderate Democrats debate the party's path forward, Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York is calling on fellow Democrats to reject the Democratic Socialists of America. Suozzi joins "The Takeout" to discuss his piece in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
Hinojosa on facing Abbott in Texas governor race
The nationwide political debate over data centers has made its way into the Texas governor's race. Gov. Greg Abbott recently paused approvals for new data centers, but his Democratic opponent, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, says she's skeptical he'll stick to it. Hinojosa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign.
Crockett on potential Texas poll center cuts
Local officials in Texas are voting on whether to cut the number of polling sites in the state's third-largest county. Officials say it would get rid of low-turnout sites, while Democrats argue it's voter suppression. Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas joins with her perspective.
Massachusetts primary highlights issue of age
Voters in Massachusetts are at the polls on Tuesday for the state's primary elections -- a notable race: Rep. Seth Moulton's Democratic primary challenge to 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey. Rolling Stone politics reporter Nikki Ramirez and Politico national politics reporter Alec Hernandez join to discuss.
9/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach unanimous decision on Day 4 of deliberations; Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after latest U.S. strike.
Markey and Moulton face off
Younger centrist Seth Moulton and older progressive Ed Markey are fighting for the Senate nomination in the Massachusetts Democratic primary. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
3 Democrats running for Congress discuss races
Democrats are expressing confidence heading into the midterms as they debate the party's future. Three Democratic candidates running for Congress, Marni Von Wilpert of California, Christina Hines of Michigan and Zach Dembo of Kentucky join "The Takeout" to discuss this and more.
Judge blocks new USPS mail voting rules for now
A federal judge temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting requirements for November's midterm elections. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has the details.
Explaining cultural differences in North America
President Trump's trade feud with Canada is spotlighting the differences between American and Canadian culture. The 2011 book "American Nations" helps explain how some of these tensions came to be and how the rest of North America has influenced the U.S. Author Colin Woodard joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump knocks Ralph Norman for Haley endorsement
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican runoff for the late Lindsey Graham's Senate seat on Tuesday. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa joins to discuss.
Breaking down Darline Graham's victory
Republican voters in South Carolina have chosen Sen. Darline Graham as their Senate nominee. CBS News' Zak Hudak has the latest.
Darline Graham's political strategy
Sen. Darline Graham is projected to win the Republican runoff for Senate in South Carolina. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe analyzes her performance.
Darline Graham's primary victory
Sen. Darline Graham is projected to defeat Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more on this and other races.
Graham wins GOP Senate runoff, CBS News projects
Sen. Darline Graham, the late Lindsey Graham's sister, won the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchors a special report.
Everton Blair wins special election for late Rep. David Scott's seat
Everton Blair Jr. will serve out the remaining few months of the late Rep. David Scott's final term, the Associated Press projects.
South Carolina GOP Senate primary nears end
Republican voters in South Carolina are at the polls on Tuesday for the Senate primary runoff between Trump-backed Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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