Activists who posed as Minnesota voters during primary could be in legal trouble
An undercover video could land a handful of activists in legal trouble. They pretended to be Minnesota voters during the primary.
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Breaking down Florida's top primary races
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede joins CBS News to break down some of the biggest primary battles in Florida on Tuesday.
South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.
Democrats to finalize 2028 primary calendar
Democratic leaders are meeting in Austin, Texas, this week to finalize the party's 2028 presidential primary calendar. CBS News' Fin Gómez has the details.
8/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Key takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states; Karoline Leavitt leaving role as White House press secretary.
Midterm races narrow after round of primaries
Results in key Democratic primaries are providing more insight into the potential future of the Democratic Party as progressives and moderates battle for nominations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports, and political strategist Alex Vogel and Hyma Moore share their reactions.
New takeaways from primary election results
Moderate David Crowley will beat Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, CBS News projects. Anthony Salvanto looks at the electoral map, and Fin Gómez has more analysis.
Ilhan Omar projected winner of Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th district
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination for reelection in the 2026 primary, CBS News projects.
Peggy Flanagan projected winner of Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has captured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.
Dems pick nominees in key Wisc. districts as Sean Duffy's son-in-law wins GOP primary
National Democrats see two Wisconsin districts currently held by Republicans as up for grabs in November — the 1st and 3rd Districts. Here's how the primaries are shaping up.
Tafoya projected winner of GOP nomination for Senate in Minnesota primary
Michele Tafoya, a former television sports reporter, is the winner of the Republican nomination for Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.
Forecast: Miller reelection shifts to "toss-up"
As scandal-plagued Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio continues his reelection bid, political forecaster Sabato's Crystal Ball says the race has moved toward the Democrats and is now a toss-up. Wall Street Journal politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal join to discuss.
Meng on DOJ memo over executive privilege
A new Justice Department memo says President Trump can assert executive privilege with so-called "private advisers." These protections historically have been limited to executive branch employees. Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of New York, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Primaries in Midwest and South Carolina
Tuesday's primary races in Wisconsin and Minnesota will provide clues about democratic socialist momentum. Meanwhile, the South Carolina primary will shed light on the MAGA mindset in one of the earliest states to attach itself to President Trump. CBS News' Mark Strassmann, Taurean Small and Jonah Kaplan have the latest from across the three states.
8/11: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Six states hold primaries as the 2026 midterm election cycle continues; New details on Trump's secret plane switch.
Previewing primaries in South Carolina, Minnesota
Several states are holding primaries on Tuesday. This includes governor and senator contests in Minnesota and the primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Jonah Kaplan report.
Political strategists on campaign funding
Some midterm voters are questioning the apparent backers of several candidates in the next elections. Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Harrison Fields join CBS News with more details.
Sanders calls on Democratic leaders to ban "corrupt" super PAC donations
Sen. Bernie Sanders highlighted the hundreds of millions of dollars spent by outside organizations during the 2026 midterm cycle.
Rep. Ed Case defeats progressive primary challenger in Hawaii's 1st District
State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole had criticized Rep. Ed Case's votes to send military aid to Israel and for a previous version of the SAVE America Act.
Centrists start $15 million campaign against DSA
Republicans running against democratic socialists have found an unlikely ally: other Democrats. The centrist Democrat think tank Third Way has pledged $15 million to discredit the DSA movement between now and 2028. Third Way President Jonathan Cowan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
Ex-Sanders campaign adviser on El-Sayed's win
Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects. Corbin Trent, former national coordinator for the Bernie Sanders campaign, joins with analysis.
Michigan sees record midterm primary turnout
Michiganders on Tuesday set a midterm primary turnout record, with a whopping 2.5 million voters casting ballots. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins "The Takeout" with more.
El-Sayed looks to unite Democrats after victory
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is looking ahead to November's general election after narrowly defeating moderate Haley Stevens in Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from Detroit.
McKinney defeats Thanedar in Michigan's 13th Congressional District primary
Donavan McKinney has defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
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