Election denier Kurt Olsen steps down from "grand conspiracy" case
Olsen notified the Justice Department that he was departing the case in an email Monday.
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Supreme Court rules on SAVE database
The Supreme Court has ruled on several changes to voting proposed by the Trump administration. Most recently, it ruled that the Trump administration could use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential non-citizens. David Becker, executive director and founder of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, joins CBS News to discuss.
Sen. Fetterman sits down with Major Garrett
CBS News' Major Garrett sat down with Sen. John Fetterman at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Saturday to discuss how the Pennsylvania Democrat feels about midterms and his own political future. Video credit: Texas Tribune Festival.
Supreme Court again blocks Missouri's new House map that favored GOP
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."
SCOTUS again blocks Missouri map favoring GOP
The Supreme Court on Friday again blocked a Missouri congressional map that could have given Republicans an edge in the midterms. Earlier, the high court also allowed the Trump administration to use an expanded database to check voter citizenship. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Trump to hold rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma
With less than six weeks until the November midterm elections, President Trump is set to campaign in the reliably red states of Alabama and Oklahoma. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" to examine the president's avoidance of battleground states.
9/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping conclude Washington, D.C., summit; CBS News speaks with the president of Iran.
WSJ: Conservative podcasts move away from Trump
Is the MAGA movement moving on? New Wall Street Journal data shows right-wing podcasters want to talk about everything but President Trump. Political strategists Leslie Shedd and Ravi Gupta join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Eliott Rodriguez on challenging Maria Salazar
Florida's 27th Congressional District is currently held by Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, who made waves last week by releasing an ad saying President Trump's immigration enforcement has gone way too far. Her Democratic challenger, former CBS Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez, joins "The Takeout" with his take on the ad.
Sen. Tim Scott: GOP "in fight for our lives"
CBS News has learned chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Sen. Tim Scott, told colleagues they're "in the fight of our lives" for the midterm battleground races. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump
Some Republican candidates in competitive midterm contests are pushing for the Trump administration to wind down the war with Iran and focus more on Americans struggling with affordability. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak joins to discuss.
New polls show Democrats with edge in Texas
A new Marist poll shows Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton running six points behind James Talarico, his Democratic opponent in the state's Senate race. Political strategists Adam Piper and Hannah Muldavin join with analysis.
GOP outspends Democrats on ads in key races
Even though most polls show Democrats gaining momentum ahead of Election Day, Republicans are heavily outspending them on advertising in key Senate races. Politico senior data reporter Jessica Piper joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
More in GOP break with Trump before midterms
More Republicans in competitive races are calling on President Trump to end the war in Iran, hoping to create distance from the president's record-low poll numbers and his inflation-fueling war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
9/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump to hold arrival ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping; judge yet to rule on Mr. Trump's ban on news outlets from White House.
Midterm elections in 6 weeks
Congressional candidates nationwide are entering their final campaign push with midterm elections set to take place in six weeks. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, walks us through it.
State of key races with 6 weeks until midterms
Tuesday marks six weeks until Election Day. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join to unpack the latest numbers.
Harris joins El-Sayed in Michigan
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is joining Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on the campaign trail. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Michigan GOP Senate nominee: Iran war must end
In a new campaign ad, Michigan Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers is calling for an end to the Iran war. Political strategists Chuck Flint and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
Idaho independent Todd Achilles on Senate run
A series of independents are mounting competitive Senate campaigns in red states, including Army veteran and former Idaho State Rep. Todd Achilles, who is running against 83-year-old Republican Sen. James Risch. Achilles joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
9/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Networks pull out of White House pool coverage after President Trump bars three media outlets; ICE agent shoots man delivering food in Austin, Texas.
Trump faces pressure as midterms inch closer
President Trump triggered a showdown over the First Amendment after several journalists had their White House access revoked this weekend. The ban followed a week of bad economic news for the president. Aaron Navarro reports.
Vance asks voters to give GOP "another chance"
With the November midterms rapidly approaching, Vice President JD Vance is making a pitch to voters: "Give us another chance." New York Times congressional correspondent Annie Karni and Cook Political Report managing editor Carrie Dann join "The Takeout" to discuss.
New book on how Democrats can get supermajority
It's hard for either party on Capitol Hill to function with a narrow majority. Democratic Party insider Adam Jentleson argues in his new book "Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power" that his party needs to draw from the past to get more congressional seats. Jentleson joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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