Could Joni Ernst's retirement help Democrats?
Sources tell CBS News that Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa will not seek reelection in 2026. Political strategists Meghan Hays and Matt Gorman join "The Takeout" with analysis.
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Reporter's Notebook: Pastime of crashing trains
For 40 years, crashing trains ranked among America's favorite pastimes. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Ex-gymnastics coach arrested on child porn charge
Last week, the FBI arrested former gymnastics coach Sean Gardner on a charge related to child pornography. But according to the FBI's criminal complaint, at least two young gymnasts previously reported Gardner for sexual and physical abuse. Lana Zak reports.
Iowa National Guard to help ICE operations
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds this week directed the state's National Guard to assist with Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations beginning in September. CBS News Iowa station KCCI's chief political reporter Amanda Rooker joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
FindJodi
More than two decades after an Iowa TV anchor disappeared, "48 Hours" reveals new information into the investigation. Correspondent Jim Axelrod investigates.
Flooding subsides in parts of Midwest after storms cut power, killed at least 1
Flash flooding hit several Midwestern states over the weekend, submerging cars in Milwaukee and killing at least one person in eastern Nebraska, officials said.
The Arizona Democrat already looking at 2028
As Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego tries to reach working class voters in a way he says the Democrats were unable to in 2024, he looks forward to 2028.
Gallego visits Iowa fair amid 2028 speculation
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona visited the Iowa State Fair this week as Democrats look to fill a leadership void ahead of the 2028 presidential election. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Gallego about why he's visiting the Hawkeye State.
Sen. Ruben Gallego raising 2028 speculation
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego is set to meet with voters at the Iowa State Fair on Friday. His trip comes after a visit to Pennsylvania in May and weeks ahead of a planned trip to New Hampshire. These are all key stops for presidential campaigns. CBS News executive director of White House and politics Fin Gómez reports.
Farmers recovering 1 year after Midwest floods
Historic flooding hit parts of the Midwest in the summer of 2024. One year later, farmers are looking to recover. CBS Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan reports.
Americans react to passage of Trump's budget bill
The House passed the signature piece of legislation of President Trump's second term, approving a massive bill that includes trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts while ramping up funding for defense and implementing the administration's immigration agenda. Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to Iowa residents ahead of the president's rally in Des Moines. Nikole Killion has a look at the impact on the clean energy industry.
Iowans react to Trump budget bill
President Trump is scheduled to speak in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday evening, where he is expected to tout the passage of his budget bill. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to voters there about the legislation.
Vietnam vets who left school for service get diplomas over six decades later
Operation Recognition is a program through the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs that's given more than 100 veterans a chance to receive their high school diplomas.
Face The Nation: Salvanto, Buttigieg, political panel
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the polling out of Iowa, Pete Buttigieg's campaign, and a panel on the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Buttigieg warns Sanders could alienate GOP and independent voters
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe talks with the 2020 contender about the state of his campaign just days before the pivotal Iowa caucus.
Battleground Tracker: Sanders, Biden and a wild finish ahead in Iowa
CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest polling out of Iowa, just over a week until the caucus.
Democratic candidates dash to Iowa
The four Democratic candidates who heard arguments during President Trump's Senate impeachment trial made a mad dash back to Iowa on Saturday to hit the campaign trail. The Senators must return to Washington on Monday for the resumption of the trial. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Iowa caucus in sight for 2020 candidates
For the four Democratic senators running for president, the spring back to the campaign trail will happen the second the impeachment trial gavels out today. They head to Iowa with just nine days left until the state’s caucus. Ed O’Keefe shares how Senators Warren, Sanders, Klobuchar, and Bennet are juggling their day jobs with their ambitions.
Sanders on the mood inside the impeachment trial
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke to “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell about what it’s like during the impeachment trial. He said it’s unusual for a senator to be seated for nine hours.
Sanders reacts to Clinton attacks
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Senator Bernie Sanders reacted to the news that Hillary Clinton said "nobody likes him." Sanders said it's "not the kind of rhetoric" Democrats need to defeat President Trump.
Sanders: "Disappointing” not to be in Iowa amid impeachment
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Senator Bernie Sanders admitted other candidates who are not attending the impeachment trial are at an advantage. He said while it's important to attend, it's "disappointing" to not be meeting with voters in Iowa.
Planned Parenthood affiliate to close 4 Minnesota clinics, 4 in Iowa
A Midwestern affiliate of Planned Parenthood says it will close four of its clinics in Minnesota and four of six in Iowa within a year.
Buttigieg: Biden 2024 bid "maybe" hurt Dems
During an appearance in Iowa on Tuesday night, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged that Democrats may have won in November if former President Joe Biden had not sought reelection. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details. Then, Politico White House reporters Sophia Cai and Jake Traylor join to unpack speculation about Democrats' 2028 presidential bids.
Democrats weigh future of party as 2028 nears
Pete Buttigieg is in Iowa for his first in-person event since President Trump's return to the White House. Plus, a Democratic National Committee panel is moving forward with a proposal that could oust David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta as vice chairs. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Rina Shah join "America Decides" with analysis.
Iowa's GOP Rep. Randy Feenstra launches campaign for governor
Democrat Rob Sand also jumped into the closely-watched Iowa governor's race on Monday morning.
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