Alex Vindman, Army vet who testified against Trump, enters Florida Senate race
Alex Vindman, a key figure in President Trump's first impeachment, is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat.
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State of the Union 2024 takeaways, analysis
President Biden delivered his third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Thursday as he eyes a second White House term. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell leads a special report.
Super Tuesday 2024 key takeaways and analysis
Voters are casting their ballots in presidential primaries and caucuses in over a dozen states on Super Tuesday. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads a special report.
Poll: Americans sour on state of economy
According to new CBS News polling, more Americans attribute the state of the economy to President Trump rather than to former President Joe Biden. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
Takeaways from Trump's year-end address
President Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Wednesday night in a speech looking back on the first 11 months of his second term. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join with analysis. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins to unpack Mr. Trump's remarks further.
Ex-Biden official reflects on border policy
New reporting from The New York Times argues that former President Joe Biden ignored warnings for years that could have prevented the massive increase in border crossings at the southern border. Michael LaRosa, former press secretary for Jill Biden, joins with his reaction.
Sen. Van Hollen spars with Greer over China
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen had a testy exchange Tuesday over tariffs and China. See the moment.
IRS whistleblowers release book on Hunter Biden case
In 2023, two IRS employees came forward and alleged the Justice Department was improperly handling the tax fraud case against Hunter Biden. Now, they have a new book out called "The Whistleblowers vs. The Big Guy." Whistleblower Joseph Ziegler joins to discuss.
Trump reacts to National Guard shooting
President Trump announced a series of immigration actions after the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Those actions include pausing all current asylum decisions and reviewing all green card holders from 19 "countries of concern."
7/21/2024: President Biden Ends Campaign; Healing Justice; One Small Step
First, President Biden dropped out of the 2024 election. Then, a report on exonerees and survivors coming together to heal. And, a look at conversations spanning the political spectrum.
Trump admin. announces plan for new oil drilling off California, Florida coasts
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
What is an autopen, and how is it used?
House Republicans are urging the Justice Department to investigate former President Joe Biden's use of the autopen, alleging that he used it as part of a "cover-up of the president's cognitive decline." CBS News' Elaine Quijano explains what exactly an autopen is, and how it's been used by presidents for over 200 years.
House GOP report urges DOJ investigation into Biden's autopen use
The GOP majority report criticized Biden's autopen use, but did not offer clear evidence that aides conspired to enact policies without his knowledge.
Biden receives lifetime achievement award at Kennedy Institute in Boston
Former President Joe Biden received the lifetime achievement award at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston Sunday.
DOJ prepares to send election monitors to California, New Jersey
The Justice Department is preparing to send election observers to California and New Jersey next month, following requests from their state Republican parties.
Trump pardons Binance founder
President Trump on Thursday pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Biden completes round of radiation therapy to treat aggressive prostate cancer
A Biden spokeswoman confirmed the former president finished several weeks of radiation therapy treatment Monday.
East Wing demolition underway for new ballroom
Demolition on the White House's East Wing has begun to make way for President Trump's ballroom. Sophia Cai, White House reporter for Politico, and Riley Rogerson, reporter for NOTUS, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Biden undergoing radiation therapy, spokesperson says
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Biden receiving radiation for cancer, aide says
Former President Biden is now receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer, an aide said. The cancer is considered aggressive.
FBI analyzed some Republican lawmakers' phone records as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe
The FBI in 2023 analyzed phone records of more than a half dozen Republican lawmakers as part of an investigation into efforts by President Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, GOP senators say.
New Democrat think tank pushing for centrism
Since the November 2024 election, some centrist Democrats have blamed the party's poor performance on progressive stances. A new think tank called the Searchlight Institute is advising Democrats to downplay causes like LGBTQ+ rights and climate change in favor of what it considers to be more popular issues. Founder and president Adam Jentleson joins "The Takeout" to explain.
FDA approves another generic abortion pill
Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents.
Pope criticizes those who say they're pro-life but support death penalty
Pope Leo XIV has for the first time waded into an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.
Manchin on possible government shutdown
Major Garrett sits down with former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to discuss whether Congress is headed toward a government shutdown as President Trump refuses to meet with Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer about the funding bill. Manchin also discusses how the Democratic Party has left West Virginia behind and whether he plans to pursue a future presidential run.
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
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Sacramento mom says hero son shot, killed Oregon school shooter
On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
Pope Leo discharged from hospital on Saturday, four days after surgery
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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week
Sean "Diddy" Combs moved to prison in Pennsylvania
