Trump on midterm blitz in Texas, Oklahoma
President Trump has launched a campaign blitz for Republicans in the run-up to the midterm elections, with some unexpected early stops in deep-red Oklahoma and Texas. Nancy Cordes reports from Denton, Texas.
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Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors that "everybody's numbers are down" after a midterm convention in Dallas that touted both Paxton's campaign and President Trump's record.
Trump to campaign for Ken Paxton
President Trump will be in Texas on Thursday campaigning for Senate hopeful Ken Paxton, despite recently leaked audio where Paxton said he thinks Mr. Trump's GOP midterm convention may have hurt his chances. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump hits the campaign trail
President Trump is hitting the campaign trail ahead of Election Day. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports.
Leaked Paxton audio: Midterm convention hurt GOP
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors "everybody's numbers are down" after the recent GOP midterm convention. Paxton's comments were leaked to the New York Times. Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Ken Paxton take on GOP convention
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was caught commenting on the GOP midterm convention in leaked audio published by The New York Times. CBS News' Fin Gomez has the latest.
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.
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Talarico challenges Paxton to debate
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico challenged his Republican rival Ken Paxton to a Fox News debate. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
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.
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Talarico leads Paxton in Texas, poll shows
Democratic candidate James Talarico is currently leading Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, according to a Marist poll. Meanwhile, some Republicans are calling for an end to the war. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Harris joins El-Sayed on campaign trail
Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined Dr. Abdul El-Sayed as he campaigned for a Senate seat in Michigan. Plus, a new poll shows that Texas Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, has the lead over Republican Gov. Ken Paxton in the state's Senate race. CBS News' Fin Gómez 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.
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.
Family blames abortion ban for woman's death
Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Her family filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other doctors, alleging that the state's abortion ban led to her death. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
VoteHub: 55% chance Talarico wins Senate race
VoteHub has moved the Texas Senate race to tilt toward James Talarico, giving the Democrat a 55% chance of winning over Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Cameron Kasky, aide to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, and Erin Maguire, Republican strategist, join with analysis.
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Trump says he'll stump for Paxton in Texas again
CBS News Texas had an exclusive interview with President Trump on Thursday, ahead of his second appearance at the Republican midterm convention. Political reporter Jack Fink unpacks his conversation with Mr. Trump. Then, CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on protests outside the venue.
Surrogate appeals to Supreme Court in custody dispute over baby with heart defect
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
Trump speaks at GOP midterm convention
President Trump spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, pitching a $5,000 "dividend" for each American if his party sweeps the midterms. Meanwhile, Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico responded to an AI political ad released by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, his opponent in the Senate race. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico on campaign
Texas Democrat James Talarico has received an endorsement from a former top aide to Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State's Senate race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Talarico about the state of his campaign and more.
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