Disclosures show Trump gave $45,000 to 3 aides
Federal disclosures show President Trump gave three of his aides cash gifts of $45,000. Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai and Washington Sun Senate reporter Igor Bobic join to discuss.
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Crews working to restore power to thousands in Michigan after storms
DTE Energy says around 4,000 utility workers were focused on restoring power to thousands of Southeast Michigan residents on Saturday and Sunday.
Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order.
Face the Nation: McClain, Benson, Washburne
Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Lisa McClain, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Sunoco chairman and GOP midterm convention chair Ray Washburne.
Michigan's Benson on election security
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is the Democratic nominee for governor, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing President Trump's new ballot measure, her department will "use every tool in our toolbox to ensure they know the truth about our elections."
Moulton and Markey face off
Incumbent progressive Sen. Ed Markey faces the more moderate Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Senate Democratic primary. CBS News' Taurean Small analyzes the race.
3 Democrats running for Congress discuss races
Democrats are expressing confidence heading into the midterms as they debate the party's future. Three Democratic candidates running for Congress, Marni Von Wilpert of California, Christina Hines of Michigan and Zach Dembo of Kentucky join "The Takeout" to discuss this and more.
8/31: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for the first time in weeks; at least two dead, several missing after Grand Canyon flash floods.
Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on 9/11 invite scrutiny of past remarks
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response.
Michigan GOP governor candidate on tariffs
Amid the trade war between Canada and the U.S. that will likely affect Michigan and the auto industry, Rep. John James, the Republican candidate for governor in Michigan, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he has been in contact with members of the trade team because "it cannot be borne on the backs of Michiganders."
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his comments about Michigan synagogue attack
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
El-Sayed says he's spoken with Jeremy Moss after Hasan Piker's comments
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
El-Sayed's contentious Fox News interview
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed joined Fox News's Jesse Watters on Monday night for a lively interview. Democratic strategist and CBS News political contributor Chuck Rocha joins with analysis.
Barrett "still hopeful" for Canada trade deal
The developing U.S.-Canada trade war is set to affect consumers nationwide, but may have an outsized impact on the economies of states along the northern border. Republican Rep. Tom Barrett of Michigan joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and his bill aimed at preventing federal "overreach" on data centers.
Latest analysis of midterm elections
President Trump's Darline Graham endorsement will be tested in today's special Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of "Sabato's Crystal Ball," the newsletter for UVA's Center for Politics, shares his analysis of Republican strategy.
Darline Graham fights to keep Senate seat
Darline Graham faces Ralph Norman in South Carolina's special Republican runoff to replace the late Sen. Lindsay Graham. Plus, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed steps away from leftist influencer Hasan Piker's remarks on Israel and Jewish Americans. CBS News' Taurean Small has more on what you need to know.
Graham faces Norman in South Carolina
Darline Graham is facing off against Ralph Norman in today's Republican Senate runoff in a South Carolina special election. Meanwhile, Michigan's Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed distanced himself from progressive influencer Hasan Piker over his comments on Israel and Jewish Americans. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
How Hasan Piker factors into 2026 midterms
Michigan Senate Democratic hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is working to distance himself from progressive influencer Hasan Piker over his rhetoric about American Jews. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
El-Sayed advertising anti-establishment campaign
Democratic strategist Hyma Moore and Republican strategist Erin Maguire join "The Takeout" to discuss Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's latest campaign ad and more.
Five people killed in Northern Michigan, officials say; suspect found dead
Authorities are investigating the killings of five people Friday in rural Northern Michigan, officials said. The suspect in the case was also found dead.
Tubers rescued after days without food, water
Three tubers who got lost along Michigan's Muskegon River were rescued last week. They were missing for three days in the woods and didn't have food or water. Meg Oliver reports.
Grassley bids farewell to beloved vacuum cleaner
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa has said goodbye to a beloved member of his family: a nearly 50-year-old vacuum cleaner named Beth. Political strategists Marc Short and Carolyn Bourdeaux join 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.
Stevens discusses primary loss to El-Sayed
Rep. Haley Stevens just lost a very close Michigan Democratic Senate primary to progressive Abdul El-Sayed. She's endorsed him, but questions persist about Democratic unity. Stevens joins "The Takeout" in her first television interview since her defeat.
El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday amid backlash from Republicans. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
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