Trump shares more details on $5,000 dividends in exclusive interview

CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.

• Sep 10

Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas

President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.

• Jun 30

CBS News Radio flashback: 1932 RNC

With CBS News Radio shutting down in May, "The Takeout" is paying tribute to the nearly 100-year-old institution. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces a clip from 1932 featuring the first-ever radio broadcast of a national political party convention.

• Apr 22

RNC considering Dallas to host special midterm convention

RNC representatives toured the American Airlines Center last month.

• Mar 27

Julián Castro on "The Takeout"

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro joins Major to talk about his encounter with violating the Hatch Act while in office in 2016 compared to how President Trump and current administration officials are using public venues for activities during the Republican National Convention, on this week’s episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."

• Aug 28, 2020

Ex-RNC Chair Whatley on Charlie Kirk's impact

Political activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah on Wednesday. Michael Whatley, former chair of the Republican National Committee, joins "The Takeout" to remember Kirk.

• Sep 10, 2025

7/18: America Decides

Trump to speak at Republican National Convention, says he rewrote RNC speech to focus on unity

• Jul 18, 2024

Lara Trump steps down as RNC co-chair

Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.

• Dec 9, 2024

Who is JD Vance, Trump's VP running mate?

Sen. JD Vance, Trump's 40-year-old running mate, is going up against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Tuesday night's vice presidential debate.

• Oct 1, 2024

7/16: America Decides

DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy to speak on 2nd night of RNC; How Trump’s lead could impact down-ballot races.

• Jul 16, 2024

As the 2024 DNC ends, political memorabilia heads to the Smithsonian

Historians from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History are collecting unique items from the 2024 Democratic National Convention and Republican National Convention to store for future generations.

• Aug 23, 2024

Analyzing impact of political conventions

How much of a bump in polls do presidential candidates receive after political conventions? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto takes at look at past pre- and post-convention polling for candidates and whether they made a difference.

• Aug 22, 2024

FBI, DHS concerned about attack at DNC

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are expressing concern about the potential for an attack at the Democratic National Convention in retaliation for the assassination attempt made on former President Donald Trump. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.

• Aug 9, 2024

Watch: Trump's full 2024 RNC speech

Former President Donald Trump closed Day 4 of the 2024 Republican National Convention with a speech, his first major public remarks since the assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Watch his full remarks.

• Jul 18, 2024

The GOP's one-man show, starring Donald Trump

John Dickerson on how the Republican National Convention provided little drama this year, as party faithful paid homage to their nominee Donald Trump (whose acceptance speech praised, of all things, a fictional cannibal).

• Jul 21, 2024

An unconventional week in presidential politics

The real impact of the Republican National Convention - where wrestling stars and former critics came to honor former President Donald Trump - is up for debate. At the same time, President Joe Biden continued to resist calls from some Democrats and donors to drop out.

• Jul 21, 2024

An unconventional week in presidential politics

The impact of this past week's Republican National Convention - where wrestling stars and former critics came to honor former President Donald Trump, whose 1.5-hour acceptance speech dwelled on familiar grievances and left some attendees dozing - is up for debate. At the same time, President Joe Biden continued to resist calls from some Democrats and donors to drop out. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on signs of unity and disarray on the road to Election Day.

• Jul 21, 2024

Florida man arrested, accused of making threats against Trump, Vance on social media

Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested.

• Jul 20, 2024

Trump, Vance prepare to hit campaign trail

Following the conclusion of the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, are preparing to campaign in key battleground states. Robert Costa has the latest.

• Jul 19, 2024

First Trump-Vance rally; Biden recovers from COVID

Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will hold their first joint campaign rally Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Meanwhile, President Biden says he will return to the campaign trail next week after testing positive for COVID-19. CBS News' Willie James Inman and Taurean Small have the latest.

• Jul 19, 2024

Recapping the Republican National Convention

Former President Donald Trump bookended the Republican National Convention Thursday night with a speech that ran over 90 minutes long. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on the convention and the party's plans going forward.

• Jul 19, 2024

Highlights from the 2024 Republican National Convention

Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.

• Jul 19, 2024

Fact check of Trump, others on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention

CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the fourth and final night of the 2024 RNC, when Donald Trump addresses the convention.

• Jul 19, 2024

Watch: Trump's 2024 RNC entrance

Former President Donald Trump made a dramatic entrance on the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, walking on stage with his last name behind him in bright lights.

• Jul 18, 2024

Trump pays tribute to Pennsylvania firefighter killed in rally shooting

Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.

• Jul 18, 2024

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