Breaking down proposed GOP cuts to Medicaid
Proposed cuts in the current version of the Republican spending bill could amount to millions of people losing their health care coverage. Dr. Celine Gounder explains.
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Senators release new details on budget bill
Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled long-awaited details on Medicaid, SALT deductions and more in President Trump's tax bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Suspected Minnesota gunman appears in court
The man accused of killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband made his first court appearance on Monday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Anna Schecter have the details.
Senate Republicans eye deeper Medicaid cuts
The Senate Finance Committee on Monday released legislative details on President Trump's economic agenda. Semafor political reporter Dave Weigel, KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner and CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga join to unpack the biggest political headlines.
Congress tensions high after Padilla removal
Lawmakers are expressing outrage over Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California being forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference. Punchbowl News congressional reporter Max Cohen, Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join to discuss the latest political headlines.
Practice for the congressional baseball game
Republicans and Democrats geared up on Wednesday for the annual congressional baseball game. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett caught up with some of the players during practice.
GOP senators find $1 billion in budget bill
Senate Republicans uncovered a mysterious $1 billion in President Trump's budget bill and the lawmakers say they don't know what it's for. Shelby Talcott and Tyler Pager, White House correspondents for Semafor and The New York Times, respectively, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Rep. Suzan DelBene on David Hogg drama, more
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House and Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington is trying to change that as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. DelBene joins "The Takeout" to unpack the political landscape for her party in 2026.
Steve Scalise recalls 2017 baseball shooting
Nearly eight years ago, Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise, now the House majority leader, was at a practice for the congressional baseball game when a rifle-wielding left-wing extremist shot him. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett stopped by the field Wednesday morning to chat with Scalise about his survival story and the latest political headlines.
Unpacking stakes of New Jersey governor's race
The winners of Tuesday's Democratic and Republican contests in New Jersey will compete in November to become the state's next governor. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more from the Garden State. Then, political strategists Hyma Moore and Rina Shah join with analysis.
Poll: 54% approve Trump's deportation program
As unrest continues in Los Angeles over ICE raids, a CBS News poll conducted before the protests reveals that most Americans feel positive about the Trump administration's deportation plans. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the details.
How Americans feel about Trump's deportations
New CBS News polling conducted before the anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles captures how the country views the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
Jeffries calls on GOP to oppose Trump bill
The tax and spending bill that started the breakup between President Trump and Elon Musk can pass Congress with simple majorities in the Republican-controlled House and Senate. So how do Democrats get their voice back? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois asked House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Extended interview: Rep. Crow on "The Takeout"
In this extended interview for "The Takeout," Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado sits down for breakfast at The Dubliner in Washington, D.C., with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to discuss why he's going back to Army training, his take on modern warfare and more.
Jason Crow on Army combat fitness test, more
The original version of "The Takeout" featured long-form interviews conducted in a restaurant in Washington, D.C., or around the U.S. Those conversations are also part of the new show. Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado sat down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett for a breakfast chat about his fitness regimen and more.
David Jolly on running for Florida governor
Florida has not elected a Democratic governor in the 21st century, but there have been some close calls. Could a former Republican turned Democrat have a shot? Former Rep. David Jolly, who hopes to turn the Democrats' dreary luck around, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his run for governor.
Newt Gingrich examines Trump's 2024 victory
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has stood by President Trump since the beginning. Now, he's written a book about the president's 2024 win and what he calls "America's greatest comeback." Gingrich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New York Democrats clash in mayoral debate
New York City's Democratic mayoral candidates faced off in a debate Wednesday night with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo fielding criticisms from his competitors. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Leslie Sanchez join with analysis.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer on budget bill
Several key Republican senators share Elon Musk's concerns that the budget bill will drive up the deficit and are pushing for significant changes to the package. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Musk claims Trump's name is in Epstein files
Elon Musk and President Trump continued their war of words Thursday with Musk claiming on social media that Mr. Trump's name appeared in the files related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died by suicide in federal custody in 2019 while facing charges of sex trafficking. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Nikole Killion have more. Then, CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins to assess the feud's impact on Tesla stock.
Reporter's Notebook: Musk turns on GOP
Elon Musk vows to punish Republicans over their spending plans, offering a lesson in what can happen when concentrated power turns on those who fueled it. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Ro Khanna on Musk's budget bill criticism
What do Democrats think about Elon Musk's call to kill the Trump agenda budget bill? Rep. Ro Khanna of California joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
CBO: Trump budget bill would increase deficit
The Congressional Budget Office released new numbers on the monetary impacts of President Trump's budget bill and tariffs on Wednesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Jeffries talks of GOP "civil war" over budget
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor Maurice DuBois on Wednesday about the Trump budget bill and Elon Musk's opposition. "What we see right now is a Republican civil war," Jeffries said. The full interview will air during Thursday's newscast.
Lawmakers on Musk's budget bill criticisms
President Trump's legislative agenda is in the hands of the Senate and they've given themselves a deadline of July 4 to pass his budget bill. One prominent critic to emerge is billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk, calling the bill a "disgusting abomination." CBS News' Nikole Killion and Aaron Navarro have all the latest.
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