What voters will decide on Election Day 2025
Tuesday is Election Day for millions of Americans across New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to preview the contests.
Republican Party
Sen. Thune "optimistic" about ending shutdown
The standoff over the government shutdown is now at Day 34, one day away from becoming the longest in history. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has the latest on where talks to end the impasse stand.
Sources: Obama, Mamdani hold phone call
Former President Barack Obama rallied with Virginia's Democratic candidate for governor, Abigail Spanberger, on Saturday, a move he has not made for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. But sources tell CBS News that Obama called Mamdani and praised his campaign in a private phone call over the weekend. Political strategists Faiz Shakir, John McCarthy and Erin Maguire join with analysis.
Rep. María Salazar on drug boat strikes, more
Four people are dead after the Trump administration says it struck another alleged drug boat in the Pacific. But should the president be getting congressional approval for these strikes? Republican Rep. María Salazar of Florida joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
California labor leader makes case for Prop 50
Those behind California's redistricting effort are making their final pitch to voters ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union California, joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he supports the ballot measure.
Kiley pushes ban on mid-decade redistricting
Millions of California voters have already cast their ballots in the state's congressional redistricting campaign. The effort to counter the Republican-led move in Texas could cost Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley his seat. Kiley joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Rep. Laura Gillen sounds off on SNAP funding
With no end to the government shutdown in sight, federal food aid is set to run out this Saturday. Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen of New York joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
25 states sue over SNAP funding freeze
25 states are suing the Trump administration to stop federal food aid from being suspended amid the government shutdown. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.
Potential impact of redistricting fights
Illinois could be the latest state to jump into what has become a nationwide redistricting battle. CBS News' Hunter Woodall and Antony Salvanto join "The Takeout" to examine the possible implications of the fights over congressional maps.
Agriculture Secretary Rollins on SNAP funding
More than 42 million Americans are about to lose SNAP benefits as the government shutdown continues, and furloughed federal workers are now scrambling to ensure they can still put food on the table. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Breaking down Indiana's push to redistrict
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced a special session on Monday to redraw the state's congressional maps amid pressure from the Trump administration. CBS News political editorial producer Hunter Woodall has more details.
SNAP funds to run out as shutdown hits Week 5
Nearly 42 million Americans will not receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, starting Saturday, due to the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Ex-Obama writer finds common ground by surfing
What happens when a former Obama speechwriter, who doesn't know how to surf, and a Joe Rogan superfan who does, start surfing together? David Litt, author of "It's Only Drowning," joins "The Takeout" to share his story.
Kevin Brady on why 2025 shutdown is "unusual"
With no end to the government shutdown in sight, the Senate on Thursday failed to advance both Republican and Democratic-backed measures that would've paid some federal employees, military members and contractors who continue to work for no pay. Former Republican Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas joins with his perspective.
NYC mayoral race final debate takeaways
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has endorsed former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the race to replace him. Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Silwa held their final debate of the campaign Wednesday night. Political strategists Matt Gorman and Adam Jentleson join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Government shutdown becomes 2nd longest
Wednesday marked Day 22 of the government shutdown, the 22nd day of uncertainty for federal workers who don't know when they'll get their next paycheck. The path to reopening the government remains unclear. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
New White House ballroom to cost $300 million
Senior White House officials have confirmed to CBS News that the entire East Wing will be demolished to make way for the new ballroom championed by President Trump. The estimated cost has also increased to $300 million. Deepa Shivram, White House correspondent for NPR, and Eleanor Mueller, Congress reporter for Semafor, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Ted Cruz on shutdown, "No Kings" and more
As the government shutdown hits Day 22, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas joins "The Takeout" to discuss the standoff with Democrats, the "No Kings" protests and more.
North Carolina legislature passes new congressional map
The proposed map targets a closely- divided House district currently held by a Democrat.
Russell Vought's influence in the White House
At the start of the government shutdown, President Trump posted a video that referred to Russ Vought, head of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, as the Grim Reaper. A new article in ProPublica examines the extent of Vought's influence within the Trump administration. The reporter behind it, Andy Kroll, joins "The Takeout" to discuss what he learned.
Furloughed federal workers turn to food bank
The ongoing government shutdown is now the second-longest in U.S. history, and furloughed federal workers are feeling the real-world impacts. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Rep. Adam Smith on alleged drug boat strikes
The U.S. military struck another alleged drug boat on Wednesday, the eighth since Sept. 2. Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, ranking member on the Armed Services Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the implications.
Trump meets with Republicans amid shutdown
President Trump is urging Republican lawmakers not to compromise with Democrats over ending the government shutdown. He met with Republican senators at the White House Tuesday, saying he wants the government to be funded before any budget negotiations. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion have more.
Rep. Olszewski on health care and shutdown
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, the House remains in recess and, at Speaker Mike Johnson's direction, is expected to remain so until federal agencies reopen. Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski of Maryland joins "The Takeout" with his perspective on the stalemate.
Dr. Oz on state of health care amid shutdown
Democrats and those who caucus alongside them continue to demand negotiations on health care policy to end the government shutdown. Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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