Government shutdown to stretch into next week
The Senate failed on Thursday for the 10th time to advance a Republican-led bill to end the government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Republican Party
Impact of Louisiana redistricting on Congress
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in the Louisiana congressional map case, which could have significant implications for the Voting Rights Act. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto examines how the outcome could also affect the balance of power in Congress.
Texas State Rep. Hinojosa enters governor race
The field of Texas Democrats vying for governor got a little more crowded on Wednesday morning with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa entering the race. Hinojosa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her newly-launched campaign.
Judge blocks federal shutdown firings for now
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily ordered the Trump administration to halt the firing of workers during the government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.
Letitia James attends rally amid indictment
New York Attorney General Letitia James appeared at a campaign rally for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday night, marking her first public appearance since she was indicted by the Trump Justice Department last week. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Terry Sullivan join "The Takeout" with more.
Politico: Young GOP leaders sent racist texts
Thousands of messages shared in a group chat of Young Republicans are revealing some racist thoughts that even they worried about being leaked. The exchanges obtained by Politico are part of a Telegram chat among Young Republican leaders in New York, Kansas, Arizona and Vermont. Jason Beeferman, New York state politics reporter for Politico, joins with more.
No Labels chief strategist on group's future
In 2024, No Labels abandoned plans to field a presidential unity ticket. Now, the centrist political group is focusing on local politics. Chief strategist Ryan Clancy joins "The Takeout" to discuss the organization's future.
Charlie Kirk awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom at an event in the Rose Garden on Tuesday. The award is the highest civilian honor in the U.S. Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a Utah university in September.
Erika Kirk speaks at Charlie Kirk medal ceremony
Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, spoke at the Rose Garden on Tuesday after President Trump posthumously awarded her husband the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a Utah university in September.
Shutdown hits Day 13 with no end in sight
Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer were taking "the entire federal government hostage over a health care policy dispute" and blamed them for the ongoing government shutdown. Dave Levinthal, contributing editor for NOTUS, and Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter for Politico, join "The Takeout" to discuss the state of talks.
Rep. Hunt looks to unseat Sen. Cornyn
Sen. John Cornyn is in a tight race with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state's Republican Senate primary, but they've got a new competitor after Rep. Wesley Hunt announced last week he's putting his name on the ballot. Hunt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his bid.
7 federal agencies see layoffs amid shutdown
The Trump administration has issued layoff notices to more than 4,000 federal workers as the government shutdown enters its 13th day. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Trump's approval ratings steady in low 40s
CBS News' most recent polling shows President Trump's approval ratings have largely remained unchanged, sitting at 42% and have stayed comfortably in that range since July. Carly Cooperman, CEO of Schoen-Cooperman Research and opinion contributor for The Hill, joins "The Takeout" to dive deeper into the numbers and discuss whether they matter to Mr. Trump's success.
Lawmakers clash over delayed Epstein vote
Speaker Mike Johnson is keeping the House chamber in recess during the government shutdown. The move is upsetting lawmakers who want to hold a vote on releasing the full Jeffrey Epstein files. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
Sen. Lankford on shutdown passing 1-week mark
As the government shutdown passes the one-week mark, Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of negotiations.
Congressional redistricting efforts continue
Utah lawmakers have pushed through a new congressional map giving Republicans an advantage in all four of the state's districts. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
GOP Sen. Kevin Cramer on ending shutdown
One week after it began, lawmakers appear no closer to ending the government shutdown. Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of play.
Virginia AG candidate faces backlash for texts
The Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general is facing calls to drop out of the race over inflammatory text messages he sent in 2022. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the details.
Confusion over state of shutdown talks
Senators returned to Washington, D.C., on Monday, but there is still no clear plan to resolve the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on what we know about talks to re-open the government.
Resurfaced texts upend Virginia AG race
Resurfaced text messages from 2022 have upended Virginia's attorney general race. Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, and Sophia Cai, Politico White House reporter, join "The Takeout" with more.
Government funding stalemate continues
Senators returned to Capitol Hill on Monday, still with no signs of a breakthrough to end the government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
CBS News poll finds few feel shutdown is worth it
Americans are concerned about the effect of the shutdown on the economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
New Democrat think tank pushing for centrism
Since the November 2024 election, some centrist Democrats have blamed the party's poor performance on progressive stances. A new think tank called the Searchlight Institute is advising Democrats to downplay causes like LGBTQ+ rights and climate change in favor of what it considers to be more popular issues. Founder and president Adam Jentleson joins "The Takeout" to explain.
Rep. Smith on next steps in Gaza, shutdown
Hamas announced on Friday that it had accepted portions of President Trump's peace plan for Gaza. Plus, the Senate failed to reopen the government after lawmakers voted down two bills. Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Government shutdown to continue into next week
The government shutdown will now drag into next week after competing Republican and Democratic measures failed in the Senate on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
First on CBS
Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew
Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
French workers flood streets for anti-government protests
Live
Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Feds warn of potential cyberattacks on industrial refrigerators
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
